Zheng Qinwen sends Alize Cornet into retirement with French Open thumping
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Zheng Qinwen sends Alize Cornet into retirement with French Open thumping

Hindustan Times  

Seventh seed Zheng Qinwen powered past Alize Cornet 6-2 6-1 and into the second round of the French Open on Tuesday, sending the Frenchwoman into retirement with a heavy defeat at her home Grand Slam, where she has featured for 20 straight years. France's Alize Cornet reacts next to Roland-Garros Open tennis tournament's director Amelie Mauresmo and French Tennis Federation's President Gilles Moretton during a tribute ceremony The 34-year-old Cornet, holder of the Open era women's record for consecutive major main draw appearances, had previously announced that she would bring the curtain down on her career after the tournament. Cornet will still compete in the women's doubles and mixed doubles events before she walks away from the sport after almost 20 years as a professional. She gave it her all under the Court Philippe Chatrier roof on a rainy day in Paris but was no match for the Australian Open runner-up as she surrendered the opening set tamely and found herself a break down early in the next.

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Coco Gauff finishes tough year on a high with WTA Tour Finals triumph
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Coco Gauff finishes tough year on a high with WTA Tour Finals triumph

The Independent  

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Zheng beats Krejcikova to reach WTA Finals showpiece, to face Sabalenka or Gauff for title
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Zheng beats Krejcikova to reach WTA Finals showpiece, to face Sabalenka or Gauff for title

The Hindu  

China’s Zheng Qinwen overcame a battling Barbora Krejcikova in a 6-3, 7-5 semifinal win at the WTA Finals in Riyadh on Friday. Olympic gold medallist Zheng, making her WTA Finals debut, got off to a great start against the Czech eighth seed, with an early break of serve to take a 3-0 lead. The second set looked to be going …

Zheng Qinwen powers into final on debut at WTA Finals
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Zheng Qinwen powers into final on debut at WTA Finals

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Zheng Qinwen defeats Paolini to reach WTA Finals semis
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Zheng Qinwen defeats Paolini to reach WTA Finals semis

China Daily  

Zheng Qinwen hits a return during the round robin match between Zheng Qinwen of China and Jasmine Paolini of Italy at WTA Finals tennis tournament in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Nov 6, 2024. RIYADH -- Paris Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen of China cruised to a straight-set victory over Jasmine Paolini at the WTA Finals here on Wednesday, securing her spot …

Zheng Qinwen defeats Paolini to reach WTA Finals semis
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Zheng Qinwen defeats Paolini to reach WTA Finals semis

China Daily  

Zheng Qinwen hits a return during the round robin match between Zheng Qinwen of China and Jasmine Paolini of Italy at WTA Finals tennis tournament in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Nov 6, 2024. RIYADH -- Paris Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen of China cruised to a straight-set victory over Jasmine Paolini at the WTA Finals here on Wednesday, securing her spot …

Steely Zheng keeps eyes on the prize
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Steely Zheng keeps eyes on the prize

China Daily  

China's Zheng Qinwen celebrates after winning her women's singles group stage match against Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina. As a last-minute qualifier to the 2024 WTA Finals, reigning Olympic champion Zheng has again put the steely will that drove her to top of the Paris podium on full display, after the world No 7 pulled off a 7-6,3-6, 6-1 win over group …

Zheng into US Open quarter-final after record 2:15 a.m. finish
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Zheng into US Open quarter-final after record 2:15 a.m. finish

New Indian Express  

NEW YORK: China's Zheng Qinwen reached the US Open quarter-finals for a second time with victory over Donna Vekic in a record late finish for a women's match of 2:15 a.m. on Monday. The early morning finish beat the old record of 2:13 a.m. from 2021 when Maria Sakkari defeated Bianca Andreescu in a last-16 tie. Here in New York …

Zheng brings Paris mentality, not medal
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Zheng brings Paris mentality, not medal

China Daily  

China's Zheng Qinwen reacts during her US Open first-round match against the United States' Amanda Anisimova in New York on Monday. "It's typically a match I would lose, especially after a huge success," Zheng confessed after surviving a first-set scare to outplay resurgent local star Amanda Anisimova 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 at Louis Armstrong Stadium, reaching the second round of the …

