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Mirra Andreeva takes playful swipe at Beijing crowd after heartbreaking China Open final

Mirra Andreeva delivered a lighthearted but telling moment in her China Open final loss, noting the absence of home crowd support during a match where Zheng Qiuping made history. Qiuping became the first Chinese woman to win the WTA 1000-level title in Beijing, marking her first career victory at this tier and the first wildcard champion since the event’s return in 2004.

The Olympic gold medalist overcame a 2-0 deficit in the first set, securing a 6-4, 6-4 triumph despite serving just 37.9% of her first serves—only 72.7% of which were held—and 63.9% of her second serves. Andreeva, who had earlier broken serve, struggled against Qiuping’s resilience, particularly under the loud roar of the Beijing crowd, which rarely echoed her name.

Though Andreeva had previously won a Grand Slam title at the French Open with minimal fan backing, the contrast in Beijing underscored the emotional weight of the moment for Qiuping’s home supporters.

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