Zheng Qinwen, the Paris Olympics champion, electrified her home crowd at the WTA Wuhan Open with a thrilling three-set victory over Italy's Jasmine Paolini on Thursday. The win sets up an all-Chinese semifinal clash against compatriot Wang Xinyu 🇨🇳—a showdown that’s already got fans buzzing!
Match Highlights: Drama, Aces, and Hawkeye Drama
Zheng started strong, blasting a 6-2 first set with her signature power serves. But Paolini, world No. 5, fought back to claim the second set 6-3, pushing the match to a decider. The final set saw Zheng dig deep, forcing errors and unleashing a blistering forehand to seal the 6-3 victory. The win was confirmed when Paolini’s return sailed wide—confirmed by Hawkeye tech that left no room for debate. 🎯
Why This Win Matters
Zheng’s victory marks her 23rd win since Wimbledon, making her the WTA Tour’s most in-form player this season. She’s now 3-0 against Paolini after previous wins in Palermo and Zhengzhou. With home support roaring behind her, could this be her moment to clinch the Wuhan title? Fans are already dubbing this the 'Battle of the Chinese Aces' against Wang Xinyu. 🏆
