Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen made waves at the WTA Finals in Riyadh with a thrilling three-set victory over Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina! The 7-6(4), 3-6, 6-1 showdown marked Zheng's first-ever win at the prestigious tournament, keeping her semifinal hopes alive.
Drama unfolded early as Zheng dominated the first set with sharp serves and clutch plays, sealing a tiebreaker win. But Rybakina fought back hard in the second, leveling the match with a series of aces. The decider? Pure fire —Zheng broke Rybakina twice and closed the match with a fierce 5-1 surge, proving her resilience on the global stage.
\"I’m happy I stayed focused,\" said Zheng, who’d never beaten Rybakina before. \"She’s one of the greatest, so this means everything.\" Meanwhile, World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka secured her semifinal spot with a win over Italy’s Jasmine Paolini, calling her team \"the best ever\" for their behind-the-scenes grind .
With young stars like Zheng redefining the game, this season’s WTA Finals is serving up next-level excitement. Stay tuned!
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The 7-6(4), 3-6, 6-1 showdown marked Zheng's first-ever win at the prestigious tournament, keeping her semifinal hopes alive.
—Zheng broke Rybakina twice and closed the match with a fierce 5-1 surge, proving her resilience on the global stage.
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