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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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No. 1 Iga Swiatek loses to Zheng Qinwen of China in the semifinals at the Paris Olympics
4 months, 3 weeks ago

No. 1 Iga Swiatek loses to Zheng Qinwen of China in the semifinals at the Paris Olympics

Associated Press  

PARIS — Iga Swiatek knew she was capable, or at least should be, of winning a gold medal at the Paris Olympics. Zheng managed to make it happen, eliminating Swiatek 6-2, 7-5 and earning the right to play for gold on Saturday, then falling on her back and caking her red-and-yellow uniform with the rust-colored clay. “I’m so proud for …

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High emotions and higher heat as China's Zheng Qinwen progresses in epic
4 months, 3 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. …

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High emotions and higher heat as China's Zheng Qinwen progresses in epic
4 months, 3 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. …

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