Massive-serving Qinwen Zheng blasted her approach into the ultimate 4 of the WTA Finals in Riyadh with victory over Jasmine Paolini.
It was a straight struggle for second place within the Purple Group behind Aryna Sabalenka, with each Zheng and Paolini having misplaced to the world No 1 and crushed Elena Rybakina.
However the one-sided contest lasted solely 67 minutes, with Chinese language debutante Zheng racing to a 6-1 6-1 win.
“The more I played, my performances started to feel better and better on court. Even the first serve percentage, the groundstroke and the volley,” Zheng instructed Sky Sports activities Tennis.
“The Sabalenka made me think about what I had to do in my game so I put in the effort and now the results are working. I stayed focused on serve and made Paolini play.”
Paolini, runner-up at each French Open and Wimbledon this summer time, was unable to deal with the ability of her opponent, who hit 27 winners, together with 11 aces.
‘Zheng has performed her approach into type’
Tim Henman on Sky Sports activities Tennis
“That was an absolute masterclass. From start to finish it was complete domination,” mentioned the four-time Wimbledon semi-finalist.
“The first serve was so aggressive. Hitting her spots, a lot of aces. I mean she’s hit the most aces on Tour and it’s a huge weapon.
“Zheng is crushing forehand and backhands on both wing. She’ll take big confidence going ahead. She’s performed her approach into type.”
Zheng will now take on the winner of the Orange Group in the semi-finals on Friday.
What’s coming up on Sky Sports Tennis?
- WTA Finals Riyadh – (November 2-9)
- Belgrade Open – ATP 250 (November 3-9)
- Moselle Open, Metz – ATP 250 (November 3-9 – Cameron Norrie in action)
- Nitto ATP Finals, Turin – (November 10-17)
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