World number one Aryna Sabalenka saw off a dogged challenge from eighth seed Zheng Qinwen but eventually prevailed 7-6(3), 6-3 to reach the French Open semifinals.
Coco Gauff needed three hours to earn a hard-fought victory over Zheng Qinwen in their Italian Open semifinal in Rome on Thursday.
Coco Gauff's biggest payday in tennis came at the WTA Finals in Riyadh when she defeated Zheng Qinwen 3-6, 6-4, 7-6(2) to earn a cheque of $4.805m.
Zheng Qinwen defeated Donna Vekic 6-2 6-3 to become China's first Olympic tennis singles champion.
Aryna Sabalenka's ruthless defence of her Australian Open title was powered by a sense of fun and new-found inner calm.
Aryna Sabalenka secured a dominant defense of her Australian Open title as she brushed aside first-time finalist Zheng Qinwen in the championship match.