Olympic women’s singles gold medal match: Zheng Qinwen beats Donna Vekic
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Olympic women’s singles gold medal match: Zheng Qinwen beats Donna Vekic

New York Times  

Follow live coverage of day eight of the 2024 Paris Olympics PARIS — Zheng Qinwen beat Donna Vekic in the women’s singles Olympic gold medal match at Roland Garros 6-2, 6-3 on Saturday. In her quarterfinal against Germany’s Angelique Kerber, Zheng found herself in a succession of high, heavy rallies that tennis fans prefer to call “moonballing.” Taken to an extreme, shots looping into the sky, this tactic forces an opponent to generate all their shot speed from their kinetic chain — instead of using the speed of the incoming ball. The use of heavy topspin also added margin to her more attacking shots, hitting 12 winners to Vekic’s three despite the more overt aggression coming from the Croatian’s racket. Against Vekic’s game, which is built on huge groundstrokes and winning as many points as possible off the first or second strike, it proved a hugely effective tactic and spun her to the first set.

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WTA Finals: Gauff beats Zheng to clinch title, becomes youngest champion since Sharapova
1 month, 2 weeks ago

WTA Finals: Gauff beats Zheng to clinch title, becomes youngest champion since Sharapova

The Hindu  

Coco Gauff beat China’s Zheng Qinwen 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 in a three-hour battle on Saturday to become the youngest player to win the WTA Finals since Maria Sharapova in 2004 and the first American champion since Serena Williams 10 years ago. Olympic gold medallist Zheng, seeded seventh and making her WTA Finals debut, won the first set in just under …

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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Qinwen Zheng powers into WTA Finals last four as Aryna Sabalenka stunned
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Qinwen Zheng powers into WTA Finals last four as Aryna Sabalenka stunned

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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 …

WTA Finals 2024: Zheng beats Paolini, marches into semifinals, Rybakina beats Sabalenka
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

WTA Finals 2024: Zheng beats Paolini, marches into semifinals, Rybakina beats Sabalenka

The Hindu  

China’s Zheng Qinwen reached the semifinals of the WTA Finals in Riyadh after claiming an impressive 6-1, 6-1 win over Italian fourth seed Jasmine Paolini on Wednesday. Thanks for all your support.” The Paris Olympics champion finishes second in the purple round-robin group behind top seed Aryna Sabalenka, who secured her semifinal berth by beating Paolini 6-3, 7-5 on Monday. …

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 …

China's Top Ace Zheng Qinwen Dominates Tokyo, Clinching Third Title in a Spectacular Comeback
1 month, 3 weeks ago

China's Top Ace Zheng Qinwen Dominates Tokyo, Clinching Third Title in a Spectacular Comeback

China Daily  

China's top tennis ace Zheng Qinwen won the Tokyo tournament for the third time in two years on Sunday. She defeated 2020 Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin in straight sets in the final, securing her 28th victory out of 32 matches played since Wimbledon. Zheng now has an 8-1 record at the Tokyo tournament, cementing her status as one of …

China's Tennis Boom: Zheng Qinwen's Rise Sparks a Tennis Renaissance
2 months ago

China's Tennis Boom: Zheng Qinwen's Rise Sparks a Tennis Renaissance

The Hindu  

Paris Olympics champion Zheng Qinwen expressed concern about the popularity of tennis in China, highlighting the challenges players face in securing court bookings and finding coaches. She highlighted the flourishing state of tennis at all levels, with numerous tournaments attracting large crowds and inspiring a new generation of players.

