Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen faced a tough start at her first-ever WTA Finals in Riyadh, falling to world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 6-4 on Saturday. The match highlighted Sabalenka's dominance, with the Belarusian extending her winning streak against Zheng to three matches this season.
🏆 Despite a valiant effort, Zheng couldn't replicate her Wuhan Open final magic, where she pushed Sabalenka to three sets last month. Meanwhile, Italy's Jasmine Paolini scored an upset against Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina in the Purple Group, winning 7-6(5), 6-4.
🔮 Can the 21-year-old Zheng regroup? Fans are watching closely as the rising star aims to bounce back in her next round. Stay tuned for more updates! 👀
