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Taiwanese tennis players Hsieh Su-wei and Chan Hao-ching reignited their feud at the Asian Games in Nagoya after a handshake snub following the women's doubles final.
Taiwanese tennis players Hsieh Su-wei and Chan Hao-ching revived their feud at the Asian Games on Saturday in Nagoya, Japan, after Chan expressed anger over a handshake snub by Hsieh following their women's doubles final. The tension stems from a previous incident at the US Open and culminated in an all-Taiwan doubles gold medal match at Higashiyama Park Tennis Center.
Asian Games Final Ends in Controversy
Chan Hao-ching and her partner Wu Fang-hsien lost to Hsieh Su-wei and Liang En-shuo 6-4, 4-6, (10-5) in the doubles final. After the match, Hsieh did not shake hands with Chan, prompting Chan to speak out about the snub. Chan said she had intended to put past conflicts aside and offer a handshake, but was rebuffed.
The loss was particularly bitter for Chan, who had won doubles gold at the Hangzhou Asian Games three years earlier. The match was tightly contested, with the tiebreak determining the winner.
Handshake Snub Rooted in US Open Incident
The feud between Hsieh and Chan dates back to a tense US Open doubles match where Hsieh's playing partner, Jelena Ostapenko, roared at Chan's coach in the player's box after sealing victory. Following that match, the pair did not shake hands.
Chan explained her previous refusal to shake hands, saying that in earlier encounters she received no response from Hsieh and felt there was no point in making an effort. However, she decided that the Asian Games final was a match for Taiwan and chose to extend her hand regardless.
After the final, Chan expressed disappointment not only with the handshake snub but also with the behavior of Taiwan's head tennis coach, who she said clapped for Hsieh during the tiebreak. She felt let down given his role as head coach.
Player Reactions and Respect on Court
Hsieh Su-wei, 40, addressed the situation by emphasizing the importance of respect on court. She stated that if an opponent does not respect her, there is no point in shaking hands. Her comments underscore the lingering animosity between the two players.
Chan, 33, had hoped to move past the feud but was left frustrated by the outcome. The incident has drawn attention at the Asian Games, highlighting personal conflicts in international sports.
The match itself was a competitive affair, with both teams showcasing high-level tennis. However, the post-match drama overshadowed the athletic achievements.
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