By Daily Sports on September 26, 2018
Former world number one Murray led 6-3 6-7 (3-7) 4-2 when Zhizhen, a wildcard at the event in China, ended the match.
The Briton, now ranked 311th as he continues his comeback from hip surgery, saved eight break points as he was given a stern test by the world number 340.
He will face Belgian top seed David Goffin in the next round.
Murray, a wildcard in Shenzhen, is appearing in his penultimate event of the year after deciding to end his season early.
He has played just 10 matches this year after returning to the ATP Tour in June.
Against Zhang he hit nine aces and won 69% of points on his first serve, but converted just four of a possible nine break points.
Elsewhere, Britain’s Cameron Norrie reached the second round of the doubles event with American partner Denis Kudla, a day after he progressed in the singles draw.
They beat Serbia’s Dusan Lajovic and Viktor Troicki 7-6 (7-5) 6-4 in 76 minutes.
•Adapted from a BBCSports.com report. Photo shows Murray
Source Daily Sports
Posted September 26, 2018
You may also like...
BREAKING NEWS: Nigeria drops five places in April...
Anambra SWAN, Sports Stakeholders Frown On Police Delay...
BREAKING NEWS: Rohr unveils Super Eagles' 30-man provisional...
Ranieri relishes triumphant return to Chelsea
Customs, Vipers shine at Ghana volleyball champs
PSG’s Cavani a Doubt for Man United Clash...
Super Falcons unveil 10-star jersey ahead of WAFCON 2026
From Sporting Lisbon to Al Nassr: Ronaldo’s records so far
WAFCON favourites Nigeria eye World Cup slot, record prize money
Wikki Tourists administrator tasks players, coaches on NPFL return
Golf: Port Harcourt to host Nigerian National Finals
I’ve had enough, sprinter Onyah threatens to dump Nigeria
Onyeka warns teammates ahead EPL opener
The real money behind football’s biggest prizes
Nigeria to host CAF General Assembly November
Lessons from the 2026 FIFA World Cup Finals
NSSF boss Joseph elected ISF Africa president
Nigeria seek final spots at ITTF Africa Youth Champs
Most Read
Rangers International going, going . . . (63,978 views)
Amaju Pinnick: A cat with nine lives (55,327 views)
Second Term: Amaju Pinnick, Other NFF Heavyweights Home to Roost •How Pinnick Broke the Jinx (53,230 views)
Current issues in Nigerian sports: Matters arising (52,834 views)
Sports Development: Zenith Bank on the zenith (52,714 views)
Missing $150,000 IAAF Grant: Solomon Dalung’s Hide and Seek game (52,585 views)
Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje’s solid footprints, commitment to sports development in Kano State (52,480 views)
NFF Presidency: Pinnick, Maigari, Ogunjobi, Okoye in Battle for Supremacy (51,990 views)
Olopade, BET9A wave of revolution in NNL (51,207 views)
Commonwealth Games 2018: Shame of Muhammadu Buhari, Solomon Dalung (49,677 views)
Ibrahimovic’s Man U exit: Whose decision is it? And in whose interest? (48,158 views)
John Mikel Obi: Segun Odegbami’s Outrageous Call! (47,540 views)