World · Singapore Bureau
Swiatek, Zheng advance to China Open semis after grueling matches
Top seeds Iga Swiatek and Zheng Qinwen both battled through demanding three-set contests to secure their places in the China Open semifinals. De Minaur has already booked his spot in the men's final and will face either Novak Djokovic or Daniil Medvedev.
LSN Singapore ·
Poland's Iga Swiatek and China's Zheng Qinwen progressed to the semifinals of the China Open on Wednesday after surviving competitive three-set encounters in the third round. Both players demonstrated resilience and tactical prowess to overcome their respective opponents and maintain their campaigns in the prestigious Beijing tournament.
Swiatek's advance caps a strong performance throughout the competition, while Zheng's victory on home soil signals her continued development as a major force in women's tennis. The duo's progression sets up compelling semifinal matchups as the tournament enters its decisive stages.
In the men's draw, Australian Alex de Minaur has secured a place in the final and will await the winner of the semifinal between former world No. 1 Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev. De Minaur's run to the final represents a notable achievement for the rising talent on the ATP circuit.
The China Open continues to showcase competitive tennis across both men's and women's draws, with several high-ranked players still in contention for the title.