Young rising stars on the ATP Tour, Karen Khachanov of Russia and Norwegian Casper Ruud, visited one of Chengdu city’s most unique attractions on Monday morning - Kuanzhai Alley, which translates as Wide and Narrow Alley.
Literally comprised of one wide and one narrow lane, Kuanzhai Alley is located in one of the oldest parts of Chengdu city, dating back to the Qing Dynasty, and offers a unique glimpse into the architecture at the time.
The duo tried some of the city’s most popular snacks while being entertained by a traditionally attired Sichuan opera performer.
“The culture is here is very unusual and it is very interesting to see. I’m very excited to be here - I like it,” said the 20-year-old Khachanov.
“The architecture here is very nice and very different from anywhere else. I like it and I think it’s nice,” said 17-year-old Casper Ruud, the youngest player in the Chengdu Open.
The tournament is owned by IMG and is organized by the Chinese Tennis Association and Chengdu Municipal Government, is co-organized by Chengdu Sports Bureau, Shuangliu District Government and Chengdu Culture Tourism Group and is promoted by Sichuan Investment International Tennis Centre Development Co., Ltd., CCTV IMG (Beijing) Sports Management Co. Ltd. and IMG Sports Development (Shanghai) Limited.
The tournament is proud to have the distinguished support from ATP World Tour’s Premier Partner Emirates, St. Regis Chengdu, Erke, Sichuan Tennis International Hotel, Yonex, Shouqi Limousine & Chauffeur, Srixon, West China Metropolis, Chengdu Radio and TV Station, Shenzhen Hundred-Meter Life Shares Co., Ltd., Ice Age and Sichuan Mengding Tea Co.Ltd.
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