Chinese sensation Zheng misses title in WTA Finals debut

RIYADH, Nov. 9 (Xinhua) -- China's tennis ace and Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen narrowly missed the title in her WTA Finals debut when she lost to Coco Gauff of the United States 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (2) here on Saturday.

The match was intense from the start, as both players held serve in the first seven games of the opening set. Leading 4-3, Zheng seized an opportunity in the eighth game, winning four straight points