Qinwen Zheng moves to world number 23 after winning China Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026
Qinwen Zheng won her first WTA 1000 title at the China Open with a 7-5, 6-4 victory over Mirra Andreeva. This win marks a significant leap in her ranking, moving from world number 54 to 23. Zheng has been on a comeback trail after undergoing elbow surgery last year, struggling initially but finding form during her successful US Open run. Following this victory, she has further opportunities to climb the rankings, with upcoming tournaments in Wuhan, Osaka, and Hong Kong lined up.
- •Zheng won the China Open against Andreeva.
- •Zheng's ranking rises from 54 to 23.
- •She previously faced challenges after elbow surgery.
- •Zheng reached the US Open quarter-finals before the China Open.
- •Upcoming tournaments include Wuhan Open and Japan Open.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Qinwen Zheng’s new ranking confirmed as she takes big jump after beating Mirra Andreeva to win the China Open
"Qinwen Zheng will be heavily rewarded after beating Mirra Andreeva to win her first WTA 1000 title at the China Open. Zheng is already an...
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