Andreeva or Zheng? Making the case for the China Open finalists

Zheng Qinwen made history on Saturday by becoming the first Chinese finalist at the China Open, a tournament dating back to 2004, after defeating Elise Mertens by winning eight of the final 10 games. She will face Mirra Andreeva in the final, with the match scheduled around October 10, 2026. The article previews both finalists ahead of the title match in Beijing.