Long time no see, Zheng Qinwen! After two months off the court for elbow surgery, the world No. 9 lit up Beijing this weekend at the China Open. 🎾✨
Facing Colombian lucky loser Emiliana Arango, Zheng clinched a confident 6-3, 6-2 victory, marking her first WTA win since June’s Queen’s Club semifinal run.
Her return follows a tough stint: a first-round exit at Wimbledon and a hiatus to heal a persistent right elbow injury. Even without 100% fitness, Zheng couldn’t resist playing in front of her home crowd.
“I'm really happy, as I was frustrated after missing out on the US Open. Bringing my best performance here and feeling the crowd’s passion gives me extra motivation.”
“In every training session, I saw the fans and knew I had to play for them.”
Zheng also improved her head-to-head record against Arango to 3-0, all in straight sets, including a win at this year’s French Open. Next up is a showdown with Czech Republic’s 26th-seeded Linda Noskova.
With her elbow on the mend and Beijing buzzing, fans can’t wait to see what’s next for this rising star. 🚀
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Zheng Qinwen makes triumphant return to tennis court at China Open
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