Shang leaves with head held high
China DailyShang Juncheng of China is applauded by Carlos Alcaraz of Spain as he walks from Rod Laver Arena after retiring injured from his third round match against the Spanish world No 2 at the Australian Open on Saturday. What was billed as a "battle of future" in Shang's round of 32 clash against world No 2 Carlos Alcaraz at the Aussie Open on Saturday was stopped before either player could bring out their best, after Shang retired injured with the Spanish title favorite leading 6-1, 6-1, 1-0 in the third set. "I had expected a lopsided score before the match because I wasn't at my best, not even 80 percent physically," Shang said after the match, which lasted only 66 minutes at the Rod Laver Arena. Hopefully, one day I will see my name there as well," Shang said, recalling his first time walking through the player tunnel into the Rod Laver Arena.
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