It took Zheng a little longer to get going. She lost her opener to Aryna Sabalenka, and nearly lost the first two sets to Elena Rybakina. But something clicked in the third. She won it 6-1, then ...
Aryna Sabalenka is baring her teeth as the best player in the world. Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek could be fighting for a distant second unless they find an answer.