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/* lead section */ /* Accra for Lua */ /* Debug console: Start learn Lua */ `the` → `de`. `and` → `den`
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[[Lua]] be one safe programming language wey people fit put inside [[mw:Help:Templates/en|templates]] through de [[mw:Extension:Scribunto|Scribunto]] MediaWiki extension, so dem fit create scripts for de Ghanaian Pidgin Wikipedia. Since February 2013, people fit use Lua code for de Wikipedia through <syntaxhighlight lang="wikitext" inline>#invoke:</syntaxhighlight> Scribunto dey support Lua 5.1.
== Accra for Lua ==
You no need install or save anything.
# Edit your user page.
# Paste de two calls below for de beginning of a new line for your user page:
<blockquote><syntaxhighlight lang="lua" line highlight=1 copy>
{{#invoke:Location map|main|pushpin_map=Ghana|caption=[[Accra]], West Africa|label=Accra|lat_deg=5.55|lon_deg=-0.2|width=630}}
{{#invoke:Location map|main|Ghana|caption=Ghana, Gulf of Guinea, Africa|label=Accra|lat_deg=5.55|lon_deg=-0.2|float=none|relief=1}}
</syntaxhighlight></blockquote>
<ol start="3">
<li>Click <code>Show </code>'''<code>preview</code>'''. De function call <code>[[Module:Location_map#L-514|main]]</code> for de <syntaxhighlight lang="lua" inline>Module:</syntaxhighlight><code>Location map</code> go change to de ones below:</li>
</ol>
{{#invoke:Location map|main|pushpin_map=Ghana|caption=[[Accra]], West Africa|label=Accra|lat_deg=5.55|lon_deg=-0.2|width=630}}
{{#invoke:Location map|main|Ghana|caption=Ghana, Gulf of Guinea, Africa|label=Accra|lat_deg=5.55|lon_deg=-0.2|float=none|relief=1}}
{{clear}}
<ol start="4">
<li>Click <code style="color:#bf3c2c;>Cancel</code>. When dem ask you, click <code>Leave</code>.</li>
<li>Your user page '''no''' change.</li>
</ol>
== Debug console: Start learn Lua ==
De Lua Scribunto <code>Debug Console</code> be safe, interactive tool wey you fit use learn Lua for Wikipedia.
# Click <code>View source</code> for de [[Module:Yesno]] page.
# Scroll go de bottom of de page reach de <code>Debug console</code> section.
# Paste de comment den de call for de <span style="color:#86888c;">gray</span> input box (above de <code>Clear</code> button).
<blockquote><syntaxhighlight lang="lua" line highlight=2 copy>
--[[Your very first Lua Hello World-like program]]--
print("Welcome to " .. _VERSION .. "!") -- Join de Lua version with `..`
</syntaxhighlight></blockquote>
<ol start="4">
<li>Press {{key press|Enter}} one time to run de two Lua command''s''.</li>
<li>De result go show below de Lua <syntaxhighlight lang="lua" inline>print</syntaxhighlight> command line:</li>
</ol>
<blockquote><syntaxhighlight lang="lua" line start=3>
Welcome to Lua 5.1!
</syntaxhighlight></blockquote>
<ol start="6">
<li>Press {{key press|Up}} <code>Up arrow</code> to move through de Lua commands wey you use before.</li>
<li>If you want, click <code>Clear</code> to clear ''only'' de <code>Debug Console</code>; de Lua editor wey dey above go remain '''un'''modified.</li>
</ol>
; Identity function
<code>callParserFunction</code> [[mw:Help:Extension:ParserFunctions##if|#if]]
<blockquote><syntaxhighlight lang="lua" line highlight=3 copy>
--[[#if yesno then e dey return de input parameter]]--
local yesno = require('Module:Yesno')
print(mw.getCurrentFrame():callParserFunction("#if", yesno("Yes"), "Yes", 'no'))
print(mw.getCurrentFrame():callParserFunction("#if", yesno('no'), "Yes", 'no'))
</syntaxhighlight></blockquote>
<blockquote><syntaxhighlight lang="text" line start=5>
Yes
no
</syntaxhighlight></blockquote>
# Close de protected <syntaxhighlight lang="lua" inline>Module:</syntaxhighlight><code>Yesno</code> wey remain '''un'''modified.
== Read further ==
* [[Special:PrefixIndex/Module:]] List wey Lua modules dey
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/* Debug console: Start learn Lua */ /* Debug console: Start learn Lua */ Get the length of a string: print(mw.getContentLanguage().code) -- displays `gpe`
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[[Lua]] be one safe programming language wey people fit put inside [[mw:Help:Templates/en|templates]] through de [[mw:Extension:Scribunto|Scribunto]] MediaWiki extension, so dem fit create scripts for de Ghanaian Pidgin Wikipedia. Since February 2013, people fit use Lua code for de Wikipedia through <syntaxhighlight lang="wikitext" inline>#invoke:</syntaxhighlight> Scribunto dey support Lua 5.1.
== Accra for Lua ==
You no need install or save anything.
# Edit your user page.
# Paste de two calls below for de beginning of a new line for your user page:
<blockquote><syntaxhighlight lang="lua" line highlight=1 copy>
{{#invoke:Location map|main|pushpin_map=Ghana|caption=[[Accra]], West Africa|label=Accra|lat_deg=5.55|lon_deg=-0.2|width=630}}
{{#invoke:Location map|main|Ghana|caption=Ghana, Gulf of Guinea, Africa|label=Accra|lat_deg=5.55|lon_deg=-0.2|float=none|relief=1}}
</syntaxhighlight></blockquote>
<ol start="3">
<li>Click <code>Show </code>'''<code>preview</code>'''. De function call <code>[[Module:Location_map#L-514|main]]</code> for de <syntaxhighlight lang="lua" inline>Module:</syntaxhighlight><code>Location map</code> go change to de ones below:</li>
</ol>
{{#invoke:Location map|main|pushpin_map=Ghana|caption=[[Accra]], West Africa|label=Accra|lat_deg=5.55|lon_deg=-0.2|width=630}}
{{#invoke:Location map|main|Ghana|caption=Ghana, Gulf of Guinea, Africa|label=Accra|lat_deg=5.55|lon_deg=-0.2|float=none|relief=1}}
{{clear}}
<ol start="4">
<li>Click <code style="color:#bf3c2c;>Cancel</code>. When dem ask you, click <code>Leave</code>.</li>
<li>Your user page '''no''' change.</li>
</ol>
== Debug console: Start learn Lua ==
De Lua Scribunto <code>Debug Console</code> be safe, interactive tool wey you fit use learn Lua for Wikipedia.
# Click <code>View source</code> for de [[Module:Yesno]] page.
# Scroll go de bottom of de page reach de <code>Debug console</code> section.
# Paste de comment den de call for de <span style="color:#86888c;">gray</span> input box (above de <code>Clear</code> button).
<blockquote><syntaxhighlight lang="lua" line highlight=2 copy>
--[[Your very first Lua Hello World-like program]]--
print("Welcome to " .. _VERSION .. "!") -- Join de Lua version with `..`
</syntaxhighlight></blockquote>
<ol start="4">
<li>Press {{key press|Enter}} one time to run de two Lua command''s''.</li>
<li>De result go show below de Lua <syntaxhighlight lang="lua" inline>print</syntaxhighlight> command line:</li>
</ol>
<blockquote><syntaxhighlight lang="lua" line start=3>
Welcome to Lua 5.1!
</syntaxhighlight></blockquote>
<ol start="6">
<li>Press {{key press|Up}} <code>Up arrow</code> to move through de Lua commands wey you use before.</li>
<li>If you want, click <code>Clear</code> to clear ''only'' de <code>Debug Console</code>; de Lua editor wey dey above go remain '''un'''modified.</li>
</ol>
; Identity function
<code>callParserFunction</code> [[mw:Help:Extension:ParserFunctions##if|#if]]
<blockquote><syntaxhighlight lang="lua" line highlight=3 copy>
--[[#if yesno then e dey return de input parameter]]--
local yesno = require('Module:Yesno')
print(mw.getCurrentFrame():callParserFunction("#if", yesno("Yes"), "Yes", 'no'))
print(mw.getCurrentFrame():callParserFunction("#if", yesno('no'), "Yes", 'no'))
</syntaxhighlight></blockquote>
<blockquote><syntaxhighlight lang="text" line start=5>
Yes
no
</syntaxhighlight></blockquote>
# Close de protected <syntaxhighlight lang="lua" inline>Module:</syntaxhighlight><code>Yesno</code> wey remain '''un'''modified.
; ASCII (Gpe) vs. Unicode (Twi Akan)
Dem recommend say make you use de '''[[mw:Extension:Scribunto/Lua reference manual#mw.ustring.len|mw.ustring.len]]''' functions instead of de [[mw:Extension:Scribunto/Lua reference manual#string.len|string.len]] ones.
<blockquote><syntaxhighlight lang="lua" line highlight=2 copy>
--[[:en:ASCII]]--
local content_lang = mw.getContentLanguage().code
print("content_lang: " .. content_lang)
</syntaxhighlight></blockquote>
== Read further ==
* [[Special:PrefixIndex/Module:]] List wey Lua modules dey
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/* Debug console: Start learn Lua */ the string "#language" is the parser function to get the name of the language of this wikipedia. #lang is the length of the string lang with the sharp (`#`) operator
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[[Lua]] be one safe programming language wey people fit put inside [[mw:Help:Templates/en|templates]] through de [[mw:Extension:Scribunto|Scribunto]] MediaWiki extension, so dem fit create scripts for de Ghanaian Pidgin Wikipedia. Since February 2013, people fit use Lua code for de Wikipedia through <syntaxhighlight lang="wikitext" inline>#invoke:</syntaxhighlight> Scribunto dey support Lua 5.1.
== Accra for Lua ==
You no need install or save anything.
# Edit your user page.
# Paste de two calls below for de beginning of a new line for your user page:
<blockquote><syntaxhighlight lang="lua" line highlight=1 copy>
{{#invoke:Location map|main|pushpin_map=Ghana|caption=[[Accra]], West Africa|label=Accra|lat_deg=5.55|lon_deg=-0.2|width=630}}
{{#invoke:Location map|main|Ghana|caption=Ghana, Gulf of Guinea, Africa|label=Accra|lat_deg=5.55|lon_deg=-0.2|float=none|relief=1}}
</syntaxhighlight></blockquote>
<ol start="3">
<li>Click <code>Show </code>'''<code>preview</code>'''. De function call <code>[[Module:Location_map#L-514|main]]</code> for de <syntaxhighlight lang="lua" inline>Module:</syntaxhighlight><code>Location map</code> go change to de ones below:</li>
</ol>
{{#invoke:Location map|main|pushpin_map=Ghana|caption=[[Accra]], West Africa|label=Accra|lat_deg=5.55|lon_deg=-0.2|width=630}}
{{#invoke:Location map|main|Ghana|caption=Ghana, Gulf of Guinea, Africa|label=Accra|lat_deg=5.55|lon_deg=-0.2|float=none|relief=1}}
{{clear}}
<ol start="4">
<li>Click <code style="color:#bf3c2c;>Cancel</code>. When dem ask you, click <code>Leave</code>.</li>
<li>Your user page '''no''' change.</li>
</ol>
== Debug console: Start learn Lua ==
De Lua Scribunto <code>Debug Console</code> be safe, interactive tool wey you fit use learn Lua for Wikipedia.
# Click <code>View source</code> for de [[Module:Yesno]] page.
# Scroll go de bottom of de page reach de <code>Debug console</code> section.
# Paste de comment den de call for de <span style="color:#86888c;">gray</span> input box (above de <code>Clear</code> button).
<blockquote><syntaxhighlight lang="lua" line highlight=2 copy>
--[[Your very first Lua Hello World-like program]]--
print("Welcome to " .. _VERSION .. "!") -- Join de Lua version with `..`
</syntaxhighlight></blockquote>
<ol start="4">
<li>Press {{key press|Enter}} one time to run de two Lua command''s''.</li>
<li>De result go show below de Lua <syntaxhighlight lang="lua" inline>print</syntaxhighlight> command line:</li>
</ol>
<blockquote><syntaxhighlight lang="lua" line start=3>
Welcome to Lua 5.1!
</syntaxhighlight></blockquote>
<ol start="6">
<li>Press {{key press|Up}} <code>Up arrow</code> to move through de Lua commands wey you use before.</li>
<li>If you want, click <code>Clear</code> to clear ''only'' de <code>Debug Console</code>; de Lua editor wey dey above go remain '''un'''modified.</li>
</ol>
; Identity function
<code>callParserFunction</code> [[mw:Help:Extension:ParserFunctions##if|#if]]
<blockquote><syntaxhighlight lang="lua" line highlight=3 copy>
--[[#if yesno then e dey return de input parameter]]--
local yesno = require('Module:Yesno')
print(mw.getCurrentFrame():callParserFunction("#if", yesno("Yes"), "Yes", 'no'))
print(mw.getCurrentFrame():callParserFunction("#if", yesno('no'), "Yes", 'no'))
</syntaxhighlight></blockquote>
<blockquote><syntaxhighlight lang="text" line start=5>
Yes
no
</syntaxhighlight></blockquote>
# Close de protected <syntaxhighlight lang="lua" inline>Module:</syntaxhighlight><code>Yesno</code> wey remain '''un'''modified.
; ASCII (Gpe) vs. Unicode (Twi Akan)
Dem recommend say make you use de '''[[mw:Extension:Scribunto/Lua reference manual#mw.ustring.len|mw.ustring.len]]''' function instead of de [[mw:Extension:Scribunto/Lua reference manual#string.len|string.len]] one.
<blockquote><syntaxhighlight lang="lua" line highlight=4 copy>
--[[:en:ASCII]]--
local content_lang = mw.getContentLanguage().code
print("content_lang: " .. content_lang)
local lang = mw.getCurrentFrame():callParserFunction("#language", content_lang)
local lenUnicode, lenByte, lenSharp = mw.ustring.len(lang), string.len(lang), #lang
print(("lang: \"%s\" Mw.ustring.len = %d String.len = %d Sharp = %d"):format(lang, lenUnicode, lenByte, lenSharp))
</syntaxhighlight></blockquote>
== Read further ==
* [[Special:PrefixIndex/Module:]] List wey Lua modules dey
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/* Debug console: Start learn Lua */ "Ɛyɛ" (Asante Twi in Akan language group) is Unicode. The number of bytes is greater than The number of characters
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[[Lua]] be one safe programming language wey people fit put inside [[mw:Help:Templates/en|templates]] through de [[mw:Extension:Scribunto|Scribunto]] MediaWiki extension, so dem fit create scripts for de Ghanaian Pidgin Wikipedia. Since February 2013, people fit use Lua code for de Wikipedia through <syntaxhighlight lang="wikitext" inline>#invoke:</syntaxhighlight> Scribunto dey support Lua 5.1.
