NEW DELHI: Seventh seed Zheng Qinwen powered past Alize Cornet 6-2, 6-1 to advance to the second round of the French Open in Paris on Tuesday, marking a poignant end to Cornet's career at her home Grand Slam.
Cornet, 34, who holds the Open era women's record for consecutive major main draw appearances, had previously announced her retirement after this tournament.
