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Straits Times
11 hours ago
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- Straits Times
Olympic champion Zheng withdraws from US Open after elbow surgery
Find out what's new on ST website and app. FILE PHOTO: Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 1, 2025 China's Qinwen Zheng in action during her first round match against Czech Republic's Katerina Siniakova REUTERS/Isabel Infantes/File Photo Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen has withdrawn from the U.S. Open as she recovers from right elbow surgery, tournament organisers announced Monday. The world number six revealed last week on Instagram that she has been struggling with "persistent pain" in her right elbow, which affected her performance during both training and matches. After exploring various treatments with little success, Zheng decided to undergo arthroscopic surgery following consultations with elbow specialists and her support team. She has since announced she will be taking a short break from competition to focus on her recovery. The 22-year-old Chinese star enjoyed a remarkable run last year, capturing gold at the Paris Olympics and reaching the final of the 2024 Australian Open. However, her momentum was halted at Wimbledon this year, where she was eliminated in the first round by Czech player Katerina Siniakova earlier in July. With Zheng's withdrawal, France's Leolia Jeanjean will move into the main draw of the U.S. Open, the final Grand Slam of the season, which begins with main draw action on August 24 in New York. REUTERS
India Today
15 hours ago
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- India Today
Paris Olympics gold medallist Zheng Qinwen pulls out of US Open after elbow surgery
Paris Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen has officially withdrawn from the 2025 US Open, tournament organisers announced on Monday, July World No. 6 recently underwent elbow surgery and had already announced a break from the WTA Tour. The 22-year-old Chinese star revealed she had been experiencing persistent pain in her right elbow during practices and matches, leading her to consult medical specialists. She subsequently opted for arthroscopic has not competed since her first-round loss to the Czech Republic's Katerina Siniakov at Wimbledon. In a message posted to Instagram, the 2024 Australian Open runner-up assured fans that she is focused on recovery and vowed to return as a stronger version of herself.'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.'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. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zheng Qinwen (@zhengqinwen_tennis)Zheng Qinwen struggling in 2025Zheng has had a challenging run in the 2025 Grand Slam season. She began the year with an early exit at the Australian Open, falling to Laura Siegemund in the second round. At the French Open, she reached the quarterfinals but was defeated by World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka. Her struggles continued at Wimbledon, where she suffered a first-round 2025 US Open is set to take place from August 24 to September 7. Aryna Sabalenka returns as the defending champion in the women's singles, while Jannik Sinner holds the title in the men's singles.- Ends
News18
16 hours ago
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Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen pulls out of US Open after elbow surgery
Last Updated: New York, Jul 22 (AP) Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen withdrew from the US Open, two days after announcing she had arthroscopic surgery on her right elbow because of 'persistent pain." The sixth-ranked Zheng was coming off a first-round loss at Wimbledon last month. 'Over the past months, I've been dealing with persistent pain in my right elbow during training and matches," the right-handed 22-year-old from China said on social media Saturday. 'Despite trying various treatments to manage it, the discomfort never fully went away." Zheng said she anticipated her recovery would take months, so the exit from the year's last Grand Slam tournament was not a surprise. The US Open begins August 24. She was replaced in the field by France's Leolia Jeanjean. AP SSC SSC Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
NDTV
16 hours ago
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- NDTV
Olympic Gold Medalist Zheng Qinwen Pulls Out Of The US Open After Elbow Surgery
Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen withdrew from the U.S. Open on Monday, two days after announcing she had arthroscopic surgery on her right elbow because of 'persistent pain.' The sixth-ranked Zheng was coming off a first-round loss at Wimbledon last month. 'Over the past months, I've been dealing with persistent pain in my right elbow during training and matches,' the right-handed 22-year-old from China said on social media Saturday. 'Despite trying various treatments to manage it, the discomfort never fully went away.' Zheng said she anticipated her recovery would take months, so the exit from the year's last Grand Slam tournament was not a surprise. The U.S. Open begins Aug. 24. Listen to the latest songs, only on She was replaced in the field by France's Leolia Jeanjean.
San Francisco Chronicle
21 hours ago
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- San Francisco Chronicle
Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen pulls out of the US Open after elbow surgery
NEW YORK (AP) — Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen withdrew from the U.S. Open on Monday, two days after announcing she had arthroscopic surgery on her right elbow because of 'persistent pain.' The sixth-ranked Zheng was coming off a first-round loss at Wimbledon last month. 'Over the past months, I've been dealing with persistent pain in my right elbow during training and matches,' the right-handed 22-year-old from China said on social media Saturday. 'Despite trying various treatments to manage it, the discomfort never fully went away.' She was replaced in the field by France's Leolia Jeanjean. ___
