(VIDEO) Qinwen Zheng starts singing to crowd with interesting conclusion to Zhengzhou Open title

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.

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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.

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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.

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