Karaoke-singing Zheng makes history with China Open win

BBC Sport Sunday 11 October 2026, 14:43 UTC 1 min read

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Zheng Qinwen becomes the first Chinese champion of the China Open after overcoming Mirra Andreeva in straight sets.

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