ASB Classic 2012: Zheng Jie wins title after opponent retires

China’s Zheng Jie won her fourth career singles title at the ASB Classic 2012 tournament on Sunday after her opponent, Flavia Pennetta of Italy, was forced to retire due to back injury. This was Zheng’China’s Zheng Jie won her fourth career singles title at the ASB Classic 2012 tournament on Sunday after her opponent, Flavia Pennetta of Italy, was forced to retire due to back injury.

This was Zheng’s first title since 2006. She was leading in the third set 2-0 before Pennetta indicated that she was unable to proceed with the match.s first title since 2006. She was leading in the third set 2-0 before Pennetta indicated that she was unable to proceed with the match.