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Qinwen Zheng Pauses WTA Tour After Successful Elbow Surgery

The 2024 Olympic champion will dedicate the next weeks to rehabilitation after a minimally invasive procedure to resolve persistent elbow pain

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