Zhu Lin really couldn't escape the Rome Masters this time, and went straight to the first round, and this season's losing streak was also dragged to 7 games. Watching her performance on the court, it is really a little distressing, but it also inevitably makes people ask: what is going on with this wave of losing streak?
The opponent, Margot Linette, is not an easy character. She used to play doubles with our Zhang Shuai, and it was quite powerful on the scene. In this singles matchup, Margot was like a tireless fighter and attacked with all her might from the start. Zhu Lin ended up 3-6 in the first set, and lost 2-6 in the second set.
Especially the 8th game of the first set was a small tragedy. Zhu Lin's serve game was originally quite stable, but at this critical juncture, Margot seized an opportunity and directly achieved a break. After this game, Zhu Lin seemed to be drained of her fighting spirit, and the whole person seemed a little powerless.
What do you say is wrong with Zhu Lin? Is it that there has been too much pressure recently, which has affected the performance of the game? On the court, her expression sometimes really makes people look worried, and you can obviously feel her lack of self-confidence and psychological pressure.
From the point of view of technical statistics, Zhu Lin's data is indeed inferior to that of her opponents, whether it is serving, receiving or winning points, they are all a little inferior. This can't help but remind people that athletes always encounter bottlenecks in their careers, and Zhu Lin should be at such a stage by now.
However, having said that, Zhu Lin is not without highlights. Although she is not in good shape now, she is also an experienced veteran after all, and the ability to deal calmly and adapt to changes on the court in the past is believed to be shown again sooner or later as long as she adjusts her condition. Zhu Lin herself said that she is looking forward to the next French Open, hoping to make a breakthrough there and regain the feeling of the game.
As for our other "Chinese Golden Flowers", the match between Wang Yafan and Wang Xiyu was postponed due to weather conditions. Maybe it's a good thing for them, as they have more time to adjust and get ready for battle. Fans are also looking forward to seeing them make a difference at the Rome Masters and add luster to Chinese tennis.
In short, although Zhu Lin didn't make it far this time, it was also part of a professional athlete's career. Defeat and victory always go hand in hand, and it's important to learn and draw lessons from them. For Zhu Lin, the most important thing to do now is to correct her mentality, adjust her state, and prepare for the next challenges. After all, changes on the tennis court are common, and today's defeat does not mean that there will be no chance of victory tomorrow. Fans should also continue to give support and encouragement, because every growth and breakthrough of athletes is inseparable from the voice behind them.
As for the overall view of this Rome Masters, it is indeed a battle of masters. Every game is exciting, every player is trying to show his best. Although Zhu Lin is a round tour, this is also a part of competitive sports, failure is not terrible, the key is how to sum up experience from failure and face it positively.
The Rome Masters is not only a platform to test the current form and skills of the players, but also a big test of their mental endurance. For the audience, in addition to seeing the wonderful competition, they can also feel the hard work and persistence behind the athletes. Every swing, every sprint, condensed their countless sweat and tears.
I hope that in the next competition, our "Chinese Golden Flower" can have a better performance, and I also hope that Zhu Lin can get out of the trough as soon as possible, find herself, and show her style in the international tennis arena again. And we, as fans, are to keep cheering for them and believe that they will one day win glory for Chinese tennis again.