Zheng Qinwen loses opening match to Sabalenka at WTA Finals

RIYADH, Nov. 2 (Xinhua) -- China's Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen began her debut campaign at the WTA Finals in Riyadh without securing the desired victory, falling to world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 6-4 on Saturday.

Meanwhile, in another Purple Group singles match, Italy's Jasmine Paolini triumphed over Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan 7-6(5), 6-4.

Zheng has faced Sabalenka three times this season, losi