Jasmine Paolini vs. Zheng Qinwen | 2024 WTA Finals Riyadh Group Stage | Match Highlights

[@user-hm8nb5jr3w]

Paolini is one of my favorites. She is lovely on and off the court. For those who like to talk about Zheng's handshake, look at Paolini's , emotionless, not much eye contact, but that's a normal reaction when someone loses. After Rybakina lost to Zheng, Ryba's handshake wasn't warm either. So cut players some slack and don't expect them to look exuberant right after a loss. They are human after all.

[@pbonacina69]

After a double 1 6 you're not so happy i guess

[@pierngadikurniawan]

Yeah, as usual, the "smile girl (28 Yo)" was only smiles when she won 😂🤭

[@user-hm8nb5jr3w]

@@pierngadikurniawan most smile girls do that 😊😊and that's all right

[@DamienYok]

Maybe it's just me but that's not how I remember about womens tennis. They all did warm handshakes most of them back then. Now it's different

[@ffbeexaid4509]

@@pbonacina69 not to mention receiving 12 aces

[@thegrandwaiwai]

qinwen just needs to keep her first service % high like this match. makes it so much more enjoyable supporting her. good luck in SF!

[@kamint2258]

2人共、今年最も躍進した選手😊⤴️✨

[@szhou008]

zheng played a insanely good match.

[@2smoulder]

Zheng has been playing brilliantly for a while now. Well done...

[@ClearTipTT]

two of my favorite players, Jasmine Paolini &. Qinwen Zheng, I'm sorry one had to lose... congrats Qinwen Zheng 🖤🖤‼

[@cedrichapman]

It was so tight yes

[@ClearTipTT]

@@cedrichapman 🤣‼

[@bradpreece6135]

Zhengs quads are ripped now!!! Since 2022, she's easy gained 3 inches girth of solid muscle. Credit to her and her team with her strength and body conditioning. In 2 years she's gone from super slender to the real deal. 💪 On top of that, her movement around the court has improved dramatically, so her gains have given her more spring and power off the mark, and haven't slowed her up and affected her mobility.

[@sherry8339]

agreed, she is noticeably stronger than two years ago. Her court coverage is great, showed in her win over Rybakina. In 3rd set, Rybakina played well, but Zheng's defense, court coverage and movement, just superb.

[@hertor8803]

Yeah I noticed that! Hopefully with the improvements shes making one of the slams will be hers next year.

[@Naples-Florida]

Chinese girls mature later than other races. she is 22 now. She will not reach her prime until the age of 28. She will be around for a while for sure.

[@sho9214]

She’s the most athletic built in this top 8 though ❤

[@jan1an]

@@sherry8339 Rybakina played well in the second set. Not so much in the third set, where she got tired while Zheng raised her own game to a higher level.

[@Madeleine-]

Zheng’s clean ball striking is so satisfying to watch. Her power, precision and touch are superb. People have criticised her for not being friends with others on the tour, but she’s made it clear that making friends would compromise her competitive spirit. What’s the issue with that if it works for her?

[@jrkr7357]

Another reason she can't mix with others is that she can't speak good English. Try talking to her in Chinese before criticizing her; she is not friendly.

[@Bauer2sPro]

You’re right. If it works for her then more power to her It’s not a knitting club, for Pete’s sake

[@surpawar5933]

Don’t make frnds but atles show respect to winner when she lose.. it’s called game spirit

[@user-hm8nb5jr3w]

@@surpawar5933 She respects other players, she always speaks highly about her opponents, and she never bad-mouthed. Nothing wrong if she doesn't want get her soft spot before a match.

[@Madeleine-]

@@Bauer2sPro Haha. Indeed. I love the analogy of a knitting club! She’s there to *compete* and no one should see that as an issue.

[@SuhandiWijaya]

What a dominating win!

[@wade-j3z]

Absolute domination by Qinwen today. Her level just keeps on improving. Won’t be long before a GS title!

[@markwu1769]

agreed

[@AshutoshSingh-bw7hi]

A grand slam title for her is still a long way to go.

