Tennis player Qinwen Zheng shares shocking health update after months of pain
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On July 19, 2025, Qunwen Zheng made a personal announcement that now puts into perspective her absence from tournaments, over the last few weeks. What happened? Why is she taking a break? And when can fans expect her return? Here's everything we know about her health and next steps.
Qinwen Zheng shares elbow injury update after successful surgery
Following many weeks of agony, Qinwen Zheng had arthroscopic surgery on her right elbow on Friday, July 18, 2025. She said the pain began months ago and made both training and matches hard.
Despite trying different treatments, nothing worked well enough. So, after talking to doctors and her team, they chose surgery to fully fix the issue.
The surgery happened just one day before her update. Qinwen Zheng posted on Instagram on Saturday, July 19, saying,
'I underwent the procedure successfully, and I'm grateful to have it behind me.'
She expressed thanks as well to her supporters and sponsors for pledging to be with her in trying circumstances.
Though this pain caused Qinwen Zheng to withdraw her last games, she has taken part in many in-person Grand Slam events this year, including the Australian Open and French Open. She was an early bright out at Wimbledon 2025 and noticed that the fan was trying to wear an elbow sleeve during her matches.
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Qinwen Zheng starts recovery with full focus on rehab
Now that the surgery is done, Qinwen Zheng is fully focused on getting better. She wrote, 'Over the next few weeks and months, I'll be focusing entirely on rehab—doing everything I can to come back stronger and healthier.'
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She said this break is temporary and part of her general objective of coming back better than she has.
Qinwen Zheng could miss out on the U.S. Open 2025, in New York on August 24. She had already withdrawn from the Berlin Open, and the Washington DC event due to elbow pain.
She is with doctors and rehab professionals to have a full recovery at present. There is love coming from fans everywhere, hoping she is back on the court soon.
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