Group 1 - Zhang Shuai, at 37 years old, continues to impress by reaching the quarterfinals of the WTA500 Merida event after defeating defending champion and second seed Navarro with a score of 6-4, 6-4 [1][4][6] - This victory marks Zhang's third consecutive win against Navarro, having previously defeated her in the 2024 China Open and the 2025 Wuhan Open [1][6] - Zhang's journey to the quarterfinals began in the qualifying rounds, where she won two matches to enter the main draw, showcasing her resilience and ability to perform under pressure [4][8] Group 2 - Zhang revealed that her entry into the qualifying rounds was due to a "mistake" where her coach withdrew her from the main draw, but she found the extra matches beneficial for regaining her competitive rhythm [6][9] - Despite her age, Zhang remains competitive, attributing her success against Navarro to her experience and the advantage of having played earlier matches, while also emphasizing her focus on her own game rather than specific strategies against opponents [9][11] - In the 2026 season, Zhang has already achieved significant milestones, including winning the WTA500 Adelaide women's doubles title and a third Grand Slam doubles title at the Australian Open, demonstrating her ongoing capability to compete at high levels [11]
再胜纳瓦罗挺进巡回赛八强，意外“失误”开启张帅的神奇之旅
Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-02-27 07:05