== Accra for Lua ==
You no need install or save anything.
# Edit your user page.
# Paste de two calls below for de beginning of a new line for your user page:
<blockquote><syntaxhighlight lang="lua" line highlight=1 copy>
{{#invoke:Location map|main|pushpin_map=Ghana|caption=[[Accra]], West Africa|label=Accra|lat_deg=5.55|lon_deg=-0.2|width=630}}
{{#invoke:Location map|main|Ghana|caption=Ghana, Gulf of Guinea, Africa|label=Accra|lat_deg=5.55|lon_deg=-0.2|float=none|relief=1}}
</syntaxhighlight></blockquote>
<ol start="3">
<li>Click <code>Show </code>'''<code>preview</code>'''. De function call <code>[[Module:Location_map#L-514|main]]</code> for de <syntaxhighlight lang="lua" inline>Module:</syntaxhighlight><code>Location map</code> go change to de ones below:</li>
</ol>
{{#invoke:Location map|main|pushpin_map=Ghana|caption=[[Accra]], West Africa|label=Accra|lat_deg=5.55|lon_deg=-0.2|width=630}}
{{#invoke:Location map|main|Ghana|caption=Ghana, Gulf of Guinea, Africa|label=Accra|lat_deg=5.55|lon_deg=-0.2|float=none|relief=1}}
{{clear}}
<ol start="4">
<li>Click <code style="color:#bf3c2c;>Cancel</code>. When dem ask you, click <code>Leave</code>.</li>
<li>Your user page '''no''' change.</li>
</ol>
== Debug console: Start learn Lua ==
De Lua Scribunto <code>Debug Console</code> be safe, interactive tool wey you fit use learn Lua for Wikipedia.
# Click <code>View source</code> for de [[Module:Yesno]] page.
# Scroll go de bottom of de page reach de <code>Debug console</code> section.
# Paste de comment den de call for de <span style="color:#86888c;">gray</span> input box (above de <code>Clear</code> button).
<blockquote><syntaxhighlight lang="lua" line highlight=2 copy>
--[[Your very first Lua Hello World-like program]]--
print("Welcome to " .. _VERSION .. "!") -- Join de Lua version with `..`
</syntaxhighlight></blockquote>
<ol start="4">
<li>Press {{key press|Enter}} one time to run de two Lua command''s''.</li>
<li>De result go show below de Lua <syntaxhighlight lang="lua" inline>print</syntaxhighlight> command line:</li>
</ol>
<blockquote><syntaxhighlight lang="lua" line start=3>
Welcome to Lua 5.1!
</syntaxhighlight></blockquote>
<ol start="6">
<li>Press {{key press|Up}} <code>Up arrow</code> to move through de Lua commands wey you use before.</li>
<li>If you want, click <code>Clear</code> to clear ''only'' de <code>Debug Console</code>; de Lua editor wey dey above go remain '''un'''modified.</li>
</ol>
; Identity function
<code>callParserFunction</code> [[mw:Help:Extension:ParserFunctions##if|#if]]
<blockquote><syntaxhighlight lang="lua" line highlight=3 copy>
--[[#if yesno then e dey return de input parameter]]--
local yesno = require('Module:Yesno')
print(mw.getCurrentFrame():callParserFunction("#if", yesno("Yes"), "Yes", 'no'))
print(mw.getCurrentFrame():callParserFunction("#if", yesno('no'), "Yes", 'no'))
</syntaxhighlight></blockquote>
<blockquote><syntaxhighlight lang="text" line start=5>
Yes
no
</syntaxhighlight></blockquote>
# Close de protected <syntaxhighlight lang="lua" inline>Module:</syntaxhighlight><code>Yesno</code> wey remain '''un'''modified.
; ASCII (Gpe) vs. Unicode (Twi Akan)
Dem recommend say make you use de '''[[mw:Extension:Scribunto/Lua reference manual#mw.ustring.len|mw.ustring.len]]''' function instead of de [[mw:Extension:Scribunto/Lua reference manual#string.len|string.len]] one.
<blockquote><syntaxhighlight lang="lua" line highlight=4 copy>
--[[:en:ASCII]]--
local content_lang = mw.getContentLanguage().code
print("content_lang: " .. content_lang)
local lang = mw.getCurrentFrame():callParserFunction("#language", content_lang)
local lenUnicode, lenByte, lenSharp = mw.ustring.len(lang), string.len(lang), #lang
print(("lang: \"%s\" Mw.ustring.len = %d String.len = %d Sharp = %d"):format(lang, lenUnicode, lenByte, lenSharp))
--[[:en:Unicode]]--
local lang = "Ɛyɛ, we go go." -- Okay (Twi), we'll go (Gpe)
local lenUnicode, lenByte, lenSharp = mw.ustring.len(lang), string.len(lang), #lang
print(("lang: \"%s\" Mw.ustring.len = %d String.len = %d Sharp = %d"):format(lang, lenUnicode, lenByte, lenSharp))
</syntaxhighlight></blockquote>
== Read further ==
* [[Special:PrefixIndex/Module:]] List wey Lua modules dey
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/* Debug console: Start learn Lua */ For ASCII "Ghanaian Pidgin", the number of characters by `mw.ustring.len` is equal to the number of bytes `string.len` = #lang. It's different for the Unicode string "Ɛyɛ"
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[[Lua]] be one safe programming language wey people fit put inside [[mw:Help:Templates/en|templates]] through de [[mw:Extension:Scribunto|Scribunto]] MediaWiki extension, so dem fit create scripts for de Ghanaian Pidgin Wikipedia. Since February 2013, people fit use Lua code for de Wikipedia through <syntaxhighlight lang="wikitext" inline>#invoke:</syntaxhighlight> Scribunto dey support Lua 5.1.
== Accra for Lua ==
You no need install or save anything.
# Edit your user page.
# Paste de two calls below for de beginning of a new line for your user page:
<blockquote><syntaxhighlight lang="lua" line highlight=1 copy>
{{#invoke:Location map|main|pushpin_map=Ghana|caption=[[Accra]], West Africa|label=Accra|lat_deg=5.55|lon_deg=-0.2|width=630}}
{{#invoke:Location map|main|Ghana|caption=Ghana, Gulf of Guinea, Africa|label=Accra|lat_deg=5.55|lon_deg=-0.2|float=none|relief=1}}
</syntaxhighlight></blockquote>
<ol start="3">
<li>Click <code>Show </code>'''<code>preview</code>'''. De function call <code>[[Module:Location_map#L-514|main]]</code> for de <syntaxhighlight lang="lua" inline>Module:</syntaxhighlight><code>Location map</code> go change to de ones below:</li>
</ol>
{{#invoke:Location map|main|pushpin_map=Ghana|caption=[[Accra]], West Africa|label=Accra|lat_deg=5.55|lon_deg=-0.2|width=630}}
{{#invoke:Location map|main|Ghana|caption=Ghana, Gulf of Guinea, Africa|label=Accra|lat_deg=5.55|lon_deg=-0.2|float=none|relief=1}}
{{clear}}
<ol start="4">
<li>Click <code style="color:#bf3c2c;>Cancel</code>. When dem ask you, click <code>Leave</code>.</li>
<li>Your user page '''no''' change.</li>
</ol>
== Debug console: Start learn Lua ==
De Lua Scribunto <code>Debug Console</code> be safe, interactive tool wey you fit use learn Lua for Wikipedia.
# Click <code>View source</code> for de [[Module:Yesno]] page.
# Scroll go de bottom of de page reach de <code>Debug console</code> section.
# Paste de comment den de call for de <span style="color:#86888c;">gray</span> input box (above de <code>Clear</code> button).
<blockquote><syntaxhighlight lang="lua" line highlight=2 copy>
--[[Your very first Lua Hello World-like program]]--
print("Welcome to " .. _VERSION .. "!") -- Join de Lua version with `..`
</syntaxhighlight></blockquote>
<ol start="4">
<li>Press {{key press|Enter}} one time to run de two Lua command''s''.</li>
<li>De result go show below de Lua <syntaxhighlight lang="lua" inline>print</syntaxhighlight> command line:</li>
</ol>
<blockquote><syntaxhighlight lang="lua" line start=3>
Welcome to Lua 5.1!
</syntaxhighlight></blockquote>
<ol start="6">
<li>Press {{key press|Up}} <code>Up arrow</code> to move through de Lua commands wey you use before.</li>
<li>If you want, click <code>Clear</code> to clear ''only'' de <code>Debug Console</code>; de Lua editor wey dey above go remain '''un'''modified.</li>
</ol>
; Identity function
<code>callParserFunction</code> [[mw:Help:Extension:ParserFunctions##if|#if]]
<blockquote><syntaxhighlight lang="lua" line highlight=3 copy>
--[[#if yesno then e dey return de input parameter]]--
local yesno = require('Module:Yesno')
print(mw.getCurrentFrame():callParserFunction("#if", yesno("Yes"), "Yes", 'no'))
print(mw.getCurrentFrame():callParserFunction("#if", yesno('no'), "Yes", 'no'))
</syntaxhighlight></blockquote>
<blockquote><syntaxhighlight lang="text" line start=5>
Yes
no
</syntaxhighlight></blockquote>
# Close de protected <syntaxhighlight lang="lua" inline>Module:</syntaxhighlight><code>Yesno</code> wey remain '''un'''modified.
; ASCII (Gpe) vs. Unicode (Twi Akan)
Dem recommend say make you use de '''[[mw:Extension:Scribunto/Lua reference manual#mw.ustring.len|mw.ustring.len]]''' function instead of de [[mw:Extension:Scribunto/Lua reference manual#string.len|string.len]] one.
<blockquote><syntaxhighlight lang="lua" line highlight=4,9 copy>
--[[:en:ASCII]]--
local content_lang = mw.getContentLanguage().code
print("content_lang: " .. content_lang)
local lang = mw.getCurrentFrame():callParserFunction("#language", content_lang)
local lenUnicode, lenByte, lenSharp = mw.ustring.len(lang), string.len(lang), #lang
print(("lang: \"%s\" Mw.ustring.len = %d String.len = %d Sharp = %d"):format(lang, lenUnicode, lenByte, lenSharp))
--[[:en:Unicode]]--
local lang = "Ɛyɛ, we go go." -- Okay (Twi), we'll go (Gpe)
local lenUnicode, lenByte, lenSharp = mw.ustring.len(lang), string.len(lang), #lang
print(("lang: \"%s\" Mw.ustring.len = %d String.len = %d Sharp = %d"):format(lang, lenUnicode, lenByte, lenSharp))
</syntaxhighlight></blockquote>
De debug console dey support Unicode:
<blockquote><syntaxhighlight lang="text" line start=12>
content_lang: gpe
lang: "Ghanaian Pidgin" Mw.ustring.len = 15 String.len = 15 Sharp = 15
lang: "Ɛyɛ, we go go." Mw.ustring.len = 14 String.len = 16 Sharp = 16
</syntaxhighlight></blockquote>
== Read further ==
* [[Special:PrefixIndex/Module:]] List wey Lua modules dey
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'''Zheng Qinwen''' (born 8 October 2002) be a Chinese professional tennis player. Na she be ranked world No. 4 by de WTA, she achieve insyd June 2025, wey she be de only second Chinese player to reach de top 5 insyd women's singles after [[Li Na]]. Zheng win five career singles titles, wey dey include de gold medal at de [[2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Paris Olympics]], becoming de first Asian tennis player to win an Olympic gold medal insyd singles.
Zheng win ein first WTA Tour tournament insyd 2023 at de Palermo Ladies Open, a title wey she defend insyd 2024. She win WTA 500 titles at de 2023 Zhengzhou Open den at de 2024 Pan Pacific Open. She fini runner-up at de 2024 Australian Open, wey she loose to [[Aryna Sabalenka]], den at de 2024 WTA Finals, losing to [[Coco Gauff]].
== Early life den junior years ==
Na dem born Zheng insyd Shiyan, Hubei, on 8 October 2002.<ref name="WTAprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/players/328120/qinwen-zheng |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Na ein parents encourage am to try several sports during ein kiddie time, wey dey include table tennis, before she begin dey play tennis at de age of seven.<ref name="Vogue2024">{{cite magazine|last=Remsen|first=Nick|title=Qinwen Zheng on Winning China's First-Ever Olympic Gold in Tennis|url=https://www.vogue.com/article/qinwen-zheng-on-winning-olympic-gold|magazine=Vogue|date=4 August 2024|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> At de age of eight, she lef ein parents wey she move go Wuhan to receive more advanced coaching.<ref name="Vogue2024" /> Na ein mommie initially visit am on weekends den later lef ein job to support ein training full-time.<ref name="Vogue2024" /> During ein formative years, Zheng train at an academy insyd Beijing under [[Carlos Rodríguez (tennis coach)|Carlos Rodríguez]], wey na he previously coach [[Justine Henin]] den [[Li Na]].<ref name="RG2022">{{cite web |date=27 May 2022 |title=Get to know Zheng Qinwen |url=https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/article/rg2022-get-to-know-zheng-qinwen |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Roland-Garros}}</ref><ref name="Reuters2025">{{cite news|last=Ransom|first=Ian|title=Zheng looks to emulate Li's Australian Open success|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/zheng-looks-emulate-lis-australian-open-success-2025-01-07/|work=Reuters|date=7 January 2025|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> Zheng turn professional insyd 2018 while continuing to compete on de junior circuit.<ref name="RGprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng: Player card |url=https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/players/42560-q.zheng |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Roland-Garros}}</ref> Insyd December 2018, she reach de girls' singles final of de Orange Bowl, wer she loose to Coco Gauff insyd three sets.<ref name="USTA2018">{{cite web |date=10 December 2018 |title=Coco Gauff crowned Orange Bowl singles champ |url=https://www.usta.com/en/home/stay-current/national/coco-gauff-wins-orange-bowl-18s-girls--singles-title.html |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=United States Tennis Association}}</ref> Insyd 2019, she reach de girls' singles semifinals at both de French Open den de US Open, wey she achieve a career-high ITF junior ranking of world No. 6.<ref name="RGprofile" /><ref name="ITFprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng Tennis Player Profile |url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/players/qinwen-zheng/800436017/chn/jt/S/overview/ |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=International Tennis Federation}}</ref> Insyd late 2019, Zheng move go Spain to continue ein development wey she establish a training base insyd Barcelona.<ref name="RG2022" /><ref name="Xinhua2024">{{cite news|script-title=zh:追光|十年前那个小姑娘,如何成为郑钦文|url=https://www.news.cn/sports/20240127/98e4e4c7271d4f58a4493fe0ed91110b/c.html|website=Xinhua News Agency|date=27 January 2024|language=zh|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> She begin dey work plus Spanish coach [[Pere Riba]] insyd 2021.<ref name="riba">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen reuniting with coach Pere Riba for 2024|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3805943/zheng-qinwen-reuniting-with-coach-pere-riba-for-2024|access-date=2 September 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 December 2023}}</ref>
== Career ==
=== 2021: WTA Tour debut ===
Insyd January 2021, Zheng win de Tennis Future Hamburg, Germany wer she defeat [[Linda Fruhvirtová]] insyd de final of de 25k event, dem hold at de venue of de Hamburger Tennis-Verband. On 20 June 2021, she win de final of de 60k Macha Lake Open insyd Staré Splavy defeating [[Aleksandra Krunić]] insyd two sets. Zheng make ein WTA Tour debut at de Palermo Ladies Open, wer she defeat second seed [[Liudmila Samsonova]] insyd de first round, before losing ein next match to [[Jaqueline Cristian]].