Zheng brings Paris mentality, not medal
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Zheng brings Paris mentality, not medal

China Daily  

China's Zheng Qinwen reacts during her US Open first-round match against the United States' Amanda Anisimova in New York on Monday. "It's typically a match I would lose, especially after a huge success," Zheng confessed after surviving a first-set scare to outplay resurgent local star Amanda Anisimova 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 at Louis Armstrong Stadium, reaching the second round of the …

Zheng and Rybakina among U.S. Open contenders in wide open women’s draw
4 months ago

Zheng and Rybakina among U.S. Open contenders in wide open women’s draw

The Hindu  

Injuries, slumps and the lack of a tennis force of nature like Serena Williams have left the women’s field at the season’s final Grand Slam wide open. The U.S. Open has not witnessed a successful defence of the women’s crown since Williams won three straight titles at Flushing Meadows from 2012 to 2014. “On the women’s side, it is very …

Tennis shifts from the Olympics to the US Open after golds for Novak Djokovic and Zheng Qinwen
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Tennis shifts from the Olympics to the US Open after golds for Novak Djokovic and Zheng Qinwen

Associated Press  

PARIS — Hours after he knelt on the red clay, after his body shook as he cried, after he finally got to kiss an Olympic gold medal won for Serbia, Novak Djokovic was asked whether he can consider his tennis career complete. I love the drive, every day, every week, of training my body, perfecting my game, proving myself, still …

Zheng Qinwen reaches Olympic tennis final, beating Iga Swiatek at Roland Garros
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Zheng Qinwen reaches Olympic tennis final, beating Iga Swiatek at Roland Garros

New York Times  

PARIS — Maybe it’s the oddity, for some, of sleeping with a roommate in a glorified dormitory. “I would like to correct to become a better player and a better person.” Zheng couldn’t have behaved or performed much better on Thursday against Swiatek. Swiatek’s backhand was unusually volatile Even when, at 1-2 down in the first set, she immediately broke …

Paris Olympics 2024: Alcaraz closes in on Olympics showdown as Zheng ends Kerber career
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Alcaraz closes in on Olympics showdown as Zheng ends Kerber career

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz shrugged off crushing humidity on Wednesday to stay on course for an Olympic gold medal showdown as Zheng Qinwen ended the career of former world number one Angelique Kerber. In the women’s singles, Zheng defeated Kerber 6-7, 6-4, 7-6 to become only the second Chinese player to reach an Olympic singles semifinal. Now I can leave in peace.” …

Zheng cruises into French Open 2nd round as Cornet ends her career in tears
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Zheng cruises into French Open 2nd round as Cornet ends her career in tears

China Daily  

China's Zheng Qinwen hugs France's Alize Cornet after winning her first round match during French Open in Roland Garros, Paris, France, May 28, 2024. PARIS - China's Zheng Qinwen opened her third Roland Garros campaign with a dominating win on Tuesday as the seventh seed beat French veteran Alize Cornet 6-2, 6-1 to reach the second round. 34-year-old Cornet, who …

French Open 2024: Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina start off in style
6 months, 3 weeks ago

French Open 2024: Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina start off in style

Hindustan Times  

Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka, two of the biggest challengers to world No.1 Iga Swiatek’s crown, began their French Open campaigns with emphatic wins on Tuesday. While 2022 Wimbledon champion Rybakina swept past Belgium’s Greet Minnen 6-2, 6-3, two-time Australian Open champion Sabalenka was too powerful for Erika Andreeva in a 6-1, 6-2 victory. Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus celebrates winning …

French Open 2024: Fourth seed Rybakina eases into Roland Garros second round
6 months, 3 weeks ago

French Open 2024: Fourth seed Rybakina eases into Roland Garros second round

The Hindu  

Elena Rybakina powered into the French Open second round with a straight-sets victory over Belgian Greet Minnen on Tuesday. The former Wimbledon champion wrapped up a 6-2, 6-3 success in only 73 minutes and will next face either three-time Grand Slam champion Angelique Kerber or Dutchwoman Arantxa Rus. Zheng sends Cornet into retirement with French Open thumping Seventh seed Zheng …

