Zhang Shuai withdrew from the Washington tournament in pursuit of her second title of the season, prompting netizens to urge: please continue to dominate!

The heated discussions about Zheng Qinwen's withdrawal from the Washington 500 tournament have not yet cooled down, and it was quickly reported that Zhang Shuai also withdrew from the singles event!

Unlike Zheng Qinwen, who directly entered the main draw, Zhang Shuai needed to rise through the qualifying rounds of the Washington 500 to compete for a place in the main event. With her withdrawal, there are no more Chinese players in the singles competition at this tournament.

Zhang Shuai's exit from the Washington 500 singles qualifying rounds was an unfortunate decision, closely related to her pursuit of a second title in the new season.

After reaching the semifinals in mixed doubles at Wimbledon, Zhang Shuai did not immediately return to the tour but instead opted to compete in lower-tier challenges!

After appearing at the Nottingham W50 tournament, the public has been overwhelmingly supportive of Zhang Shuai's competitive attitude!

Initially, many believed that Zhang Shuai's participation in this challenge event was merely to get a feel for the game and warm up for upcoming major tournaments, and that she would not go all out.

However, when Zhang Shuai delivered two 6-1 scores in the first round, everyone realized her serious approach to competition; whether in the tour, Grand Slams, or lower-tier challenges, her attitude remains the same: either she doesn't compete, or if she does, she gives it her all, providing an explanation to her fans and the tournament organizers. This spirit of treating all matches equally, with only attitude differentiating them, earns great respect for Zhang Shuai.

In fact, after entering the challenge event, Zhang Shuai significantly boosted her confidence and morale by winning the first set with two 6-1 scores, creating a disaster for her opponents at the Nottingham challenge.

Her performance in the second round was even more dominant than the first, showcasing her as a powerhouse among the Chinese players, as she swept her opponent with a double bagel, adding to the previous disaster and fully demonstrating the strength of Chinese tennis players.

In the quarterfinals against the eighth seed, Lajacki, although Zhang Shuai couldn't maintain her "brutal" streak, her performance was still very strong, reflected in the decisive scores of 6-1 and 6-3, winning quite convincingly.

Some netizens gave Zhang Shuai a thumbs up in the live chat, noting that after three matches, her total playing time did not exceed four hours, with each match being shorter than the last, highlighting how outstanding her current form is.

After advancing to the semifinals, many believe she has a great chance of reaching the finals and even winning the championship. However, considering she also registered for the Washington 500 qualifying rounds, Zhang Shuai faces a tough decision: should she fully focus on the Nottingham W50 finals and the championship, or lean towards the higher-tier tour events?

Ultimately, Zhang Shuai decided to withdraw from Washington, dedicating all her energy and focus to the current Nottingham event.

In the semifinals against the world-ranked 667 Czech player Vardemanova, Zhang Shuai again swept her opponent with a double bagel, forcefully advancing to the finals, just one step away from the championship.

If Zhang Shuai successfully secures the Nottingham W50 title, she will achieve her second title of the new season. Although the championship level is not high, every title counts, and since she has the opportunity to achieve it, there is no reason to miss out. Moreover, winning a title before major events will undoubtedly boost her confidence significantly.

Seeing that Zhang Shuai is now free from the burden of the Washington 500 qualifying rounds and is just one step away from the championship, many fans and netizens have urged her from afar: since she has already entered domination mode in Nottingham, "please don't stop, keep sweeping through, and let everyone witness your championship moment!"

Zhang Shuai's opponent in the finals is the world-ranked 334 Chen Xiali, and based on rankings and overall strength, Zhang Shuai is clearly the favored side. If she doesn't falter, this championship should be secure!(Source: Tennis Home, Author: Moon River's Starry Sky)