Zheng Qinwen etched her name in history by becoming the first Chinese woman to win the China Open, triumphing over Mirra Andreeva in straight sets during the finals held in Beijing.

Entering the tournament as a wildcard and ranked 54 in the world, Zheng showcased her resilience by saving three set points in the opening set. She ultimately defeated the fourth seed Andreeva with a score of 7-5, 6-4.

In a moment of pure joy, the 24-year-old collapsed to the court after securing match point and later entertained the enthusiastic home crowd with a karaoke performance following her victory speech, stating, "The feeling was incredible. To win here in Beijing in front of my home crowd is one of my dreams."

This victory marks Zheng's first WTA 1000 title and her sixth overall, ending a two-year title drought. The win is particularly significant as she has faced challenges with form and fitness, including undergoing elbow surgery last year.

Andreeva, at just 19, started strong, leading 2-0 in both sets and 5-4 in the first before Zheng rallied back. After a tightly contested second set, where the score was 4-4, Zheng seized control, despite a late double fault that briefly threatened her momentum.

Zheng's win represents her 14th victory over a top-10 opponent and her third this season. Following the match, Andreeva is expected to rise to number three in the world rankings, while Zheng will leap 31 spots to number 23.