=== 2022: French Open fourth round, top 30 ===
Ranked No. 126, Zheng enter de Melbourne Summer Set 1 after qualifying. She beat [[Mai Hontama]], [[Vera Zvonareva]], den [[Ana Konjuh]] to make ein first WTA Tour semifinal, buh she loose to No. 20 [[Simona Halep]], insyd straight sets. Zheng debut at de main draw of a Grand Slam tournament at de Australian Open after qualifying. She defeat [[Aliaksandra Sasnovich]] insyd de first round, buh she loose insyd de second round to No. 8 [[Maria Sakkari]]. As a result, Zheng break into de top 100 for de first time.
At de French Open, Zheng defeat [[Maryna Zanevska]] insyd de first round. Insyd de second round, she cam back from a set den a break down to upset No. 19 Simona Halep for ein first top-20 win. She move into de fourth round after [[Alizé Cornet]] retire while trailing by a set. She loose insyd de fourth round to world No. 1 den eventual champion [[Iga Świątek]] insyd three sets. Na she be de only player to win a set against Świątek insyd de tournament. As a result, Zheng move to a new career-high of No. 54. She break into de top 50 a week later after winning ein first WTA 125 title at de Open Internacional de Valencia, defeating compatriot [[Wang Xiyu]].
At de Wimbledon Championships, Zheng defeat [[Sloane Stephens]] den [[Greet Minnen]] to reach de third round, wer she fall to No. 23 den eventual champion [[Elena Rybakina]] insyd straight sets.
At de Canadian Open, Zheng defeat wildcard entrant [[Rebecca Marino]] insyd de first round. She advance to de third round after No. 5 [[Ons Jabeur]] retire while trailing by a set. She overcam [[Bianca Andreescu]] to advance to ein first WTA 1000 quarterfinal, wer she loose to No. 14 [[Karolína Plíšková]], insyd three sets. At de US Open, she defeat No. 16 [[Jeļena Ostapenko]] den [[Anastasia Potapova]] before she loose to [[Jule Niemeier]].
At de Pan Pacific Open, Zheng defeat [[Misaki Doi]], No. 4 [[Paula Badosa]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen routs top seed Badosa in Tokyo to reach quarterfinals|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2798336/zheng-qinwen-routs-top-seed-badosa-in-tokyo-to-reach-quarterfinals|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=21 September 2022}}</ref> [[Claire Liu]] den No. 13 [[Veronika Kudermetova]] to reach ein first WTA Tour final.<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen, Liudmila Samsonova reach Pan Pacific final|url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/34654085/zheng-qinwen-liudmila-samsonova-reach-pan-pacific-final|access-date=23 July 2026|work=[[ESPN]]|date=24 September 2022}}</ref> She loose insyd de final to Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.<ref name="pacific">{{cite web |title=Samsonova wins Tokyo, edges Zheng Qinwen for third title of 2022 |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2801554/samsonova-wins-tokyo-edges-zheng-qinwen-for-third-title-of-2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925053658/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2801554/samsonova-wins-tokyo-edges-zheng-qinwen-for-third-title-of-2022 |archive-date=25 September 2022 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Despite de loss, Zheng reach a new career-high ranking of No. 28, becoming de first Chinese teenager to break into de top 30.<ref name="pacific" /> Entering de San Diego Open as a lucky loser, she advance to de second round as No. 13 [[Garbiñe Muguruza]] retire.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Ramchandani|first=Haresh|date=12 October 2022|title=Lucky loser Zheng sets up Swiatek clash in San Diego as Muguruza retires|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/san-diego-open-zheng-into-second-round-628995.html|access-date=10 August 2026|work=Tennis Majors}}</ref> She loose insyd de second round to world No. 1 den eventual champion Iga Świątek insyd three sets.<ref>{{Cite news|date=14 October 2022|title=Swiatek downs Zheng to reach San Diego quarters|url=https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/swiatek-downs-zheng-reach-san-diego-quarters-2022-10-13/|access-date=10 August 2026|work=[[Reuters]]}}</ref> Na dem name Zheng WTA Newcomer of de Year.<ref>{{cite web |title=China's Zheng Qinwen named WTA Newcomer of the Year |url=https://oca.asia/news/3599-chinas-zheng-qinwen-named-wta-newcomer-of-the-year.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110045901/https://oca.asia/news/3599-chinas-zheng-qinwen-named-wta-newcomer-of-the-year.html |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Olympic Council of Asia}}</ref>
=== 2023: US Open quarterfinal, top 20 ===
Zheng begin de season at de Adelaide International. She defeat No. 17 [[Anett Kontaveit]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen saves match point, ousts Kontaveit in Adelaide |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3005423/zheng-qinwen-saves-match-point-ousts-kontaveit-in-adelaide |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241130122924/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3005423/zheng-qinwen-saves-match-point-ousts-kontaveit-in-adelaide |archive-date=30 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> before losing to [[Victoria Azarenka]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Adelaide 1: Azarenka fends off Zheng Qinwen, into quarterfinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3010262/adelaide-1-azarenka-fends-off-zheng-qinwen-into-quarterfinals |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331083541/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3010262/adelaide-1-azarenka-fends-off-zheng-qinwen-into-quarterfinals |archive-date=31 March 2023 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> At de Australian Open, she beat [[Dalma Gálfi]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Macpherson|first1=Alex|title=AO 2023 Day 1 by the numbers: Zheng Qinwen in a hurry, Osorio's milestone and more|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3024158/ao-2023-day-1-by-the-numbers-zheng-qinwen-in-a-hurry-osorios-milestone-and-more|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=16 January 2023}}</ref> before losing to [[Bernarda Pera]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Australian Open: Pera makes third round|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-pera-makes-third-round-655418.html|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=18 January 2023}}</ref>
At de Abu Dhabi Open, Zheng defeat qualifier Rebecca Marino, No. 12 Jeļena Ostapenko,<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen upsets Ostapenko to reach Abu Dhabi quarters|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3054192/zheng-qinwen-upsets-ostapenko-to-reach-abu-dhabi-quarters|access-date=18 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=8 February 2023}}</ref> den No. 8 [[Daria Kasatkina]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen overpowers No. 1 seed Daria Kasatkina in Abu Dhabi for third Top 10 win|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-overpowers-top-seed-daria-kasatkina-abu-dhabi-third-top-10-win|access-date=18 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=10 February 2023}}</ref> widout dropping a set, to reach de semifinals. She loose insyd de semifinals to No. 19 Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.
At de Stuttgart Open, Zheng defeat lucky loser [[Alycia Parks]] before losing to world No. 1, Iga Świątek, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite news|date=21 April 2023|title=Iga Swiatek beats Zheng in Stuttgart to make winning WTA Tour return|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/apr/21/iga-swiatek-beats-zheng-in-stuttgart-to-make-winning-wta-tour-return|access-date=10 August 2026|work=[[The Guardian]]}}</ref> At de Madrid Open, she defeat [[Caty McNally]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Madrid Open: Zheng books spot in round of 32|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/madrid-open-zheng-books-spot-in-first-round-676310.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=28 April 2023}}</ref> before losing to No. 17, [[Ekaterina Alexandrova]], insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Madrid Open: Alexandrova into round of 16 against Swiatek|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/madrid-open-alexandrova-into-second-round-676784.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=30 April 2023}}</ref> At de Italian Open, Zheng defeat Alizé Cornet,<ref>{{cite web |title=Rome: Zheng Qinwen holds off Cornet to reach third round |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3340520/rome-zheng-qinwen-holds-off-cornet-to-reach-third-round |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803045450/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3340520/rome-zheng-qinwen-holds-off-cornet-to-reach-third-round |archive-date=3 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> qualifier [[Anna Bondár]],<ref>{{cite web |date=13 May 2023 |title=Italian Open: Zheng into round of 16, beats qualifier before rain stops play for day |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-into-second-round-679502.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043052/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-into-second-round-679502.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den compatriot Wang Xiyu<ref>{{cite web |date=15 May 2023 |title=Italian Open: Zheng advances to quarter-finals |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-advances-to-quarter-finals-679819.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241127235309/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-advances-to-quarter-finals-679819.html |archive-date=27 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> to reach ein second WTA 1000 quarterfinal. She then loose to No. 12 Veronika Kudermetova, insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kudermetova beats Zheng Qinwen for semis at Italian Open |url=https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202305/17/WS64644942a310b6054fad3798.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240119125438/https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202305/17/WS64644942a310b6054fad3798.html |archive-date=19 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=China Daily}}</ref> As a result, Zheng reach No. 19 insyd de WTA rankings, becoming de fifth Chinese player to break into de top 20.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ranking Reaction: Iga Swiatek kicks off 60th straight week at No. 1, Alcaraz returns to top spot |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/ranking-reaction-iga-swiatek-60th-week-at-no-1-alcaraz-returns-to-top-spot |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803163136/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/ranking-reaction-iga-swiatek-60th-week-at-no-1-alcaraz-returns-to-top-spot |archive-date=3 August 2024 |access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Rankings Watch: Rybakina hits Top 5 for first time; Zheng makes Top 20 debut |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3465469/rankings-watch-rybakina-hits-top-5-for-first-time-zheng-makes-top-20-debut |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230522235550/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3465469/rankings-watch-rybakina-hits-top-5-for-first-time-zheng-makes-top-20-debut |archive-date=22 May 2023 |access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref> At de French Open, she beat qualifier [[Tamara Zidanšek]]<ref>{{cite web |date=28 May 2023 |title=Roland-Garros: Zheng advances to second round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-advances-to-first-round-683322.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119051043/https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-advances-to-first-round-683322.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> before losing to [[Yulia Putintseva]].<ref>{{cite web |date=31 May 2023 |title=Roland-Garros: Putintseva upsets Qinwen Zheng in three sets to make third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-putintseva-advances-to-third-round-684819.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119045944/https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-putintseva-advances-to-third-round-684819.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref>
At Wimbledon, Zheng loose insyd de first round to [[Kateřina Siniaková]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Wimbledon: Siniakova books spot in second round|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wimbledon-news/wimbledon-siniakova-books-spot-in-second-round-693157.html|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=3 July 2023}}</ref>
Zheng receive a wildcard into de Palermo Ladies Open. She double bagel [[Sara Errani]],<ref>{{cite web |date=17 July 2023 |title=WTA roundup: Qinwen Zheng opens with 6–0, 6–0 win in Palermo |url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-qinwen-zheng-opens-with-6-0-6-0-win-palermo-2023-07-17/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230720025622/https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-qinwen-zheng-opens-with-6-0-6-0-win-palermo-2023-07-17/ |archive-date=20 July 2023 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |work=Reuters}}</ref> then beat [[Diane Parry]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Palermo: Zheng Qinwen battles past Parry in three sets |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3601004/palermo-zheng-qinwen-battles-past-parry-in-three-sets |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803015041/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3601004/palermo-zheng-qinwen-battles-past-parry-in-three-sets |archive-date=3 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> [[Emma Navarro]]<ref>{{cite web |date=21 July 2023 |title=Palermo Open: Zheng reaches semi-finals, takes on Sherif next |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/palermo-open-zheng-reaches-semi-finals-698670.html |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Mayar Sherif]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng beats Sherif in late-night duel; faces Paolini in Palermo final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3600788/zheng-beats-sherif-in-late-night-duel-faces-paolini-in-palermo-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119051012/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3600788/zheng-beats-sherif-in-late-night-duel-faces-paolini-in-palermo-final |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> to reach ein second WTA Tour final. She beat [[Jasmine Paolini]] insyd three sets to win ein first WTA Tour title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen beats Paolini in Palermo to capture first career title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3601535/zheng-qinwen-beats-paolini-in-palermo-to-capture-first-career-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921023120/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3601535/zheng-qinwen-beats-paolini-in-palermo-to-capture-first-career-title |archive-date=21 September 2024 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref>
[[File:Zheng_Qinwen_(2023_US_Open)_01_(cropped).jpg|left|thumb|Zheng reach ein first Grand Slam quarterfinals at de 2023 US Open.]]
