Zheng Qinwen has been through to the semifinal at the WTA Finals after absolutely annihilating Jasmine Paolini 6-1 6-1. Since the Chinese and the Italian entered their group-stage finale with a 1-1 record,

Zheng Qinwen crushed Jasmine Paolini to secure a place in the WTA Finals last four on her tournament debut. The 22-year-old, China's Olympic gold medallist in the summer, showcased her power in an easy 6-1 6-1 win that eliminated Italian Paolini.