Brief
Zheng Qinwen wins China Open title, ending two‑year drought
Zheng Qinwen beat French Open champion Mirra Andreeva in Beijing to capture her first title since the 2024 Olympics.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen captured her first tournament title in two years by defeating French Open champion Mirra Andreeva 7-5, 6-4 in the China Open final on Sunday in Beijing, the Associated Press reported.
Zheng, entering the event as a wild‑card after her ranking fell to No. 54 because of an elbow injury, clinched the match with an ace on her match‑point serve and was seen sobbing on court.
The victory follows a strong 2024 season in which Zheng reached the Australian Open final, won the Paris Olympic singles gold, and claimed a fifth WTA title in Japan. Earlier in the tournament, she had upset higher‑ranked players, including a quarter‑final win over Madison Keys.
Key facts
- Zheng Qinwen defeated Mirra Andreeva 7-5, 6-4 in the China Open final. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- The match took place in Beijing on October 11, 2026. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Zheng entered the tournament as a wild‑card with a ranking of No. 54. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Zheng’s previous title came in 2024; she had missed a title for two years due to injury. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Sources
- [1] winnipegfreepress.com — originally reported as “Olympic champion Zheng beats Andreeva in China Open final for first title win in 2 years”