China's Yuan Secures First Career WTA Doubles Title at Ningbo Open
2 months ago

China's Yuan Secures First Career WTA Doubles Title at Ningbo Open

China Daily  

China's Yuan Yue and her Dutch partner Demi Schuurs emerged victorious at the Ningbo Open, securing their first career WTA doubles title. Yuan, who had never won a major doubles title before, dominated the court with her exceptional baseline play and strong partnership with Schuurs. They defeated top-seeded Nicole Melichar-Martinez and Ellen Perez in the final, showcasing their incredible chemistry …

China's Zheng falls to Sabalenka in US Open quarterfinals
3 months, 2 weeks ago

China's Zheng falls to Sabalenka in US Open quarterfinals

China Daily  

Zheng Qinwen of China hits a return to Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus during the US Open women's singles quarterfinal match in New York, the United States, Sept 3, 2024. WASHINGTON -- China's Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen lost to world No 2 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in the US Open quarterfinals on Tuesday. Sabalenka and Zheng Qinwen pose for photos …

China's Zheng falls to Sabalenka in US Open quarterfinals
3 months, 2 weeks ago

China's Zheng falls to Sabalenka in US Open quarterfinals

China Daily  

Zheng Qinwen of China hits a return to Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus during the US Open women's singles quarterfinal match in New York, the United States, Sept 3, 2024. WASHINGTON -- China's Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen lost to world No 2 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in the US Open quarterfinals on Tuesday. Sabalenka and Zheng Qinwen pose for photos …

It's deja vu, as Zheng delivers again
3 months, 3 weeks ago

It's deja vu, as Zheng delivers again

China Daily  

Zheng Qinwen of China celebrates after defeating Donna Vekic of Croatia during their US Open fourth-round match in New York on Monday. GETTY IMAGES/AFP The same opponent, a tougher win and a new piece of history in the making — China's top ace Zheng Qinwen is living up to her Olympic gold standard, and possibly beyond, after winning her New …

US Open 2024: Zheng Qinwen defeats Donna Vekic in tournament’s latest finish for a women’s match
3 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open 2024: Zheng Qinwen defeats Donna Vekic in tournament’s latest finish for a women’s match

The Hindu  

Zheng Qinwen beat Croatian Donna Vekic 7-6, 4-6, 6-2 in a rematch of their Paris 2024 Olympics title clash to reach the US Open 2024 quarterfinals after the pair battled back and forth in the latest finishing women’s match in the tournament’s history. The late-night thriller at Arthur Ashe Stadium wrapped up at 2.15 am on Monday, beating the previous …

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 …

Young players come of age at this year's Paris Olympics
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Young players come of age at this year's Paris Olympics

China Daily  

China's Zheng Qinwen celebrates scoring a crucial point against Croatia's Donna Vekic during their women's singles tennis gold-medal match at Roland Garros in Paris on Saturday. Zheng Qinwen, the women's singles tennis player, and the Chinese men's swimming team made history, breaking the long-standing Western monopoly in these categories and demonstrating the confidence of the young Chinese generation. Zheng, 21, …

Young players come of age at this year's Paris Olympics
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Young players come of age at this year's Paris Olympics

China Daily  

China's Zheng Qinwen celebrates scoring a crucial point against Croatia's Donna Vekic during their women's singles tennis gold-medal match at Roland Garros in Paris on Saturday. Zheng Qinwen, the women's singles tennis player, and the Chinese men's swimming team made history, breaking the long-standing Western monopoly in these categories and demonstrating the confidence of the young Chinese generation. Zheng, 21, …

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 makes tennis history for Asia
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Zheng makes tennis history for Asia

China Daily  

Zheng Qinwen, who won gold in women's singles tennis at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, poses for a selfie on Saturday with silver medalist Donna Vekic of Croatia and bronze medalist Iga Swiatek of Poland during the award ceremony. Wei Xiaohao / CHINA DAILY Chinese tennis phenom Zheng Qinwen, whose unprecedented victory on Saturday at Roland Garros won her the …

Zheng makes tennis history for Asia
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Zheng makes tennis history for Asia

China Daily  

Zheng Qinwen, who won gold in women's singles tennis at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, poses for a selfie on Saturday with silver medalist Donna Vekic of Croatia and bronze medalist Iga Swiatek of Poland during the award ceremony. Wei Xiaohao / CHINA DAILY Chinese tennis phenom Zheng Qinwen, whose unprecedented victory on Saturday at Roland Garros won her the …

