Overview

• The No. 7 seed stopped in the third round against Linda Noskova with the score at 6-4, 3-6, 3-0 to protect her right elbow.
• Zheng said the pain was rising during the match and she chose to retire to avoid further damage.
• The issue affects the same right elbow that underwent arthroscopic surgery in July after a prolonged problem.
• She acknowledged her return was rushed and had previously said she was not at full fitness on coming back.
• This was her first tournament since Wimbledon, following an opening win over Emiliana Arango before the retirement.