Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus celebrates during the women's singles final against Zheng Qinwen of China at Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 27, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)
MELBOURNE, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus defended her title at the Australian Open after getting past China's rising star Zheng Qinwen 6-3, 6-2 in the women's singles final here on Saturday.
Despite her loss, 21-year-old Zheng became only the second Chinese player after two-time Grand Slam winner Li Na to reach the singles final in a Grand Slam tournament. ■
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus hits a return during the women's singles final against Zheng Qinwen of China at Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 27, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus hits a return during the women's singles final against Zheng Qinwen of China at Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 27, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus hits a return during the women's singles final against Zheng Qinwen of China at Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 27, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)
Zheng Qinwen (R) of China poses for photos with Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus before their women's singles final at Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 27, 2024. (Xinhua/Ma Ping)
Zheng Qinwen of China reacts during the women's singles final against Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus at Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 27, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)
Zheng Qinwen of China hits a return during the women's singles final against Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus at Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 27, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)
Zheng Qinwen of China hits a return during the women's singles final against Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus at Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 27, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)
Zheng Qinwen of China serves during the women's singles final against Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus at Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 27, 2024. (Xinhua/Wang Shen)
