Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen has smashed her way into the 2024 WTA Finals in Riyadh, making her the first player from the Chinese mainland to qualify since Li Na in 2013! 💥 The 21-year-old clinched her spot after rivals Emma Navarro (US), Danielle Collins (US), and Daria Kasatkina (Russia) stumbled in recent tournaments. Navarro’s withdrawal from the Ningbo Open sealed Zheng’s rise to No. 7 in the rankings.
Zheng, who grabbed gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics 🏅, has been battling exhaustion and injuries after a grueling season. She withdrew from the Ningbo Open to focus on recovery, revealing she played through a leg strain and illness during the Wuhan Open. \"I took painkillers and cold meds just to finish the final,\" she said at a press conference. \"Skipping Ningbo hurts, but health comes first.\"
Fans are buzzing over her milestone, with many dubbing her \"Li Na’s successor\" 🇨🇳. Will Zheng bring home another historic win? The WTA Finals kick off November 2! 🎉
