Chinese tennis sensation Zheng Qinwen smashed her way into the record books on Saturday, claiming Olympic gold in women’s singles at Paris 2024 🥇. The 21-year-old defeated Croatia’s Donna Vekic in straight sets (6-2, 6-3), becoming the first Chinese—and first Asian—athlete ever to win an Olympic singles tennis title. 💥
Underdog to Olympic Champion
Zheng’s journey to glory hit peak drama when she stunned World No. 1 Iga Swiatek in the semifinals—her first win against the Polish star after six consecutive losses. 🔥 'That match felt like unlocking a final boss in a video game,' Zheng joked post-victory, calling it her 'best performance ever.' 🎮
Team China Shines in Paris
The triumph wasn’t solo: Zheng’s compatriots Zhang Zhizhen and Wang Xinyu bagged silver in mixed doubles, marking China’s strongest Olympic tennis showing yet. 🥈 'We’re proving Chinese tennis belongs on the global stage,' Zheng said, crediting national team support for her breakthrough. 🇨🇳
With Gen-Z flair and relentless power, Zheng’s win is already inspiring a new wave of athletes across Asia. 🌍 Will this be the start of a golden era for Chinese tennis? 👀
