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Chinese tennis star ‘Queen’ Zheng Qinwen makes Olympic history
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Zheng Qinwen became the first Chinese tennis player to reach an Olympic singles gold medal match after she upset world No 1 Iga Swiatek at Roland Garros. With notoriety now surrounding her as she represents her nation, casual tennis watchers are wondering who the young star is. Part of her story involved watching one of her biggest inspirations and compatriot tennis legend, Li Na.
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