Zheng Qinwen wins China Open

Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen won China Open in Beijing on Oct 11, becoming first Chinese player to lift WTA 1000 trophy and climbing to world No 23.

Zheng withdraws from Hong Kong tournament

Zheng Qinwen withdrew from Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open on Oct 19 after a long schedule and body warning signs.

Zheng's withdrawal statement

Zheng apologized to fans, saying she needed to listen to body warnings after intensive schedule over past weeks.

“I am very sorry to share that I will be unable to compete in the upcoming Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open”

Zheng's disappointment

Zheng expressed disappointment at missing first Hong Kong tournament and hopes to visit in 2027.

“I was really looking forward to competing in HK for the first time”

Previous withdrawals

Zheng skipped Wuhan Open and Japan Open due to shoulder injury and fatigue after China Open triumph.

Recovery timeline

Zheng underwent elbow surgery in July 2025, returned at China Open in September 2025, but retired early at French Open and Wimbledon.

Recent performance

Zheng won 14 of 15 matches from US Open through China Open, rising from No 121 to No 23.

Hong Kong tournament impact

Hong Kong tournament now features Belinda Bencic and Leylah Fernandez instead of Zheng Qinwen.