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Muchova defeats injured Zheng to meet Gauff in China Open final
2024-10-06 
Chinese tennis player Zheng Qinwen falls during the first set of matches and injures her finger on Oct 5, 2024. [Photo by Wei Xiaohao/chinadaily.com.cn]

BEIJING - Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic will face No 4 seed Coco Gauff of the United States in the 2024 China Open women's singles final after defeating home favorite and Paris Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen on Saturday.

World No 49 Muchova, who ended top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka's 15-match winning streak on Friday, made a strong start in the semifinal, taking a 3-2 lead in the first set.

Zheng suffered a painful fall while attempting to save a break point in the sixth game, leaving her sprawled on the court in visible distress. After receiving medical attention and having her injured fingers bandaged, Zheng continued playing, but Muchova capitalized on the moment, winning the first set 6-3.

Chinese tennis player Zheng Qinwen falls during the first set of matches and injures her finger on Oct 5, 2024. [Photo by Wei Xiaohao/chinadaily.com.cn]

In the second set, Zheng mounted a determined comeback but struggled with seven double faults that disrupted her service games. Muchova stayed steady, holding off Zheng's efforts to secure a 6-4 win and a place in the final.

"I am just really tired. No energy. That's it," Zheng reflected. "I know exactly why I fell, because I wasn't focused enough. I was too tired. If I had more sleep yesterday, I could have done better."

"Tough battle out there today. I was happy that I was able to hold my serve throughout the match," Muchova said. "I will try my best and challenge her [Coco Gauff]. Hopefully, I'll get the best result tomorrow."

Chinese tennis player Zheng Qinwen after falling during the first set of matches and injuring her finger on Oct 5, 2024. [Photo by Wei Xiaohao/chinadaily.com.cn]

Earlier on Saturday, Gauff staged an impressive comeback against Spain's Paula Badosa, overcoming a first-set deficit to win 4-6, 6-4, 6-2.

"I am happy to be in the final. I wasn't expecting it. Karolina, I played her twice, both on hard courts. She is a tough opponent and one of the best players on tour," Gauff said. "Tomorrow will be a tough match, and this is what makes tennis exciting. I'm excited to play the best of the best," she added.

Zheng is pictured during the competition on Oct 5, 2024. [Photo by Wei Xiaohao/chinadaily.com.cn]
Zheng is pictured during the competition on Oct 5, 2024. [Photo by Wei Xiaohao/chinadaily.com.cn]
Zheng waves and exits the court after the match on Oct 5, 2024. [Photo by Wei Xiaohao/chinadaily.com.cn]
Czech player Karolina Muchova is pictured during the competition on Oct 5, 2024. [Photo by Wei Xiaohao/chinadaily.com.cn]
Zheng Qinwen (right) and Karolina Muchova with folk singer Laolang take pictures prior to the game on Oct 5, 2024. [Photo by Wei Xiaohao/chinadaily.com.cn]
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