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