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Paris Olympic Champion Zheng Qinwen Withdraws From US Open Following Elbow Surgery

Recovering from minimally invasive elbow surgery, she plans to complete a targeted rehab program ahead of a late-season comeback.

Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 1, 2025 China's Qinwen Zheng in action during her first round match against Czech Republic's Katerina Siniakova REUTERS/Isabel Infantes/File Photo
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Overview

  • Tournament organizers confirmed her US Open withdrawal on July 21 after she underwent right elbow arthroscopic surgery on July 19.
  • The world No. 6 said persistent pain during practice and matches led specialists and her team to choose minimally invasive surgery.
  • At 22, Zheng has claimed five WTA singles titles and captured gold in women’s singles at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
  • She has paused her WTA Tour schedule and will miss the US Open, scheduled for August 24 to September 7 in New York.
  • Over the coming weeks, she will focus entirely on rehabilitation designed to restore full strength before resuming competition.