Title: Zheng Qinwen Advances to Women’s Singles Top 8 by Defeating Naomi Osaka at WTA Rome
Yesterday, in a thrilling match at the WTA1000 Rome Tournament, No. 7 seed Zheng Qinwen secured a spot in the women’s singles top 8 by defeating Naomi Osaka. The match lasted 1 hour and 24 minutes, with Zheng Qinwen demonstrating her fierce determination to end Osaka’s winning streak with a score of 6-2, 6-4. This marks Zheng Qinwen’s second consecutive year reaching the top 8 at the Rome Tournament.
After her victory, Zheng Qinwen’s next challenge will be facing the winner between No. 3 seeds Gauff and Badosa in the quarter-finals. Last year, Zheng Qinwen made her debut in Rome by reaching the top 8. This year, with her impressive performance against Osaka, she has once again achieved this feat at the prestigious WTA1000 level event.
Notably, Zheng Qinwen had previously faced Naomi Osaka in the first round of the 2022 WTA500 Women’s Tennis Tournament, where she had suffered a defeat. However, in this rematch, Zheng Qinwen showcased her skills and determination by avenging her previous loss with a dominant performance. She managed to turn the tables on Osaka by winning seven consecutive games, securing her advancement in the tournament.
Zheng Qinwen’s remarkable progress in her tennis career is evident as she reached the Grand Slam women’s singles final for the first time at the Australian Open earlier this year, resulting in a significant boost in her world ranking into the TOP10. As she continues to impress on the court, fans eagerly anticipate her future matches and potential victories.
(Guangzhou Daily all-media reporter Sun Jiahui)