China’s Zheng Qinwen hits a return against Belarus’ Aliaksandra Sasnovich during day one of the Australian Open. Photo: AFP
China’s Zheng Qinwen hits a return against Belarus’ Aliaksandra Sasnovich during day one of the Australian Open. Photo: AFP

Australian Open: 5 things you need to know about Zheng Qinwen, the Chinese tennis star too shy to speak to Rafael Nadal

  • Zheng Qinwen, China’s 19-year-old tennis star picked up her first grand slam win on Monday, defeating Aliaksandra Sasnovich in dramatic fashion
  • The Chinese teen, who counts Roger Federer as her inspiration, admits she is still too shy to speak to Rafael Nadal

China’s Zheng Qinwen hits a return against Belarus’ Aliaksandra Sasnovich during day one of the Australian Open. Photo: AFP
China’s Zheng Qinwen hits a return against Belarus’ Aliaksandra Sasnovich during day one of the Australian Open. Photo: AFP
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