Qinwen Zheng achieved an inspiring win against Elise Mertens at the Charleston Open, delivering a performance filled with resilience and determination. Following the match, Zheng shared her thoughts on the crucial role played by the fans, saying, “I believe I won this match because of this crowd. If there was no support today, I think I’m dead.”

The contest was marked by intense rallies and competitive play, with Zheng pulling through in key moments to secure her victory. Zheng defeated Mertens in three sets, with a scoreline of 6-3, 3-6, 6-3. Her ability to rise to the challenge was matched by the unwavering energy and encouragement from the Charleston crowd, which she praised as a driving force behind her performance.

Zheng in Charleston, ranking, and results in 2025

Now the world no.

8, Zheng has a compiled 9-5 win-loss record in 2025. Qinwen is currently competing in Charleston where she toppled Unknown Player bye, the world no.64 Maria Sakkari 6-4 6-1 and the world no.28 Elise Mertens 6-3 3-6 6-3.

Qinwen Zheng will compete against the world no.26 Ekaterina Alexandrova in the quarter on Friday at 1:30 pm on CREDIT ONE STADIUM. Their current head to head is 2-0 for Alexandrova.

Qinwen won 5 titles in her career: 2 on hard courts and 3 on clay courts. (See the list of her titles)