Zheng Qinwen overpowers Mirra Andreeva to win China Open
BEIJING: Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen became the first Chinese player to win the China Open, beating French Open winner Mirra Andreeva 7-5 6-4 on Sunday. Wildcard Zheng, who has been on a recovery path after missing much of last year and early 2026 due to an elbow injury on her dominant right arm, looked like her old self as she used powerful forehands to control the rallies, and landed swift…
BEIJING: Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen has claimed the China Open title by defeating French Open winner Mirra Andreeva with a score of 7-5, 6-4. The wildcard competitor Zheng, who had been sidelined due to an elbow injury, showcased her skills on the court using strong forehands and precise shots. The 24-year-old player expressed her elation at winning in Beijing, a long-time dream come true.
The match saw both players exchange early breaks, but Andreeva took a lead of 5-4. Zheng managed to save three break points to level the score at 5-5, and capitalized on Andreeva's errors to secure the first set. In the second set, Andreeva managed to hold her position at 4-4, but Zheng's persistence paid off once again, breaking Andreeva and sealing the victory.
The win marks Zheng's first WTA 1000 title and first trophy of the year. The upcoming Wuhan Open will see a rematch between Zheng and Andreeva, with Zheng aiming to climb back into the top 20 rankings if she maintains her current form.
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