Zheng Qinwen advances to China Open final after defeating Elise Mertens
Zheng Qinwen beat Elise Mertens 7-5, 6-2 to book a place in the China Open final against Mirra Andreeva.
The Chinese player secured a straight-sets victory over Elise Mertens, moving into the championship match of the Beijing tournament. She will meet Russia's Mirra Andreeva for the title. Zheng entered the event as a wildcard after returning from elbow surgery that sidelined her since 2025. The win follows a quarterfinal run at last month’s US Open. The former world No. 4 praised her performance after the match.
Why it matters
Zheng's win signals a strong return for a former top-10 player in a major home tournament.
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