At de Canadian Open, Zheng defeat [[Marta Kostyuk]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen edges Marta Kostyuk in Montreal|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/canadian-open-zheng-books-spot-in-second-round-703625.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=8 August 2023}}</ref> before losing to No. 18 Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Canadian Open: Samsonova makes last 16|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/canadian-open-samsonova-makes-last-16-704051.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=9 August 2023}}</ref> At de Cincinnati Open, she defeat qualifier Aliaksandra Sasnovich den wildcard entrant [[Venus Williams]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen rallies to beat Venus Williams in Cincinnati|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3636968/zheng-qinwen-rallies-to-beat-venus-williams-in-cincinnati|access-date=30 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=16 August 2023}}</ref> before losing to world No. 1, Iga Świątek, insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Swiatek survives Zheng scare to reach Cincinnati quarter-finals|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/swiatek-survives-zheng-scare-reach-cincinnati-quarter-finals-2023-08-17/|access-date=30 July 2026|work=[[Reuters]]|date=18 August 2023}}</ref> At de [[2023 US Open – Women's singles|US Open]], Zheng defeat [[Nadia Podoroska]],<ref>{{cite web |date=30 August 2023 |title=US Open: Zheng fires warning shot to rest of the field |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-second-round-709185.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043746/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-second-round-709185.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Kaia Kanepi]],<ref>{{cite web |date=31 August 2023 |title=US Open: Zheng ends Kanepi's run, into third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-makes-third-round-2-709889.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043303/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-makes-third-round-2-709889.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Lucia Bronzetti]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen dazzles with defense on a landmark day for Chinese tennis |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3668033/zheng-qinwen-dazzles-with-defense-on-a-landmark-day-for-chinese-tennis |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den No. 5 Ons Jabeur<ref>{{cite web |date=4 September 2023 |title=US Open: Under-par Jabeur knocked out by Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-last-8-711398.html |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> to advance to ein first major quarterfinal, wer she loose to world No. 2, [[Aryna Sabalenka]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 September 2023 |title=Sabalenka sweeps into 4th Slam semi of 2023 |url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/38339824/aryna-sabalenka-cruises-zheng-qinwen-us-open-semis |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231008190452/https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/38339824/aryna-sabalenka-cruises-zheng-qinwen-us-open-semis |archive-date=8 October 2023 |access-date=7 September 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>
Zheng win gold insyd singles at de Asian Games.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-2023-tennis-women-singles|title=Asian Games 2023: Zheng Qinwen wins women's tennis gold to secure Paris 2024 quota|last=Kano|first=Shintaro|date=29 September 2023|publisher=International Olympic Committee|access-date=25 January 2024|archive-date=16 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240816073522/https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-2023-tennis-women-singles|url-status=live}}</ref> At de China Open, she loose insyd de first round to world No. 5, Elena Rybakina, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rybakina sweeps past Zheng Qinwen into Beijing second round|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3715707/rybakina-sweeps-past-zheng-qinwen-into-beijing-second-round|access-date=30 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=2 October 2023}}</ref> At de Zhengzhou Open, Zheng defeat qualifier [[Kateryna Volodko]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=9 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen claims first win on home soil in Zhengzhou|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3732237/zheng-qinwen-claims-first-win-on-home-soil-in-zhengzhou|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> No. 6 Maria Sakkari,<ref>{{Cite news|date=11 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen notches first win over Sakkari to make Zhengzhou quarters|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3735023/zheng-qinwen-notches-first-win-over-sakkari-to-make-zhengzhou-quarters|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> [[Anhelina Kalinina]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=13 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen storms into Zhengzhou semis; faces Paolini next|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3737260/zheng-qinwen-storms-into-zhengzhou-semis-faces-paolini-next|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> den Jasmine Paolini, widout dropping a set, to reach de final. She defeat world No. 18, [[Barbora Krejčíková]], insyd de final insyd three sets to win ein second career title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen triumphs on home soil to win Zhengzhou title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3738449/zheng-qinwen-triumphs-on-home-soil-to-win-zhengzhou-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231017133438/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3738449/zheng-qinwen-triumphs-on-home-soil-to-win-zhengzhou-title |archive-date=17 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=James Walker-Roberts |date=15 October 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen says she 'wanted too much' after beating Barbora Krejcikova to win Zhengzhou Open |url=https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/wta-zhengzhou/2023/zheng-qinwen-says-she-wanted-too-much-after-beating-barbora-krejcikova-to-win-zhengzhou-open_sto9837635/story.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231015195205/https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/wta-zhengzhou/2023/zheng-qinwen-says-she-wanted-too-much-after-beating-barbora-krejcikova-to-win-zhengzhou-open_sto9837635/story.shtml |archive-date=15 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=eurosport.com}}</ref> Zheng make ein debut at de WTA Elite Trophy.<ref>{{cite news|title=Field is set for the 2023 WTA Elite Trophy Zhuhai|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3741492/field-is-set-for-the-2023-wta-elite-trophy-zhuhai|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=18 October 2023}}</ref> She defeat [[Donna Vekić]]<ref>{{Cite news|date=25 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen battles past Vekic to grab first win in Zhuhai|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3752266/zheng-qinwen-battles-past-vekic-to-grab-first-win-in-zhuhai|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> den Jeļena Ostapenko<ref>{{Cite news|date=27 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen beats Jelena Ostapenko to set up all-Chinese semifinal match at WTA Elite Trophy|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-jelena-ostapenko-all-chinese-semifinal-wta-elite-trophy-zhuhai|access-date=10 August 2026|work=Tennis}}</ref> insyd de round-robin stage. She beat compatriot [[Zhu Lin (tennis)|Zhu Lin]] insyd de semifinals<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen outlasts Zhu in Zhuhai; will face Haddad Maia in final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3755851/zheng-qinwen-outlasts-zhu-lin-in-zhuhai-will-face-haddad-maia-in-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231029001032/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3755851/zheng-qinwen-outlasts-zhu-lin-in-zhuhai-will-face-haddad-maia-in-final |archive-date=29 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> buh she loose insyd de final to [[Beatriz Haddad Maia]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Haddad Maia denies Zheng Qinwen in classic final to claim Zhuhai title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3758240/haddad-maia-denies-zheng-qinwen-in-classic-final-to-claim-zhuhai-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241126191816/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3758240/haddad-maia-denies-zheng-qinwen-in-classic-final-to-claim-zhuhai-title |archive-date=26 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Na dem name Zheng WTA Most Improved Player.<ref name="2023year">{{cite news|title=2023 WTA player and coach award winners announced|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3818533/2023-wta-player-and-coach-award-winners-announced|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=11 December 2023}}</ref>
=== 2024: Australian Open final, Olympic champion, top 5 ===
Zheng make ein debut at de United Cup as China ein No. 1 player. She defeat [[Markéta Vondroušová]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen clinches United Cup tie for China |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3842404/zheng-qinwen-clinches-united-cup-tie-for-china |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240125173819/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3842404/zheng-qinwen-clinches-united-cup-tie-for-china |archive-date=25 January 2024 |access-date=25 January 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den [[Olga Danilović]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng beats Danilovic; Serbia storms back to edge China in Perth|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3844854/zheng-holds-off-danilovic-to-send-china-vs-serbia-to-deciding-doubles|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=31 December 2023}}</ref> before losing to Iga Świątek insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Swiatek secures United Cup semifinal spot for Poland; Australia tops Serbia|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3847883/swiatek-hurkacz-clinch-united-cup-semifinal-spot-for-team-poland|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 January 2024}}</ref> At de Australian Open, Zheng eliminate [[Ashlyn Krueger]],<ref>{{cite web |date=16 January 2024 |title=Australian Open: 12th seed Zheng into second round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-12th-seed-zheng-into-second-round-737579.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127125743/https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-12th-seed-zheng-into-second-round-737579.html |archive-date=27 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Katie Boulter]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Boulter beaten by Qinwen Zheng to miss out on potential Raducanu clash |url=https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12040/13050672/australian-open-katie-boulter-beaten-by-qinwen-zheng-to-miss-out-on-potential-emma-raducanu-clash |accessdate=26 October 2024 |work=Sky Sports}}</ref> compatriot [[Wang Yafan]],<ref>{{cite web |date=20 January 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen defeats Wang Yafan to reach week 2 at Australian Open |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/zheng-qinwen-defeats-wang-yafan-to-reach-week-2-at-australian-open-738722.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127125746/https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/zheng-qinwen-defeats-wang-yafan-to-reach-week-2-at-australian-open-738722.html |archive-date=27 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Océane Dodin]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Fitzgerald|first1=Matt|title=Zheng Qinwen, lone AO top half women's seed left, joins three first-time major quarterfinalists|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-lone-top-half-seed-left-three-first-time-major-quarterfinalists-australian-open|access-date=16 July 2026|work=Tennis|date=22 January 2024}}</ref> to reach ein second consecutive major quarterfinal. She defeat [[Anna Kalinskaya]] to reach ein first major semifinal,<ref>{{cite news|last1=Fitzgerald|first1=Matt|title=In a mature turnaround, Zheng Qinwen reaches first major semifinal at Australian Open|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/mature-turnaround-zheng-qinwen-first-major-semifinal-australian-open-kalinskaya|access-date=16 July 2026|work=Tennis|date=24 January 2024}}</ref> wey she beat qualifier [[Dayana Yastremska]] to reach ein first major final.<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen bests Yastremska at Australian Open to make first Slam final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3867402/zheng-qinwen-bests-yastremska-at-australian-open-to-make-first-slam-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240828140952/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3867402/zheng-qinwen-bests-yastremska-at-australian-open-to-make-first-slam-final |archive-date=28 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> She loose insyd de final to world No. 2, Aryna Sabalenka, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68109149|title=Australian Open 2024 women's final result: Aryna Sabalenka beats Zheng Qinwen in Melbourne|date=27 January 2024|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=28 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240928135354/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68109149|url-status=live}}</ref> As a result, Zheng reach de top 10 insyd de singles rankings, de second Chinese player to do so after [[Li Na]].<ref>{{cite web |date=29 January 2024 |title=Rankings Watch: Zheng makes Top 10 debut; Mertens back to No.1 in doubles |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3870512/rankings-watch-zheng-makes-top-10-debut-mertens-back-to-no-1-in-doubles |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240809125231/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3870512/rankings-watch-zheng-makes-top-10-debut-mertens-back-to-no-1-in-doubles |archive-date=9 August 2024 |access-date=29 January 2024 |website=WTA Tour}}</ref>
Na dis sanso be China ein second-ever Olympic gold insyd tennis, den de first since de women's doubles insyd 2004.<ref>{{Cite news|last=|date=3 August 2024|title=Zheng Qinwen rewards raucous Chinese support to grab gold in tense tennis final|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/03/zheng-qinwen-paris-olympic-games-2024-womens-tennis-final-report|access-date=4 August 2024|work=The Observer|language=en-GB|issn=0029-7712}}</ref>
At de Wuhan Open, Zheng defeat wildcard entrant Jaqueline Cristian,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng becomes first Chinese woman since Li Na to win 40 matches in one year |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146421/zheng-becomes-first-chinese-woman-since-li-na-to-win-40-matches-in-one-year |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241009162137/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146421/zheng-becomes-first-chinese-woman-since-li-na-to-win-40-matches-in-one-year |archive-date=9 October 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Leylah Fernandez,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng defeats Fernandez for first time to reach Wuhan quarters |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146835/zheng-defeats-fernandez-for-first-time-to-reach-wuhan-quarters |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241208111722/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146835/zheng-defeats-fernandez-for-first-time-to-reach-wuhan-quarters |archive-date=8 December 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> No. 6 Jasmine Paolini,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng stays perfect against Paolini, sets historic Wuhan semifinal showdown |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4147692/zheng-stays-perfect-against-paolini-sets-historic-wuhan-semifinal-showdown |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110100716/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4147692/zheng-stays-perfect-against-paolini-sets-historic-wuhan-semifinal-showdown |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den compatriot [[Wang Xinyu]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Wuhan Open: Zheng advances to final against Sabalenka|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wuhan-open-zheng-advances-to-final-790070.html|access-date=14 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=12 October 2024}}</ref> to advance to ein first WTA 1000 final. At de Pan Pacific Open, Zheng defeat [[Moyuka Uchijima]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 24, 2024 |title='Trying new things': Zheng's fresh tactics help her reach Tokyo quarterfinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4155184/-trying-new-things-zheng-s-fresh-tactics-help-her-reach-tokyo-quarterfinals |access-date=14 November 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeKWOhQ7ceo |title=QINWEN ZHENG/ON COURT INTERVIEW/TOKYO OPEN 2024 |date=25 October 2024 |last=ICONIC CHANNEL TENNIS 🎾 |access-date=26 November 2024 |via=YouTube}}</ref> Leylah Fernandez,<ref>{{cite web |date=25 October 2024 |title=Qinwen Zheng Beats Leylah Fernandez in Pan Pacific Open |url=https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-beats-leylah-fernandez-in-pan-pacific-open |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241025204935/https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-beats-leylah-fernandez-in-pan-pacific-open |archive-date=25 October 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Sports Illustrated}}</ref> den No. 16 [[Diana Shnaider]]<ref>{{Cite news|date=October 26, 2024|title=Zheng Qinwen downs Diana Shnaider to book Sofia Kenin clash in Tokyo final|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/zheng-qinwen-downs-diana-shnaider-to-book-sofia-kenin-clash-in-tokyo-final|work=[[The Straits Times]]}}</ref> to reach de final.
She loose insyd de final to Coco Gauff insyd a match wich go to a third-set tiebreak.<ref>{{cite web |title=Gauff overcomes Zheng in three-hour thriller to win WTA Finals title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165822/gauff-overcomes-zheng-in-three-hour-thriller-to-win-wta-finals-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241109205313/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165822/gauff-overcomes-zheng-in-three-hour-thriller-to-win-wta-finals-title |archive-date=9 November 2024 |accessdate=9 November 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Despite de defeat, Zheng reach a career-high ranking of world No. 5.<ref>{{cite web |title='I fight, whatever happens on court': Zheng reflects on WTA Finals run |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165926/-i-fight-whatever-happens-on-court-zheng-reflects-on-wta-finals-run |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110020722/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165926/-i-fight-whatever-happens-on-court-zheng-reflects-on-wta-finals-run |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=10 November 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref>
At de [[2025 Miami Open – Women's singles|Miami Open]], Zheng overcam [[Lauren Davis]],<ref>{{cite web |date=20 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: Qinwen Zheng eases into third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/miami-open-qinwen-zheng-eases-into-third-round-813678.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> qualifier [[Taylor Townsend]],<ref>{{cite web |date=23 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: Zheng advances to last 16 |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/miami-open-wta-1000-wta-tour-news/miami-open-zheng-advances-to-last-16-814332.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den Ashlyn Krueger,<ref>{{cite web |date=25 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: China's Zheng Qinwen to face 'mountain she cannot climb' in quarter-finals |url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3303746/miami-open-chinas-zheng-qinwen-face-mountain-she-cannot-climb-quarter-finals |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=South China Morning Post}}</ref> widout dropping a set, to reach de quarterfinals. At de Charleston Open, Zheng make am three quarterfinals insyd as many tournaments plus wins over Maria Sakkari<ref>{{cite web |date=2 April 2025 |title=Charleston Open: Third seed Zheng beats Sakkari to reach last 16 |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/charleston-open-third-seed-zheng-beats-sakkari-to-reach-last-16-816114.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Elise Mertens]],<ref>{{cite web |date=3 April 2025 |title=Charleston Open: Zheng beats Mertens to reach quarter-finals |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/charleston-open-zheng-beats-mertens-to-reach-quarter-finals-816265.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> before losing insyd de last eight to ninth seed [[Ekaterina Alexandrova]].<ref>{{cite web |date=5 April 2025 |title=Semi-finals set in Charleston and Bogotá, after surprises |url=https://tennisthreads.net/wta-round-up-semi-finals-set-in-charleston-and-bogota-after-surprises/ |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Threads}}</ref>
She loose insyd de semifinals to No. 3 Coco Gauff insyd a three-hour match wey go to a third-set tiebreak.
