Qinwen Zheng and Leylah Fernandez emerged victorious at the Zhengzhou Open and Hong Kong Open respectively. Zheng defeated Jasmine Paolini in the semifinals to secure a place in the championship match, while Fernandez overcame Katerina Siniakova in a thrilling three-set final. This win marks Zheng's first final of the season, and Fernandez's third career title. Both players showcased their exceptional skills and determination throughout the tournaments, solidifying their positions in the tennis world. The Zhengzhou Open also saw Gaby Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe claim their second team title, while Tang Qianhui and Tsao Chia Yi staged a remarkable comeback to win the doubles title at the Hong Kong Open. These victories highlight the talent and resilience of these rising stars in the tennis circuit.
"My mom visited her orphanage here when I played this event four years ago. ... Her health struggles the past year made this tournament a goal to win." @JPegula had her mom, Kim, who was adopted from South Korea, on her mind in her 🏆 run in Seoul. https://t.co/Duc3Ecv08N
Pegula beats Yuan to claim Korea Open title. Fernandez wins Hong Kong Open (from @AP) https://t.co/L7MFTykzG3
ONE set to decide the title ☝️ Qinwen Zheng levels up with Krejcikova at 2-6, 6-2. #ZhengzhouOpen https://t.co/sF9EYr10DE
⭐ A "really special" victory for @JPegula in her mom Kim's homeland ⭐ A first singles 🏆 for @leylahfernandez in more than a year While you were sleeping, two @WTA stars took a trip to title town. https://t.co/3xXc0MKfQr
The beautiful image of Jessica Pegula, whose mother was born in Seoul, titled in South Korea's capital ctiy 🇰🇷 4th WTA trophy for the World No. 4 (📸 @wta) https://t.co/D1k6zVUmBC
Top seeds doing top seed things 👌 @gabydabrowski & @erinroutliffe defeat Aoyama & Shibahara 6-2, 6-4 for their second team title in Zhengzhou! #ZhengzhouOpen https://t.co/Eain6ITbTe
Last team standing 💪 Tang Qianhui & Tsao Chia Yi score a 6-7, 6-2, 10-6 comeback over Marozava & Piter to take the title in Hong Kong. #PHKTO2023 https://t.co/JXRbiC4cmd
Leylah Fernandez beats Katerina Siniakova 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 to win in Hong Kong her 3rd career title, first since march 2022 and first outside Monterrey. Back on top 50. https://t.co/OwUJEdNlGk
Pegula beats Yuan to claim Korea Open title (from @AP) https://t.co/L7MFTykzG3
Embracing her Korean roots! 🇰🇷 @JPegula has a special connection to Seoul, this was the place her mother Kim was adopted.💜 #KoreanOpen https://t.co/hwwLN7ge9B
First set to Siniakova over Fernandez in the Hong Kong final. Fernandez came out kinda flat - nothing flowing as it had in her last few matches. Siniakova, except for a low 1st serve %, impeccable so far. https://t.co/JnlJRFYYdm
Magical Krejcikova 🪄 @BKrejcikova drops just three games en route to her FOURTH final of the season! #ZhengzhouOpen https://t.co/FQrFf40KGh
In the first tournament that Zheng Qinwen works with Wu Di, she reaches the final at @ZhengzhouOpen. Wu Di, a former top 150 player, retired and now works as a coach at Shanghai Tennis Team. https://t.co/nA3BdlLtBK
First semifinal of the day in Zhengzhou ⚔️ Home hope Qinwen Zheng takes on Jasmine Paolini for a place in the championship match. #ZhengzhouOpen https://t.co/0RS7eDQ8yu