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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.
Sun Xinran has shown a maturity beyond her years. Photo: Getty Images
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

China’s newest tennis star Sun facing familiar foe in third grand slam final

Sun Xinran into girls’ singles final at US Open, where she will face Anna Pushkareva, who beat her at Wimbledon.

US Open (tennis)

Resurgent Zheng Qinwen takes positives from storming US Open run

US Open (tennis)

Zheng says return to form ‘painful process’ after win over Swiatek at US Open

Asian Games 2026

Philippine sensation Alexandra Eala looking forward to having Asian Games ‘fun’

World No 18 says she loves the Games environment, will be favourite in Aichi-Nagoya in absence of China’s Zheng Qinwen, Japan’s Naomi Osaka.

Alexandra Eala was knocked out of the US Open in the third round on Saturday by Iva Jovic of the United States. Photo: AFP
US Open (tennis)

Eala crashes out of US Open after Zheng downs Keys in epic upset

Filipino loses three-set battle to friend Iva Jovic, while Chinese star fights back to stun Madison Keys and reach the fourth round.

Asian Games 2026

Swimmer Yu Zidi among bumper China team for Asian Games, but Zheng Qinwen misses out

The squad has an average age of 24 and also features reigning Olympic champions Wang Zongyuan, Chen Yuxi, Sun Yingsha and Wang Manyu.

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US Open (tennis)

US Open: Alexandra Eala marches on, as Zheng Qinwen regains ‘competitive fire’

Filipino star cruises into round 3 at Flushing Meadows, as Zheng survives three-set battle and Felix Auger-Aliassime wilts in New York heat.

Alexandra Eala celebrates winning another point on her march into round 3 of the US Open. Photo: AFP
2026 China-Nepal flash floods

Tennis star Zheng Qinwen donates 1 million yuan to victims of Nepal disaster

Olympic gold medallist says money to be directed to ‘emergency relief, transitional resettlement and post-disaster reconstruction’.

US Open (tennis)

Rise of Asian players Eala, Zheng point to progress on US Open diversity: Pegula

American Jessica ⁠Pegula says growth in number of black, Asian players shows sport’s global reach; Coleman Wong to start early Monday morning.

US Open (tennis)

Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen to start US Open from qualifiers for first time

Paris Olympic champion likely to sit in middle of 32 qualifying hopefuls; Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong to be among top seeds in men’s qualifiers.

China's Zheng Qinwen has dropped in the rankings from as high as world No 4 in June 2025. Photo: Xinhua
WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

‘Really, really proud’ Eala makes history, first Filipino to win WTA singles title

‘Oh my gosh, winning a [WTA] 500, it’s insane. It’s an incredible milestone for me,’ the 21-year-old says after claiming Washington Open title.

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Alexandra Eala of the Philippines beat Jessica Pegula of the United States in the final of the Washington Open. 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

Paris Olympic champion expects to go through qualifiers for the last grand slam of the season in New York unless she receives a wildcard.

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

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

Hubei native, who says she is happy with her improved form, needs to win tournament for chance of entry into main draw of US Open next month.

Zheng Qinwen will face either Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic, the world No 32, or France’s 204th-ranked Carole Monnet on Friday. Photo: AP
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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