Aryna Sabalenka began her WTA Finals campaign with a dominant win over Zheng Qinwen, aiming to solidify her year-end No. 1 ranking. Meanwhile, Alexander Zverev overcame Holger Rune to reach the Paris Masters final, setting up a clash with Ugo Humbert. The article also highlights other key matches at the WTA Finals and Paris Masters.
Olympic tennis champion Zheng Qinwen reveals the massive impact her gold medal has had on the sport in China, leading to a surge in participation and a shortage of courts and coaches. The 22-year-old’s success has inspired a new generation of Chinese players, creating a buzz around the sport that is transforming tennis in the country.
Coco Gauff, the 2023 US Open champion, battled back from a set down to defeat Paula Badosa in the China Open semifinals, setting up a final showdown against either Zheng Qinwen or Karolina Muchova. Gauff’s victory comes after a recent period of struggles, including a split with her coach Brad Gilbert. She’s looking to win her second title of the year and eighth overall.
Aryna Sabalenka continued her dominant run at the US Open, securing her fourth consecutive semifinal appearance with a commanding 6-1, 6-2 victory over Zheng Qinwen. Sabalenka’s powerful forehand and consistent pressure overwhelmed the seventh seed, who struggled with her serve and unforced errors. Sabalenka will face American Emma Navarro next, a player she has faced before with mixed results.
Zheng Qinwen of China defeated Donna Vekic in a thrilling three-set match that ended after 2:15 am, making it the latest finishing women’s match in US Open history. Zheng will face Aryna Sabalenka in the quarterfinals as she seeks to become the fourth woman to win Olympic gold and the US Open in the same year.
China’s Zheng Qinwen showcased her power and precision on Friday, defeating Jule Niemeier in straight sets at the US Open. The Olympic gold medalist fired off eight aces and capitalized on her opponent’s struggles to secure a comfortable victory and a spot in the round of 16.
Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen battled back from a set down to defeat Erika Andreeva in a thrilling match at the US Open. Despite losing the first set in a tiebreak, Zheng dominated the second and third sets to secure her spot in the third round.
Zheng Qinwen, a 21-year-old Chinese tennis player, made history by becoming the first Chinese player to win an Olympic singles medal, taking home the gold in the women’s singles event at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Her victory came after a grueling tournament that saw her overcome tough opponents, including former world number one Angelique Kerber and current world number one Iga Swiatek. Zheng’s achievement not only signifies a milestone for Chinese tennis but also serves as an inspiration to young athletes across the nation, particularly in her hometown of Hubei province.
Zheng Qinwen of China claimed the women’s singles gold medal at the Olympic tennis competition, defeating Donna Vekic of Croatia in a dominant performance at Roland Garros. This victory marks a historic moment as Zheng becomes the first Chinese player to win an Olympic singles title.
Carlos Alcaraz continued his dominant run at the Olympics, while Angelique Kerber’s career came to an end with a defeat to Zheng Qinwen. Alcaraz secured his place in the semifinals, while Zheng became the second Chinese player to achieve this feat in singles. Meanwhile, Anna Karolina Schmiedlova made history as the first Slovakian to reach the Olympic semifinals since 1988.