China's Chen defends Olympic crown against world's No 1
4 months, 2 weeks ago

China's Chen defends Olympic crown against world's No 1

China Daily  

Chen Meng in action during the table tennis women's singles gold medal match at South Paris Arena 4 in Paris, France, Aug 3, 2024. PARIS -- China's Chen Meng defended her Olympic crown in the table tennis women's singles after defeating world No 1 Sun Yingsha 4-2 in the final at the Paris Olympics on Saturday. Chen, 30, second seed …

Paris Olympics Day 9: American men finally winning gold medals after women opened 9-0 lead
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics Day 9: American men finally winning gold medals after women opened 9-0 lead

Associated Press  

PARIS — The American men are finally matching the women at the Paris Olympics, where the female athletes went into the halfway mark with a 9-0 lead in individual gold medals for the United States. Bobby Finke set a world record in the 1,500-meter freestyle on the final night of swimming, Scottie Scheffler delivered the best performance of his greatest …

Paris 2024: Zheng Qinwen scripts history by becoming first Chinese player to win Olympic tennis singles gold
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris 2024: Zheng Qinwen scripts history by becoming first Chinese player to win Olympic tennis singles gold

Hindustan Times  

Zheng Qinwen became the first Chinese player to win Olympic tennis singles gold when she defeated Croatia's Donna Vekic on Saturday, hailing her victory as a "proud" moment for herself and her country. Zheng's victory came on the same Court Philippe Chatrier at Roland Garros where in 2011 celebrated compatriot Li Na became China's first Grand Slam champion in a …

Zheng Qinwen wins China’s first Olympic tennis singles gold, inspired by Li Na and Liu Xiang
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Zheng Qinwen wins China’s first Olympic tennis singles gold, inspired by Li Na and Liu Xiang

Associated Press  

PARIS — Right before Zheng Qinwen delivered the very first serve of a victory that would deliver China’s very first Olympic tennis singles gold medal, loud shouts of “Jia You!” in Mandarin rang out from all sections of Court Philippe Chatrier on Saturday as fans waved the country’s red-and-yellow flags. It’s a phrase that literally means “Add oil!” — in …

Zheng Qinwen’s Olympic gold: A watershed moment for tennis and China
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Zheng Qinwen’s Olympic gold: A watershed moment for tennis and China

New York Times  

PARIS — It was only a matter of time for Chinese tennis, wasn’t it? In the biggest win on a tennis court for the world’s most populous country since the glory days of Li Na, Zheng Qinwen won the gold medal for China at Roland Garros on Saturday afternoon. Zheng, a 21-year-old rising star, took advantage of an erratic performance …

Olympics tennis: Siniakova and Machac win gold but are keeping their relationship status secret
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Olympics tennis: Siniakova and Machac win gold but are keeping their relationship status secret

Associated Press  

PARIS — Katerina Siniakova and Tomas Machac hugged and kissed each other when they won the 2024 Olympics mixed doubles tennis gold medal for the Czech Republic on Friday night, then laughed about keeping their relationship status “top secret.” Sinikova and Machac defeated Wang Xinyu and Zhang Zhizhen 6-2, 5-7, 10-8 in a match tiebreaker in the final. “We like …

Paris 2024 Olympics: Swiatek beats Schmiedlova for consolation bronze
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Swiatek beats Schmiedlova for consolation bronze

The Hindu  

Iga Swiatek used a towel to wipe tears from her eyes at the Paris 2024 Olympics after earning a bronze for Poland’s first tennis medal at any Summer Games by beating Anna Karolina Schmiedlova of Slovakia 6-2, 6-1 on Friday. That result ended Swiatek’s 25-match unbeaten streak at Roland Garros, the clay-court facility used for the French Open each year …

Olympic tennis: China’s Zheng Qinwen and Croatia’s Donna Vekic to meet for the women’s singles gold
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Olympic tennis: China’s Zheng Qinwen and Croatia’s Donna Vekic to meet for the women’s singles gold

