Zheng 1st Chinese finalist in China Open history, will face Andreeva

BEIJING -- Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva will face home favorite Zheng Qinwen in the final of the China Open after both players won their respective semifinal matches Saturday. Zheng defeated Elise Mertens 7-5, 6-2 and delighted the home supporters by becoming the first Chinese finalist in the tournament, which dates back to 2004. The 24-year-old Zheng won eight of the last 10 games against Mertens to reach her second career WTA 1000 final. Earlier, Andreeva, the French Open champion, earned her 50th match win of the season by beating Nikola Bartunkova 6-2, 6-2. No.