US EditionZheng Qinwen ousts No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka to reach Italian Open semifinals vs. Coco Gauff
- On May 14, 2025, Chinese player Zheng Qinwen defeated World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka at the Italian Open quarterfinals in Rome to reach the semifinals against Coco Gauff.
- Zheng's victory followed her six previous losses to Sabalenka, all on hard courts, with this match marking their first encounter on clay where Zheng felt more comfortable.
- Zheng overcame all five break point opportunities against her and managed to break Sabalenka’s serve on three occasions, ultimately winning 6-4, 6-3. This marked her first victory over the world number one and advanced her to a semifinal showdown with fourth seed Coco Gauff from the United States.
- Zheng expressed confidence in her skills, saying she has long believed she could overcome any opponent and was delighted to prove it in this match. She also admitted that in their previous encounters, she may have given Sabalenka more respect than necessary.
- This win boosts Zheng's preparation for the French Open starting May 25, highlights her clay-court strength, and signals a continuing rivalry with Gauff in the tournament's late stages.
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China's Zheng ousts No. 1 Sabalenka to reach Italian Open semifinals
Zheng Qinwen of China defeated World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus 6-4, 6-3 in the women's singles quarterfinals at the Italian Open in Rome, Italy, on Wednesday, securing her first win over the three-time Grand Slam champion and advancing to the
·Beijing, China
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Italian Open 2025: Zheng says too much respect for Sabalenka hampered her in the past
Zheng Qinwen finally got her first win over Aryna Sabalenka at the seventh attempt to reach the Italian Open semifinals on Wednesday, and the Olympic champion said she had perhaps shown the world number one too much respect in their prior meetings.
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