China's Zhang falls short in bid for first ATP tour title in Hangzhou

HANGZHOU, China, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) -- Chinese player Zhang Zhizhen lost to former US Open champion Marin Cilic 7-6(5), 7-6(5) in the final of the ATP 250 Hangzhou Tennis Open on Tuesday, falling just short of claiming his first ATP tour title.

The 27-year-old Zhang has been in excellent form in recent seasons, winning the men's singles gold medal at the Hangzhou Asian Games and a mixed doubles silver at the Pari