Beijing (Pakistan News) Chinese tennis star and Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen has won the China Open tennis tournament.
According to Xinhua, the 24-year-old home favorite secured the women’s singles title by defeating her 19-year-old Russian opponent, Mirra Andreeva, in straight sets (2-0). She became the first Chinese player to achieve this honor on the Diamond Court, marking the first WTA 1000 title of her career.
Returning to the sport after elbow surgery and a long hiatus, she displayed exceptional form; by winning seven consecutive matches, she made history in front of the home crowd. The thrilling and fiercely contested WTA China Open took place at the National Tennis Center in Beijing.
In the women’s singles final, Zheng Qinwen delivered a magnificent performance, defeating Andreeva in straight sets—7-5, 6-4—to claim the title. Speaking after the match, the 24-year-old stated that with this victory, she has regained her former passion and drive. She shared that the period following her elbow surgery was fraught with immense difficulties and challenges, yet that trying time helped mold her into a more resilient and mentally tough athlete.
She added that competing before a home crowd is no less significant than playing in a Grand Slam, and this magnificent victory is the fruit of her hard work and dedication. While the expectations of home fans place additional pressure on her, that very support also inspires her to deliver her best performance.
4 hours with Zheng Qinwen 🏆 right after her first #ChinaOpen title https://t.co/z20QyKfnVI
— China Open (@ChinaOpen) October 13, 2026
Zheng Qinwen rose to global prominence by winning the women’s tennis gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics; this historic China Open victory marks a fresh start for her following her injury. She expressed her determination to achieve further success in her career by adopting a more aggressive style of play in the future.