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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.
China’s Zheng Qinwen has gone up 15 places in the WTA rankings despite her second-round loss at the Bad Homburg Open. Photo: AP
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.

Asian Games 2026

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

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

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

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’.

Zheng Qinwen has lost again, this time to Jaqueline Cristian of Romania at the Queen’s Club Championships. Photo: Xinhua
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.

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.

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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.

Zheng Qinwen crying during her press conference after losing in the French Open first round to Maja Chwalinska of Poland on Monday. Photo: Xinhua
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.

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.

Aryna Sabalenka (left) comfortably beat “tough opponent” Zheng Qinwen (right) in one hour and 25 minutes at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday. Photo: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
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.

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.

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.

Zheng Qinwen was knocked out in the last 16 at the Qatar Open by Elena Rybakina earlier in February. Photo: Reuters
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.

Zheng Qinwen returns a forehand shot to Linda Noskova during a women’s singles match at the China Open in September. Photo: AP
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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.

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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.

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.

Zheng Qinwen returns a forehand shot to Linda Noskova during a women’s singles at the China Open. Photo: AP
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.

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.

China is aiming to create a whole tennis ecosystem following the rise in popularity of Zheng Qinwen. Photo: Reuters
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.

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