Zheng Qinwen Wins Third Title at Pan Pacific Open

China's Zheng Qinwen claimed her third title of the year by defeating American Sofia Kenin 7-6(5), 6-3 at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo, securing her place in the upcoming WTA Finals. As the top seed, Zheng showcased her powerful serve, firing 16 aces and producing 33 winners, while overcoming rain delays during the match. This victory adds to her impressive year, which includes wins at the Paris Olympics and in Palermo. Kenin, a former Australian Open champion, showed resilience despite playing with a strapped thigh due to a leg injury. Ranked 155 after a series of injuries, Kenin's performance in reaching the final, where she beat world number nine Daria Kasatkina, marks a significant achievement. The match highlighted Zheng's dominance in the second set after a tightly contested first set tiebreak.