Multiple tennis players have rallied behind Zhang Shuai after the Chinese player retired from her first-round match at a WTA event in Budapest following a controversial line call. Showing their solidarity with Zhang, many players took to social media to express their support. Zhang expressed her dismay, shouting, “Wait, wait, wait! She shook hands with the chair umpire and Toth, but unfortunately, Zhang was jeered by the spectators, while Toth celebrated her victory. This additional personal tragedy likely exacerbated her emotions during the WTA event in Budapest.

Source: The Hindu July 20, 2023 04:56 UTC