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Zheng Qinwen

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Zheng Qinwen
Zheng Qinwen
鄭欽文
The latest news on Zheng Qinwen, Chinese professional tennis player and Olympian, including competition news and updates.
Zheng Qinwen returns a forehand shot to Linda Noskova during a women’s singles match at the China Open in September. Photo: AP
Australian Open

China’s Zheng Qinwen out of Australian Open, says not fit enough to compete

Olympic champion ‘progressing well’ in recovery from elbow surgery last year, but not yet in peak condition.

Chinese culture

7 successful people born in the Year of the Horse, from Ang Lee to Lu Han

Australian Open

Zheng Qinwen to join Osaka, Alcaraz in 1 Point Slam before Australian Open

2025 National Games

Coleman Wong has nothing to fear, can take down any National Games rivals: coach

Draw for men’s singles keeps Coleman Wong away from tennis tournament’s ‘big dogs’. Women’s event blown wide open after Zheng Qinwen withdraws.

Coleman Wong is ‘pumped and motivated’ for the National Games, according to his coach. Photo: Eugene Lee
2025 National Games

Hong Kong tennis chiefs hope golden November will boost sport’s elite status

National Games success could be crucial to sport maintaining it’s Tier A status at the Hong Kong Sports Institute.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Wuhan Open: Raducanu certain she is moving in right direction after painful losses

Briton is eager to stay positive on her debut in tournament, while world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka is hoping to win for fourth straight time.

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Aryna Sabalenka

Local star Zheng Qinwen out of Wuhan Open, but Aryna Sabalenka to defend title

Chinese world No 9, who pulled out injured from China Open, says her body ‘has not returned to its best condition’ after elbow surgery.

Zheng Qinwen retired injured from her third-round match against Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic at the China Open on Monday. Photo: Xinhua
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Zheng Qinwen retires at China Open, quits when trailing Novoska in deciding set

Chinese No 1 ends comeback tournament early after spending two months out recovering from elbow surgery.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Zheng Qinwen makes winning return, eases past Arango at China Open

Chinese world No 9 back on court for first time since crashing out of Wimbledon in first round.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Zheng Qinwen set for comeback at China Open, could face Andreeva then Swiatek

Returning after elbow surgery in July, the Olympic champion learns her fate in the draw for the WTA 1000 event starting Wednesday.

Zheng Qinwen has been out of action since elbow surgery in July. Photo: Xinhua
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Zheng, Osaka withdrawals add another blow to Billie Jean King Cup in Shenzhen

Zheng Qinwen and Naomi Osaka removed from teams in late-night release from organisers.

Zheng Qinwen in action during her first round women’s singles match against the Czech Republic’s Katerina Siniakova at Wimbledon. Photo: Reuters
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

China aims to pounce on Zheng Qinwen popularity with tennis master plan

National sporting bodies aiming for ‘more than 10 high-level professional players’ and to revolutionise at grass-roots level.

US Open (tennis)

Zheng Qinwen gives first update on her recovery after elbow operation

She shares ‘recovery vlog’ after having surgery on elbow following first-round loss at Wimbledon.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Could injured Zheng Qinwen make comeback in Shenzhen as soon as September?

Olympic champion named in China’s team for Billie Jean King Cup, only days after surgery ruled her out of US Open.

Zheng Qinwen in action this month at Wimbledon, before her surgery. Photo: Xinhua
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Zheng Qinwen facing “weeks and months” of recovery after elbow surgery

Olympic champion, who crashed out of Wimbledon in the first round, says she had been battling ‘persistent pain’ for several months.

Zheng Qinwen said she had been feeling persistent pain in her right elbow for months. Photo: Xinhua
Wimbledon

No 1 seed Sabalenka sees off Bouzkova to reach third round of Wimbledon

Three-time major champion, who has never been beyond semi-finals at Wimbledon, has golden chance to win first grass court grand slam title.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Chinese fans bash ‘sore loser’ Zheng over Wimbledon exit, question her attitude

Fifth seed’s first-round defeat by world No 81 Katerina Siniakova sparks discussion on social media.

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Wimbledon

Zheng Qinwen: Wimbledon defeat ‘just another match I lost on grass’

Fifth seed knocked out in first round for the third year running, but says she won’t let it ‘get in my head’.

China’s Zheng Qinwen walks off the court after losing her first-round match to Katerina Siniakova. Photo: Reuters
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Zheng out to end Wimbledon first-round woes, ‘fully prepared’ for Siniakova clash

Zheng Qinwen faces 10-time grand slam doubles champion Katerina Siniakova, who knocked her out in 2023.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Zheng turns to Nadal coach, as Wimbledon draw puts Osaka, Sabalenka up ahead

China’s No 1 faces opening round match against Katerina Siniakova, who knocked her out in 2023.

Wimbledon

Zheng Qinwen among 10 to watch at Wimbledon along with Gauff, Alcaraz, Djokovic

World No 1s Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka will also be in the reckoning in London next week.

Zheng Qinwen in action at Wimbledon last year. Photo: Xinhua
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Zheng’s off-court earnings set to top US$30 million after signing up 15th sponsor

World’s fifth-ranked tennis player signs deal with social media giant just days before she tries to win maiden grand slam title at Wimbledon.

Zheng Qinwen at an event organised by one of her sponsors, Rolex, during the China Open last September. Photo: Getty Images
US Open (tennis)

Alcaraz-Raducanu, Keys-Tiafoe, Zheng-Draper could star in US Open mixed doubles

Preliminary entry list for reimagined event to be played before singles competition will feature most of the top men’s and women’s players.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Zheng Qinwen explains change of shoes after another mid-game stoppage in London

China’s Olympic champion swaps footwear again during Queen’s Club semi-final – before revealing the reason.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Top seed Zheng ‘thrilled’ to play at Queen’s Club after French Open letdown

With Wimbledon on the horizon, Chinese world No 5 says her quarter-final loss to Aryna Sabalenka will teach her some valuable lessons.

Zheng Qinwen was disappointed with her own performance during her French Open quarter-final defeat to Aryna Sabalenka. Photo: Xinhua
French Open

Tearful Zheng says only herself to blame over blown French Open chance

Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen made a series of unforced errors in her 7-6, 6-3 defeat to Aryna Sabalenka at Roland Garros.

Zheng Qinwen hits a return during her French Open quarter-final defeat to Aryna Sabalenka. Photo: Xinhua
French Open

Error-prone Zheng Qinwen lets French Open chance slip as Sabalenka powers on

World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka beats Olympic champion for seventh time in eight matches. In England, Coleman Wong makes winning start on grass.

French Open

Zheng Qinwen battles past Samsonova to reach maiden French Open quarter-final

Olympic champion made to work by Russian Liudmila Samsonova in tense affair that stretches winning run at Roland Garros to 10 matches.

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