🔥 Zheng Qinwen is on fire! The 21-year-old tennis sensation moved a step closer to claiming another WTA Tour title on home soil after a commanding 6-3, 6-2 victory over Nadia Podoroska at the China Open in Beijing on Monday.
With the electrifying support of the packed Diamond Court crowd, Zheng powered through the first set, sealing it with a blistering forehand winner. 🎾✨
Fresh off her triumph at last October's Zhengzhou Open, where she outlasted Barbora Krejcikova, Zheng showcased her incredible form once again. She's eyeing her third title of 2024 after grabbing singles gold at the Paris Olympics just two weeks following her win at the Palermo Ladies Open in Italy. 🥇🇫🇷
Ranked World No. 7, Zheng tallied an impressive 27 winners to match her 27 unforced errors, while Podoroska managed only four winners throughout the match. The decisive moment came when Zheng unleashed a backhand down the line to break serve, eventually clinching the match as Podoroska's return found the net. 💥
Up next, Zheng faces No.34 seed Amanda Anisimova in what promises to be a thrilling rematch of their US Open first-round clash last month. In that encounter, Zheng rallied to win 4-6, 6-4, 6-2, paving her way to the quarterfinals. 🔜🏆
\"I felt it took me longer to react compared to the first round. Maybe it's because of the cold weather; I didn't warm up thoroughly,\" Zheng admitted after the match. \"But I gradually found my form and was able to deliver some quick responses. I know she had a lot of break points in the first set, but I managed to save them.\" 💪🌬️
Will Zheng continue her blazing run and capture another title? Stay tuned as the action unfolds in Beijing! 🚀🇨🇳
Reference(s):
China Open: Zheng into last 16, Sabalenka claims 14th consecutive win
cgtn.com