[@ig6894]

@wade-j3z She played a tired player, Paoline has played four matches in two days, Paolini should have dropped the doubles. Look at their match in China that will give you an idea that Paolini was tired.

[@aznbacon321]

She has to figure out how to beat Sabalenka first. Has not cracked the code

[@ngwailung3751]

@@ig6894always have a reason to discredit a tennis player’s efforts. You’re pathetic and hilarious.

[@HoHonLeung]

Zheng's forehand strikes the ball cleanly and precisely, her first serve is great to watch, her touch near the net is also excellent. Clearly a top 5 player at the moment. She probably can add more varieties to her game like going to the net more often. And improve her second serve further

[@sw_elian]

Crazy how Zheng can beat a player so easily when she feels good.

[@dariak1221]

Right! I don't know why she hasn't figured out how to beat Sabalenka yet. Gauff, Muchova, and Swiatek have all beaten Sabalenka but not Zheng.

[@Leileipku]

@@dariak1221just matter of time

[@markwu1769]

like daily practice won in 1:07 hours

[@markwu1769]

Qinwen will do it soon

[@onetwocue]

Anyone can play lights out when the mental game is there. I was shocked when Halep took out Serena at wimbledon. Serena acknowledged that Halep played lights out and she, Serena was super nervous in that final.

[@andyluo104]

Ace queen undoubtedly, amazing serve with double digits aces today, let’s go to the semis Qinwen

[@yunfanfan9452]

Wow, Zheng's ball placement so precise, it's so tough for her opponents. If she plays like this, she has a chance to finally beat Sabalenka. Hoping for more great games like this!

[@jan1an]

It is a different match up since Sabalenka handles topspin better and hits the ball harder than Paolini. But if Zheng serves like this, she can certainly at least push Sabalenka to three sets.

[@yunfanfan9452]

@@jan1an Zheng plays a little like Sinner in this game, it's less about skills dealing with spins or raw power but more about precision and playing smart IMO.

[@zhwilson2437]

小郑这场球打得很好，很不错，经常是会打对方反手或者打两个角，正手攻击的球速也增加了，角度也打开了，比以前的打的战略好多了，应该多向这方面练习，应该像今天这样多锻炼，按照今天发挥的水平就有机会打败巴沙伦卡，一直有看小郑的打球比赛，以前一直看一直在叹气，在我看来今天她能达到95分了，加油。。

[@sallyshen9409]

It’s amazing 😊Congrats to Zheng❤

[@ankHank-fs1zr]

One of the best matches that Qinwen plays in her career, up against a top player like Paolini! Well Done!

[@DhanushKottary-l4h]

Congratulations QUEEN ZHENG❤🎉

[@οι-φωτισμένοι]

@DhanushKottary-l4h Her new name is “Queenwen Zheng”.

[@giulianovineis6730]

Of course Paolini is tired from the doubles matches, but Zheng played a lot in the Asian tour, reaching once the semi-final and twice the final, and she was the only player in the finals to play the last tournament and in singles not in doubles.

[@ankHank-fs1zr]

Good Luck to Both! Still more matches to play!

[@wahlokng5646]

Wow. Zheng is on fire. Her serve is getting better. She almost demolished Paolini today. Paolini was not playing her best today. Congratulations. Hope she will win the Semi and make it to the finals. She is only the second Chinese woman to make it to the second round after Li Na (her idol and inspiration).

[@dummy4794]

Paolini can’t serve right now, that’s her problem. When Paolini was in form a few months ago, she was serving correctly

[@user-hm8nb5jr3w]

@@dummy4794 partially Zheng didn't let her serve well. Zheng's returns were great, giving Paolinin pressure.

[@notapplicable4283]

@@user-hm8nb5jr3w right Zheng is really improving on two things since Wuhan: returns and finishing points beyond the baseline.

[@delanowilson7659]

Like I said please beware? Zheng is clearly rising to the Warriors level of the Tennis world. ❤✌✌✌

[@abc...123-m1g]

I predicted she may be dangerous in the future when she won a set with Iga at Roland Garros 2022. Iga won easly next two sets (if I remember well), but still overall Zheng showed a high level I think

[@user-hm8nb5jr3w]

@@abc...123-m1g I remembered that match. Zheng caught my attention and I too thought she would be one of top players soon. Iga was unplayable at that time in her 30+ matches winning streak, Zheng was the first one at that time who took a set from Iga on clay.

