On September 19, the third match day of the 2024 Hangzhou Tennis Open, Hangzhou local star Wu Yibing appeared at Little Lotus, facing his old rival Huang Zelin across the net. He lost to Huang Zelin 3-6 in the first set, and then chose to retire due to injury. The last time the t

On September 19,

the third match day of the 2024 Hangzhou Tennis Open,

Hangzhou local star Wu Yibing appeared at Little Lotus,

faced his old rival Huang Zelin across the net,

lost to Huang Zelin 3-6 in the first set,

subsequently suffered an injury Choose to withdraw. The last time the two of

met was in the "Little Lotus" - last year's Hangzhou Asian Games, Huang Zelin upset Wu Yibing in the third round. For a year after that, Wu Yibing was exempted from the competition due to injury. Although he came back to participate in competitions, he soon fell silent again.

In August this year, Wu Yibing returned from injury and won the Jinan Challenge. However, the cloud of injury still lingered. In the Shanghai Challenge, Wu Yibing retired due to injury again.

came to the Hangzhou Open and competed in his hometown. Wu Yibing was very popular, and many fans came to the scene to cheer him on.

But not long after the game started, Wu Yibing called a medical timeout due to back discomfort. After treatment, he chose to fight with the injury, but his condition declined significantly. During the game, Wu Yibing cried for a time and finally had to withdraw from the game.

At the post-match press conference, Wu Yibing looked heavy and staggered a little. He needed help from the staff to stand up from the chair and go down the steps.

"In the third point of the game, in my own service game, Huang Zelin hit a forehand diagonal, and I strained my back muscles when I went to save the ball." Wu Yibing said, "I feel very sorry that I can't help you in my hometown. I am also sorry to present a better tennis (game), but maybe I am more sorry for myself. I don’t know why things turned out like this. I hope it will be better next time.”

When the two sides exchanged venues, Wu Yibing and Huang Zelin. There was a simple exchange. After the game, Wu Yibing revealed: "I asked Huang Zelin if he could accompany me to finish the first set. Because we are all athletes, and (I) played at home, I believe he can understand me. I feel very happy that he fulfilled my wish, but I still want to say that I am sorry that I cannot show my good condition to the fans in my hometown.”

After the press conference, Wu Yibing will continue to receive treatment. I look forward to it. Wu Yibing recovers soon and will surprise us in the next game.

Source: Chao News