Zhang Zhizhen on his challenging 2025 start

Facing strong opponents at the start of the new season, Zhang Zhizhen remarked that this isn't necessarily a bad thing: "In these recent matches I've lost, the opponents were ranked highly and performed very well. I feel that I’ve done what I should," Zhang said. "Being able to continuously engage in such high-quality battles is a very good way for me to improve and gain valuable experience."