Nevertheless, ein ranking rise to a new career-high of No. 4. She go out insyd de first round of [[2025 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|Wimbledon]] at de hands of Kateřina Siniaková.
Zheng subsequently withdraw from de Wuhan Open.
At de [[2026 French Open – Women's singles|French Open]], she go out insyd de opening round of dis major for de first time insyd ein career, losing to qualifier den eventual finalist [[Maja Chwalińska]] den winning just four games thruout de entire match.
Insyd de fourth round she win insyd straight sets against Iga Swiatek, buh she san overcam a 5-0 deficit insyd de first set to reach ein third US Open quarterfinal (den fifth major quarterfinal overall), becoming de first qualifier to reach de quarterfinals at de US Open since Emma Raducanu insyd 2021. Despite losing insyd de quarterfinals to de incumbent world No. 1 Elena Rybakina insyd three sets (after winning de first set), Zheng return to de top 100 following de tournament, climbing nearly 70 spots from No. 121 to No. 52.
== Playing style ==
Zheng ein game be centred on baseline aggression wey e be built around ein powerful serve den heavy-topspin forehand. Ein forehand be described as a signature weapon, capable of pushing opponents behind de baseline den creating opportunities for am to dictate rallies.<ref>{{cite news|title=No crown for 'Queen Wen' but Zheng learns valuable lessons|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/no-crown-queen-wen-zheng-learns-valuable-lessons-2023-09-06/|work=Reuters|date=6 September 2023|access-date=2 June 2026|last=Tennery|first=Amy}}</ref> At de 2024 Australian Open, na ein forehands average 2,800 revolutions per minute, de highest spin rate among de women wey dey compete at de tournament den close to de men's tournament average.<ref>{{cite web |last=Trollope |first=Matt |date=1 January 2025 |title=Five reasons we love Zheng Qinwen |url=https://ausopen.com/articles/news/five-reasons-we-love-zheng-qinwen |access-date=2 June 2026 |website=Australian Open}}</ref>
Zheng sanso be an athletic mover whose first serve fi be highly effective wen e land in, wey dey complement ein forehand den dey allow am to control points from de opening shot. However, ein serve at times be affected by technical issues den a low first-serve percentage. Ein heavy topspin den comparatively long swings initially make qm particularly effective on clay courts, although she cam be increasingly capable on faster surfaces.<ref>{{cite news|last=Carayol|first=Tumaini|title=Zheng follows idol to Australian Open final but Sabalenka is toughest test|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/jan/26/zheng-follows-her-idol-to-australian-final-but-sabalenka-is-toughest-test|work=The Guardian|date=26 January 2024|access-date=2 June 2026}}</ref> Although she primarily dey seek to dictate play from de baseline, she fi vary de pace of rallies pluz high, looping balls den drop shots, a tactic she use effectively during ein victory over [[Iga Świątek]] insyd de semifinals of de [[2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Paris Olympics]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Carayol|first=Tumaini|title=Iga Świątek's 25-match Roland Garros winning streak ended by Zheng Qinwen|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/01/iga-swiatek-roland-garros-streak-qinwen-zheng-paris-olympics-tennis-semi-final|work=The Guardian|date=1 August 2024|access-date=2 June 2026}}</ref>
== Coaches ==
Insyd 2021, Zheng begin dey work plus coach [[Pere Riba]].<ref name="riba">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen reuniting with coach Pere Riba for 2024|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3805943/zheng-qinwen-reuniting-with-coach-pere-riba-for-2024|access-date=2 September 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 December 2023}}</ref> Insyd June 2023, Zheng split plus Riba wey she hire [[Wim Fissette]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Mesic|first1=Dzevad|title=Qinwen Zheng hires Naomi Osaka's ex-coach|url=https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/WTA_Tennis/134015/qinwen-zheng-hires-naomi-osaka-s-excoach/|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis World|date=17 June 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Oddo|first1=Chris|title=Coach Wim Fissette about Qinwen Zheng: “Incredible athlete and worker, whose game needs to get cleaned up”|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wim-fissette-about-qinwen-zheng-she-wants-to-do-everything-it-takes-to-achieve-the-best-711529.html|work=Tennis Majors|date=5 September 2023}}</ref> Previously, Fissette coach [[Naomi Osaka]], til dem split insyd July 2022.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Tandon|first1=Kamakshi|title=Naomi Osaka, coach Wim Fissette split after sharing two major title runs|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/naomi-osaka-coach-wim-fissette-split-won-two-majors-partnership|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis|date=20 July 2022}}</ref> However, insyd September 2023, Fissette abruptly end ein collaboration plus Zheng, a decision wich na Zheng call "immoral".<ref>{{cite news|title=Coach Wim Fissette ends collaboration with Zheng Qinwen amid rumored reunion with Naomi Osaka|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/wim-fissette-ends-coach-zheng-qinwen-amid-rumored-reunion-naomi-osaka|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis|date=29 September 2023}}</ref> Fissette later reunite plus Osaka following de birth of ein daughter insyd July 2023.<ref>{{cite news|title=Naomi Osaka splits with coach Wim Fissette, practices with Patrick Mouratoglou in LA|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5766206/2024/09/14/naomi-osaka-coach-fissette-mouratoglou/|access-date=2 September 2026|work=[[The Athletic]]|date=14 September 2024}}</ref> Insyd December 2023, Zheng reunite plus Riba.<ref name="riba" />
== Endorsements ==
Insyd 2015, Zheng sign a sponsorship deal plus Nike.<ref name="endorsements">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen: China’s Tennis Ace Wins On and Off Court|url=https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1015685|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Sixth Tone]]|date=14 August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Qinwen Zheng Wins Olympic Gold in Women’s Singles|url=https://about.nike.com/en/newsroom/releases/qinwen-zheng-wins-gold|publisher=Nike|date=3 August 2024}}</ref> Na ein racquets be provided by Wilson.<ref>{{cite news|title=Geared Up: Zheng Qinwen cracks the Top 10 with Wilson and Nike|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/geared-up-qinwen-zheng-cracks-the-top-10-with-wilson-and-nike-australian-open-final|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=1 February 2024}}</ref> Insyd 2022, Zheng join Rolex as a Testimonee<ref>{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.rolex.com/en-us/rolex-family/tennis/qinwen-zheng |access-date=31 August 2026 |publisher=Rolex}}</ref> wey she sign endorsement deals plus Chinese financial service company Ant Group<ref>{{cite news|title=Ant Group Extends Partnership with Olympic Tennis Champion Qinwen Zheng as Brand Ambassador|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250109266663/en/Ant-Group-Extends-Partnership-with-Olympic-Tennis-Champion-Qinwen-Zheng-as-Brand-Ambassador|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Business Wire]]|date=10 January 2025}}</ref> den Chinese dairy company Yili Group.<ref name="endorsements" /> Insyd 2023, Zheng sign sponsorship deals plus Gatorade<ref>{{cite news|last1=Richardson|first1=James|title=Who sponsors rising Chinese star Qinwen Zheng: Nike, Gatorade and Wilson already on board|url=https://www.tennis365.com/australian-open/who-sponsors-qinwen-zheng-nike-gatorade-wilson|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis365|date=24 January 2024}}</ref> den Swisse.<ref name="endorsements" /> Insyd 2024, Zheng join Lancôme as a brand ambassador,<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen wins in Stuttgart, picks up Lancôme deal alongside world No. 1 Iga Swiatek|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-wins-in-stuttgart-picks-up-lancome-deal-alongside-world-no-1-iga-swiatek|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=16 April 2024}}</ref> she sign sponsorship deals plus Chinese milk tea brand Chagee<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen Becomes CHAGEE's First "Health Ambassador"|url=https://www.chagee.us/media-center/article/78352638-8446-4796-b23c-41530409e780|publisher=Chagee|date=25 April 2025}}</ref><ref name="endorsements" /> den Chinese consumer electronics brand vivo, wey she cam be a brand ambassador give Audi.<ref>{{cite news|title=No rest for the weary! Zheng Qinwen's off-season kicks off with new Audi sponsorship and Gatorade event|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/no-rest-for-the-weary-zheng-qinwen-s-offseason-kicks-off-with-new-audi-sponsorship-and-gatorade-event|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=17 November 2024}}</ref> Insyd 2025, Zheng cam be a global brand ambassador give Dior<ref>{{cite news|last1=Templeton|first1=Lily|title=EXCLUSIVE: Dior Taps Olympic Tennis Champion Zheng Qinwen as Global Ambassador|url=https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/dior-zheng-qinwen-global-ambassador-olympic-tennis-champion-1236793971/|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Women's Wear Daily|WWD]]|date=9 January 2025}}</ref> den Beats.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Benson|first1=Pat|title=Qinwen Zheng Named Beats Global Ambassador in Hype Video|url=https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-named-beats-global-ambassador-in-hype-video|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Sports Illustrated]]|date=19 March 2025}}</ref>
== Personal life ==
Zheng cite [[Li Na]]—de only Chinese player to win a singles major title—as a source of inspiration.<ref name="T2023">{{Cite web |last=Fitzgerald |first=Matt |date=17 January 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen sprouts from a family's big sacrifice—and the little seed Li Na planted in her heart |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-sprouts-family-sacrifice-seed-li-na-planted-australian-open-riba |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241008002050/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-sprouts-family-sacrifice-seed-li-na-planted-australian-open-riba |archive-date=8 October 2024 |access-date=25 January 2023 |website=Tennis.com}}</ref><ref name="AP2024">{{Cite web |last=HOWARD FENDRICH |date=3 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first Olympic tennis singles gold, inspired by Li Na and Liu Xang |url=https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113022350/https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |archive-date=13 November 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[AP News]] |language=en}}</ref> Insyd 2024, na Zheng say: "''I watched her since I was a little kid so I'm trying to follow in her steps. She inspired me a lot when I was a child."''<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen eyes Olympics history in Li Na's Paris footsteps |url=https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/zheng-qinwen-eyes-olympics-history-113903072.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804030250/https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/zheng-qinwen-eyes-olympics-history-113903072.html |archive-date=4 August 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=Yahoo! Sports |language=en-GB}}</ref> Zheng sanso credit ein parents dema support den guidance as a reason for ein success.<ref name="AP2024" />
Following ein gold medal win at de 2024 Summer Olympics, Zheng say dat na she always wan "''to become one of the Asians that can inspire young kids and make them love tennis more''".<ref name="shethepeople">{{Cite news|last=Thanvi|first=Ishika|date=5 August 2024|title=Meet Zheng Qinwen, Chinese Gold Medalist Who Also Beat World No 1|url=https://www.shethepeople.tv/women-at-olympics/tennis-player-zheng-qinwen-gold-medalist-paris-olympics-6798900|access-date=20 August 2024|publisher=[[SheThePeople]]|quote=Following her Olympic gold win, Zheng expressed her desire to inspire young Asians to pursue tennis, much like her idol Li Na and hurdler Liu Xiang, China’s first Olympic gold medalist in men’s track and field. Zheng attributes her success to the unwavering support of her parents...|archive-date=20 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080701/https://www.shethepeople.tv/women-at-olympics/tennis-player-zheng-qinwen-gold-medalist-paris-olympics-6798900|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kapetanakis |first=Arthur |date=5 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first singles gold medal at Paris 2024 Olympics |url=https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2024-08-05/zheng_qinwen_wins_chinas_first_singles_gold_medal_at_paris_2024_olympics.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080658/https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2024-08-05/zheng_qinwen_wins_chinas_first_singles_gold_medal_at_paris_2024_olympics.html |archive-date=20 August 2024 |access-date=20 August 2024 |website=[[US Open (tennis)]]}}</ref> She sanso say na she look up to [[Liu Xiang (hurdler)|Liu Xiang]], a Chinese hurdler whose win insyd de 110-meter hurdles at de 2004 Summer Olympics be China ein first gold insyd any men's track den field event.<ref name="shethepeople" /><ref name="AP2024">{{Cite web |last=HOWARD FENDRICH |date=3 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first Olympic tennis singles gold, inspired by Li Na and Liu Xang |url=https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113022350/https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |archive-date=13 November 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[AP News]] |language=en}}</ref> Insyd a 2024 interview plus Sky Sports, Zheng say ein hobbies include walking plus ein family, reading, den singing.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04pkcmluVLA |title=Zheng Qinwen describes herself as ____ 😅 | Get to know the Chinese star! |date=13 February 2024 |last=Sky Sports |access-date=4 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804020839/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04pkcmluVLA |archive-date=4 August 2024 |url-status=live |via=YouTube}}</ref> She sanso dey enjoy roller coaster rides wey she be a fan of de K-pop group Blackpink.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kane |first=David |date=3 September 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen loves rollercoasters, karaoke, and Blackpink, thinks Coco Gauff is more talented |url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/zheng-qinwen-rollercoasters-karaoke-blackpink-coco-gauff-2023-us-open |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804040822/https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/zheng-qinwen-rollercoasters-karaoke-blackpink-coco-gauff-2023-us-open |archive-date=4 August 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[Tennis.com]] |language=en |quote="Mostly I sing Chinese songs, slower songs," added the Blackpink stan.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Livaudais |first=Stephanie |date=27 March 2023 |title=Blink and you'll miss her: No time for Blackpink amid Zheng Qinwen's rapid rise |url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/blink-and-you-miss-her-no-time-for-blackpink-amid-zheng-qinwen-rapid-rise |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080658/https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/blink-and-you-miss-her-no-time-for-blackpink-amid-zheng-qinwen-rapid-rise |archive-date=20 August 2024 |access-date=20 August 2024 |website=[[Tennis.com]]}}</ref>
According to de China Charity Federation, Zheng donate 1 million yuan insyd August 2026 for disaster relief insyd Gyirong County during de 2026 Nepal–Tibet floods.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-08-31 |title=Zheng Qinwen donates 1 million yuan to support devastating Tibet disaster relief efforts |url=https://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/articles/zheng_qinwen_donates_1_million_yuan_to_support_devastating_tibet_disaster_relief_efforts/s1_17460_44242518 |access-date=2026-09-06 |website=[[Yardbarker]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Burack |first=Emily |date=2026-08-31 |title=Qinwen Zheng Donates to Support Disaster Relief Efforts in Tibet |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/qinwen-zheng-donates-support-disaster-143226595.html |access-date=2026-09-06 |website=[[Town & Country (magazine)|Town & Country]] |language=en-US |via=Yahoo Sports}}</ref>
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'''Zheng Qinwen''' (born 8 October 2002) be a Chinese professional tennis player. Na she be ranked world No. 4 by de WTA, she achieve insyd June 2025, wey she be de only second Chinese player to reach de top 5 insyd women's singles after [[Li Na]]. Zheng win five career singles titles, wey dey include de gold medal at de [[2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Paris Olympics]], becoming de first Asian tennis player to win an Olympic gold medal insyd singles.
