Wang Xinyu's journey in the Prague 250 tournament ended in the semifinals due to injury, prompting netizens to reflect: finally free from the sense of injustice.

After losing in straight sets to top seed Noskova, Wang Xinyu's tumultuous journey in Prague finally reached its conclusion!

Before the match against Noskova started, there was a mix of expectations and concerns from the audience regarding Wang Xinyu!

Wang Xinyu showcased exceptional form in the quarterfinals, quickly dispatching Belek with a score of 6-1. Her impressive performance and the lack of pressure after withdrawing from the Montreal 1000 event made it seem like her match against Noskova would be very exciting. Commentators believed that the Chinese "second sister" would certainly give her all against the top seed, and she was indeed prepared to fight for the championship. Many eagerly anticipated whether Wang Xinyu could reach the finals for the second time this season and continue her quest for her first career title.

Concerns arose due to the high number of local Czech players in the Prague 250 tournament; when Wang Xinyu made it to the quarterfinals, she was seen as having fallen into a trap surrounded by Czech players. Her participation in this event was not merely an international competition but akin to competing in the Czech National Games, posing significant challenges for her.

This challenge began in the second round when she faced Czech player Havlíčková and encountered various forms of unfair treatment.

Many felt indignant on Wang Xinyu's behalf, noting that whenever she served, the audience either made strange noises or stomped their feet to disrupt her, seemingly trying to prevent her from advancing.

What was even more unacceptable to many was when she argued with the referee over a controversial call, the audience responded with a unified chorus of boos; yet, when the referee denied her reasonable requests and made unjust calls, the audience erupted into thunderous applause.

Additionally, the unexpected stoppage and postponement of the third-round match was another reason for widespread dissatisfaction.

Of course, regarding these concerns from the public, many fans and netizens in the live chat believed that Wang Xinyu would handle these distractions well, as she had already faced both expected and unexpected situations in the second and third rounds, indicating that she had developed strategies to cope and need not worry excessively.

Because of this, everyone believed that the match between Wang Xinyu and Noskova would be exceptionally intense, eagerly wanting to see if the Chinese "second sister" could secure a resounding victory and showcase her strength in Prague.

However, after Wang Xinyu lost the first set 4-6, she lost all resistance in the second set and quickly surrendered the match with a score of 1-6.

From her quarterfinal performance, which seemed almost miraculous, to being swept aside by Noskova in the semifinals, the outcome surprised many. Everyone knew that the world-ranked 23rd Noskova would be a tough opponent, and while it was difficult for Wang Xinyu to win, no one expected her to exit the tournament in such a disappointing manner.

In fact, Wang Xinyu's loss had little to do with her ability; it was simply unfortunate that an injury struck at a critical moment, turning the strong expectations into deep sighs.

When Wang Xinyu called for a medical timeout due to discomfort in her right calf, many in the live chat expressed concern for the Chinese "second sister." Given Noskova's strong abilities and now Wang Xinyu's injury, the difficulty of achieving victory increased significantly.

It was evident that the injury had a profound impact on Wang Xinyu, as her limited mobility hindered her ability to reach the ball quickly. Despite her strong desire to win, she found herself powerless in that moment, merely watching the ball with regret!

After her journey in Prague ended, many reflected on Wang Xinyu's loss with a sense of regret, but also relief, as she would no longer have to endure various unfair treatments; the feeling of liberation was quite satisfying.

Of course, some people remarked that Wang Xinyu's decision to withdraw from the Montreal 1000 event in pursuit of the Prague 250 championship ultimately led to this outcome, suggesting that the loss was too great for the minor gain.

In reality, Wang Xinyu's participation in the Prague tournament was somewhat of a last resort! Having previously withdrawn from two consecutive clay court events, her world ranking dropped from 33rd to 40th. The physical trainer for the Chinese "second sister" had disclosed that the clear goal for participating in the Prague 250 tournament was to improve her ranking and secure a seeded position at the US Open.

However, given the current situation, it is evident that Wang Xinyu and her team have not achieved the intended goals for this trip to Prague, leaving her with feelings of bitterness and disappointment.

Nevertheless, many discussing Wang Xinyu's "minor loss for a major gain" did not see it as merely losing a watermelon to pick up sesame seeds. They pointed out that considering Wang Xinyu's current injury, even if she hadn’t withdrawn from Montreal, it would have been very difficult for her to perform there. Going would likely have been a futile effort. Instead, focusing on recovery and preparing for the upcoming Cincinnati 1000 and the US Open might yield unexpected surprises!(Source: Tennis Home, Author: Moon River's Starry Sky)