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India Today
2 days 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Paris Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen has officially withdrawn from the 2025 US Open, tournament organisers announced on Monday, July World No. 6 recently underwent elbow surgery and had already announced a break from the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
Independent Singapore
2 days ago
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- Independent Singapore
Zheng Qinwen will take a short break from WTA Tour despite surgery success
Photo: INTERNATIONAL: Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen recently announced that she had surgery to fix her elbow injury. Because of this, she will miss the upcoming US Open series, including the US Open tournament itself. The athlete has been dealing with injury problems throughout the 2025 season. She postponed the start of her 2025 season because of an injury she didn't specify. Furthermore, she eventually lost in the second round of the Australian Open to Laura Siegemund. In the clay-court season, Zheng made it to the semifinals of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia and the quarterfinals of Roland Garros. However, she was defeated in the first round of Wimbledon for the third year in a row, losing in three sets to Katerina Sinikova. The 22-year-old did not disclose a clear timeline for her return to the WTA Tour, but hasn't ruled out playing again this season. On social media, Zheng said: 'I want to share a quick update with you all. Over the past months, I've been dealing with persistent pain in my right elbow during training and matches. Despite trying various treatments to manage it, the discomfort never fully went away.' She added, '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… 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.' Zheng assured her fans that this will just be a 'short break', and that she will do what's needed to be a better athlete. 'Thank you all for your continued support and encouragement. I can't wait to be back—see you soon!' she concluded. Netizens expressed their support for Zheng in the comments section. One netizen stated: 'Chinwen, come on!!!! So sad for you 🥹🥹 Barcelona has been hot lately. Watch out for the wound! Be sure to take a good rest and recover slowly, don't worry 💕 we will always support you 💞 you will always be Queen WEN 👑 (translated)' Another netizen wished her a pleasant recovery and stated: 'Stay strong, Zheng, you are an excellent tennis player and a beautiful human being! We are praying for your recovery 🙏🏼' One more netizen remarked: 'So sorry you're going through this right now. Please know I'm thinking of you and sending positive vibes your way. Take all the time you need to heal, we'll be here waiting for you 😘❤️❤️.' () => { const trigger = if ('IntersectionObserver' in window && trigger) { const observer = new IntersectionObserver((entries, observer) => { => { if ( { lazyLoader(); // You should define lazyLoader() elsewhere or inline here // Run once } }); }, { rootMargin: '800px', threshold: 0.1 }); } else { // Fallback setTimeout(lazyLoader, 3000); } });
News18
2 days ago
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- News18
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
2 days 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
3 days 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. ___
