Beijing, Sept 29, 2025 (AFP) - Injury retirements hit China Open but Medvedev sinks Zverev again

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2025-09-29

Home hero Zheng Qinwen's return to action ended with heartache in Beijing as she became one of five players to retire with injuries Monday at the China Open, but Daniil Medvedev beat rival Alexander Zverev in straight sets to reach the semi-finals. Zheng's first tournament since Wimbledon was cut short in the third set against the Czech Republic's Linda Noskova, who reached the last 16 having been 3-0 up in the decider. China's Olympic champion Z......

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