Zheng Qinwen makes history and sings karoke after winning China Open
BBC • • sports
Key Points:
- Zheng Qinwen became the first Chinese woman to win the China Open, defeating Mirra Andreeva in straight sets 7-5, 6-4 in Beijing.
- Entering the tournament as a wildcard ranked 54th, Zheng saved three set points in the first set to secure the victory against the fourth-seeded Andreeva.
- The 24-year-old, who underwent elbow surgery last year, claimed her first WTA 1000 title and sixth overall, ending a two-year title drought.
- Zheng expressed immense joy winning in front of her home crowd, describing it as a dream come true after a challenging year.
- Andreeva, 19, started strong in both sets but was ultimately overcome by Zheng's resilience and experience.
