Zheng Qinwen Clinches Pan Pacific Open Title in Tokyo
China's Zheng Qinwen defeats Sofia Kenin to secure her third title of the season and qualify for the WTA Finals.
- Zheng Qinwen, ranked No. 7 in the world, defeated American Sofia Kenin 7-6(5), 6-3 to win the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo.
- The victory marks Zheng's third tournament win this year, adding to her titles from Palermo and the Paris Olympics.
- Zheng's performance included 16 aces, and she faced only one break point throughout the match.
- Sofia Kenin, a former Australian Open champion, reached her first final of the year despite battling injuries and being ranked 155th.
- Zheng's win secures her a spot in the WTA Finals, set to begin on November 2 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.