China's tennis sensation Zheng Qinwen is one step closer to defending her Palermo Ladies Open title after a stunning 6-1, 6-1 victory over Romania's Jaqueline Cristian in Friday's quarterfinals!
The 21-year-old, who entered the tournament as top seed, showcased her signature power and precision, wrapping up the match in just over an hour. Fans are now buzzing about whether she'll become the first back-to-back champion at this WTA event since 2019.
Next up: Zheng faces France's Diane Parry in Saturday's semifinals, while the other bracket features Romania's Irina-Camelia Begu vs. Czech player Karolína Muchová. Who's ready for a weekend of serves and killer drop shots?
\"Every match is a new challenge,\" Zheng told reporters post-match. With this momentum, could another trophy be heading to the Chinese mainland?
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