China’s Shang Juncheng hits a return against Germany’s Oscar Otte during their men’s singles match on Day One of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Monday. Jan. 16, 2023. AFP PHOTO
China’s Shang Juncheng hits a return against Germany’s Oscar Otte during their men’s singles match on Day One of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Monday. Jan. 16, 2023. AFP PHOTO

MELBOURNE: Teenager Shang Juncheng created a slice of history Monday by becoming the first male Chinese player to win an Australian Open main draw singles match.

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