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Zheng Qinwen had a humorous second after sealing an Australian Open semifinal spot because the Chinese language tennis star didn’t know that reaching the top-10 was additionally on the road for her.
On Wednesday, Zheng created a powerful 6-7 (4) 6-3 6-1 comeback win over Anna Kalinskaya to succeed in the Australian Open semifinal. By beating Kalinskaya, the 21-year-old Chinese language made her first Grand Slam semifinal but in addition secured a top-10 rating when the rankings get up to date on Monday.
Moments after the win, Zheng was interviewed on the courtroom by former Australian tennis star Jelena Dokic. Whereas addressing making a primary Grand Slam semifinal, Zheng was additionally requested about her upcoming top-10 debut.
Zheng chuckled and smiled, after which the group laughed and Dokic realized that the 21-year-old was most likely unaware of her new rankings milestone. After Zheng remarked that “no one tells me something,” the group burst into laughter.
“Thanks for letting me know that. No one tells me something,” Zheng responded
“That is excellent news for me. One other motivation and particularly as a result of I mentioned final 12 months on the Australian Open I wish to be High 10 and one 12 months later I’m right here.”
Shortly after making the top-20, Zheng additionally breaks into the top-10
After successful Zhengzhou in October, Zheng broke into the top-20 for the primary time in her profession and rose to No. 19 on this planet. Two weeks later, Zheng completed as runner-up on the WTA Elite Trophy. After that end result, Zheng broke into the top-15 on this planet, having climbed to No. 15 on this planet.
On January eighth – after the United Cup – Zheng achieved a brand new career-high rating of No. 13 on this planet. Nevertheless, as a consequence of some leads to the week earlier than the Australian Open, Zheng suffered a brief drop and is now ranked at No. 15 on this planet.
However when the WTA rankings checklist will get up to date following the conclusion of the Australian Open, Zheng can be ranked at No. 10 within the worst-case situation.
On Thursday, Zheng performs towards Dayana Yastremska for a spot within the Australian Open remaining.
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