It’s not just Rafael Nadal: Retirement is in the tennis air as the French Open starts
6 months, 4 weeks ago

It’s not just Rafael Nadal: Retirement is in the tennis air as the French Open starts

Associated Press  

PARIS — It’s not just Rafael Nadal who has folks wondering how many more tennis matches remain in his career. “It’s not your ‘forever’ career,” said Collins, a 30-year-old from Florida who was the runner-up at the 2022 Australian Open. “There’s nobody playing until you’re 50.” The list goes on, too: Dominic Thiem, the 2020 U.S. Open champion and a …

Tennis star Zheng Qinwen makes history
11 months ago

Tennis star Zheng Qinwen makes history

China Daily  

China's Zheng Qinwen celebrates victory against Ukraine's Dayana Yastremska after their women's singles semi-final match on day 12 of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 25, 2024. In 2022, she made her Grand Slam main draw debut right at the Aussie Open, yet had never went beyond the second round at the previous two editions until leaving …

Tennis star Zheng Qinwen makes history
11 months ago

Tennis star Zheng Qinwen makes history

China Daily  

China's Zheng Qinwen celebrates victory against Ukraine's Dayana Yastremska after their women's singles semi-final match on day 12 of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 25, 2024. Tennis star Zheng Qinwen made history on Thursday and became the second Chinese woman to reach a Grand Slam singles final with a straight-set semifinal win over Dayana Yastremska at …

Tennis star Zheng Qinwen makes history
11 months ago

Tennis star Zheng Qinwen makes history

China Daily  

China's Zheng Qinwen celebrates victory against Ukraine's Dayana Yastremska after their women's singles semi-final match on day 12 of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 25, 2024. Tennis star Zheng Qinwen made history on Thursday and became the second Chinese woman to reach a Grand Slam singles final with a straight-set semifinal win over Dayana Yastremska at …

Zheng Qinwen, China’s new tennis star with a heart-wrenching backstory and big forehand
11 months ago

Zheng Qinwen, China’s new tennis star with a heart-wrenching backstory and big forehand

New York Times  

Zheng Qinwen has reached her first Grand Slam final. Zheng grew up watching the last Chinese Grand Slam winner, Li Na, and has said she has watched the 2014 Australian Open final ‘at least 10 times.’ If you have been on tennis social media, no doubt you will have come across the image of Zheng watching Li win 10 years …

China's Zheng Qinwen secures her first Grand Slam semifinal appearance
11 months ago

China's Zheng Qinwen secures her first Grand Slam semifinal appearance

China Daily  

China's Zheng Qinwen celebrates after victory against Russia's Anna Kalinskaya during their women's singles quarter-final match on day 11 of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan 24, 2024. China's top women's ace Zheng Qinwen secured her career-first Grand Slam semifinal berth in Melbourne on Wednesday after beating Russia's Anna Kalinskaya 2-1 in a quarterfinal clash at the …

Zheng Qinwen stopped in US Open quarterfinals, Wang Xinyu into doubles semis
1 year, 3 months ago

Zheng Qinwen stopped in US Open quarterfinals, Wang Xinyu into doubles semis

China Daily  

Zheng Qinwen of China hits a return during the women's singles quarterfinal against Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus at the 2023 US Open tennis championships in New York, the United States, Sept 6, 2023. NEW YORK - China's rising star Zheng Qinwen was stopped in the US Open quarterfinals, losing to world number two Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus 6-1, 6-4 here …

China's Zheng knocked out by Putintseva in French Open 2nd round
1 year, 6 months ago

China's Zheng knocked out by Putintseva in French Open 2nd round

China Daily  

Zheng Qinwen PARIS - China's 19th seed Zheng Qinwen lost to Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva in a grueling three-set match during the women's singles second round of the French Open on Wednesday. Her stunning career took off at last year's French Open, breaking into the top 30 after advancing to the final in Tokyo and securing the WTA Newcomer of the …

Alize Cornet and an ever-extending Grand Slam marathon
2 years, 3 months ago

Alize Cornet and an ever-extending Grand Slam marathon

Hindustan Times  

When Alize Cornet made her Grand Slam debut at the 2005 French Open, Emma Raducanu, the defending champion she knocked out in the US Open first round on Tuesday, had not even turned three. It doesn’t merely speak volumes about the 32-year-old Frenchwoman’s longevity in the game, but also what she’s been able to do—she has not missed a single …

