China's Zheng Qinwen captured her first WTA title on Sunday with a three-sets victory over Jasmine Paolini of Italy in the Palermo clay-court final.
The 20-year-old Zheng, ranked at 26 in the world, came through 6-4, 1-6, 6-1 against her 52nd-ranked opponent.
It was Zheng's second career final after finishing runner-up in Tokyo last year.
?? First Career Title ??
— wta (@WTA) July 23, 2023
Qinwen Zheng defeats Paolini 6-4, 1-6, 6-1 in Palermo. ??#PLO23 pic.twitter.com/OtrI2uE26h
Qinwen Zheng after winning Palermo against Jasmine Paolini:
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) July 23, 2023
“I won my first WTA match here. Also my first WTA title. But you probably don’t know I also won my first ITF title in Italy.”
Big Queenwen smile. ?????? pic.twitter.com/7edVRRGOt7