The first man from his nation to reach the third round at Roland-Garros in the Open Era, Zhang Zhizhen would be perfectly content to see his compatriots rise above him.
That’s not to suggest the 26-year-old from Shanghai is suddenly short on motivation. It is more a selfless outlook if it means greater success for Chinese men’s tennis.
The chance to shun some of the enormous expectations from a nation desperate for men’s tennis to play catch-up invariably plays a part, too. And he couldn't hide his elation when told his run came with a windfall beyond a handy payday.