Chinese tennis player Shang Juncheng hits a return to India's Sumit Nagal during their second-round match at the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, on January 18, 2024. Having become the first male player from the Chinese mainland to make it to the second round at the Australian Open at 17 in 2023, Shang will next challenge second seed Carlos Alcaraz for a spot in the last 16. Chinese women's players Wang Yafan and Zheng Qinwen also advanced to the last 32 on Thursday, and the two will fight for a place in the last 16.  Photo: VCG