China's Zheng reaches first WTA 1000 quarterfinals in Toronto
2 years, 4 months ago

China's Zheng reaches first WTA 1000 quarterfinals in Toronto

China Daily  

Zheng Qinwen of China celebrates after winning her game against Bianca Andreescu of Canada during the National Bank Open, part of the Hologic WTA Tour, at Sobeys Stadium on August 11, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. TORONTO - China's rising star Zheng Qinwen reached her first WTA 1000 quarterfinals after beating local favorite Bianca Andreescu 7-5, 5-7, 6-2 at the …

French Open 2022: Iga Swiatek extends winning run, to face Coco Gauff in Roland Garros final
2 years, 6 months ago

French Open 2022: Iga Swiatek extends winning run, to face Coco Gauff in Roland Garros final

Firstpost  

Iga Swiatek will equal Venus Williams’ record for the longest women’s winning run since 2000 if she beats Coco Gauff in the French Open final. Paris: Iga Swiatek romped into her second French Open final on Thursday and will face Coco Gauff for the title after the teenager became the youngest Grand Slam finalist since 2004. Swiatek will equal Venus …

French Open updates | Gauff, 18, reaches her 1st Slam final
2 years, 6 months ago

French Open updates | Gauff, 18, reaches her 1st Slam final

Associated Press  

PARIS — The Latest on the French Open tennis tournament : ___ 6:15 p.m. American teenager Coco Gauff has reached her first Grand Slam final by beating Martina Trevisan of Italy 6-3, 6-1 at the French Open. ___ 4:20 p.m. Top-ranked Iga Swiatek advanced to the final of the French Open by beating Daria Kasatkina 6-2, 6-1 in a dominant …

French Open 2022: Iga Swiatek Survives Scare Against 'Amazing' Zheng Qinwen
2 years, 6 months ago

French Open 2022: Iga Swiatek Survives Scare Against 'Amazing' Zheng Qinwen

News 18  

World number one Iga Swiatek survived a scare at the hands of injured Chinese teenager Zheng Qinwen on Monday, dropping the first set in their French Open last-16 clash before going on to make the quarter-finals with a 32nd successive win. “I am proud to be still in the tournament.” In an 82-minute opening set, 74th-ranked Zheng saved five set …

French Open updates | Cornet beats former champion Ostapenko
2 years, 6 months ago

French Open updates | Cornet beats former champion Ostapenko

Associated Press  

PARIS — The Latest on the French Open Grand Slam tennis tournament : 11 p.m. Alizé Cornet beat 2017 champion Jelena Ostapenko 6-0, 1-6, 6-3 to advance to the third round at the French Open. ___ 6:10 p.m. Two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep is out of the French Open in the second round. ___ 3 p.m. Daniil Medvedev keeps …

French Open 2022: Simona Halep, Danielle Collins knocked out in 2nd round; Aryna Sabalenka progresses
2 years, 6 months ago

French Open 2022: Simona Halep, Danielle Collins knocked out in 2nd round; Aryna Sabalenka progresses

India Today  

American ninth seed Danielle Collins and former champion Simona Halep were knocked out in the women's singles' second round of the French Open on Thursday. Sabalenka tamed Madison Brengle 6-1, 6-3 In a battle of Americans, Shelby Rogers upset 9th-seeded Collins 6-4, 6-3 to reach the third round at Roland Garros for the first time since 2017. The 74th-ranked Zheng …

Australian Open: Danielle Collins ends Alize Cornet run to reach semi-final
2 years, 10 months ago

Australian Open: Danielle Collins ends Alize Cornet run to reach semi-final

India Today  

Danielle Collins reached the semi-finals of the Australian Open on Wednesday after shattering French veteran Alize Cornet's dream of making a first Grand Slam semi-final. Collins registered a 7-5, 6-1 win over the French veteran at Rod Laver Arena to continue her resurgence after surgery last year. After breaking Cornet to take the first set, the American 27th seed ramped …

Australian Open 2022: Danielle Collins beat Alize Cornet to reach semifinals
2 years, 10 months ago

