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Zheng Qinwen wins China Open, first Chinese champion

By Drooid · Oct 11, 2026, 10:38 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Zheng Qinwen defeated Mirra Andreeva 7-5, 6-4 to win the China Open women’s singles on Oct 11, 2026.
Zheng Qinwen became the first Chinese player to capture the China Open women’s singles title.
Entering as a wild-card ranked No. 54, Zheng Qinwen claimed her first WTA 1000 title and first championship since Tokyo 2024.
After elbow surgery in July 2025, Zheng Qinwen will play the Wuhan Open starting Oct 12, aiming to re-enter the top 20.

History

Historical Context

Li Na's straight-set victory over Francesca Schiavone at the 110th French Open (22 May–5 June 2011) made her the first Chinese and Asian player to win a Grand Slam singles title. That breakthrough sparked a surge in Chinese tennis participation and paved the way for Zheng Qinwen’s 2026 China Open win, confirming China’s emergence as a regular contender on the WTA Tour.

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Story summary

Zheng Qinwen defeated Mirra Andreeva 7-5, 6-4 to win the China Open women’s singles on Oct 11, 2026.
Zheng Qinwen became the first Chinese player to capture the China Open women’s singles title.
Entering as a wild-card ranked No. 54, Zheng Qinwen claimed her first WTA 1000 title and first championship since Tokyo 2024.
After elbow surgery in July 2025, Zheng Qinwen will play the Wuhan Open starting Oct 12, aiming to re-enter the top 20.

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