Zheng Qinwen called it 'a big step' after advancing to her third semifinal of the year with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Ukrainian Anhelina Kalinina at the Zhengzhou Open on Friday, Oct. 13.
Zheng Qinwen called it "a big step" after advancing to her third semifinal of the year with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Ukrainian Anhelina Kalinina at the Zhengzhou Open on Friday, Oct. 13.
The 21-year-old rising Chinese star is fresh off a statement summer during which she lifted a maiden WTA trophy and reached a first Grand Slam quarterfinal at the US Open. "It was a tough match against Paolini in Palermo, I think she's really difficult to beat. She's a good fighter." "I'm feeling good, I'm playing a good level and I'm very happy to be in the semifinals," said Paolini, who knocked out sixth seed Caroline Garcia in the previous round and is competing at her highest ranking of 31.