Overview
- Zheng underwent arthroscopic surgery on her right elbow on July 19 following specialist advice to address chronic discomfort
- The 22-year-old’s decision came after a first-round Wimbledon exit as the No. 5 seed and her withdrawal from the Washington WTA 500 event
- Currently ranked world No. 6 with a 19–11 season record, she has secured five WTA singles titles, most recently at the 2024 Pan Pacific Open
- Medical teams have outlined a structured recovery program that will span the coming weeks and months to restore full court fitness
- Zheng views this brief hiatus as essential to returning stronger and aims to rejoin elite competition once her rehabilitation is complete