Zheng Qinwen Stuns Iga Swiatek to Secure Historic Olympic Singles Final

Zheng Qinwen defeated World No. 1 Iga Swiatek in straight sets to reach the gold medal match in the Paris Olympics tennis event. This victory marks China's first singles medal in tennis since 1988. Zheng remains focused on winning gold, aiming to make further history for her country.

In a stunning upset at the Paris Olympics, Zheng Qinwen eliminated World No. 1 Iga Swiatek 6-2, 7-5, earning the right to vie for gold in the tennis singles event this Saturday. This marks China's first singles tennis medal since the sport's re-inclusion in the Olympics in 1988.

The 21-year-old Zheng, who had never beaten Swiatek in their previous six encounters, showcased remarkable resilience and determination. Trailing 0-4 in the second set, Zheng fought back, capitalizing on Swiatek's unforced errors and displaying her own powerful groundstrokes.

Swiatek, visibly emotional and bypassing post-match interviews, had been dominant on Roland Garros clay, with 25 consecutive match wins at the venue. Zheng will face either Donna Vekic of Croatia or Anna Karolina Schmiedlova of Slovakia for the gold, following her historic victory.

(With inputs from agencies.)