Zheng win ein first WTA Tour tournament insyd 2023 at de Palermo Ladies Open, a title wey she defend insyd 2024. She win WTA 500 titles at de 2023 Zhengzhou Open den at de 2024 Pan Pacific Open. She fini runner-up at de 2024 Australian Open, wey she loose to [[Aryna Sabalenka]], den at de 2024 WTA Finals, losing to [[Coco Gauff]].
== Early life den junior years ==
Na dem born Zheng insyd Shiyan, Hubei, on 8 October 2002.<ref name="WTAprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/players/328120/qinwen-zheng |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Na ein parents encourage am to try several sports during ein kiddie time, wey dey include table tennis, before she begin dey play tennis at de age of seven.<ref name="Vogue2024">{{cite magazine|last=Remsen|first=Nick|title=Qinwen Zheng on Winning China's First-Ever Olympic Gold in Tennis|url=https://www.vogue.com/article/qinwen-zheng-on-winning-olympic-gold|magazine=Vogue|date=4 August 2024|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> At de age of eight, she lef ein parents wey she move go Wuhan to receive more advanced coaching.<ref name="Vogue2024" /> Na ein mommie initially visit am on weekends den later lef ein job to support ein training full-time.<ref name="Vogue2024" /> During ein formative years, Zheng train at an academy insyd Beijing under [[Carlos Rodríguez (tennis coach)|Carlos Rodríguez]], wey na he previously coach [[Justine Henin]] den [[Li Na]].<ref name="RG2022">{{cite web |date=27 May 2022 |title=Get to know Zheng Qinwen |url=https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/article/rg2022-get-to-know-zheng-qinwen |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Roland-Garros}}</ref><ref name="Reuters2025">{{cite news|last=Ransom|first=Ian|title=Zheng looks to emulate Li's Australian Open success|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/zheng-looks-emulate-lis-australian-open-success-2025-01-07/|work=Reuters|date=7 January 2025|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> Zheng turn professional insyd 2018 while continuing to compete on de junior circuit.<ref name="RGprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng: Player card |url=https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/players/42560-q.zheng |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Roland-Garros}}</ref> Insyd December 2018, she reach de girls' singles final of de Orange Bowl, wer she loose to Coco Gauff insyd three sets.<ref name="USTA2018">{{cite web |date=10 December 2018 |title=Coco Gauff crowned Orange Bowl singles champ |url=https://www.usta.com/en/home/stay-current/national/coco-gauff-wins-orange-bowl-18s-girls--singles-title.html |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=United States Tennis Association}}</ref> Insyd 2019, she reach de girls' singles semifinals at both de French Open den de US Open, wey she achieve a career-high ITF junior ranking of world No. 6.<ref name="RGprofile" /><ref name="ITFprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng Tennis Player Profile |url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/players/qinwen-zheng/800436017/chn/jt/S/overview/ |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=International Tennis Federation}}</ref> Insyd late 2019, Zheng move go Spain to continue ein development wey she establish a training base insyd Barcelona.<ref name="RG2022" /><ref name="Xinhua2024">{{cite news|script-title=zh:追光|十年前那个小姑娘,如何成为郑钦文|url=https://www.news.cn/sports/20240127/98e4e4c7271d4f58a4493fe0ed91110b/c.html|website=Xinhua News Agency|date=27 January 2024|language=zh|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> She begin dey work plus Spanish coach [[Pere Riba]] insyd 2021.<ref name="riba">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen reuniting with coach Pere Riba for 2024|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3805943/zheng-qinwen-reuniting-with-coach-pere-riba-for-2024|access-date=2 September 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 December 2023}}</ref>
== Career ==
=== 2021: WTA Tour debut ===
Insyd January 2021, Zheng win de Tennis Future Hamburg, Germany wer she defeat [[Linda Fruhvirtová]] insyd de final of de 25k event, dem hold at de venue of de Hamburger Tennis-Verband.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennis-tourtalk.com/67737/qinwen-zheng-wins-tennis-future-hamburg|title=Qinwen Zheng Wins Tennis Future Hamburg|work=Tennis TourTalk|date=17 January 2021|access-date=20 June 2021|archive-date=16 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220116120922/https://www.tennis-tourtalk.com/67737/qinwen-zheng-wins-tennis-future-hamburg|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 20 June 2021, she win de final of de 60k Macha Lake Open insyd Staré Splavy defeating [[Aleksandra Krunić]] insyd two sets. Zheng make ein WTA Tour debut at de Palermo Ladies Open, wer she defeat second seed [[Liudmila Samsonova]] insyd de first round, before losing ein next match to [[Jaqueline Cristian]].
=== 2022: French Open fourth round, top 30 ===
Ranked No. 126, Zheng enter de Melbourne Summer Set 1 after qualifying. She beat [[Mai Hontama]], [[Vera Zvonareva]], den [[Ana Konjuh]] to make ein first WTA Tour semifinal, buh she loose to No. 20 [[Simona Halep]], insyd straight sets. Zheng debut at de main draw of a Grand Slam tournament at de Australian Open after qualifying. She defeat [[Aliaksandra Sasnovich]] insyd de first round, buh she loose insyd de second round to No. 8 [[Maria Sakkari]]. As a result, Zheng break into de top 100 for de first time.
At de French Open, Zheng defeat [[Maryna Zanevska]] insyd de first round. Insyd de second round, she cam back from a set den a break down to upset No. 19 Simona Halep for ein first top-20 win. She move into de fourth round after [[Alizé Cornet]] retire while trailing by a set. She loose insyd de fourth round to world No. 1 den eventual champion [[Iga Świątek]] insyd three sets. Na she be de only player to win a set against Świątek insyd de tournament. As a result, Zheng move to a new career-high of No. 54. She break into de top 50 a week later after winning ein first WTA 125 title at de Open Internacional de Valencia, defeating compatriot [[Wang Xiyu]].
At de Wimbledon Championships, Zheng defeat [[Sloane Stephens]] den [[Greet Minnen]] to reach de third round, wer she fall to No. 23 den eventual champion [[Elena Rybakina]] insyd straight sets.
At de Canadian Open, Zheng defeat wildcard entrant [[Rebecca Marino]] insyd de first round. She advance to de third round after No. 5 [[Ons Jabeur]] retire while trailing by a set. She overcam [[Bianca Andreescu]] to advance to ein first WTA 1000 quarterfinal, wer she loose to No. 14 [[Karolína Plíšková]], insyd three sets. At de US Open, she defeat No. 16 [[Jeļena Ostapenko]] den [[Anastasia Potapova]] before she loose to [[Jule Niemeier]].
At de Pan Pacific Open, Zheng defeat [[Misaki Doi]], No. 4 [[Paula Badosa]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen routs top seed Badosa in Tokyo to reach quarterfinals|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2798336/zheng-qinwen-routs-top-seed-badosa-in-tokyo-to-reach-quarterfinals|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=21 September 2022}}</ref> [[Claire Liu]] den No. 13 [[Veronika Kudermetova]] to reach ein first WTA Tour final.<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen, Liudmila Samsonova reach Pan Pacific final|url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/34654085/zheng-qinwen-liudmila-samsonova-reach-pan-pacific-final|access-date=23 July 2026|work=[[ESPN]]|date=24 September 2022}}</ref> She loose insyd de final to Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.<ref name="pacific">{{cite web |title=Samsonova wins Tokyo, edges Zheng Qinwen for third title of 2022 |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2801554/samsonova-wins-tokyo-edges-zheng-qinwen-for-third-title-of-2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925053658/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2801554/samsonova-wins-tokyo-edges-zheng-qinwen-for-third-title-of-2022 |archive-date=25 September 2022 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Despite de loss, Zheng reach a new career-high ranking of No. 28, becoming de first Chinese teenager to break into de top 30.<ref name="pacific" /> Entering de San Diego Open as a lucky loser, she advance to de second round as No. 13 [[Garbiñe Muguruza]] retire.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Ramchandani|first=Haresh|date=12 October 2022|title=Lucky loser Zheng sets up Swiatek clash in San Diego as Muguruza retires|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/san-diego-open-zheng-into-second-round-628995.html|access-date=10 August 2026|work=Tennis Majors}}</ref> She loose insyd de second round to world No. 1 den eventual champion Iga Świątek insyd three sets.<ref>{{Cite news|date=14 October 2022|title=Swiatek downs Zheng to reach San Diego quarters|url=https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/swiatek-downs-zheng-reach-san-diego-quarters-2022-10-13/|access-date=10 August 2026|work=[[Reuters]]}}</ref> Na dem name Zheng WTA Newcomer of de Year.<ref>{{cite web |title=China's Zheng Qinwen named WTA Newcomer of the Year |url=https://oca.asia/news/3599-chinas-zheng-qinwen-named-wta-newcomer-of-the-year.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110045901/https://oca.asia/news/3599-chinas-zheng-qinwen-named-wta-newcomer-of-the-year.html |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Olympic Council of Asia}}</ref>
=== 2023: US Open quarterfinal, top 20 ===
Zheng begin de season at de Adelaide International. She defeat No. 17 [[Anett Kontaveit]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen saves match point, ousts Kontaveit in Adelaide |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3005423/zheng-qinwen-saves-match-point-ousts-kontaveit-in-adelaide |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241130122924/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3005423/zheng-qinwen-saves-match-point-ousts-kontaveit-in-adelaide |archive-date=30 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> before losing to [[Victoria Azarenka]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Adelaide 1: Azarenka fends off Zheng Qinwen, into quarterfinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3010262/adelaide-1-azarenka-fends-off-zheng-qinwen-into-quarterfinals |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331083541/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3010262/adelaide-1-azarenka-fends-off-zheng-qinwen-into-quarterfinals |archive-date=31 March 2023 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> At de Australian Open, she beat [[Dalma Gálfi]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Macpherson|first1=Alex|title=AO 2023 Day 1 by the numbers: Zheng Qinwen in a hurry, Osorio's milestone and more|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3024158/ao-2023-day-1-by-the-numbers-zheng-qinwen-in-a-hurry-osorios-milestone-and-more|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=16 January 2023}}</ref> before losing to [[Bernarda Pera]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Australian Open: Pera makes third round|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-pera-makes-third-round-655418.html|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=18 January 2023}}</ref>
At de Abu Dhabi Open, Zheng defeat qualifier Rebecca Marino, No. 12 Jeļena Ostapenko,<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen upsets Ostapenko to reach Abu Dhabi quarters|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3054192/zheng-qinwen-upsets-ostapenko-to-reach-abu-dhabi-quarters|access-date=18 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=8 February 2023}}</ref> den No. 8 [[Daria Kasatkina]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen overpowers No. 1 seed Daria Kasatkina in Abu Dhabi for third Top 10 win|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-overpowers-top-seed-daria-kasatkina-abu-dhabi-third-top-10-win|access-date=18 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=10 February 2023}}</ref> widout dropping a set, to reach de semifinals. She loose insyd de semifinals to No. 19 Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.
