Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen takes short break from WTA Tour after elbow surgery
'After consulting with elbow specialists and discussing thoroughly with my team, we decided that arthroscopic surgery was the best option to fully resolve the issue. Yesterday, I underwent the procedure successfully, and I'm grateful to have it behind me,' Zheng wrote in a post on Instagram.
Courtesy: Zheng Qinwen Instagram
'Now begins the recovery journey. Over the next few weeks and months, I'll be focusing entirely on rehab—doing everything I can to come back stronger and healthier.'This is just a short break, and I see it as a necessary step toward a better version of myself on court. Thank you all for your continued support and encouragement. I can't wait to be back—see you soon!' Zheng added.Zheng last competed at Wimbledon, where she was eliminated in the opening round of the women's singles. She fell to the Czech Republic's Katerina Siniakov—current World No. 1 in doubles—in a hard-fought match, 7-5, 4-6, 6-1.Now focused fully on her recovery, Zheng aims to return to full fitness ahead of the upcoming US Open, scheduled from August 24 to September 7. She has promised to come back stronger and as an improved version of herself.- Ends
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