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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’s third round defeat in Rome dropped her outside the world top 50. Photo: Xinhua
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Zheng faces tough French Open draw; Coleman Wong into next qualifying round

Zheng unseeded after dropping out of top 50 and could get Aryna Sabalenka or Iga Swiatek early; Wang Xinyu now China’s top-ranked player.

ATP

Miami Open: ‘Sunshine Double’ on as Sinner breaks record, Sabalenka beats Zheng

Carlos Alcaraz

Miami Open: Alcaraz out again; Zheng to face Sabalenka, explains ‘2-coach’ deal

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Zheng Qinwen adds Baghdatis to coaching line-up, dismisses talk of Riba split

Chinese star is returning to action at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells after finally recovering from elbow surgery.

Zheng Qinwen has addressed speculation over her coaching set-up. Photo: Xinhua
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Zheng Qinwen sparks split speculation after unfollowing coach on social media

Spanish former player Pere Riba has been widely credited with helping the Olympic champion reach the top level of the women’s game.

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.

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Australian Open

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

Olympic champion to play in A$1 million sudden-death exhibition event after months out with elbow injury.

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.

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.

Coleman Wong is considered Hong Kong’s best chance for a tennis medal at the National Games. Photo: Eugene Lee
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.

Britain’s Emma Raducanu will make her Wuhan Open debut with a match against American Ann Li. Photo: Reuters
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.

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.

Zheng Qinwen celebrates after winning her women’s singles match against Emiliana Arango at the China Open. Photo: EPA
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.

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.

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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.

Zheng Qinwen shared photos showing her doing various forms of rehabilitation, including lifting weights. Photo: Red Note/Zheng Qinwen
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.

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.

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.

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus beat Marie Bouzkova of Czech Republic in the second round of Wimbledon on Wednesday. Photo: EPA
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.

Zheng Qinwen shows her disappointment following her first-round defeat to Katerina Siniakova at Wimbledon. Photo: Xinhua
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’.

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.

China’s Zheng Qinwen arrives for a practice session at Wimbledon alongside coach Francisco Roig. Photo: Handout
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.

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.

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