Feature: Veteran Zhang Shuai regains confidence after surprising run at China Open

by sportswriters Gao Meng, Li Chunyu and Yang Boyi

BEIJING, Oct. 4 (Xinhua) -- Despite her best efforts, China's seasoned tennis player Zhang Shuai fell short in her third attempt to make the women's singles semifinals at the China Open after losing to Paula Badosa on Thursday night.

After their match, Badosa offered her heartfelt encouragement for the 35-year-old Zhang, saying, "Don't retire, you have re