Zheng Qinwen Seeks First WTA Title As She Plays In Palermo Final

Rising Chinese tennis player Zheng Qinwen will meet local favorite Jasmine Paolini in the Palermo Open final on Sunday, for the first title of her career.

Second seed Zheng beat Mayar Sharif, 6-4, 4-6, 6-1 after fifth seed Paulini defended her victory over seed Daria Kasatkina by defeating Sara Sorribes Tormo, 7-6(6), 6-0 on clay . time club. Paulini won her only WTA title in Portorož, Slovenia in 2021.

In 26th place, Zheng is the best Chinese player, while Paolini is in 52nd. A year ago, you would see him No. 47.

Zheng, 20, was trained by Wim Vetette, who was previously working with Kim Clerers, Victoria Azzinka, Simona Halep, Ageilic Kerber and Naomi Osaka.