Zheng Qinwen triumphed over Donna Vekic with a decisive 6-2 6-3 victory in the final of the Paris Olympics, securing the gold medal in tennis. With the historic win on Court Philippe Chatrier at Roland Garros, the world No. 7 secured China’s first Olympic medal in women’s singles and the country’s second gold medal in tennis overall.
The 21-year-old Zheng is enjoying a breakout season, reaching her first Grand Slam singles final at the Australian Open and breaking into the Top 10 WTA rankings.