Chinese tennis sensation Zheng Qinwen clinched her fifth career title Sunday, outlasting American wildcard Sofia Kenin 7-6(5), 6-3 at Tokyo's Pan Pacific Open. The rain-interrupted final saw both players showcase relentless power before Zheng's precision serves sealed the deal 🎯.
Zheng, the tournament's top seed, overcame multiple challenges including two rain delays and Kenin's fierce comeback attempts. 'It felt like a K-drama finale – full of twists!' one fan tweeted. The 21-year-old saved her best for the tiebreak, firing an 85% first-serve success rate in the opening set 💥.
Kenin, the 2020 Australian Open champion, stunned three seeded players en route to the final. But Zheng's tactical brilliance shone through in key moments: a crucial break at 2-0 in the second set and clutch aces when it mattered most 🚀.
The victory marks Zheng's continued rise in the WTA rankings, with experts predicting bigger trophies ahead. 'This win proves I can handle pressure like my idol Li Na,' Zheng told reporters post-match, referencing China's legendary Grand Slam champion 🇨🇳.
