Zheng Qinwen defeats Paolini to reach WTA Finals semis (updated)

RIYADH, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) -- Paris Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen of China cruised to a straight-set victory over Jasmine Paolini at the WTA Finals here on Wednesday, securing her spot in the semifinals.

In the third round of the Purple Group singles, seventh seed Zheng faced off against fourth seed Paolini. Zheng had won all three of their previous encounters.

Zheng was in excellent form throughout the