Qinwen Zheng is fighting for the last spot in the WTA Finals with Emma Navarro.
## What happened?
The two players had a heated exchange at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Emma Navarro lost to Qinwen Zheng in the third round.
Navarro felt disrespected by Zheng's behavior.
## Why it matters for Qinwen Zheng
Qinwen Zheng has 4,300 points and is in seventh place.
She is extending her lead with good play in front of the home crowd.
The Wuhan Open has 1,000 ranking points on the line for the tournament champion.
Qinwen Zheng is into the third round at the Wuhan Open.
## What comes next?
The WTA Finals feature the top eight singles and doubles teams.
Only Grand Slams are valued higher, with 2,000 points distributed to the champion.
Defending champion Iga Swiatek and World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka have qualified.
Barbora Krejcikova is expected to qualify due to a new rule.
Jessica Pegula, Coco Gauff, Elena Rybakina, and Jasmine Paolini are in the mix.
Qinwen Zheng's performance at the Wuhan Open will be crucial for her qualification.
The Asian swing is vital for players grabbing the last spots.
As of now, Qinwen Zheng is ahead of Emma Navarro with 602 more points.
The WTA Finals will take place in November in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
It would be a career first for either Navarro or Qinwen Zheng to qualify.
Qinwen Zheng's current ranking and performance put her in a strong position.
But Emma Navarro still has a chance to catch up.
The competition for the last spot will be intense.
Qinwen Zheng's lead is not secure yet.
The outcome of the Wuhan Open will be critical.
The WTA Finals spot is still up for grabs.