At de Stuttgart Open, Zheng defeat lucky loser [[Alycia Parks]] before losing to world No. 1, Iga Świątek, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite news|date=21 April 2023|title=Iga Swiatek beats Zheng in Stuttgart to make winning WTA Tour return|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/apr/21/iga-swiatek-beats-zheng-in-stuttgart-to-make-winning-wta-tour-return|access-date=10 August 2026|work=[[The Guardian]]}}</ref> At de Madrid Open, she defeat [[Caty McNally]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Madrid Open: Zheng books spot in round of 32|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/madrid-open-zheng-books-spot-in-first-round-676310.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=28 April 2023}}</ref> before losing to No. 17, [[Ekaterina Alexandrova]], insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Madrid Open: Alexandrova into round of 16 against Swiatek|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/madrid-open-alexandrova-into-second-round-676784.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=30 April 2023}}</ref> At de Italian Open, Zheng defeat Alizé Cornet,<ref>{{cite web |title=Rome: Zheng Qinwen holds off Cornet to reach third round |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3340520/rome-zheng-qinwen-holds-off-cornet-to-reach-third-round |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803045450/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3340520/rome-zheng-qinwen-holds-off-cornet-to-reach-third-round |archive-date=3 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> qualifier [[Anna Bondár]],<ref>{{cite web |date=13 May 2023 |title=Italian Open: Zheng into round of 16, beats qualifier before rain stops play for day |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-into-second-round-679502.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043052/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-into-second-round-679502.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den compatriot Wang Xiyu<ref>{{cite web |date=15 May 2023 |title=Italian Open: Zheng advances to quarter-finals |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-advances-to-quarter-finals-679819.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241127235309/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-advances-to-quarter-finals-679819.html |archive-date=27 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> to reach ein second WTA 1000 quarterfinal. She then loose to No. 12 Veronika Kudermetova, insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kudermetova beats Zheng Qinwen for semis at Italian Open |url=https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202305/17/WS64644942a310b6054fad3798.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240119125438/https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202305/17/WS64644942a310b6054fad3798.html |archive-date=19 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=China Daily}}</ref> As a result, Zheng reach No. 19 insyd de WTA rankings, becoming de fifth Chinese player to break into de top 20.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ranking Reaction: Iga Swiatek kicks off 60th straight week at No. 1, Alcaraz returns to top spot |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/ranking-reaction-iga-swiatek-60th-week-at-no-1-alcaraz-returns-to-top-spot |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803163136/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/ranking-reaction-iga-swiatek-60th-week-at-no-1-alcaraz-returns-to-top-spot |archive-date=3 August 2024 |access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Rankings Watch: Rybakina hits Top 5 for first time; Zheng makes Top 20 debut |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3465469/rankings-watch-rybakina-hits-top-5-for-first-time-zheng-makes-top-20-debut |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230522235550/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3465469/rankings-watch-rybakina-hits-top-5-for-first-time-zheng-makes-top-20-debut |archive-date=22 May 2023 |access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref> At de French Open, she beat qualifier [[Tamara Zidanšek]]<ref>{{cite web |date=28 May 2023 |title=Roland-Garros: Zheng advances to second round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-advances-to-first-round-683322.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119051043/https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-advances-to-first-round-683322.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> before losing to [[Yulia Putintseva]].<ref>{{cite web |date=31 May 2023 |title=Roland-Garros: Putintseva upsets Qinwen Zheng in three sets to make third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-putintseva-advances-to-third-round-684819.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119045944/https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-putintseva-advances-to-third-round-684819.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref>
At Wimbledon, Zheng loose insyd de first round to [[Kateřina Siniaková]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Wimbledon: Siniakova books spot in second round|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wimbledon-news/wimbledon-siniakova-books-spot-in-second-round-693157.html|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=3 July 2023}}</ref>
Zheng receive a wildcard into de Palermo Ladies Open. She double bagel [[Sara Errani]],<ref>{{cite web |date=17 July 2023 |title=WTA roundup: Qinwen Zheng opens with 6–0, 6–0 win in Palermo |url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-qinwen-zheng-opens-with-6-0-6-0-win-palermo-2023-07-17/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230720025622/https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-qinwen-zheng-opens-with-6-0-6-0-win-palermo-2023-07-17/ |archive-date=20 July 2023 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |work=Reuters}}</ref> then beat [[Diane Parry]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Palermo: Zheng Qinwen battles past Parry in three sets |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3601004/palermo-zheng-qinwen-battles-past-parry-in-three-sets |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803015041/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3601004/palermo-zheng-qinwen-battles-past-parry-in-three-sets |archive-date=3 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> [[Emma Navarro]]<ref>{{cite web |date=21 July 2023 |title=Palermo Open: Zheng reaches semi-finals, takes on Sherif next |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/palermo-open-zheng-reaches-semi-finals-698670.html |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Mayar Sherif]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng beats Sherif in late-night duel; faces Paolini in Palermo final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3600788/zheng-beats-sherif-in-late-night-duel-faces-paolini-in-palermo-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119051012/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3600788/zheng-beats-sherif-in-late-night-duel-faces-paolini-in-palermo-final |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> to reach ein second WTA Tour final. She beat [[Jasmine Paolini]] insyd three sets to win ein first WTA Tour title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen beats Paolini in Palermo to capture first career title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3601535/zheng-qinwen-beats-paolini-in-palermo-to-capture-first-career-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921023120/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3601535/zheng-qinwen-beats-paolini-in-palermo-to-capture-first-career-title |archive-date=21 September 2024 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref>
[[File:Zheng_Qinwen_(2023_US_Open)_01_(cropped).jpg|left|thumb|Zheng reach ein first Grand Slam quarterfinals at de 2023 US Open.]]
At de Canadian Open, Zheng defeat [[Marta Kostyuk]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen edges Marta Kostyuk in Montreal|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/canadian-open-zheng-books-spot-in-second-round-703625.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=8 August 2023}}</ref> before losing to No. 18 Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Canadian Open: Samsonova makes last 16|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/canadian-open-samsonova-makes-last-16-704051.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=9 August 2023}}</ref> At de Cincinnati Open, she defeat qualifier Aliaksandra Sasnovich den wildcard entrant [[Venus Williams]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen rallies to beat Venus Williams in Cincinnati|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3636968/zheng-qinwen-rallies-to-beat-venus-williams-in-cincinnati|access-date=30 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=16 August 2023}}</ref> before losing to world No. 1, Iga Świątek, insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Swiatek survives Zheng scare to reach Cincinnati quarter-finals|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/swiatek-survives-zheng-scare-reach-cincinnati-quarter-finals-2023-08-17/|access-date=30 July 2026|work=[[Reuters]]|date=18 August 2023}}</ref> At de [[2023 US Open – Women's singles|US Open]], Zheng defeat [[Nadia Podoroska]],<ref>{{cite web |date=30 August 2023 |title=US Open: Zheng fires warning shot to rest of the field |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-second-round-709185.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043746/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-second-round-709185.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Kaia Kanepi]],<ref>{{cite web |date=31 August 2023 |title=US Open: Zheng ends Kanepi's run, into third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-makes-third-round-2-709889.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043303/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-makes-third-round-2-709889.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Lucia Bronzetti]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen dazzles with defense on a landmark day for Chinese tennis |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3668033/zheng-qinwen-dazzles-with-defense-on-a-landmark-day-for-chinese-tennis |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den No. 5 Ons Jabeur<ref>{{cite web |date=4 September 2023 |title=US Open: Under-par Jabeur knocked out by Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-last-8-711398.html |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> to advance to ein first major quarterfinal, wer she loose to world No. 2, [[Aryna Sabalenka]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 September 2023 |title=Sabalenka sweeps into 4th Slam semi of 2023 |url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/38339824/aryna-sabalenka-cruises-zheng-qinwen-us-open-semis |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231008190452/https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/38339824/aryna-sabalenka-cruises-zheng-qinwen-us-open-semis |archive-date=8 October 2023 |access-date=7 September 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>
Zheng win gold insyd singles at de Asian Games.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-2023-tennis-women-singles|title=Asian Games 2023: Zheng Qinwen wins women's tennis gold to secure Paris 2024 quota|last=Kano|first=Shintaro|date=29 September 2023|publisher=International Olympic Committee|access-date=25 January 2024|archive-date=16 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240816073522/https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-2023-tennis-women-singles|url-status=live}}</ref> At de China Open, she loose insyd de first round to world No. 5, Elena Rybakina, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rybakina sweeps past Zheng Qinwen into Beijing second round|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3715707/rybakina-sweeps-past-zheng-qinwen-into-beijing-second-round|access-date=30 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=2 October 2023}}</ref> At de Zhengzhou Open, Zheng defeat qualifier [[Kateryna Volodko]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=9 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen claims first win on home soil in Zhengzhou|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3732237/zheng-qinwen-claims-first-win-on-home-soil-in-zhengzhou|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> No. 6 Maria Sakkari,<ref>{{Cite news|date=11 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen notches first win over Sakkari to make Zhengzhou quarters|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3735023/zheng-qinwen-notches-first-win-over-sakkari-to-make-zhengzhou-quarters|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> [[Anhelina Kalinina]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=13 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen storms into Zhengzhou semis; faces Paolini next|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3737260/zheng-qinwen-storms-into-zhengzhou-semis-faces-paolini-next|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> den Jasmine Paolini, widout dropping a set, to reach de final. She defeat world No. 18, [[Barbora Krejčíková]], insyd de final insyd three sets to win ein second career title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen triumphs on home soil to win Zhengzhou title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3738449/zheng-qinwen-triumphs-on-home-soil-to-win-zhengzhou-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231017133438/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3738449/zheng-qinwen-triumphs-on-home-soil-to-win-zhengzhou-title |archive-date=17 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=James Walker-Roberts |date=15 October 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen says she 'wanted too much' after beating Barbora Krejcikova to win Zhengzhou Open |url=https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/wta-zhengzhou/2023/zheng-qinwen-says-she-wanted-too-much-after-beating-barbora-krejcikova-to-win-zhengzhou-open_sto9837635/story.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231015195205/https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/wta-zhengzhou/2023/zheng-qinwen-says-she-wanted-too-much-after-beating-barbora-krejcikova-to-win-zhengzhou-open_sto9837635/story.shtml |archive-date=15 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=eurosport.com}}</ref> Zheng make ein debut at de WTA Elite Trophy.<ref>{{cite news|title=Field is set for the 2023 WTA Elite Trophy Zhuhai|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3741492/field-is-set-for-the-2023-wta-elite-trophy-zhuhai|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=18 October 2023}}</ref> She defeat [[Donna Vekić]]<ref>{{Cite news|date=25 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen battles past Vekic to grab first win in Zhuhai|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3752266/zheng-qinwen-battles-past-vekic-to-grab-first-win-in-zhuhai|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> den Jeļena Ostapenko<ref>{{Cite news|date=27 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen beats Jelena Ostapenko to set up all-Chinese semifinal match at WTA Elite Trophy|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-jelena-ostapenko-all-chinese-semifinal-wta-elite-trophy-zhuhai|access-date=10 August 2026|work=Tennis}}</ref> insyd de round-robin stage. She beat compatriot [[Zhu Lin (tennis)|Zhu Lin]] insyd de semifinals<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen outlasts Zhu in Zhuhai; will face Haddad Maia in final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3755851/zheng-qinwen-outlasts-zhu-lin-in-zhuhai-will-face-haddad-maia-in-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231029001032/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3755851/zheng-qinwen-outlasts-zhu-lin-in-zhuhai-will-face-haddad-maia-in-final |archive-date=29 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> buh she loose insyd de final to [[Beatriz Haddad Maia]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Haddad Maia denies Zheng Qinwen in classic final to claim Zhuhai title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3758240/haddad-maia-denies-zheng-qinwen-in-classic-final-to-claim-zhuhai-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241126191816/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3758240/haddad-maia-denies-zheng-qinwen-in-classic-final-to-claim-zhuhai-title |archive-date=26 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Na dem name Zheng WTA Most Improved Player.<ref name="2023year">{{cite news|title=2023 WTA player and coach award winners announced|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3818533/2023-wta-player-and-coach-award-winners-announced|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=11 December 2023}}</ref>
=== 2024: Australian Open final, Olympic champion, top 5 ===
Zheng make ein debut at de United Cup as China ein No. 1 player. She defeat [[Markéta Vondroušová]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen clinches United Cup tie for China |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3842404/zheng-qinwen-clinches-united-cup-tie-for-china |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240125173819/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3842404/zheng-qinwen-clinches-united-cup-tie-for-china |archive-date=25 January 2024 |access-date=25 January 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den [[Olga Danilović]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng beats Danilovic; Serbia storms back to edge China in Perth|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3844854/zheng-holds-off-danilovic-to-send-china-vs-serbia-to-deciding-doubles|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=31 December 2023}}</ref> before losing to Iga Świątek insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Swiatek secures United Cup semifinal spot for Poland; Australia tops Serbia|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3847883/swiatek-hurkacz-clinch-united-cup-semifinal-spot-for-team-poland|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 January 2024}}</ref> At de Australian Open, Zheng eliminate [[Ashlyn Krueger]],<ref>{{cite web |date=16 January 2024 |title=Australian Open: 12th seed Zheng into second round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-12th-seed-zheng-into-second-round-737579.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127125743/https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-12th-seed-zheng-into-second-round-737579.html |archive-date=27 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Katie Boulter]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Boulter beaten by Qinwen Zheng to miss out on potential Raducanu clash |url=https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12040/13050672/australian-open-katie-boulter-beaten-by-qinwen-zheng-to-miss-out-on-potential-emma-raducanu-clash |accessdate=26 October 2024 |work=Sky Sports}}</ref> compatriot [[Wang Yafan]],<ref>{{cite web |date=20 January 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen defeats Wang Yafan to reach week 2 at Australian Open |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/zheng-qinwen-defeats-wang-yafan-to-reach-week-2-at-australian-open-738722.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127125746/https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/zheng-qinwen-defeats-wang-yafan-to-reach-week-2-at-australian-open-738722.html |archive-date=27 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Océane Dodin]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Fitzgerald|first1=Matt|title=Zheng Qinwen, lone AO top half women's seed left, joins three first-time major quarterfinalists|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-lone-top-half-seed-left-three-first-time-major-quarterfinalists-australian-open|access-date=16 July 2026|work=Tennis|date=22 January 2024}}</ref> to reach ein second consecutive major quarterfinal. She defeat [[Anna Kalinskaya]] to reach ein first major semifinal,<ref>{{cite news|last1=Fitzgerald|first1=Matt|title=In a mature turnaround, Zheng Qinwen reaches first major semifinal at Australian Open|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/mature-turnaround-zheng-qinwen-first-major-semifinal-australian-open-kalinskaya|access-date=16 July 2026|work=Tennis|date=24 January 2024}}</ref> wey she beat qualifier [[Dayana Yastremska]] to reach ein first major final.<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen bests Yastremska at Australian Open to make first Slam final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3867402/zheng-qinwen-bests-yastremska-at-australian-open-to-make-first-slam-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240828140952/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3867402/zheng-qinwen-bests-yastremska-at-australian-open-to-make-first-slam-final |archive-date=28 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> She loose insyd de final to world No. 2, Aryna Sabalenka, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68109149|title=Australian Open 2024 women's final result: Aryna Sabalenka beats Zheng Qinwen in Melbourne|date=27 January 2024|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=28 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240928135354/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68109149|url-status=live}}</ref> As a result, Zheng reach de top 10 insyd de singles rankings, de second Chinese player to do so after [[Li Na]].<ref>{{cite web |date=29 January 2024 |title=Rankings Watch: Zheng makes Top 10 debut; Mertens back to No.1 in doubles |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3870512/rankings-watch-zheng-makes-top-10-debut-mertens-back-to-no-1-in-doubles |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240809125231/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3870512/rankings-watch-zheng-makes-top-10-debut-mertens-back-to-no-1-in-doubles |archive-date=9 August 2024 |access-date=29 January 2024 |website=WTA Tour}}</ref>
Na dis sanso be China ein second-ever Olympic gold insyd tennis, den de first since de women's doubles insyd 2004.<ref>{{Cite news|last=|date=3 August 2024|title=Zheng Qinwen rewards raucous Chinese support to grab gold in tense tennis final|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/03/zheng-qinwen-paris-olympic-games-2024-womens-tennis-final-report|access-date=4 August 2024|work=The Observer|language=en-GB|issn=0029-7712}}</ref>
At de Wuhan Open, Zheng defeat wildcard entrant Jaqueline Cristian,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng becomes first Chinese woman since Li Na to win 40 matches in one year |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146421/zheng-becomes-first-chinese-woman-since-li-na-to-win-40-matches-in-one-year |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241009162137/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146421/zheng-becomes-first-chinese-woman-since-li-na-to-win-40-matches-in-one-year |archive-date=9 October 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Leylah Fernandez,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng defeats Fernandez for first time to reach Wuhan quarters |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146835/zheng-defeats-fernandez-for-first-time-to-reach-wuhan-quarters |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241208111722/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146835/zheng-defeats-fernandez-for-first-time-to-reach-wuhan-quarters |archive-date=8 December 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> No. 6 Jasmine Paolini,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng stays perfect against Paolini, sets historic Wuhan semifinal showdown |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4147692/zheng-stays-perfect-against-paolini-sets-historic-wuhan-semifinal-showdown |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110100716/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4147692/zheng-stays-perfect-against-paolini-sets-historic-wuhan-semifinal-showdown |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den compatriot [[Wang Xinyu]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Wuhan Open: Zheng advances to final against Sabalenka|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wuhan-open-zheng-advances-to-final-790070.html|access-date=14 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=12 October 2024}}</ref> to advance to ein first WTA 1000 final. At de Pan Pacific Open, Zheng defeat [[Moyuka Uchijima]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 24, 2024 |title='Trying new things': Zheng's fresh tactics help her reach Tokyo quarterfinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4155184/-trying-new-things-zheng-s-fresh-tactics-help-her-reach-tokyo-quarterfinals |access-date=14 November 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeKWOhQ7ceo |title=QINWEN ZHENG/ON COURT INTERVIEW/TOKYO OPEN 2024 |date=25 October 2024 |last=ICONIC CHANNEL TENNIS 🎾 |access-date=26 November 2024 |via=YouTube}}</ref> Leylah Fernandez,<ref>{{cite web |date=25 October 2024 |title=Qinwen Zheng Beats Leylah Fernandez in Pan Pacific Open |url=https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-beats-leylah-fernandez-in-pan-pacific-open |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241025204935/https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-beats-leylah-fernandez-in-pan-pacific-open |archive-date=25 October 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Sports Illustrated}}</ref> den No. 16 [[Diana Shnaider]]<ref>{{Cite news|date=October 26, 2024|title=Zheng Qinwen downs Diana Shnaider to book Sofia Kenin clash in Tokyo final|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/zheng-qinwen-downs-diana-shnaider-to-book-sofia-kenin-clash-in-tokyo-final|work=[[The Straits Times]]}}</ref> to reach de final.
