The WTA has wrapped up its end-of-season awards, and China's World No. 5, Zheng Qinwen, has triumphantly been named the Fan Favorite in Singles! This accolade comes thanks to passionate votes from fans all around the globe.
Qinwen kicked off the year with a bang by reaching her inaugural Grand Slam final at the Australian Open. Her impressive runner-up finish at Melbourne Park catapulted her into the Top 10 rankings, making her only the second player from the Chinese mainland to achieve this feat, following the legendary Li Na.
Not stopping there, Zheng secured her first title of the year at the Palermo Ladies Open, marking her second consecutive victory at the event. She then made history in Paris by becoming the first Chinese tennis player to win a singles gold medal at the Olympics!
The winning streak continued as the 22-year-old clinched her second title of 2024 at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo, elegantly concluding her Asian swing. Zheng also made a memorable debut at the WTA Finals, finishing as the runner-up.
With such a stellar performance throughout the season, Zheng Qinwen has undeniably earned her place as a fan favorite and a rising star in the world of tennis.
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