Resurgent home favourite Zheng Qinwen charges into China Open final with Mirra Andreeva
Olympic champion to face Mirra Andreeva for the title in Beijing
Quick Look
- Olympic gold medallist Zheng Qinwen defeated Elise Mertens 7-5, 6-2 to reach the China Open final in Beijing.
- The wild-card entry will compete against Mirra Andreeva for the championship title.
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Why It Matters
Zheng Qinwen is an Olympic gold medallist who recently underwent elbow surgery in 2025. She is currently competing as a wild-card entry in the Beijing tournament.
A resurgent Zheng Qinwen charged into the China Open final on Saturday, beating Elise Mertens 7-5, 6-2, and will play Mirra Andreeva for the title at her home tournament.
It is another step in the Olympic gold medallist’s injury comeback, following a gritty showing at last month’s US Open, where she reached the quarter-finals.
Zheng, a former world No 4, had struggled with her form since needing elbow surgery in 2025 and is a wild-card entry in Beijing.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Zheng Qinwen will play Mirra Andreeva in the China Open final.
Very likely · Within days
Open Questions
- Who will win the final match between Zheng and Andreeva?
