By hannover-web.com On October 26, in a thrilling semifinal match at the WTA500 event in Tokyo, China’s top seed Zheng Qinwen defeated sixth-seeded Schnaider 2-0, securing her spot in the final! This marks Zheng’s return to the championship match here after two years—congratulations to her!
This match was their first encounter on the court. In the opening set, despite starting strong with a 4-0 lead and having four set points that slipped away, Zheng ultimately clinched the set 7-6(5) after a tense tiebreak. She maintained her momentum in the second set and won, sealing the match.
Zheng will now face former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin in the finals. Earlier in the day, Kenin dominated ninth seed Bolt to advance to the title match.
In this Tokyo event, Zheng Qinwen has displayed an impressive performance, winning all three of her matches. On October 24, she achieved her first victory in Tokyo by defeating home player Naito Moka in straight sets, 2-0. The next day, in the quarterfinals, she triumphed over eighth seed Fernandez, marking her third consecutive semifinal appearance this Asian season. This victory also brought her total to 45 tour wins for the season, setting a new record for a Chinese player in a single season.
As she heads into the final, fans are eagerly anticipating Zheng’s performance on the big stage!
