Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Andreeva and Zheng Set Up High-Stakes China Open Final
Mirra Andreeva and Zheng Qinwen both won their semifinal matches at the China Open.
Andreeva beat Nikola Bartunkova in two sets.
Zheng beat Elise Mertens, also in two sets.
Zheng became the first Chinese player to reach the tournament final.
She had returned to play after an elbow injury.
Andreeva is trying to win her second WTA 1000 title of the year.
Zheng is seeking her first WTA 1000 title at home.
The two players will meet in the final.
Zheng beat Andreeva the last time they played in Beijing, in 2024.
Mirra Andreeva beat Nikola Bartunkova 6-2, 6-2 to reach the China Open final.
Zheng Qinwen defeated Elise Mertens 7-5, 6-2 to become the first Chinese player to reach the tournament final.
Andreeva reached her second WTA 1000 final of the year.
Zheng, returning after an elbow injury, received a wildcard entry and is seeking her first WTA 1000 title on home soil.
The final renews their rivalry after Zheng beat Andreeva in the 2024 Beijing quarterfinals.
- Who
- Mirra Andreeva and Zheng Qinwen reached the China Open final.
- What
- Andreeva beat Nikola Bartunkova 6-2, 6-2, while Zheng defeated Elise Mertens 7-5, 6-2.
- When
- Saturday, according to the article.
- Where
- The China Open in Beijing, China.
- Why
- Both players won their semifinal matches to advance to the final.
- Andreeva's semifinal score
- 6-2, 6-2 against Nikola Bartunkova
- Zheng's semifinal score
- 7-5, 6-2 against Elise Mertens
- Andreeva's ranking
- Fourth seed
- Andreeva's final
- Her second WTA 1000 final of the year
- Zheng's milestone
- First Chinese player to reach the China Open final
- Previous Beijing meeting
- Zheng beat Andreeva in the 2024 Beijing quarterfinals