Original title: Zhang Shuai was unfortunately eliminated from the Ningbo Tennis Open singles, “the singles qualifying match is a warm-up for doubles“
China Ningbo Net reporter Gong Xuqi Sun Yuzhuo Xucheng
On October 12, Ningbo (Yinzhou) Tennis Center ushered in the 2024 Ningbo Tennis Open singles qualifying competition. In the second match on the center court that day, Chinese star Zhang Shuai met Australian player Gedecki. After 1 hour and 33 minutes of competition, Zhang Shuai lost to his opponent 2:6, 4:6 and was eliminated from the singles qualifying round.
Zhang Shuai is in the game.
In the first set, Zhang Shuai and Gaedeki each maintained serve in the first four games. In the fifth game, Gedecki relied on a high-quality serve to break serve and seize the opportunity. In the eighth game, Gedecki sent three ACE balls, but Zhang Shuai saved two break points in a row. In the end, Gaedeki served another ACE and won the first game 6:2.
Zhang Shuai is in the game.
Entering the second set, both sides were evenly matched and each successfully held serve in the first eight games. In the ninth game, Gaedeki made two wonderful returns, completing the first break of serve for both sides in this set. At the critical moment, Gedecki was in good condition and successfully won the deciding game, winning the first qualifying match 2:0.
After the game, Zhang Shuai said that he came to Ningbo less than 24 hours ago and his condition was not very good. “I went on the court without adapting, so I made a lot of mistakes.”
Australian player Gedecki.
Although she is 35 years old, Zhang Shuai “doesn’t feel like she is a veteran.” She believes that as long as she stands on the court, everyone is the same, just a professional tennis player playing against another player, and age has nothing to do with it. “I need time to adapt to the venue and adjust my body.” Zhang Shuai said.
Playing in Ningbo for the second time, Zhang Shuai thanked the audience for their support. “The atmosphere was very good, and I was honored to play in the center court. There were many lovely fans in the stands, but it is a pity that the singles qualifying round was stopped in the first round.”
Zhang Shuai is in the game.
After being eliminated from the singles qualifying round, Zhang Shuai still has doubles competition. “Adjust your condition as soon as possible and play doubles well.” Zhang Shuai said that it is difficult to take care of singles and doubles every week. This singles qualifying match is a warm-up for doubles.
