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Zheng reaches Beijing final as first Chinese finalist

Original: Zheng becomes first Chinese finalist in Beijing with straight-sets win over Mertens

Zheng defeated Elise Mertens in straight sets to become the first Chinese player to reach the final of the Beijing tournament. It marks a notable milestone for Chinese tennis on home soil, with Zheng now one win away from the title. Reaction has focused on the significance of a home player going so deep at the prestigious WTA 1000 event.

Why now: Zheng achieved a historic milestone at a major home tournament in front of Chinese fans.

Zheng QinwenElise MertensChina OpenBeijing

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