Zheng Qinwen’s remarkable run of form continued on Sunday as she captured her third title of the year at the WTA 500 event in Tokyo. The 22-year-old Chinese star, who has been one of the hottest players on the tour since Wimbledon, served up a dominant performance in the final, defeating Sofia Kenin 7-6 (5), 6-3.
Zheng’s victory in Tokyo marks her fifth tour-level title and her biggest since winning the Paris Olympics earlier this year. She also has two WTA 250 titles to her name, both in Palermo.
The Chinese sensation has been in scintillating form since Wimbledon, boasting an impressive 28-4 record. Her impressive run includes title victories in Palermo and at the Olympics, as well as reaching the quarterfinals of the US Open and the final in Wuhan.
Zheng’s triumph in Tokyo is particularly significant as it was the second time in her career that she was the No. 1 seed at a WTA event. She has now won both times, maintaining a perfect 9-0 record as the top seed.
The victory in Tokyo will see Zheng close the gap on No. 6 Jasmine Paolini in the WTA rankings, where she will remain at No. 7. She has already qualified for the upcoming WTA Finals in Riyadh.
Zheng’s success is a testament to her exceptional talent and unwavering determination. She has established herself as one of the most promising young players on the tour and is poised for even greater achievements in the future.
