Qinwen Zheng made history at the Olympics by becoming the first Chinese player to reach an Olympics final. Her victory over Iga Swiatek in the semifinals was a monumental moment for her and Chinese tennis.
After securing her win, Zheng fell to the floor, lying flat on her back, overcome with emotion. She screamed into the arena and triumphantly threw her fists into the air. This victory marks a significant milestone in her career and a proud moment for her country.
Reflecting on her achievement, Zheng expressed her overwhelming joy: “No better feeling than making history.”
Zheng in Paris, ranking, and results in 2024
Currently ranked no.7 (career-high), Qinwen has achieved a 31-12 match record in 2024. Zheng is currently playing in Paris where she toppled the world no.91 Sara Errani 6-0 6-0, the world no.103 Arantxa Rus 6-2 6-4, the world no.15 Emma Navarro 6-7(7) 7-6(4) 6-1, the world no.212 Angelique Kerber 6-7(4) 6-4 7-6(6) and the world no.1 Iga Swiatek 6-2 7-5.
Qinwen Zheng will face the world no.275 Alice Tubello in the quarter. In the past, they have never competed against each other up to now in top events.
The Chinese has won 1 title in 2024 in Palermo. Qinwen was the finalist at the Australian Open.
Zheng is scheduled to play next in Toronto (National Bank Open). She will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 5th of August.
Iga Swiatek in 2024
Ranked no.1, the Pole played her last match on the 1st of August when she was defeated by world no.7 Qinwen Zheng 6-2 7-5 in the semifinal in Paris (draw).
This season the Pole has managed to achieve a composed 51-6 match record. The Pole has won 6 titles in 2024 in Australia, Doha, Indian Wells, Madrid, Rome and French Open.
Iga Swiatek will square off with the world no.67 Anna Karolina Schmiedlova in the semifinal. In the past, they have never played each other as of now in top competitions.
The Pole clinched 6 titles in 2024 in Australia, Doha, Indian Wells, Madrid, Rome and French Open.
The Pole won 23 titles in her career: 13 on hard courts and 10 on clay courts. (See the list of her titles)
Swiatek is scheduled to play next in Toronto (National Bank Open). She will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 5th of August.
Qinwen Zheng and Iga Swiatek squared off 7 times. The head to head is 6-1 for Swiatek. Previously, the last time they fought against each other, Qinwen Zheng won 6-2 7-5 in the semifinal in Paris (Olympics) on the 1st of August 2024.
Qinwen Zheng and Iga Swiatek |
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