Qinwen
Zheng couldn't contain her joy after clinching the championship at the
Zhengzhou Open, and she even mustered the courage to serenade the Chinese
crowd.
It's
nothing but pure jubilation for the Chinese tennis star following her
remarkable victory, which marked her first-ever WTA 500 title on home soil at
the Zhengzhou Open.
The
external noise stemming from the unilateral split with Wim Fissette doesn't
seem to be affecting Qinwen Zheng's performance on the tennis court.
In fact, it
appears to be a non-issue for her. Instead, she's in the midst of a remarkable
season that's shining brightly, especially for her homeland. Earlier this year,
she clinched the gold medal at the Asian Games, and now, she's added another
feather to her cap by securing her second professional title.
In the
thrilling final of the WTA Zhengzhou, Zheng faced off against Barbora
Krejcikova and displayed an incredible comeback that underscores her unwavering
fighting spirit and her ability to assert her shot-making prowess in various
situations and contexts. The final score was 2-6, 6-2, 6-4 in Zheng's favor.
With this
victory, Zheng has broken into the top 20 of the world rankings for the first
time in her career, making her the proud holder of the 19th spot on the global
rankings chart.
During the
current week, Zheng secured her path to victory with a series of impressive
wins. In the first round, she defeated Ukrainian Kateryna Volodko with a score
of 6-4, 6-3. Her journey
continued with a second-round victory over Greek player Maria Sakkari, where
she triumphed with a score of 7-6(2), 6-3.
In the quarterfinals, she overcame
another Ukrainian competitor, Anhelina Kalinina, with a convincing 6-3, 6-2
scoreline. Her path to the final was solidified in the semifinals, where she
dashed the hopes of Italian player Jasmine Paolini by securing a 6-2, 6-3
victory.