After "a very difficult match", Zheng wins Palermo for the 2nd year running
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Zheng Qinwen successfully defended her title in Palermo on Sunday. In the final on the Sicilian clay court, the Chinese player, world no. 7 and finalist at the Australian Open in January, overcame Karolina Muchova, ranked 35th in the world, after a hard-fought battle lasting almost 3 hours and 3 sets (6-4, 4-6, 6-2).
Zheng thus clinches her 3rd WTA title, having also won in Zhengzhou in October 2023.
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Zheng Qinwen: "It was a very difficult match, because I think she's an extraordinary player. She's very good on the volley.
There were a lot of ups and downs... I tried to be more aggressive in the third set and I'm glad it worked.
I feel like this place has been very special for me. I've had a lot of great performances here."
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