“Iga Swiatek scammed once again”; “Aryna Sabalenka getting whacked” – Fans shocked as Zheng Qinwen beats top 2 to win ‘Fan Favorite’ at WTA Awards
Tennis fans were shocked after Zheng Qinwen beat Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek to claim the title of Fan Favorite Singles player at the prestigious WTA Awards. In 2024, Zheng faced Sabalenka four times on the WTA Tour and went up against Swiatek thrice.
Recently, the announcement of the fan awards by the WTA saw Zheng Qinwen clinch the ‘Fan Favorite Singles’ award, surpassing the likes of World No.1, Aryna Sabalenka, and World No. 2, Iga Swiatek. This unexpected result left some tennis fans in disbelief, who took to social media to express their shock.
One fan wondered how Iga Swiatek did not receive the award, claiming that she may have been ‘scammed.’
“What the h*ll. Iga scammed once again,” a fan wrote.
Some fans wrote that Aryna Sabalenka was unjustly deprived of the award.
“Oh Sabalenka getting whacked. Get up Mama 😭 ,” a fan wrote.
“No way did Sabalenka entertain us the whole of Madrid and Rome to still lose this?!” a fan posted.
Many fans were puzzled as to how Zheng Qinwen managed to secure the votes for the award.
“Fan favorite?? Who voted for her 😂 😂,” a fan wrote.
