Chinese tennis sensation Shang Juncheng has announced that he successfully underwent foot surgery and is eager to make a swift return to the court.
The 20-year-old athlete shared the news on social media on Wednesday, revealing that the procedure was aimed at resolving an injury he sustained during the Australian Open earlier this year.
“After the Australian Open, my foot started causing issues,” Shang wrote. “Over the past few weeks, my team and I consulted extensively with medical experts and decided to proceed with a minor procedure. The good news is the surgery went smoothly. I can’t wait to get back on the court.”
Shang was forced to retire from his first-round match against Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich Fokina at the Australian Open in January due to foot discomfort. Despite the setback, he has climbed to a career-high ranking of No. 55 in the world.
Fans across the globe are eagerly anticipating his return as Shang represents one of the brightest prospects in Chinese tennis.