Associated Press  

PARIS — Either China or Croatia will earn its first singles gold medal in Olympic tennis when Zheng Qinwen faces Donna Vekic in the Paris Games women’s final on Saturday. “And to have a medal — I have truly no words.” Here is what else to know about Zheng vs. Vekic: Is Zheng Qinwen or Donna Vekic the betting favorite …

Zheng stuns Swiatek at Olympics as Alcaraz closes in on Djokovic clash
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Zheng stuns Swiatek at Olympics as Alcaraz closes in on Djokovic clash

The Hindu  

Zheng Qinwen ended Iga Swiatek's 25-match unbeaten streak at Roland Garros on Thursday to become the first Chinese player to reach an Olympic Games singles final as Carlos Alcaraz marched closer to a showdown with Novak Djokovic. Seventh-ranked Zheng triumphed 6-2, 7-5 over world number one Swiatek and will face either Croatia's Donna Vekic or Anna Karolina Schmiedlova of Slovakia …

Setback for Iga Swiatek as top seed loses to China's Zheng Qinwen in semi-finals at Paris Olympics 2024
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Setback for Iga Swiatek as top seed loses to China's Zheng Qinwen in semi-finals at Paris Olympics 2024

Hindustan Times  

Iga Swiatek will have to wait four more years to try and win an Olympic gold medal after the Polish top seed was shocked by China's Zheng Qinwen in the semi-finals at Roland Garros on Thursday -- her first loss there since 2021. Qinwen Zheng of China and Iga Swiatek of Poland shake hands after their match Swiatek, the overwhelming …

Chinese tennis players make history; nation tops medal tally with 11 golds
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese tennis players make history; nation tops medal tally with 11 golds

China Daily  

Chinese tennis player Zheng Qinwen celebrates on Thursday after defeating top-ranked Iga Swiatek of Poland with a 6-2, 7-5 victory in the women's singles tennis semifinals at the Paris Olympics in France. China's Zheng Qinwen stunned top-ranked Iga Swiatek of Poland with a 6-2, 7-5 victory on Thursday in the women's singles tennis semifinals in Paris. Chinese tennis players Wang …

Paris 2024: Qinwen Zheng stuns World No.1 Iga Swiatek to script history for China
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris 2024: Qinwen Zheng stuns World No.1 Iga Swiatek to script history for China

India Today  

Young Chinese sensation Qinwen Zheng pulled off a massive upset and knocked World No.1 Iga Swiatek out of the women’s tennis singles at Paris Olympics 2024. Paris Olympics 2024: India Schedule | Full Coverage | Medal Tally Swiatek’s unbeaten streak at Roland Garros, extending to 1149 days, also came to an end. Zheng also became the first player to beat …

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.” …

Coco Gauff loses to Donna Vekic at Olympics after line call controversy
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Coco Gauff loses to Donna Vekic at Olympics after line call controversy

New York Times  

PARIS — The top American tennis player Coco Gauff is out of the Olympic women’s singles under controversial circumstances after a 6-7, 2-6 defeat to Croatia’s Donna Vekic on Court Philippe-Chatrier at Roland Garros. A high-quality contest was overshadowed by a disputed line call at a crucial juncture in the second set, prompting Gauff to say, “I feel like I’m …

Palermo win prepares Zheng for Paris
5 months ago

Palermo win prepares Zheng for Paris

China Daily  

Zheng Qinwen holds the trophy after defending her Palermo clay-court title on Sunday with a three-set win over Karolina Muchova. China's top ace Zheng Qinwen has thrown down the gauntlet to her fellow Olympic competitors after defending her WTA 250 title in Palermo, boosting her medal prospects in Paris in the process. A proven world-class competitor on clay, Zheng lived …

Record-breaking Paolini beats Vekic, to play Krejcikova in final
5 months, 1 week ago

