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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.
Alexandra Eala made global headlines earlier this month after beating Iga Swiatek at Wimbledon to become the first Philippines player to reach the last 16 of a grand slam. Photo: AFP
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Filipino tennis star Alexandra Eala stuns Zheng Qinwen in Washington Open debut

Another Chinese player, Wang Xinyu, fared better, saving three set points to beat 17-year-old American qualifier Julieta Pareja.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Zheng Qinwen faces uphill battle to make US Open main draw after quarter-final loss

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

China’s Zheng Qinwen claims first WTA Tour last 8 spot in a year at Athens Open

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen pulls off first-round upset at Athens Open

The 23-year-old Hubei native needs to win the tournament in Greece to keep alive her hopes of making the main draw of the US Open.

Zheng Qinwen of China, here at Wimbledon, is competing in her 11th tournament of the season at the Athens Open. Photo: Xinhua
Wimbledon

Wimbledon: Djokovic clash a ‘dream’ for Wu, Zheng hoping it’s third time lucky

Wu Yibing will face Novak Djokovic on Centre Court, while Zheng Qinwen has another chance to beat Katerina Siniakova in the first round.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Chinese tennis fans ‘help’ Zheng look past Wimbledon after loss in warm-up event

While Olympic champion loses in second round of Bad Homburg Open, Wang Xinyu reaches semi-finals of final event before grass court grand slam.

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Asian Games 2026

Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen, host of top players opt to skip Asian Games

Event clashes with men’s contests in Chengdu, Hangzhou, followed immediately by the China Open, a key ATP 500 and WTA 1000 tournament.

China’s Zheng Qinwen, here at the Nottingham Open, has opted to skip the coming Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Photo: AP
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

China’s Zheng says she must ‘start from scratch’ as she beats first-round hoodoo

Ex-world No 4 makes winning start at Nottingham Open on Monday but says she just has to ‘keep working’ with interim coach Albert Costa.

Wimbledon

China fans ask if it’s time for Zheng Qinwen to retire after defeat at Queen’s

Ex-world No 4 suffers third opening-round exit in seven tournaments, and some fans suggest she may be having ‘psychological issues’.

French Open

Chwalinska hopes for perfect end to dream run in French Open final against Andreeva

The 24-year-old, who is ranked No 114, has toppled four top-50 players in a row as well as Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen.

Maja Chwalinska set up a final clash with eighth seed Mirra Andreeva on Saturday in the French Open. Photo: Xinhua
French Open

Sabalenka knocked out of French Open as Zheng Qinwen’s conqueror keeps going

World No 1 makes 57 unforced errors against Russian Diana Shnaider, while Maja Chwalinska becomes only second qualifier to reach semis.

Russia’s Diana Shnaider celebrates after winning her quarter-final match against Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka (in background). Photo: Reuters
French Open

Here’s why Zheng Qinwen’s French Open failure could cost her millions

As compatriot Wang Xiyu exceeds her best grand slam showing, Olympic champion Zheng is likely to suffer more damage after her first-round loss.

French Open

Zheng Qinwen’s woes continue after losing 1st-round French Open match to qualifier

China’s ex-world No 4 bagelled as she struggles to regain form after injury issues; Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong also loses opening match.

French Open

China’s Wangs win French Open opener as Ukraine’s Kostyuk keeps focus in Paris

China’s top-ranked player has tough start while Chinese qualifier wins in straights sets; Ukrainian says parents’ house almost hit by missile.

China’s Wang Xinyu serves during her first-round win over Austria’s Lilli Tagger. Photo: Reuters
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.

Zheng Qinwen’s third round defeat in Rome dropped her outside the world top 50. Photo: Xinhua
ATP

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

The Italian men’s world No 2 and Belarusian women’s No 1 are bidding to join an elite band who have won Indian Wells, Miami Open back to back.

Carlos Alcaraz

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

Spaniard is knocked out early for second year running, while China’s No 1 wins first match against top 20 player since elbow surgery.

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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.

Chinese culture

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

Horses are considered to be energetic, capable and driven to succeed. Here are 7 famous, successful Horses who epitomise those characteristics.

Jackie Chan, famous for his stunts and martial arts films, was born in 1954, the Year of the Horse. Photo: Golden Harvest
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.

Zheng Qinwen will attempt another comeback in Melbourne next month. Photo: EPA
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.

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.

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.

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