Chinese Giant Player Zhang Ziyu Debuts at Women's Basketball World Cup
19-year-old 2.21-meter Chinese basketball player Zhang Ziyu made her debut against the United States in the opening match of the tournament in Berlin.
China's 2.21-meter-tall 19-year-old young talent Zhang Ziyu made her international stage debut on the opening day of the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup held in Berlin, putting up an impressive fight against the United States.
First Excitement in the Opening Match in Berlin
Chinese basketball player Zhang Ziyu played her first international match on the opening day of the Women's Basketball World Cup.
In the match played at the Max-Schmeling-Halle arena in Berlin, a tough physical battle was fought against the four-time consecutive champion United States.
Her Height and Physical Impact on the Court
Nineteen-year-old Zhang Ziyu drew attention with her massive height of 2.21 meters, while American defenders exerted intense efforts to limit her impact.
During the 18 minutes the young athlete stayed on the parquet, she gave the opposing defense a hard time, and U.S. coach Kara Lawson also praised her physical presence in the paint.
Match Score Details and Evaluations
Finishing the match with 13 points, the young player managed to score nine of these points from the free-throw line.
China coach Gong Luming positively evaluated her performance against the high level of intensity and physical battle.
Roster Status and Upcoming Matches
In the Chinese roster, Han Xu, who stands 2.08 meters tall, also contributed with 11 points, while fellow center Li Yueru missed the tournament due to losing her passport.
Zhang, who follows a special individual training program due to her unique physical attributes, and her team's next opponent in the tournament will be the Czech Republic.