Article by David Istrate – published on Saturday, September 27, 2025 23:19 / Updated on Saturday, September 27, 2025 23:25
Almost 3 months after the last match, Qinwen Zheng (22 years old, 9 WTA) returned to the field in the second round of Beijing. The 2024 Olympic champion defeated Emiliana Arrango (24 years, 50 WTA) with 6-3, 6-2 and qualified in the third round.
On July 1, in the first round of Wimbledon, Qinwen Zheng was defeated by Katerina Siniakova (29 years, 62 WTA) with a score of 7-5, 4-6, 6-1. More than 2 weeks after that match, The 22-year-old athlete announced that he had injured at the elbow and had gone through an operationwhich will lead to a longer absence on the ground.
As the last 3 months have passed for Qinwen Zheng: “I learned Spanish, I read books, I went to classes”
After almost 3 months, Zheng returned to the field, even in her native country, and passed Emiliana Arrango, qualifying in the third round of Beijing.
“I missed competition, but fortunately, I enjoy tennis again and still in a stadium like this. It was difficult because I wanted to compete with other players. I was sitting in bed after surgery and all I could think is that I hope to be at the US Open but I couldn't even move my arm. Now I am happy to be back with fans who encourage me and that I love and that I can feel the adrenaline and the pressure of being back on the ground, “Zheng said, quoted by a break point.
“Recovery is difficult. I had time to do new things. I learned Spanish, I read books, I went to classes. I had a great time. My return is pleasant because I get a lot of gifts from my fans, which I know have felt my lack in recent months, in which I have not updated my social networks. Tied to my game, I feel good and solid on the bottom line. I feel good on the net, but the service is not as fast as I would like and I concentrate now, to improve it, ”added the world number 9.
In the next round in the capital of China, the Paris Olympic champion will meet Linda Noskova (20 years, 27 WTA), who, in the second round, passed with 6-3, 6-2 Chinese Xiyu Wang (24 years, 152 WTA).
“I was quite frustrated that I could not go to the US Open, but to return here was ideal, due to the affection I felt from the fans. Noskova will be a difficult opponent because it is extremely fast. The power with which the ball is big and she will ask for a lot from my part, Okay, because right now the injury area feels quite intense.
