Zheng Qinwen beats Mirra Andreeva in China Open final

Mirra Andreeva lost to Zheng Qinwen in the Beijing WTA 1000 final on October 11, 7-5, 6-4. The match lasted one hour and 43 minutes. Zheng captured her first title at that level.

Andreeva led 2-0 in the opening set before Zheng recovered. The Chinese player saved three set points in the tenth game and won the final 11 points of the set consecutively, according to the WTA.

The players exchanged breaks early in the second set. Zheng secured the decisive break in the ninth game and then held serve to complete the victory.

Sport Express reported seven aces and no double faults for Andreeva, who converted two of six break chances. Zheng hit two aces, made two double faults and converted four of eight break opportunities.

Zheng became the first Chinese winner of the women's singles China Open WTA 1000 title. She had entered the main draw on a wildcard. Fourth seed Andreeva finished runner-up.