[@ankHank-fs1zr]

Qinwen breezed it through! Congratulations!

[@kathyz1010]

With this first serve, Zheng can beat everyone🎉

[@williambayley9523]

186km/h serve omg，that's so terrifying for her opponents

[@milanavujicic6854]

Congratulations to my beautiful Zheng, she is becoming a better and better tennis player. I'm glad that China finally (after Li Na) has such a dominant tennis player.

[@Ladygenggeng]

Amazing and consistent performance 🎉

[@FabianLHonoréNaber]

That topspin strike to the Paolini backhand just dismantled her. Well done.

[@MoorishBrooklyn]

Zheng is a force.

[@godz4ever404]

Keep going Jazz! You're the only one who qualified in singles and doubles so KUDOS to you for an AMAZING year! Onward! 🎉🤗💞💪🎾

[@Clara-vy7dd]

congratulation zheng❤

[@zhwilson2437]

小郑这场球打得很好，很不错，经常是会打对方反手或者打两个角，正手攻击的球速也增加了，角度也打开了，比以前的打的战略好多了，应该多向这方面练习，应该像今天这样多锻炼，按照今天发挥的水平就有机会打败萨巴伦卡，一直有看小郑的打球比赛，以前一直看一直在叹气，在我看来今天她能达到95分了，加油。。

[@Vandell-ez4du]

Paolini has had one of thee best seasons I think of all player's on tour and if u include doubles probably the best so she should be proud of herself despite the loss, but Qinwen absolutely deserved it she also had an amazing here and can hopefully cap it off with a win in the finals 🔥

[@ericz4369]

Controlled demolition by Zheng

[@jdc3636]

I grate Qinwen🎉

[@yudianyang3845]

QUEEN WEN KEEPS DELIVERING!!!

[@Mojican]

Hard corrective for Paolini, who undoubtedly playing doubles has taken its toll on him. Congratulations to Zheng.

[@ig6894]

HER

[@mao_zedong_said4979]

Wow! The Chinese queen has improved all around. That Sabr style volley is truly impressive.

[@yuhueiyeh3299]

Wow congrats to Queen Zheng!! Good Job!!

[@johnh2084]

Wow. People still obsessed about warm or cold handshake. No one cares. They are pro player which goal is to win and win money. These single players will probably never be best friends. They probably will never see or contact each other again after they retired. I am okay as long as they are cordial with each other and shake hands after match.

[@jimmyneedyquinteroaleans7823]

Te quiero Jazmine. ♡♡♡♡

[@MouhamadouAlphaDiallo-c3e]

Moi aussi je l'aime 😢❤

[@JunaSusanto-u8e]

First Coment... Fighting spirit Qinwen

[@barrywong4327]

Dominating victory. Clearly, she's got Paolini's number. Qinwen needs to study up on the Sabalenka vs Rybakina match and adopt some of Rybakina's tactics. Keep going girl!

[@h.s4691]

She forehand is so strong!

[@MarcoSpeaksNadsat]

Playing singles and doubles matches in such a short time has it's effect. In Grand Slams it is more spaced out.

[@conl7272]

Zheng has made considerable strides in the last few months and she’s just getting started. THE player to watch for sure. Paolini had an amazing run earlier this season but it feels like she’s hit her ceiling.

[@jasonzy4607]

No grunting, nice!

[@adriaanbeiertz5933]

Paolini should focus on singles or doubles. Clearly, doing both wears he out. Same story all season

[@Steve-pq7cb]

If Qinwen beats Coco and Iga beats Sabalenka, she could then defeat Iga again and win the Championship!

[@Ladygenggeng]

Love to see that 😅

[@dariak1221]

@Steve-pq7cb I don't see Sabalenka losing to Iga in this tournament... unless Sabalenka has a really bad day.

