Home favourite Zheng Qinwen advances to the quarter-finals of the China Open in Beijing after defeating Alina Charaeva in a three-set match. Reports describe Zheng winning the first set comfortably, dropping the second, and then taking the decider to book her place in the last eight.
Several outlets frame the result as part of Zheng’s recent run of long matches at the tournament, with one account noting she spends more than 10 hours on court to reach the quarter-finals. Another highlights that it is her fourth three-set victory there, reflecting a mixed rhythm across sets as conditions shift.
Looking ahead, the outlets agree Zheng’s quarter-final opponent is Elina Svitolina, the sixth seed. One report also includes Zheng’s comments about her performance dipping during the second set, linking it to colder temperatures and changes in ball speed. Another notes the timing of the achievement relative to Zheng’s upcoming 24th birthday and her reaction to the crowd.
