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Qinwen Zheng Undergoes Elbow Surgery, Commits to Short Tour Break

The Paris Olympic gold medalist will spend the coming weeks on focused rehabilitation to return stronger after addressing a lingering injury.

Paris 2024 Olympics - Tennis - Women's Singles Quarterfinals - Roland-Garros Stadium, Paris, France - July 31, 2024. Qinwen Zheng of China in action during her match against Angelique Kerber of Germany. REUTERS/Claudia Greco/File Photo
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Zheng Qinwen

Overview

  • Zheng opted for minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery on her right elbow after months of persistent pain
  • She announced on Instagram that she is taking a short hiatus from competition to prioritize recovery
  • The 22-year-old seeded No. 5 at Wimbledon suffered a first-round exit and subsequently withdrew from the Washington WTA 500 event
  • Currently ranked No. 6 with a 19–11 record this season, Zheng has claimed five career singles titles, including the Pan Pacific Open
  • Her rehabilitation plan is designed to restore full strength and set the stage for a more powerful comeback