Zhu Lin lost the fierce battle and missed the opportunity to make history. After the match, netizens asked heart-wrenching questions: How did she lose?

After the "fierce battle" with the Spanish player Manero, some said they were completely confused by Zhu Lin and didn't understand how she lost this crucial match.

The outside world believes this match was vital for Zhu Lin for one reason: it could potentially become her signature performance in her 1000th career match!

Previously, Zhu Lin had participated in several 1000 events but had never reached the quarterfinals. Currently, after advancing to the Round of 16 in Montreal and creating a new personal best in her 1000th match, if she could go further and secure a spot in the quarterfinals, it would undoubtedly be a cherished memory for 31-year-old Zhu Lin.

Unfortunately, when facing the Spanish teenager Manero, Zhu Lin fought hard for over two hours but could not continue her surprising journey in Montreal, ultimately being stopped by her opponent in the fourth round.

This match had many viewers in the live stream captivated, as it was truly an exhilarating spectacle. As one netizen put it, winning was not just about resilience and skill; it was about who could be tougher, as that person would ultimately triumph.

For instance, from the start of the first set, Zhu Lin and Manero elevated this intensity to its peak. After Zhu Lin won the first two games, Manero retaliated fiercely, winning five consecutive games and pushing Zhu Lin to the brink of losing the first set.

As a veteran player, Zhu Lin was equally relentless in this battle, gritting her teeth and winning three games in a row to level the score.

What was particularly regrettable for Zhu Lin was that at the crucial end stage of the first set, her fighting spirit was overshadowed by Manero. This allowed the Spanish player to secure the first set by winning the last two games, finishing the first set at 7-5, which felt quite disappointing.

Starting from the second set, Zhu Lin, having learned from her mistakes in the first set and realizing she had no way to retreat in the match, transformed into a fierce competitor, turning the second set into her personal showcase.

Throughout the set, Zhu Lin played effortlessly and decisively, reclaiming a set with a dominant score of 6-1, leveling the overall match score.

In the deciding set, both players escalated their intensity, turning it into a nerve-wracking battle of breaks. Until the end of the first six games, neither player was willing to concede easily, leading to a stalemate.

It was initially thought that the match would conclude with a tiebreak in the final set, but unexpectedly, Manero broke the deadlock in the seventh game, reaching a high point of 5-2. At the most critical moment, Zhu Lin ultimately could not withstand the pressure, and after being pushed to two match points by Manero, she lost on the first match point, marking the end of her surprising journey and her chance to create a new personal history in Montreal.

After the match, someone in the live stream asked how Zhu Lin, who performed like a warrior in the second set and seemed to dominate Manero, ended up struggling in the final set.

In fact, Zhu Lin's ability and condition were not the issue; it was simply that her intense play earlier led to physical exhaustion at crucial moments, resulting in her loss in this vital match.

This match, which left fans and netizens feeling helpless, once again highlighted a truth: competitive sports are ultimately a youth-driven endeavor. Manero's victory over Zhu Lin was largely due to her superior physical condition at critical moments, allowing her to achieve a significant breakthrough in her career by reaching the quarterfinals of a 1000 event for the first time.

Of course, the Spanish player also performed remarkably well in this match. In particular, she maintained a relentless offensive strategy throughout, showcasing aggressive tennis without any signs of fatigue, which is a testament to the advantages of youth.

Zhu Lin's loss in this match, besides being affected by her physical condition at critical moments, was also related to her bad luck.

In this match, Manero made six double faults, four of which occurred on break points where Zhu Lin capitalized on her opponent's mistakes. In such circumstances, Zhu Lin's inability to secure a win can only be attributed to fate, as mere mortals ultimately have no control over the outcome.(Source: Tennis Home, Author: Moon River's Starry Sky)