Zheng Qinwen and Beatriz Haddad Maia Set to Face Off in WTA Elite Trophy Final

Zheng becomes second Chinese player to reach final, following intense semifinal, while Brazilian Haddad Maia enters first final this year after maintaining an impressive tournament streak.

• In an effort that lasted over 3 hours, Zheng Qinwen defeated compatriot Zhu Lin 7-5, 4-6, 6-1 to secure her spot in the WTA Elite Trophy final, becoming only the second Chinese player to make it this far.
• Zheng Qinwen not only successfully saved six break points in the first set but also saved an additional two set points before finally taking the lead with a break in the 12th game.
• Brazil's Beatriz Haddad Maia storming into her first final of the year with a 6-4, 6-1 victory over Daria Kasatkina. Haddad Maia clinched her spot by winning 80% of her first-service points and didn't face a single break point against her Russian adversary.
• This makes for Haddad Maia's third straight set victory of the week following her upset victory over second-seeded Madison Keys and Caroline Garcia.
• The WTA Elite Trophy is the first postseason event on the women’s tour, featuring the highest-ranked singles players who did not qualify for the upcoming WTA Finals in Cancun, Mexico.

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