Zheng books China Open final clash with Andreeva
Zheng Qinwen, who received a wildcard entry to the tournament after recovering from an elbow injury, became the first Chinese player to reach the final in Beijing.
In a thrilling China Open final, Russian Olympic champion and home favourite Zheng Qinwen will square off against French Open winner Mirra Andreeva. The match will be the first final in Beijing for Zheng, who made history by becoming the first Chinese player to reach the championship in the city.
Zheng started the match strongly, breaking Elise Mertens' serve early and leading 4-2. However, a series of mistakes allowed Mertens to break back, creating a back-and-forth battle. Despite Zheng's early lead, the Belgian held her own and fought back, forcing Zheng to make errors. Nevertheless, Zheng's determination kept her in the match, and she ultimately dominated the second set, securing her place in the final.
Andreeva's journey to the final was impressive, as she defeated fourth seed Nikola Bartunkova in just one hour and 14 minutes. The Czech player committed 20 unforced errors, more than double the number of errors committed by Andreeva. Andreeva, the world number five, showcased her strong game by hitting 27 winners, which ultimately led her to victory. After the match, she expressed her happiness with her performance, stating that she played aggressively and tried to remain brave throughout the competition.
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