Shang Juncheng
 Shang in 2021 | |
| Country (sports) |  China |
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| Residence | Bradenton, Florida, United States |
| Born | 2 February 2005 Beijing, China[1] |
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Turned pro | 2021 |
| Plays | Left-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | $99,665 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 0–3 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | No. 184 (7 November 2022) |
| Current ranking | No. 184 (7 November 2022)[2] |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| French Open Junior | QF (2021) |
| Wimbledon Junior | SF (2021) |
| US Open Junior | F (2021) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 0–0 |
| Career titles | 0 |
| Highest ranking | 0 |
| Current ranking | 0 |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| French Open Junior | 2R (2021) |
| Wimbledon Junior | 2R (2021) |
| US Open Junior | 1R (2021) |
| Last updated on: 19 September 2022. | |
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| Simplified Chinese | 商竣程 | ||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 商竣程 | ||||||
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Shang Juncheng (Chinese: 商竣程; pinyin: Shāng Jùnchéng; also known as Jerry Shang; born 2 February 2005) is a Chinese tennis player.
Shang reached his career high singles ranking of World No. 184 in 7 November 2022. He also reached the No. 1 ITF junior ranking in July 2021.
Shang made his debut on the professional tour at the 2022 Rio Open where he received a wildcard into the main draw. He was defeated by Pedro Martínez in the first round, 6–3, 6–4.
Personal life
Shang currently trains and lives at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida.[3]
Shang is the son of former footballer Shang Yi and former table tennis player Wu Na.[4]
Career
2019: First ITF title
In 2019, Shang was the first player born in 2005 to win a tournament on the ITF Junior Circuit.[5]
2021: Junior Major finalist
Shang played in the 2021 Roland Garros Junior Division and reached the quarterfinals. He lost to Sean Cuenin in 2 sets (4–6, 5–7).
He also played in the 2021 Wimbledon Junior Division and reached the semifinals. He lost to Victor Lilov in 2 sets (3–6, 1–6).
Shang played in the 2021 US Open Junior Division and reached the final. He lost to Daniel Rincón in 2 sets (2–6, 6–76–8).
2022: ATP and historic Masters and top 200 debut
Shang received a wildcard to play ATP Tour 500 event at 2022 Rio Open main draw after Argentine Juan Martín del Potro announced his retirement from professional tennis.
He received a wildcard into the qualifying draw of Indian Wells, where he beat Francisco Cerúndolo in the first round and his opponent Mats Moraing retired in the second round. Having qualified into the main draw, he became the first Chinese man to play at Indian Wells and the first player from his country to qualify for an ATP Masters 1000. He was defeated by Jaume Munar in straight sets.[6] He won his first title at the 2022 Lexington Challenger becoming the youngest Chinese player to win a trophy in the Challenger Tour history.[7] He reached the top 200 at world No. 195 on 19 September 2022.
ITF World Tennis Tour and ATP Challenger finals
Singles: 6 (6 titles, 1 runner-up)
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| Result | W–L | Date | Tournament | Tier | Surface | Opponent | Score |
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| Win | 1–0 | Sep 2021 | M15 Fayetteville, USA | World Tennis Tour | Hard |  Mark Whitehouse
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6–3, 6–0 |
| Win | 2–0 | Oct 2021 | M15 Naples, USA | World Tennis Tour | Clay |  Duarte Vale
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6–3, 7–6(7–3) |
| Win | 3–0 | Oct 2021 | M15 Vero Beach, USA | World Tennis Tour | Clay |  Ricardo Rodríguez-Pace
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7–6(8–6), 6–4 |
| Win | 4–0 | Feb 2022 | M15 Naples, USA | World Tennis Tour | Clay |  Felix Corwin
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7–6(7–4), 7–6(7–1) |
| Win | 5–0 | Aug 2022 | Lexington, USA | Challenger | Hard |  Emilio Gómez
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6–4, 6–4 |
| Loss | 5–1 | Aug 2022 | Granby, Canada | Challenger | Hard |  Gabriel Diallo
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5–7, 6–7(5–7) |
Junior Grand Slam finals
Singles: 1 (1 runner-up)
| Result | Year | Tournament | Surface | Opponent | Score |
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| Runner-up | 2021 | US Open | Hard |  Daniel Rincón
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2–6, 6–7(6–8) |
References
- ^ "JERRY SHANG ON THE RISE: A TENNIS STUDENT-ATHLETE WITH BIG DREAMS". www.imgacademy.com.
- ^ "Rankings Singles". atptour.com.
- ^ "Top seed Juncheng "Jerry" Shang wins 2021 Easter Bowl boys' 18s singles title". www.usta.com.
- ^ "前国安前锋:儿子选网球因兴趣 盼他成职业网球手". junengjituan.com (in Chinese).
- ^ "Juncheng Shang writes history for 2005 generation as the first player." www.tennisworldusa.org.
- ^ "Li Na Inspired Shang Juncheng; Now Shang is Stepping into the Sun | ATP Tour | Tennis".
- ^ "Shang and Zhang Create Chinese Challenger History | ATP Tour | Tennis".
External links
- Shang Juncheng at the Association of Tennis Professionals
- Shang Juncheng at the International Tennis Federation
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