CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Zhang Zhizhen is the first man representing China to earn a spot in the main draw at Wimbledon in the Open era, which began in 1968 when professionals were admitted to Grand Slam tennis tournaments.

Detailed explanation-2: -China’s Zhang Zhizhen made history after becoming the first male Chinese tennis player to reach the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Top 100 rankings.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Open Era in tennis, which began in 1968, allowed all players, amateur or professional, to compete at the four Grand Slam events.

Detailed explanation-4: -#1 Goran Ivanisevic - 125, 2001 The Croat was ranked 125th in the world during that year’s Wimbledon and entered the competition as a wildcard. Ivanisevic beat Fredrik Jonsson, Carlos Moya, Andy Roddick and Greg Rusedski to reach the quarterfinals.