(VIDEO) China v Scotland as Andy Murray and Juncheng Shang take part in Shanghai Masters meal swap

ATP recently shared a video with Andy Murray and Juncheng Shang where they exchanged Chinese and Scottish cuisine at Masters 1000 Shanghai Open.

The 18-year-old tennis prodigy is not only one of China's most promising talents but also a rising star on the global tennis scene. Ranked at World No. 156, Juncheng Shang is among the top 200 players globally and has already showcased his potential on the professional tour.

This year, he made his debut in Grand Slam main draws, secured his first victory at the Australian Open, and participated in several Masters 1000 events. He has also claimed victories against notable players like David Goffin and Ben Shelton, defeating the latter twice.

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While Shang received a wildcard entry into the ATP 1000 Shanghai Open, making him a local fan favorite, he faced an early exit in the first round against Japanese player Yosuke Watanuki by 7-6(2), 6-7(6), 6-4.

In a promotional video, the young Chinese sensation teamed up with former World No. 1 Andy Murray, who also competed in the tournament but suffered an early first-round loss to Roman Safiulin by 6-3, 6-2.

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Despite Murray's challenging Asian season, the video showcased a cultural exchange, where they introduced each other to typical dishes from their respective regions, Scotland and China.

“Scottish food vs Chinese food🍴🥢Introducing Meal Swap with @andy_murray and Jerry Shang… #RolexShanghaiMasters.”

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Scottish food vs Chinese food🍴🥢 Introducing Meal Swap with @andy_murray and Jerry Shang… #RolexShanghaiMasters

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“Alright Jerry, you ready to try some food?, said Murray to Shang

“Yes, let’s do it,” started Shang.

Here's the intriguing video capturing Shang and Murray's reactions to various foods they had never tasted before:

Following their respective eliminations, Murray has one tournament left in Asia as he travels to Japan for the ATP 250 Tokyo Open before returning to Europe to play in Basel and Paris-Bercy. In Shang's case, he will stay in his home country to compete in the Shenzhen 2 challenger, where he holds the status of the third seed.

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Shang Juncheng is making his main draw debut in Beijing 🙌 @ChinaOpen | #ChinaOpen

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