Qinwen Zheng reaches last 16 at China Open, addresses crowd issue
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 8:00 AM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
Qinwen Zheng advanced to the last 16 of the China Open in Beijing after defeating Marie Bouzkova 7-6(7-3), 4-6, 7-5. Zheng has had to contend with challenging matches, playing three consecutive three-set encounters. Following her latest match, she commented on distractions from the crowd during her service, where movement and noise impacted her focus. Zheng is set to face Alina Charaeva next, who recently eliminated top-ranked player Elena Rybakina.
- •Zheng defeated Bouzkova after nearly three hours on court.
- •She has played a total of eight hours at the tournament, the most so far.
- •Zheng emphasized crowd distractions affecting her service return.
- •She faces Alina Charaeva in the next round of the tournament.
- 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — Qinwen Zheng explains issue with the China Open crowd after winning her latest match
"Qinwen Zheng has continued her impressive run of form by reaching the last 16 of the China Open. Playing in front of her home fans...
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