China’s tennis star Zheng Qinwen, ranked world No. 6 and reigning Olympic champion, will miss the upcoming U.S. Open due to recovery from right elbow surgery, tournament organizers confirmed Monday.
Here are the key takeaways:
- Injury Struggles: Zheng has been battling persistent pain in her right elbow, which hindered both training and match performance.
- Surgical Decision: After failed non-invasive treatments, she opted for arthroscopic surgery following advice from specialists and her team.
- Break from Competition: Zheng, 22, announced she’ll take a short break to focus fully on rehabilitation.
- Recent Performance Highlights:
- Gold medalist at the 2024 Paris Olympics
- Finalist at the 2024 Australian Open
- Gold medalist at the 2024 Paris Olympics
- Wimbledon Setback: Her season’s momentum was interrupted after a first-round exit at Wimbledon earlier this month.
- U.S. Open Lineup Update: With Zheng out, France’s Leolia Jeanjean will take her place in the main draw of the U.S. Open, starting August 24 in New York.
Zheng’s absence is a significant blow to the women’s draw, but fans worldwide will be hoping for a strong comeback from the Chinese sensation later this season.