Qinwen Zheng made history on Sunday by becoming the first Chinese player to win the China Open, defeating French Open champion Mirra Andreeva with a score of 7-5, 6-4. Known for her powerful forehands and agile gameplay, Zheng, who received a wild card entry, showcased remarkable resilience after an elbow injury sidelined her for nearly six months.
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After both players exchanged breaks in the early stages, Andreeva, ranked No. 5 in the world, appeared to gain an advantage by going up 5-4. However, Zheng managed to fend off three break points, leveling the score at 5-5. She capitalized on Andreeva's mistakes, breaking serve with a swift backhand to secure the first set.
In the second set, the score reached 4-4 before Zheng broke Andreeva again and sealed her victory with an ace, marking her first WTA 1000 title on home soil.
This match highlighted Zheng's comeback and solidified her status in women’s tennis, as Andreeva struggled to respond effectively throughout the encounter.