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WTA decries racism as Chinese pro Shuai Zhang leaves match

Por: WPTV Nation July 20, 2023

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WTA pro Zhang Shuai walked away in the middle of a match at the Hungarian Grand Prix this week after her opponent erased a ball mark.Shuai hit a shot that appeared to hit the line, but the line judge called the ball out. The court is made out of clay, which leaves a mark and gives an opportunity for umpires to overrule the line judge.As Shuai complained,  showed opponent Amarissa Toth sweeping the mark away. As that was happening, someone... + full article



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