[@Steve-pq7cb]

​​@@dariak1221Each has her own kryptonite. Iga is Sabalenka's kryptonite just as Sabalenka is Qinwen's.

[@markuse3472]

If the Earth was flat and big foot was Atlas...

[@markuse3472]

Plus, that wont happen because that setting is not in their bracket-draw, I think.

[@Remyl0.0l]

The Queen!

[@themarimo3324]

There were no highlights. Just a steamroller

[@KathyTennis]

Fantastic! Excellent players!

[@kwokchan6123]

雖然在精華片段看到鄭欽文發球的片段不多, 但知道她的第一發球在改善中, 如果她能好好地發出強而有力的第一發球, 才能與沙巴蘭卡抗衡。

[@nicolavitti2357]

Non si può chiedere di più, ci ha dato tanto, meritati di riposare che l'anno prossimo devi difendere tanti punti

[@MouhamadouAlphaDiallo-c3e]

J'ai vraiment mal pour Paolini, c'est dur d'encaisser une défaite pareille.mais du courage ❤

[@yonghongzhu66]

QueenWen is progressing fast towards her first Grand Slam Title!

[@ffbeexaid4509]

I hope she can finish climbing the Sabalenka mountain asap.

[@longcimb]

If she played at this level, she will the one to beat. Go Qinwen!

[@bruhman5flr337]

Paolini gone have to chill with this doubles and singles every tournament slowing her singles game down

[@pwelele]

QueenWen 🔥

[@Phi1.618]

Jasmine really looked exhausted for that game.

[@FranciscoArtola-s3n]

Eres una mujer bien bella,eres la # 1,Iove You,besos y abrazos, desde Nicaragua.

[@giulianovineis6730]

I had seen Paolini against Saba and if he had played like that I thought he would have won, instead Qinwen played fantastically and put Jasmine in crisis, obviously I'm very happy for Zheng's victory,FANTASTIC QUEEN

[@AntonGrey8]

Jasmine wastes too much energy in doing both the single and the double, I have to give up something to do at least one of the two things at best

[@stevehughes1510]

What an emphatic win, she's on fire, well played Qinwen.

[@berniefu578]

Why the fuss about handshake? You ever play competition? Nobody is happy when losing. Zheng was just being honest to say she couldn't make friends with her competitors that's the reality of life

[@gablan1468]

It is incredible how this little chubby girl manages to compete at the highest professional level. It is beyond my understanding how she does it.

[@ankHank-fs1zr]

Paolini 's thigh muscles are probably the strongest in the circuit!

[@lessonlearned9399]

This little chubby girl happened to be my type. Ok ? Leave her alone 😂

[@binthamadicamara2077]

Chubby? There is not ounce of fat on that women. It is all muscles, that is why she is so quick. She has an African body, very strong.

[@MouhamadouAlphaDiallo-c3e]

​@@binthamadicamara2077en effet

[@RobinC63]

She’s not chubby! She’s muscular!

[@난걱을]

rising stars

[@giulianovineis6730]

Qinwen explained that she doesn't want tennis players as her friends, because she fears that she might not be "bad" enough when she has to face them, I think that this is giving the right value to the word friendship unlike those who use this word superficially, I think that unlike what it appears Zheng is a very sensitive girl, if you pay attention to the net (not before and not after) if you notice he doesn't smile much when she wins, of course she can't and it would be hypocritical if she showed herself sorry, too much superficiality in certain comments, not to mention certain professional haters

[@RobinC63]

More people need to read that interview.

[@amirmeric]

Qinwen throwing that hammer down like it was Tuesday

[@креветки_там_привет_китам]

Красивые и талантливые девченки!

[@wimgobbelvan8194]

........ indeed Poalini has to increase her footwork ....... easier said than don of course ........ but she can also increase her power so her opponent has more work to do when returning the ball .......

[@MouhamadouAlphaDiallo-c3e]

En fait elle n'est pas très forte sur un circuit rapide

[@sparmentier5775]

Great match!!!

[@Emmawhoful]

I said it already. The true WTA ranking should be: 1. Sabalenka 2. Zheng 3. Gauff 4. The rest players

[@Bobby.546]

No it shouldn’t

[@xxxxxxxx8634]

Swiatek?