Record-breaking Paolini beats Vekic, to play Krejcikova in final

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: As the clock struck two hours and fifty minutes and it became the longest-ever women’s singles semi-final at Wimbledon, Jasmine Paolini exulted having set up match point. Jasmine Paolini celebrates after beating Donna Vekic in the women’s semi-final of the Wimbledon. She was blown away in the French Open final by world No.1 Iga Swiatek, but there’s reason to …

Donna Vekic nearly quit tennis but now she’s in Wimbledon’s semifinals and will face Jasmine Paolini
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Donna Vekic nearly quit tennis but now she’s in Wimbledon’s semifinals and will face Jasmine Paolini

Associated Press  

LONDON — Donna Vekic had thought a couple of times about quitting tennis, like when she struggled to get back to her best after knee surgery in 2021. I’m very thankful to them for believing in me when I didn’t.” She will face French Open runner-up Jasmine Paolini for a spot in the final. “If you had told me before …

China's eighth seed Zheng ousted from Wimbledon first round
5 months, 3 weeks ago

China's eighth seed Zheng ousted from Wimbledon first round

China Daily  

China's Zheng Qinwen in action during her first round match against New Zealand's Lulu Sun at the Wimbledon Open at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain July 1, 2024. LONDON - The women's singles eighth seed Zheng Qinwen from China was upset by qualifier Lulu Sun of New Zealand in the opening round at the Wimbledon Championships …

China's Zhang, Wang reach 2nd round at French Open
6 months, 3 weeks ago

China's Zhang, Wang reach 2nd round at French Open

China Daily  

Zhang Zhizhen in action. PARIS -- Chinese players kicked off their 2024 French Open campaigns with winning starts on Sunday, as both Zhang Zhizhen and Wang Yafan advanced past the first round. Zhang defeated Australia's Aleksandar Vukic 6-4, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 in the men's singles, while Wang overcame Russia's Maria Timofeeva 6-3, 6-3 in the women's singles. This victory marked …

China's Zheng Qinwen moves into WTA 1000 Rome quarterfinals
7 months, 1 week ago

China's Zheng Qinwen moves into WTA 1000 Rome quarterfinals

China Daily  

Zheng Qinwen of China hits a return to Osaka Naomi of Japan during the women's singles round of 16 match at the WTA Italian Open in Rome, Italy, May 13, 2024. ROME - Seventh seed Zheng Qinwen of China triumphed over former world No 1 Naomi Osaka of Japan 6-2, 6-4 in the fourth round of the WTA 1000 Rome …

China's Zheng Qinwen moves into WTA 1000 Rome quarterfinals
7 months, 1 week ago

China's Zheng Qinwen moves into WTA 1000 Rome quarterfinals

China Daily  

Zheng Qinwen of China hits a return to Osaka Naomi of Japan during the women's singles round of 16 match at the WTA Italian Open in Rome, Italy, May 13, 2024. ROME - Seventh seed Zheng Qinwen of China triumphed over former world No 1 Naomi Osaka of Japan 6-2, 6-4 in the fourth round of the WTA 1000 Rome …

Australian Open 2024: China’s Zheng downcast by Sabalenka reality check
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: China’s Zheng downcast by Sabalenka reality check

The Hindu  

China’s Zheng Qinwen said she was bitterly disappointed not to have shown her best tennis as she was blown off the Rod Laver Arena court by Aryna Sabalenka in the Australian Open final on Saturday. The 21-year-old, playing her first Grand Slam final and hoping to emulate her childhood hero Li Na’s 2014 triumph at Melbourne Park, showed her best …

Zheng finished Australian Open with career first major tournament runner-up
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Zheng finished Australian Open with career first major tournament runner-up

China Daily  

Zheng Qinwen hits a return against Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka during their women's singles final match on day 14 of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on Jan 27, 2024. China's top-ranked ace Zheng Qinwen capped her impressive run at the Australian Open with a career first runner-up finish at a major tournament, leaving Chinese fans stoked about a star …

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