Yuan Yue unfortunately lost a great opportunity, handing over the chance to reach the top 16. After this defeat, will she dare to sign for the fans?

After battling for 2 hours and 51 minutes and being reversed by Kostya, Yuan Yue's exit also means that the Chinese tennis team has been completely eliminated from the singles competition at this year's Cincinnati 1000 tournament, leaving only the doubles players to carry the flag.

Regarding Yuan Yue's exit, many expressed their surprise afterward, as it seemed she had victory secured, yet she still let the opportunity slip away, which is why everyone felt so unsettled.

Before this highly anticipated match began, although Yuan Yue's odds of 2.0 were lower than Kostya's 1.8, this slight difference was almost negligible, and the consensus was that it was a 50-50 contest.

Some even believed that Yuan Yue had a significant chance of winning. Advancing to the top 32 as a lucky loser, this motivating factor would encourage her to believe that with enough effort, anything is possible, and her natural drive would be unparalleled, making her cherish opportunities even more.

From the performances of Yuan Yue and Kostya in the first set, fans and viewers in the live stream expressed that this highly anticipated match was worth staying up for.

In the battle for a top 16 spot at the Cincinnati 1000 tournament, both players showcased their skills, each wanting to take the initiative, but the other always responded well, leading the first set to a tiebreaker.

The reason Yuan Yue elevated everyone's excitement to the highest point was that under such immense pressure, she managed to deliver a crushing 7-2 blow to Kostya in the tiebreak. Laughing in triumph at the end of the first set in such an inspiring manner made everyone in the live stream confident that Kostya had no chance in this match!

When Yuan Yue took a 4-2 lead in the second set with a break and hold, fans and viewers in the live stream had already prepared to celebrate her securing a spot in the top 16. However, no one expected her to unexpectedly drop four consecutive games, losing the second set 4-6.

The trajectory of the deciding set mirrored the beginning of the second set. Initially, it seemed that after Yuan Yue broke serve to lead 2-0 and gained control of the match, she would learn from the painful lessons of the second set and charge toward victory. Yet, she again lost five consecutive games, catching everyone off guard.

Seeing Kostya reach the high point of the match at 5-2, the outcome had already lost its suspense. Although Yuan Yue, upon awakening from her dream, attempted to stage a miraculous comeback from 2-5, surprising everyone, Kostya did not give her any chances in her second service game, sealing the victory in the deciding set at 6-4 and confirming her success against Yuan Yue, happily advancing to the top 16 of the Cincinnati 1000 tournament.

Watching Kostya celebrate her victory, fans and viewers in the live stream remarked that this was the second most frustrating match they had witnessed in this year's Cincinnati, as previously Zhu Lin had been eliminated while holding a favorable position, and now Yuan Yue had suffered a similar fate. "It's such a pity to lose; it makes people want to cry!"

Looking back at this match, Yuan Yue indeed had a significant chance of winning. If she hadn’t made mistakes, she wouldn’t have given Kostya the opportunity to reverse the match in three sets. The match could have been wrapped up smoothly in two sets, allowing fans and viewers to celebrate with fireworks in the live stream.

Yuan Yue had an impressive first serve success rate of 84%. Although she didn’t hit any aces, her 100% break point conversion still made her a formidable opponent for Kostya. Even though her first serve success rate dropped to 69% and break point efficiency fell to 50% in the second set, she still had a chance to end the match by winning the second set. Unfortunately, when the match reached a stalemate, she became the first to lose patience, inadvertently giving Kostya an opening. This subtle shift at a critical moment ultimately became the key to changing the entire match's trajectory.

Some have asked why Yuan Yue's performance dropped so quickly in the deciding set. The earlier exertion led to physical issues, which is evident from the noticeable decline in her relevant statistics from the first two sets.

At the moment Yuan Yue left the court feeling dejected, someone in the live stream remarked that at this moment, her heart was filled with mixed emotions, and her thoughts were as chaotic as a stampede of horses. "Do you know how tormenting it is to feel like crying and laughing at the same time?"

In fact, Yuan Yue's defeat not only caused pain for the fans and viewers in the live stream but also impacted those who came to support her and wanted her autograph, undoubtedly bearing a heavier emotional burden.

Yuan Yue once said that she didn’t dare to sign for fans after losing a match because she felt she didn’t deserve the affection of so many people. Because of this, the moment she was eliminated, a hot topic emerged in public opinion: After this loss, will Yuan Yue give autographs to the fans?

Some say she will! The reason is that her friends have already encouraged her to cherish those who cheer for her and come to support her. Moreover, this was a close loss, so there’s nothing to feel embarrassed about!"(Source: Tennis Home, Author: Moon River's Starry Sky)