The unexpected losses of Shang Juncheng and Bu Yunzhao at the tournament left everyone shocked, with netizens joking: Did the two discuss this beforehand?

Shang Juncheng and Bu Yunzhao's journey at the Cincinnati Masters has concluded! It was unexpected that their losses would cause such a huge stir in public opinion, all because of three coincidences!

When the draw was first announced, seeing Bu Yunzhao facing Brazilian talent Fonseca and Shang Juncheng up against Echeverri, many believed that the Chinese men's tennis stars had drawn unfavorable matchups, making early exits highly likely.

Although Bu Yunzhao currently holds the title of China's top player, his form has been inconsistent since rising to prominence, making it difficult for him to maintain stable performance; coupled with the clear strength gap between him and Fonseca, facing such a tough opponent in his debut naturally increased his chances of failure.

Shang Juncheng's direct entry into the main draw of the Cincinnati Masters was also due to others withdrawing, which allowed him to avoid the grueling qualifying rounds, making it seem like he had good luck.

However, considering he had just returned from injury and faced some issues in his first match back at the Toronto Masters, he was still searching for his rhythm. Even though his first-round opponent Echeverri was not as strong as Fonseca, many still believed that Shang Juncheng would face significant challenges in advancing.

Therefore, with poor luck in the draw, expectations for Bu Yunzhao and Shang Juncheng were understandably low. Fans just hoped the two could perform at their normal levels and not lose too embarrassingly; nothing more was expected!

After these two high-profile matches concluded, everyone was instantly surprised by the duo. Not only did they avoid being swept away in their Cincinnati journey, but they also fought hard, pushing both matches to three sets before narrowly losing. Just this alone led everyone to believe that Bu Yunzhao and Shang Juncheng had exceeded the pre-tournament KPIs set by fans, earning respect despite the losses!

Aside from the surprising scores, attentive fans and netizens noticed three major coincidences during the matches, humorously suggesting that it seemed like the two had conspired together, while also feeling unexpectedly let down.

From Bu Yunzhao's 6-4, 2-6, 5-7 loss to Fonseca and Shang Juncheng's 7-6(5), 6-7(4), 4-6 defeat to Echeverri, it was clear that this pair of Chinese men's tennis stars displayed a fighting spirit against strong opponents, particularly eager to turn the tide; otherwise, they wouldn't have pushed the matches to three sets.

It was particularly disappointing when fans in the live stream saw both Bu Yunzhao and Shang Juncheng take an early lead, thinking they had a chance for an upset, only to see them lose two consecutive sets in such a coincidental manner.

The second coincidence is that both Bu Yunzhao and Shang Juncheng faced South American players and lost in a regrettable fashion. If they had been behind from the start, fans might not have felt such a rollercoaster of emotions post-match.

The third coincidence, once pointed out, made it seem as if fate had conspired for the duo to lose together in Cincinnati, adding a touch of tragic sentiment to their early exits.

After Bu Yunzhao and Fonseca battled to a 5-5 tie in the final set, many in the live stream believed that China's top player could hold on to the score and preserve hopes for an upset. However, at the crucial moment, Bu Yunzhao faltered under pressure, allowing Fonseca to win two consecutive games to end the match.

When Shang Juncheng and Echeverri were tied at 4-4 in the final set, everyone also believed that at this critical juncture, Shang would rise to the occasion and seize the opportunity for his first tour victory since returning.

In the end, his performance mirrored Bu Yunzhao's, as he too lost two consecutive sets, with Echeverri sealing the match with a 6-4 victory, leaving fans at a loss for words.

If there had been one or two coincidences in their losses, it might have been understandable, but having three identical coincidences left everyone sighing over their fates and posed a puzzling question: Could it truly just be bad luck? (Source: Tennis Home, Author: Moon River's Starry Sky)