Zheng Qinwen Returns From Injury to Make Beijing History
Monday, October 12, 2026107 words2 minutes1629 reads
Zheng Qinwen had an elbow injury. She needed an operation and spent months away from tennis. She returned to the China Open in Beijing with a wild card, a special place in the competition. On Sunday, she faced Mirra Andreeva in the final.
Zheng won 7–5, 6–4. She is the first Chinese woman to win the women's singles title at the China Open. It is also her first title at this level of tennis. Her last title was in 2024.
Tickets for the final sold out. Some cinemas in China showed the match on big screens. Zheng said playing for home fans brought both support and pressure.