[@Leileipku]

I think zheng might be top4

[@markwu1769]

hopefully will happen soon

[@Peace123-sp1ej]

It will be sorted out by this Saturday.

[@οι-φωτισμένοι]

Zheng made Paolini look like a little girl, it was almost a humiliation, it made me sad for her. This slender Chinese player is crushing her rivals, it will not be a surprise if she wins the tournament, despite her detractors.

[@vbw4501]

There's no way she beats Gauff/Krejc. This was her last win.

[@οι-φωτισμένοι]

@vbw4501 Objectively explain why you claim that there is no way for Zheng to beat those players.

[@MichèleNoriega-k6d]

Zheng is not slender.

[@boknows8263]

@@vbw4501 it is up to her to beat them or not, not up to your mouth.

[@gn7344]

@@MichèleNoriega-k6d You're right. She has a powerful, muscular physique, superbly fit and athletic. A beautiful body.

[@dleon6710]

Expecting Qinwen vs Coco in the SF, the spear vs the shield.

[@MyGABRIELE80]

Una Zheng strepitosa per una Paolini ormai scarica da un'annata fantastica. Ma forse se incontrata nel pieno della forma al Roland Garros o a Wimblwdon non so se avrebbe vinto Zheng. La Paolini e chiaramente con le pile scariche e molto stanca. Giocare anche il doppio non potendo riposare e una scelta forse troppo ardua a 28 anni. Ma comunque per ogni italiano e fans di Paolini qiest'anno non li si poteva chiedere di piu. L'oro olimpico vale tutta la stagione e la 4 posizione e totalmente meritata

[@sallyshen9409]

Sure

[@Aftermau]

Infatti io continuo a non capire il senso del doppio😵‍💫 Jas non è vecchia ma a questi livelli in fondo alla stagione ci si arriva mezzi morti anche a 20 anni, e senza doppi....era prevedibile!!! Oggi probabilmente la peggior partita della sua stagione. Ed è l' unica delle otto a giocare entrambi 😵‍💫

[@pbonacina69]

La Zheng è una gran bella giocatrice comunque. Buona parte del merito va dato al suo match

[@Aftermau]

@pbonacina69 ....con questo risultato finale, direi metà per una....mezzo merito Zheng e mezzo demerito Paolini. Che Zheng fosse forte non si scopre oggi 🤣

[@stefydoc]

Nel giorno in cui Jasmine raggiunge il numero 4 del WTA, risulta evidente quanto poco ci rimarrà. Una lezione dalla cinese (e a Gennaio torna Rybakina made in Ivanisevic). Sarà lotta per il sesto posto con Pegula.

[@pbonacina69]

Con quel fisico è già un miracolo che sia in top ten. A mio avviso fortissima con le armi che ha

[@Aftermau]

È verissimo, da questo punto di vista ha già fatto un miracolo, perché regala solo in altezza dai 15 ai 20 cm a tutte le altre top ten. Per di più non ha 20 anni ed insiste a giocare anche il doppio.....

[@DKelbaugh]

Hail Queen Wen.

[@jefrihonoris8825]

I wonder if Zheng doesn't smile to the opponent when the opponent defeat her, all the haters mostly say she has a bad attitude, now the jasmine do the same thing, so she had a bad attitude too?😂😂😂 Or any explanation from the haters 😅😅😅😅

[@Dancewelll]

It's only when Zheng does it... When Rybakina or Paolini does it, then it's okay...

[@yudianyang3845]

Frr ppl are just jealous that Queen Wen is beyond their level

[@ffbeexaid4509]

haters went silent hehe

[@crosscourtwinner]

zheng is consistently sour at net when she loses. it’s a fact, it’s not hating. you’re clearly just victimizing one of your favorite players and was ready to start making examples out of other players. and yes paolini was sour here too at net. also a fact. probably didn’t smile here bc zheng purposely doesn’t make friends on tour, so why fake a smile to her? grow up. and before you open your big mouth, i am a fan of zheng. but just like many other WTA players, her attitude at net when losing is bad. get over it.

