Zheng Qinwen battles to second round as storms lash Melbourne Park
3 days, 8 hours ago

Zheng Qinwen battles to second round as storms lash Melbourne Park

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Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Thunderstorms lashed Melbourne Park on the opening day of the Australian Open but fifth seed Zheng Qinwen safely reached round two. “She’s playing really good but I was doing a bit stupid mistakes at 5-4 40-0, I don’t know what happened there.” Teenager Mirra Andreeva could be a factor come the latter stages of the tournament and she began strongly with a 6-3 6-3 victory over Marie Bouzkova. Sixth seed Casper Ruud survived a major scare to avoid a first opening-round loss at a grand slam since Wimbledon four years ago. Also prevailing in a fifth was Japanese veteran Kei Nishikori, who came from two sets down to beat Brazil’s Thiago Monteiro 4-6 6-7 7-5 6-2 6-3 for just his second slam victory since 2021.

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Australian Open finalist Qinwen Zheng crashes out in second round
9 hours, 45 minutes ago

Australian Open finalist Qinwen Zheng crashes out in second round

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Australian Open 2025: Quinwen Zheng, Casper Ruud suffer early exit, Djokovic advances to 3rd round
16 hours, 17 minutes ago

Australian Open 2025: Quinwen Zheng, Casper Ruud suffer early exit, Djokovic advances to 3rd round

India TV News  

The former world No.4 Laura Siegemund stunned the title contender Quinwen Zheng in the second round of the women's singles at the Australian Open 2025 on Wednesday, January 15. Zheng, the runner-up at the Australian Open 2024, joined another title contender Casper Ruud to suffer early exits at Melbourne Park. Meanwhile, in the men's singles, the 6th seed Casper Ruud …

Australian Open 2025: Zheng, Andreeva win on rain-marred day one
3 days, 11 hours ago

Australian Open 2025: Zheng, Andreeva win on rain-marred day one

The Hindu  

Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen overcame a sluggish start to blast into the Australian Open second round Sunday as storms caused havoc ahead of Aryna Sabalenka beginning her quest for a historic third consecutive crown. Fifth seed Zheng, last year’s losing finalist, had the honour of playing the first point on centre court at the opening Grand Slam of the season …

Australian Open 2025: Olympic champ Zheng says ‘getting closer’ to top-ranked Sabalenka
5 days, 10 hours ago

Australian Open 2025: Olympic champ Zheng says ‘getting closer’ to top-ranked Sabalenka

The Hindu  

Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen said at the Australian Open Friday that she is getting “closer and closer” to Aryna Sabalenka, having been well beaten in last year’s final by the big-hitting Belarusian. “I think each time I play against her, the results are getting closer and closer, which is a positive thing,” said Zheng, who pushed Sabalenka to three sets …

Queen Wen leads the charge Down Under
5 days, 16 hours ago

Queen Wen leads the charge Down Under

China Daily  

Olympic champion and world No 5 Zheng Qinwen hits a backhand to Elina Svitolina of Ukraine during a charity match in Melbourne on Wednesday. It was a routine day's work for Zheng at Rod Laver Arena, as the 2024 Australian Open runner-up claimed a 6-2, 6-2 win. XINHUA With Queen Wen fired up to go a step better than last …

Australian Open 2025: Zheng looks to emulate Li’s Grand Slam success Down Under
1 week, 1 day ago

Australian Open 2025: Zheng looks to emulate Li’s Grand Slam success Down Under

The Hindu  

There seemed a touch of destiny when Zheng Qinwen made the Australian Open final last year a decade after trailblazing compatriot Li Na hoisted the women’s trophy. Zheng ended up crushed by nemesis Aryna Sabalenka in the decider but this year will hope to go one better and join Li as the second Chinese player to win a Grand Slam …

Zheng enjoys an ace season
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Zheng enjoys an ace season

China Daily  

Leading the charge in China's tennis revival on the women's side were Zheng Qinwen, veteran Zhang Shuai and rising star Wang Xinyu. Leading the highlights, and arguably all other sporting feats in 2024, was Zheng Qinwen's history-making Paris 2024 campaign, as she defied long odds to deliver Asia's first tennis singles Olympic gold medal, and the second overall, to inspire …

Zheng Qinwen withdraws from United Cup to focus on Australian Open
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Zheng Qinwen withdraws from United Cup to focus on Australian Open

