Zheng Qinwen makes history and sings karoke after winning China Open
Zheng Qinwen has become the first Chinese woman to win the China Open, defeating Mirra Andreeva in a straight-sets victory. The 24-year-old celebrated the win with a karaoke performance for the home crowd in Beijing.
Why it matters
Highlights a major achievement in professional tennis and the cultural impact of a home-crowd victory.
Figure caption, Highlights: Zheng Qinwen beats Mirra Andreeva to become China Open champion
Zheng Qinwen became the first Chinese woman to win the China Open by beating Mirra Andreeva in straight sets in Beijing.
Zheng, who entered the tournament as a wildcard ranked number 54 in the world, saved three set points in Sunday's opening set before overcoming fourth seed Andreeva 7-5, 6-4.
The 24-year-old fell to the floor as she secured match point and treated the raucous home crowd to some karaoke following her victory speech.
"The feeling was incredible. To win here in Beijing in front of my home crowd is one of my dreams," she said.
"I've been through a very, very tough year."
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