[@shineluvslambiel]

@@crosscourtwinnershow me an example of someone who consistently smiles at the net when they lose, or get over it yourself.

[@nederlanditism1154]

I'm surprised. Cannot remember such a clear score. It was a long season, though. This tournament is nearly dreaded by some players, for the challenge and the danger of not being able to face that. Paolini is the only one engaged in both competitions, isn't she? She looked a bit dragged the other day, already. Zheng, I believe, is the one most likely one to receive a cold shoulder at the net.

[@low_etc]

The commentator was ridiculous, tried to make it sound like Zheng can only hit the ball hard when she was deadly accurate as well.

[@zhichengzhao5907]

Really insane scores! Paolini is cute, it's hard to believe such small player can achieve this high level of tennis!

[@MouhamadouAlphaDiallo-c3e]

Une vraie battante ❤

[@lzasnw]

Where are those haters now who said Queenwen wouldn’t even win a single game? Seethe 🤭

[@shadfhad]

it's just a match.. not a grand slam final win

[@dariak1221]

I have not seen such comments. Stop projecting.

[@lzasnw]

@@shadfhadiTs JuSt A mAtCh 🤡🤡

[@Bobby.546]

No one said that, but keep living in your own fantasy I guess. 0-4 against sabalenka

[@lzasnw]

@@dariak1221 check the finals announcement trailer

[@AndyBusCons]

厉害

[@PieroNipoti]

Oggi la Paolini è stata inguardabile.

[@budiben329]

Congrats Zheng. So beautiful girl

[@kacperm6555]

It's good that China has a top tennis player. That's gonna generate more interest in the sport and popularize it. Great match by Zheng.

[@coxkins7346]

Paolinji !! two exclamations!!

[@lawrencewong100]

dominate world number 4

[@cedrichapman]

Where is the smile of Paolini ? 😄

[@aboukirman3508]

Not a lot of love at the end!!!😮

[@conl7272]

This is professional tennis not your local neighborhood padel club

[@aboukirman3508]

@conl7272 Rybakina and Sabalenka must have been playing local neighbourhood padel club since they hugged and laughed at the net!!!😂

[@godz4ever404]

​@@aboukirman3508They're friends and somewhat "countrymen" and have been for a very long time. 😉

[@boknows8263]

@@godz4ever404 don't they both speak Russian?

[@godz4ever404]

@boknows8263 Yep; Yulia P (who is actually quite pleasant when they're around each other) too.

[@luigicrisci8863]

The Queen of Tennis

[@shannonhgau7431]

Queen Zheng

[@DariusSarrafi]

Jasmine was not very happy at the end!

[@ebbenielsen7]

I say it again: It has always both puzzled and annoyed me that on TV and these videos we always first see the player who won the point. This happens almost 100% of the time when tennis matches are broadcast. On one hand, it might seem logical. But on the other hand, it's often more interesting to watch the player who lost the point, because so much frustration can be expressed. And it would at least be nice to have a bit of variation so it’s not always the same,

[@lb7617]

That was an unusually cold handshake from Paolini... Zheng just completely outperformed her today.

[@Grystbro]

Jasmine put through the mill in this group, so tough. I feel like she's Arnie up against 3 Predators! "Jasmine, get to the Chopper" or she's Rocky up against 3 Ivan Dragos "if she dies..she dies! I saw jazz talking to Judy Murray, maybe she could ask her to be in her corner. Give Andy a bell, too. Jasmine has the ability to upset these big hitters.

[@sandcastlesp]

Had to come to comments first bc I cannot deal w not knowing the results first 😂

[@baldygbaldyg]

Again, can the commentators learn to pronounce Zheng’s name correctly for once?

[@lucavo2013]

L love her Zhang Q😂❤😊

[@bmanbusee3812]

The hell happened to jasmine? The toll of doing doubles and singles got to her probably

[@mariusjackson4704]

Qinwin showed class and Paolini looked drained from doubles.

[@Leileipku]

Congrats Qinwen！ You did a great job today. I always love Jasmine but today is not her best form i guess,