Zheng Qinwen has been through to the semifinal at the WTA Finals after absolutely annihilating Jasmine Paolini 6-1 6-1.

As the WTA Tour Finals round-robin stages progress, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff have qualified for the semifinals, where they are joined by Zheng Qinwen. Sabalenka was drawn with Jasmine Paolini, Elena Rybakina and Zheng Qinwen in the group stage,

The Olympic champion improved to 1-1 in round-robin play while Rybakina finds herself on the brink of elimination after two matches.

China’s Zheng Qinwen secured an impressive win over Elena Rybakina in the WTA Finals. The mega-event, which is the last in the women’s tennis calendar, is being played for the first time in Riyadh,

China's top-ranked tennis player Zheng Qinwen triumphed over Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan in three sets at the WTA Finals in Riyadh on Monday, securing her first victory in the tournament.

In a win-or-go-home situation at Riyadh, Zheng blasted past Jasmine Paolini, 6-1, 6-1, to post her 30th win from 34 matches contested since Wimbledon. The powerful display clinched Zheng second place in the Purple Group behind world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka.

As the WTA Tour Finals round-robin stages progress, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff are the first players to qualify for the semifinals. Sabalenka was drawn with Jasmine Paolini, Elena Rybakina and Zheng Qinwen in the group stage,