World No. 6 Zheng Qinwen announced a short break from tennis after he recently underwent elbow surgery. A 22 -year -old woman, who won the gold medal at the Paris Olympics last year, revealed that she had experienced pain in the right elbow during training and matches. After consulting specialists, she decided on arthroscopic surgery.
Zheng, which ended up as runners in the Australian Open 2024, said it will now focus fully on its rehabilitation, which is to return stronger and better than ever.
“I want to share with you a quick update. In recent months, I have been dealing with the persistent pain in the right elbow during the training and matches. Although he tried to handle them, the inconvenience never left completely.”
“After consulting with elbow specialists and a thorough discussion of my team, we decided that arthroscopic surgery was the best choice to fully solve the problem. Yesterday I successfully underwent this procedure and I am grateful for me,” Zheng wrote in Instagram. With kind permission: Zheng Qinwen Instagram
“Now the recovery journey is starting. I will focus on rehabilitation in the next few weeks and months – everything I can to return stronger and healthier.”
“It’s just a short break and I consider it a necessary step towards a better version of myself in court. Thank you all for your lasting support and encouragement. I can’t wait to get back – see you soon!” Zheng added.
Last time she competed in Wimbledon, where she was excluded in the opening round of women’s singles. She fell to Katerina Siniakov of Katerina—Corrent World No. 1 in doubles-in a hard fighting match, 7-5, 4-6, 6-1.
Now she has focused on her recovery and focused on Zheng and seeks to return to full condition before the upcoming US Open, scheduled from August 24 to September 7th. She promised to return a stronger and as an improved version of herself.
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Published:
Sabyasachi Chowdhury
Published on:
20th July 2025
