Zheng Qinwen becomes first Chinese woman to win China Open
Zheng beat fourth seed Mirra Andreeva 7-5 6-4, saving three set points in the opening set.
Zheng Qinwen became the first Chinese woman to win the China Open, beating Mirra Andreeva in Beijing. Zheng entered the tournament as a wildcard, ranked number 54 in the world.
Zheng beat fourth seed Andreeva 7-5 6-4, saving three set points in the first set. Zheng fell to the floor after match point, then gave the crowd some karaoke after her speech.
Andreeva, 19, is expected to rise to world number three on Monday despite the loss. Zheng is set to rise 31 spots to world number 23 and plays the Wuhan Open on Tuesday.
Zheng's win was her first WTA 1000 title. Zheng said she felt she had forgotten how to compete after her injury break.
- 54th in the world
- Ranking entering tournament
- 7-5, 6-4 over Mirra Andreeva
- Final score
- Sixth overall, first WTA 1000
- Career titles
Why it mattersZheng had elbow surgery last year and says she has been through a very tough year.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet, though the Wuhan Open on Tuesday is her next test.
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