Zheng Qinwen Breaks Sabalenka Spell How Confidence and Clay Sparked a Career-Defining Victory

Zheng says she gave Sabalenka 'too much respect' in past after first win over Belarusian

In a stunning turn of events at the 2025 Italian Open, China’s Zheng Qinwen secured her first-ever victory over world number one Aryna Sabalenka, triumphing 6-4, 6-3 in the quarter-finals. This landmark win not only propels Zheng into the semi-finals but also marks a significant psychological breakthrough in her burgeoning career. Overcoming the Mental Barrier … Read more