Australian Open 2022: Danielle Collins beat Alize Cornet to reach semifinals

India TV News  

Highlights The 28-year-old American equalled her previous best performance at the Grand Slam Collins underwent surgery in 2021 to treat endometriosis, with condition leaving her in severe pain Collins will face winner of Kanepi vs Swiatek match in semifinals Danielle Collins has joined fellow American Madison Keys in the Australian Open semifinals. Collins swung the match in her favour with …

Australian Open 2022, Day 10: Medvedev, Cornet aim to advance
2 years, 10 months ago

Australian Open 2022, Day 10: Medvedev, Cornet aim to advance

India TV News  

It’s the second day of quarterfinals at Melbourne Park and second-seeded Daniil Medvedev is expecting one of the toughest challenges yet in his bid to win a second consecutive Grand Slam singles title when he plays 21-year-old Felix Auger-Aliassime. In the women's quarters, Alize Cornet plays 2019 Australian Open semifinalist Danielle Collins in the opening match on Rod Laver Arena. …

Australian Open 2022: Allez Alize! Cornet leads surprise quarter-finalists in Melbourne
2 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2022: Allez Alize! Cornet leads surprise quarter-finalists in Melbourne

Firstpost  

Having survived the trial by fire against Halep, the seasoned French player will lead a bunch of surprise quarter-finalists at this year’s Australian Open. Kanepi defeated No 2 seed Aryna Sabalenka 5-7, 6-2, 6-6 in two hours and 19 minutes on Monday to enter the Australian Open quarter-finals for the very first time. Compatriot Danielle Collins, who had undergone emergency …

Alize Cornet ends wait for a quarter-final – day eight at the Australian Open
2 years, 11 months ago

Alize Cornet ends wait for a quarter-final – day eight at the Australian Open

The Independent  

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Alize Cornet cherishes ‘magic’ win as she reaches first Grand Slam quarter-final
2 years, 11 months ago

Alize Cornet cherishes ‘magic’ win as she reaches first Grand Slam quarter-final

The Independent  

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Cornet defeats Halep, advances through Grand Slam quarters on 63rd attempt
2 years, 11 months ago

Cornet defeats Halep, advances through Grand Slam quarters on 63rd attempt

The Hindu  

Alize Cornet has finally reached the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam tournament at her 63rd attempt. The 32-year-old Cornet survived a second-set meltdown to advance to the last eight at the Australian Open with a 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 win over two-time major winner Simona Halep. After 30 minutes, we were dying.” Cornet will next play Danielle Collins, who beat 19th-seeded …

Wimbledon 2021: Fifth seed Andreescu stunned by Cornet in first round
3 years, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2021: Fifth seed Andreescu stunned by Cornet in first round

The Hindu  

Bianca Andreescu has yet to find her grasscourt feet as the Canadian fifth seed once again lost in the first round at Wimbledon after being walloped 6-2 6-1 by French nemesis Alize Cornet on Wednesday. The 21-year-old became the highest women's seed to perish at this year's grasscourt major after Cornet capitalised on 34 unforced errors from Andreescu to leave …

French Open defends "pragmatic" stance in Naomi Osaka dealings
3 years, 6 months ago

French Open defends "pragmatic" stance in Naomi Osaka dealings

The Hindu  

French Open organisers said they took a "pragmatic" approach in their dealings with four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka earlier in the tournament, insisting they tried to engage with her several times before she decided to withdraw from the clay-court Grand Slam. "We really tried to engage with Naomi several times, several ways, including on the practice courts, including in …

French Open 2021: From Coco Gauff to Carlos Alcaraz, tennis' teen set
3 years, 6 months ago

French Open 2021: From Coco Gauff to Carlos Alcaraz, tennis' teen set

India TV News  

Just before heading to the French Open, Coco Gauff won the singles and doubles titles at a clay-court event in Parma, Italy, pushing her ranking to a career-best No. COCO GAUFF Age: 17 Country: U.S. Ranked: 25 Tour Singles Titles: 2 Grand Slam Appearances: 6 Best Grand Slam Result: Fourth Round Facts: Youngest woman to sweep singles and doubles titles …

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