WTA Rome 2026: Zheng debuts with comeback against Bondar and sets up meeting with Bucsa

Qinwen Zheng had to dig deep in her debut at the WTA Rome 2026. The semifinalist of the previous edition was pushed by Anna Bondar, who forced her to come from behind. In this way, the Chinese player secured the victory with a score of 3-6, 6-3, 6-4, after two hours and 19 minutes, and will face Spanish player Cristina Bucsa in the second round.

Other results of the day at the WTA Rome 2026

. A Ruzic d. K Rakhimova: 64 16 63

. M Kessler d. L Bronzetti: 63 57 64

. Z Sonmez d. J Ruggeri: 46 62 62

. T Gibson d. M Trevisan: 64 06 63

. A Li d. S Zhang: 16 64 62

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