Zhu defeats Kudermetova in straight sets in Zhuhai
Lin Zhu got a straight-sets win to begin her first-ever Elite Trophy campaign
Lin Zhu (Zuma/Panoramic)
Lin Zhu won the meeting of two WTA Elite Trophy debutantes, beating Veronika Kudermetova 7-6 (5), 6-1 and in the process claiming her fifth Top 20 win of the year.
The Chinese star has enjoyed some success in Asia this year, winning the title at Hua Hin and reaching the final in Osaka.
Still, Kudermetova came into the tournament not long after her first-ever hard court singles title in Tokyo, where she beat Jessica Pegula in the final at the start of October.
This was the first match in the Rose Group, with Liudmila Samsonova the other player in the draw.
People in this post
More tennis news
December 21, 2024
Brazil, 2006, US Open: Everything you always wanted to know about Joao Fonseca (but never had time to find out) – updated during 2024 Next Gen Finals
The Brazilian teen is a former junior world No 1 and Grand Slam...
Haresh Ramchandani
December 21, 2024
Brilliant Fonseca dominates Van Assche to reach final of Next Gen Finals
The 18-year-old Brazilian will meet American Learner Tien in the final on Sunday
Simon Cambers
December 21, 2024
Tien storms back for win over Michelsen to reach final at Next Gen Finals
The 19-year-old left-hander will play either Luca van Assche or Joao Fonseca in...
Simon Cambers
December 21, 2024
Sinner wasn’t built in a day: “It all stems from work that was done much further back, from efforts I made much earlier”
Jannik Sinner became world No 1 in 2024 and won two Grand Slam...
Jérémy Baudu
December 21, 2024
“I wasn’t a King or Navratilova” – Evert claims her impact was “making it ok for young girls to be athletes”
"The culture at that time was that women athletes were frowned upon... I...
Ayush Vashistha
Your comments