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Zheng Qinwen wins China Open for first title in two years
Zheng Qinwen won the China Open in Beijing, beating Mirra Andreeva 7-5, 6-4 in the final.
She is the first Chinese woman to win the tournament and claimed her first title in two years.
Zheng entered as a wildcard ranked 54th in the world, after an elbow injury and surgery disrupted her career.
In the first set, she saved three set points before taking the lead; she also came back after falling behind in the second.
Zheng said winning in front of her home crowd was one of her dreams.
The victory is her first WTA 1000 title, the tour’s top level below the Grand Slams, and is expected to return her to the world’s top 30.
Andreeva is set to rise to a career-high third in the rankings on Monday.
Olympic champion Qinwen Zheng beat Mirra Andreeva 7-5, 6-4 in the China Open final in Beijing.
The win gave Zheng her first title in two years and her first WTA 1000 title.
Zheng, playing at her home tournament as a wild card, won the match on her first match point with an ace.
She had faced three set points while serving at 4-5 in the first set before taking it 7-5.
Andreeva is set to rise to a career-high No. 3 ranking despite the loss.
- Who
- Qinwen Zheng beat Mirra Andreeva in the final.
- What
- Zheng won the China Open title, her first WTA 1000 title and first title in two years.
- When
- Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.
- Where
- Beijing, China.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The feeling was incredible to win here in Beijing in front of my home crowd. It’s one of my dreams, and especially playing against Mirra, such a great player.
I want to thank you for supporting me because I’ve been through a very tough year, and thank you to the fans. Thank you.
Andreeva had three set points on Zheng’s serve, but Zheng saved two and went on to win the set 7-5.
Zheng broke Andreeva’s serve and then held serve to close out the match 6-4.
Zheng served an ace on her first match point and fell to the court sobbing with emotion.
- Final score
- Zheng beat Andreeva 7-5, 6-4
- Tournament
- China Open, Beijing
- Title milestone
- Zheng’s first WTA 1000 title
- Previous title
- Zheng’s last title came in Tokyo, two years earlier
- Andreeva’s projected ranking
- Career-high No. 3
- Zheng’s entry
- Wild card
Sources
Zheng Qinwen To Return To Top 30 After Historic China Open Win
Karaoke-singing Zheng makes history with China Open win
Qinwen Zheng speaks after winning the China Open title in front of her home crowd, ‘it’s one of my dreams’
Qinwen Zheng’s new ranking confirmed as she takes big jump after beating Mirra Andreeva to win the China Open
Qinwen Zheng remporte son premier WTA 1000 face à Mirra Andreeva à Pékin
Zheng beats Andreeva in China Open final for first title in 2 years
Olympic champ Zheng beats Andreeva in China Open final for first title win in two years
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