Stars in Beijing make time for the Great Wall of China

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Stars in Beijing make time for the Great Wall of China

Sometimes time has to be made for one of the greatest wonders of

Published Oct 04, 2017

Both tours are enjoying Beijing this week. If they could spare some time away from the courts, some pros made a bee-line for the Great Well of China. It's an understandable choice given it's the most recognizable symbol of the nation.

Juan Martin del Potro enjoyed the ancient ruins, but would fall to Grigor Dimitrov on Wednesday, despite his spirited fortitude.

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Shelby Rogers, who lost her opening round to Shuai Peng, didn't miss out on seeing the famous attraction.

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Jack Sock took his girlfriend along for the journey...

And Donna Vekic soaked it all in:

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Though Sharapova didn't share photos from the Great Wall (a site she has certainly visited it before), she enjoyed China's natural beauty.

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Beijing is the final joint-tour event of 2017.