Zheng Qinwen produced a fine comeback performance to defeat Italy's Jasmine Paolini 6-4, 1-6, 6-1 in the final of the Palermo Ladies Open to secure her first career title on the WTA Tour
Swiatek was returning to the court after a break of more than one month due to her rib injury. She had also missed the Miami Open and Poland's Billie Jean King Cup Qualifier.
Swiatek, who was named Newcomer of the Year in 2020, had an exceptional season in 2022, leading the way in terms of finals appearances, awards won and matches won. She was crowned winner at eight tournaments, including six in a row and a 37-match winning streak.
A tussle between two Chinese players ended with Zheng Qinwen beating Wang Xiyu 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 to win the BBVA Open Internacional de Valencia singles title.
Paris [France], May 31 (ANI): World No. 1 Iga Swiatek progressed to the quarterfinals of the ongoing French Open 2022 after defeating China's Zheng Qinwen in the round four match of the women's singles category on Monday.
Paris [France], May 28 (ANI): World No. 1 Iga Swiatek extended her winning campaign in French Open 2022 on Saturday as she defeated Danka Kovinic in the third round of women's singles.
Paris [France], May 27 (ANI): Zheng Qinwen of China clutched the biggest win of her career in the second round of French Open 2022 on Thursday, as she defeated 2018 champion Simona Halep of Romania.