Zheng Qianwen reaches Australian Open women’s singles final, will face Sabalenka – Dainik Savera Times
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She is the first Chinese player to reach the final at Melbourne Park, 10 years after Li Na won the title there. Li Na also won the French Open, is a member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame and is the only Chinese player to win a major singles title.
Li Na is called the pioneer of Chinese women’s tennis. He is also the source of inspiration for Zheng Qianwen. For the first time, Zheng Qianwen spoke to Li Na in person during this Australian Open in which the experienced player also gave her some important advice. 12th seed Zheng Qianwen after defeating Diana Yastresamka 6-4, 6-4 Said,
“She (Li Na) told me not to think too much, just play my game. I think that’s enough. But she will have to show some great play in the final against defending champion and second seed Sabalenka. 25-year-old Sabalenka of Belarus has not lost a single set in the last two weeks.
She defeated Coco Gauff 7–6(2), 6–4 in the semi-finals, becoming the first female player since Serena Williams to reach three consecutive Australian Open finals. Serena had won two titles by reaching the finals consecutively from 2015 to 2017.
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