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen has announced she will not play at the United Cup mixed-teams tournament starting later this month, opting instead to focus on preparations for the 2025 season’s first Grand Slam. In a breakthrough season for the 22-year-old, Zheng made the Australian Open final in January— where she lost to Aryna Sabalenka — before …

Zheng to skip United Cup, stay fresh for Australian Open
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Zheng to skip United Cup, stay fresh for Australian Open

The Hindu  

Australian Open runner-up Zheng Qinwen will kick off her 2025 season at the Grand Slam next month after deciding to skip the United Cup mixed team tournament starting this week, the 22-year-old said. Zheng was beaten in the final of the year's first major by Aryna Sabalenka in January but enjoyed a successful campaign, claiming the Paris Olympics gold medal …

Qinwen Zheng out of Australian Open lead-up event United Cup
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Qinwen Zheng out of Australian Open lead-up event United Cup

ABC  

Australian Open runner-up Qinwen Zheng will skip the United Cup tournament in what she believes will give her the best preparation for the first grand slam of 2025. World number five Zheng lost the 2024 Australian Open final to Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 6-2, but went on to win gold at the Paris Olympics and finish runner-up at the season-ending WTA …

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

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

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Zheng beats Krejcikova to reach WTA Finals showpiece, to face Sabalenka or Gauff for title
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months, 1 week 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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2 months, 1 week 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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2 months, 1 week 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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2 months, 1 week 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
2 months, 1 week 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 Qinwen Triumphs Over Elena Rybakina in a Thrilling Match at the WTA Finals
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2 months, 1 week ago

Zheng Qinwen Triumphs Over Elena Rybakina in a Thrilling Match at the WTA Finals

The Hindu  

China's Zheng Qinwen secures a 7-6(7/4), 3-6, 6-1 victory over Elena Rybakina in the first round of the WTA Finals in Riyadh. Zheng, who recently won titles in Palermo and Tokyo, showed resilience and composure to overcome Rybakina's strong serve and powerful groundstrokes. Despite facing elimination with one more round-robin match against Aryna Sabalenka, Zheng remains the top seed in …

Zheng Qinwen Triumphs Over Elena Rybakina in a Thrilling Match at the WTA Finals
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2 months, 1 week ago

Zheng Qinwen Triumphs Over Elena Rybakina in a Thrilling Match at the WTA Finals

The Hindu  

China's Zheng Qinwen defeated world number five Elena Rybakina 7-6 (7/4), 3-6, 6-1 in the second round of the WTA Finals in Riyadh. Zheng claimed her first win against Rybakina in three meetings and secured a spot in the semi-finals. Despite Rybakina's second defeat in as many matches this week, she is facing elimination with one more round-robin clash against …

Zheng Qinwen Extends Winning Streak to Three Titles in Tokyo
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Zheng Qinwen Extends Winning Streak to Three Titles in Tokyo

China Daily  

China's Zheng Qinwen secures her third title of the year at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo, beating Sofia Kenin in the final. She becomes the first Chinese player to win an Olympic singles tennis gold when she triumphs in Paris. Qinwen keeps her cool to edge a tight first set despite two rain delays before taking the second comfortably. …

Zheng Qinwen Extends Winning Streak to Three Titles in Tokyo
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Zheng Qinwen Extends Winning Streak to Three Titles in Tokyo

China Daily  

China's Zheng Qinwen secures her third title of the year at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo, beating Sofia Kenin in the final. She becomes the first Chinese player to win an Olympic singles tennis gold when she triumphs in Paris. Qinwen keeps her cool to edge a tight first set despite two rain delays before taking the second comfortably. …

China's Top Ace Zheng Qinwen Dominates Tokyo, Clinching Third Title in a Spectacular Comeback
2 months, 2 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 Zheng falls to Sabalenka in US Open quarterfinals
4 months, 1 week 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
4 months, 1 week 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
4 months, 1 week 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
4 months, 1 week 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
4 months, 1 week 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
4 months, 2 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
4 months, 2 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, 3 weeks 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 …

Paris 2024: Zheng Qinwen scripts history by becoming first Chinese player to win Olympic tennis singles gold
5 months, 1 week 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 …

Olympic tennis: China’s Zheng Qinwen and Croatia’s Donna Vekic to meet for the women’s singles gold
5 months, 1 week 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 Qinwen reaches Olympic tennis final, beating Iga Swiatek at Roland Garros
5 months, 2 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 …

