Reaching the finals of any Grand Slam is like a dream come true! Last year, it was Aryna Sabalenka who achieved the bigger dream by making it to the Australian Open finals and even winning the title. But this time it might be the Chinese tennis player, Qinwen Zheng, who has already made her place in the semi-final round of the tournament.

Recently, the 21-year-old Chinese tennis player opened up about who she would like to face in the finals, whether it should be Aryna Sabalenka or Coco Gauff. Let’s take a look at her thoughts or preferences regarding the Australian Open final.

Qinwen Zheng doesn’t care who she is going to play against in Australian Open Final

Zheng has made it to the semi-finals of the tournament, and the most past the last hurdle of the Grand Slam, she will face Dayana Yastremska. On the other hand, it’s the 19-year-old American and the reigning Australian Open champion who will face another semi-final. During a post-match press conference, the 21-year-old was asked about who she would like to see as her opponent in the final.

She said, “You can’t think so far. I cannot even think about tomorrow is going to happen. I only can focus right now in this moment. I don’t have a preference. I don’t care who I’m gonna play against. Doesn’t matter. And I just gonna play my tennis. Also believe the best players, they are able to beat everyone. If I’m not able to beat one of them or another type, which means I have to improve more myself.” 

Rather than giving a proper answer and picking up the player, she chooses to keep quiet and trust herself. Not only that, she even showed belief in her tennis skills and highlighted how, rather than focusing on the opponent, it is important to reach that part of the game first. Although she didn’t make a pick, she made her choices quite clear: rather than opponents, she is focusing on her game.

ALSO READ: Has Qinwen Zheng Met Idol Li Na for the First Time During Australian Open?

Nevertheless, other than making it to the semifinals of the tournament, there is one more thing that makes the Australian Open quite special for her. She also got an opportunity to meet her tennis idol in Melbourne during the Australian Open.

Qinwen Zheng’s unforgettable encounter with her tennis idol

The official Instagram page of the Australian Open just a few days ago shed a video of the two-time Grand Slam champion, Li Na, crashing her compatriot’s interview in Melbourne. Subsequently, the 41-year-old was also seen spanking the rising tennis star before giving her a warm hug.

Along with that, the caption reads, “SURPRISE! 🫢Li Na jumps into @zhengqinwen_tennis interview to congratulate her on her win 🥺” In addition, during the presence of her idol in the tournament, she clinched a brilliant victory and made her place into the semi-finals round of the tournament. However, it won’t be wrong to say that this tournament will be quite special for the Chinese WTA star.

Nevertheless, what are your thoughts on Zheng’s Australian Open final preference? Do let us know in the comment section below.

Watch This Story: Roger Federer Pulling Off ‘GOAT Sh*t’ With Absolute Ease Against a Helpless Nick Kyrgios Leaves Tennis Fans in Splits