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Zheng wins China Open as WTA rankings shift for Gauff, Andreeva

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 7:00 AM

Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Zheng wins China Open as WTA rankings shift for Gauff, Andreeva

Summary

Qinwen Zheng captured the title at the China Open in Beijing, defeating Mirra Andreeva 7-5, 6-4 in the final. As a wildcard, Zheng’s victory marks a significant rise in the WTA rankings, while Andreeva climbs to world number three, a career-high. Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula experienced minor drops, finishing fourth and fifth, respectively. Both Zheng and Andreeva have withdrawn from the upcoming Wuhan Open due to injury and scheduling changes. The tournament will proceed without other top players, including Elena Rybakina and Gauff.

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By the Numbers

•Zheng defeats Andreeva to win the China Open title
•Zheng rises in WTA rankings, now ranked higher than Gauff
•Andreeva reaches a career-high ranking of third
•Gauff and Pegula drop to fourth and fifth, respectively
•Zheng and Andreeva withdraw from the Wuhan Open due to injury and schedule changes

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7:00 AMYahoo Sports — The new WTA top 10 after the China Open with ranking changes for Coco Gauff and Mirra Andreeva

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There is a new-look top 10 following the conclusion of the China Open in Beijing, where Qinwen Zheng clinched the title. Home favourite Zheng beat...
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