High emotions and higher heat as China's Zheng Qinwen progresses in epic
5 months, 2 weeks ago

High emotions and higher heat as China's Zheng Qinwen progresses in epic

China Daily  

Zheng Qinwen of China reacts during the women's singles third round match of tennis against Emma Navarro of the United States at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, on July 30, 2024. Women's sixth seed Zheng Qinwen of China had to dig deep in a grueling three-hour match to overcome American 11th seed Emma Navarro 6-7, 7-6, 6-1. …

High emotions and higher heat as China's Zheng Qinwen progresses in epic
5 months, 2 weeks ago

High emotions and higher heat as China's Zheng Qinwen progresses in epic

China Daily  

Zheng Qinwen of China reacts during the women's singles third round match of tennis against Emma Navarro of the United States at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, on July 30, 2024. Women's sixth seed Zheng Qinwen of China had to dig deep in a grueling three-hour match to overcome American 11th seed Emma Navarro 6-7, 7-6, 6-1. …

Palermo win prepares Zheng for Paris
5 months, 3 weeks 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 …

China's eighth seed Zheng ousted from Wimbledon first round
6 months, 1 week 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 …

Zheng falls in dramatic rain-delayed three-setter with controversial call at French Open
7 months, 1 week ago

Zheng falls in dramatic rain-delayed three-setter with controversial call at French Open

China Daily  

Zheng Qinwen negotiates with a referee during a match at the French Open in Paris, capital of France, on June 1, 2024. PARIS -- In a dramatic and rain-interrupted match at the French Open on Saturday, China's Zheng Qinwen battled fiercely but ultimately fell in a three-set thriller against Elina Avanesyan. The match was marked by a controversial call in …

Zheng cruises into French Open 2nd round as Cornet ends her career in tears
7 months, 2 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 …

China's Zheng Qinwen moves into WTA 1000 Rome quarterfinals
8 months 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
8 months 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 …

Thigh injury ends Zheng's Madrid Open as Sabalenka and Rybakina progress
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Thigh injury ends Zheng's Madrid Open as Sabalenka and Rybakina progress

China Daily  

China's Zheng Qinwen leaves the court to receive medical attention after her round of 64 match against Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva at the Madrid Open in Park Manzanares, Madrid, Spain April 26, 2024. MADRID - China's number six seed, Zheng Qinwen's adventure in the Mutua Madrid Open tennis tournament ended prematurely on Friday as she was forced to withdraw from the …

Australian Open 2024: China’s Zheng downcast by Sabalenka reality check
11 months, 2 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 …

Watch: Sabalenka vs Zheng Australian Open final disrupted by protestors screaming 'Free Palestine'; security intervenes
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Watch: Sabalenka vs Zheng Australian Open final disrupted by protestors screaming 'Free Palestine'; security intervenes

Hindustan Times  

Aryna Sabalenka's route to a second consecutive title at the Australian Open was briefly interrupted on Saturday evening at the Rod Laver Arena by protestors during the women's singles final against Qinwen Zheng. It happened early in the second set, shortly after which Sabalenka successfully defended her crown with a 6-3, 6-2 win to become the first player since Victoria …

Australian Open 2024: Aryna Sabalenka beats Zheng Qinwen 6-3, 6-2
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Aryna Sabalenka beats Zheng Qinwen 6-3, 6-2

Live Mint  

Aryna Sabalenka clinched back-to-back Australian Open titles with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Zheng Qinwen on Saturday in a one-sided women’s final. "As usual, my speech is going to be weird — it's not my super power.” Only two things slowed down Sabalenka's progress Saturday to her second Grand Slam singles title. Then, when she was serving for the match, …

Australian Open 2024 | Aryna Sabalenka crushes Zheng Qinwen; first woman to defend singles title in a decade
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024 | Aryna Sabalenka crushes Zheng Qinwen; first woman to defend singles title in a decade

The Hindu  

An authoritative Aryna Sabalenka blew China’s Zheng Qinwen off court on Saturday to successfully defend her Australian Open title -- the first woman to do so in more than a decade. The Belarusian opened with a comfortable serve then got a look at two break points at 15-40 in Zheng’s opening service game when the Chinese star sprayed a backhand …

Zheng finished Australian Open with career first major tournament runner-up
11 months, 2 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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