She loose insyd de final to Coco Gauff insyd a match wich go to a third-set tiebreak.<ref>{{cite web |title=Gauff overcomes Zheng in three-hour thriller to win WTA Finals title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165822/gauff-overcomes-zheng-in-three-hour-thriller-to-win-wta-finals-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241109205313/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165822/gauff-overcomes-zheng-in-three-hour-thriller-to-win-wta-finals-title |archive-date=9 November 2024 |accessdate=9 November 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Despite de defeat, Zheng reach a career-high ranking of world No. 5.<ref>{{cite web |title='I fight, whatever happens on court': Zheng reflects on WTA Finals run |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165926/-i-fight-whatever-happens-on-court-zheng-reflects-on-wta-finals-run |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110020722/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165926/-i-fight-whatever-happens-on-court-zheng-reflects-on-wta-finals-run |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=10 November 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref>
At de [[2025 Miami Open – Women's singles|Miami Open]], Zheng overcam [[Lauren Davis]],<ref>{{cite web |date=20 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: Qinwen Zheng eases into third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/miami-open-qinwen-zheng-eases-into-third-round-813678.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> qualifier [[Taylor Townsend]],<ref>{{cite web |date=23 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: Zheng advances to last 16 |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/miami-open-wta-1000-wta-tour-news/miami-open-zheng-advances-to-last-16-814332.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den Ashlyn Krueger,<ref>{{cite web |date=25 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: China's Zheng Qinwen to face 'mountain she cannot climb' in quarter-finals |url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3303746/miami-open-chinas-zheng-qinwen-face-mountain-she-cannot-climb-quarter-finals |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=South China Morning Post}}</ref> widout dropping a set, to reach de quarterfinals. At de Charleston Open, Zheng make am three quarterfinals insyd as many tournaments plus wins over Maria Sakkari<ref>{{cite web |date=2 April 2025 |title=Charleston Open: Third seed Zheng beats Sakkari to reach last 16 |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/charleston-open-third-seed-zheng-beats-sakkari-to-reach-last-16-816114.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Elise Mertens]],<ref>{{cite web |date=3 April 2025 |title=Charleston Open: Zheng beats Mertens to reach quarter-finals |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/charleston-open-zheng-beats-mertens-to-reach-quarter-finals-816265.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> before losing insyd de last eight to ninth seed [[Ekaterina Alexandrova]].<ref>{{cite web |date=5 April 2025 |title=Semi-finals set in Charleston and Bogotá, after surprises |url=https://tennisthreads.net/wta-round-up-semi-finals-set-in-charleston-and-bogota-after-surprises/ |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Threads}}</ref>
She loose insyd de semifinals to No. 3 Coco Gauff insyd a three-hour match wey go to a third-set tiebreak.
Nevertheless, ein ranking rise to a new career-high of No. 4. She go out insyd de first round of [[2025 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|Wimbledon]] at de hands of Kateřina Siniaková.
Zheng subsequently withdraw from de Wuhan Open.
At de [[2026 French Open – Women's singles|French Open]], she go out insyd de opening round of dis major for de first time insyd ein career, losing to qualifier den eventual finalist [[Maja Chwalińska]] den winning just four games thruout de entire match.
Insyd de fourth round she win insyd straight sets against Iga Swiatek, buh she san overcam a 5-0 deficit insyd de first set to reach ein third US Open quarterfinal (den fifth major quarterfinal overall), becoming de first qualifier to reach de quarterfinals at de US Open since Emma Raducanu insyd 2021. Despite losing insyd de quarterfinals to de incumbent world No. 1 Elena Rybakina insyd three sets (after winning de first set), Zheng return to de top 100 following de tournament, climbing nearly 70 spots from No. 121 to No. 52.
== Playing style ==
Zheng ein game be centred on baseline aggression wey e be built around ein powerful serve den heavy-topspin forehand. Ein forehand be described as a signature weapon, capable of pushing opponents behind de baseline den creating opportunities for am to dictate rallies.<ref>{{cite news|title=No crown for 'Queen Wen' but Zheng learns valuable lessons|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/no-crown-queen-wen-zheng-learns-valuable-lessons-2023-09-06/|work=Reuters|date=6 September 2023|access-date=2 June 2026|last=Tennery|first=Amy}}</ref> At de 2024 Australian Open, na ein forehands average 2,800 revolutions per minute, de highest spin rate among de women wey dey compete at de tournament den close to de men's tournament average.<ref>{{cite web |last=Trollope |first=Matt |date=1 January 2025 |title=Five reasons we love Zheng Qinwen |url=https://ausopen.com/articles/news/five-reasons-we-love-zheng-qinwen |access-date=2 June 2026 |website=Australian Open}}</ref>
Zheng sanso be an athletic mover whose first serve fi be highly effective wen e land in, wey dey complement ein forehand den dey allow am to control points from de opening shot. However, ein serve at times be affected by technical issues den a low first-serve percentage. Ein heavy topspin den comparatively long swings initially make qm particularly effective on clay courts, although she cam be increasingly capable on faster surfaces.<ref>{{cite news|last=Carayol|first=Tumaini|title=Zheng follows idol to Australian Open final but Sabalenka is toughest test|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/jan/26/zheng-follows-her-idol-to-australian-final-but-sabalenka-is-toughest-test|work=The Guardian|date=26 January 2024|access-date=2 June 2026}}</ref> Although she primarily dey seek to dictate play from de baseline, she fi vary de pace of rallies pluz high, looping balls den drop shots, a tactic she use effectively during ein victory over [[Iga Świątek]] insyd de semifinals of de [[2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Paris Olympics]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Carayol|first=Tumaini|title=Iga Świątek's 25-match Roland Garros winning streak ended by Zheng Qinwen|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/01/iga-swiatek-roland-garros-streak-qinwen-zheng-paris-olympics-tennis-semi-final|work=The Guardian|date=1 August 2024|access-date=2 June 2026}}</ref>
== Coaches ==
Insyd 2021, Zheng begin dey work plus coach [[Pere Riba]].<ref name="riba">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen reuniting with coach Pere Riba for 2024|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3805943/zheng-qinwen-reuniting-with-coach-pere-riba-for-2024|access-date=2 September 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 December 2023}}</ref> Insyd June 2023, Zheng split plus Riba wey she hire [[Wim Fissette]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Mesic|first1=Dzevad|title=Qinwen Zheng hires Naomi Osaka's ex-coach|url=https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/WTA_Tennis/134015/qinwen-zheng-hires-naomi-osaka-s-excoach/|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis World|date=17 June 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Oddo|first1=Chris|title=Coach Wim Fissette about Qinwen Zheng: “Incredible athlete and worker, whose game needs to get cleaned up”|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wim-fissette-about-qinwen-zheng-she-wants-to-do-everything-it-takes-to-achieve-the-best-711529.html|work=Tennis Majors|date=5 September 2023}}</ref> Previously, Fissette coach [[Naomi Osaka]], til dem split insyd July 2022.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Tandon|first1=Kamakshi|title=Naomi Osaka, coach Wim Fissette split after sharing two major title runs|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/naomi-osaka-coach-wim-fissette-split-won-two-majors-partnership|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis|date=20 July 2022}}</ref> However, insyd September 2023, Fissette abruptly end ein collaboration plus Zheng, a decision wich na Zheng call "immoral".<ref>{{cite news|title=Coach Wim Fissette ends collaboration with Zheng Qinwen amid rumored reunion with Naomi Osaka|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/wim-fissette-ends-coach-zheng-qinwen-amid-rumored-reunion-naomi-osaka|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis|date=29 September 2023}}</ref> Fissette later reunite plus Osaka following de birth of ein daughter insyd July 2023.<ref>{{cite news|title=Naomi Osaka splits with coach Wim Fissette, practices with Patrick Mouratoglou in LA|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5766206/2024/09/14/naomi-osaka-coach-fissette-mouratoglou/|access-date=2 September 2026|work=[[The Athletic]]|date=14 September 2024}}</ref> Insyd December 2023, Zheng reunite plus Riba.<ref name="riba" />
== Endorsements ==
Insyd 2015, Zheng sign a sponsorship deal plus Nike.<ref name="endorsements">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen: China’s Tennis Ace Wins On and Off Court|url=https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1015685|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Sixth Tone]]|date=14 August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Qinwen Zheng Wins Olympic Gold in Women’s Singles|url=https://about.nike.com/en/newsroom/releases/qinwen-zheng-wins-gold|publisher=Nike|date=3 August 2024}}</ref> Na ein racquets be provided by Wilson.<ref>{{cite news|title=Geared Up: Zheng Qinwen cracks the Top 10 with Wilson and Nike|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/geared-up-qinwen-zheng-cracks-the-top-10-with-wilson-and-nike-australian-open-final|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=1 February 2024}}</ref> Insyd 2022, Zheng join Rolex as a Testimonee<ref>{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.rolex.com/en-us/rolex-family/tennis/qinwen-zheng |access-date=31 August 2026 |publisher=Rolex}}</ref> wey she sign endorsement deals plus Chinese financial service company Ant Group<ref>{{cite news|title=Ant Group Extends Partnership with Olympic Tennis Champion Qinwen Zheng as Brand Ambassador|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250109266663/en/Ant-Group-Extends-Partnership-with-Olympic-Tennis-Champion-Qinwen-Zheng-as-Brand-Ambassador|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Business Wire]]|date=10 January 2025}}</ref> den Chinese dairy company Yili Group.<ref name="endorsements" /> Insyd 2023, Zheng sign sponsorship deals plus Gatorade<ref>{{cite news|last1=Richardson|first1=James|title=Who sponsors rising Chinese star Qinwen Zheng: Nike, Gatorade and Wilson already on board|url=https://www.tennis365.com/australian-open/who-sponsors-qinwen-zheng-nike-gatorade-wilson|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis365|date=24 January 2024}}</ref> den Swisse.<ref name="endorsements" /> Insyd 2024, Zheng join Lancôme as a brand ambassador,<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen wins in Stuttgart, picks up Lancôme deal alongside world No. 1 Iga Swiatek|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-wins-in-stuttgart-picks-up-lancome-deal-alongside-world-no-1-iga-swiatek|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=16 April 2024}}</ref> she sign sponsorship deals plus Chinese milk tea brand Chagee<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen Becomes CHAGEE's First "Health Ambassador"|url=https://www.chagee.us/media-center/article/78352638-8446-4796-b23c-41530409e780|publisher=Chagee|date=25 April 2025}}</ref><ref name="endorsements" /> den Chinese consumer electronics brand vivo, wey she cam be a brand ambassador give Audi.<ref>{{cite news|title=No rest for the weary! Zheng Qinwen's off-season kicks off with new Audi sponsorship and Gatorade event|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/no-rest-for-the-weary-zheng-qinwen-s-offseason-kicks-off-with-new-audi-sponsorship-and-gatorade-event|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=17 November 2024}}</ref> Insyd 2025, Zheng cam be a global brand ambassador give Dior<ref>{{cite news|last1=Templeton|first1=Lily|title=EXCLUSIVE: Dior Taps Olympic Tennis Champion Zheng Qinwen as Global Ambassador|url=https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/dior-zheng-qinwen-global-ambassador-olympic-tennis-champion-1236793971/|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Women's Wear Daily|WWD]]|date=9 January 2025}}</ref> den Beats.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Benson|first1=Pat|title=Qinwen Zheng Named Beats Global Ambassador in Hype Video|url=https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-named-beats-global-ambassador-in-hype-video|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Sports Illustrated]]|date=19 March 2025}}</ref>
== Personal life ==
Zheng cite [[Li Na]]—de only Chinese player to win a singles major title—as a source of inspiration.<ref name="T2023">{{Cite web |last=Fitzgerald |first=Matt |date=17 January 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen sprouts from a family's big sacrifice—and the little seed Li Na planted in her heart |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-sprouts-family-sacrifice-seed-li-na-planted-australian-open-riba |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241008002050/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-sprouts-family-sacrifice-seed-li-na-planted-australian-open-riba |archive-date=8 October 2024 |access-date=25 January 2023 |website=Tennis.com}}</ref><ref name="AP2024">{{Cite web |last=HOWARD FENDRICH |date=3 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first Olympic tennis singles gold, inspired by Li Na and Liu Xang |url=https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113022350/https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |archive-date=13 November 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[AP News]] |language=en}}</ref> Insyd 2024, na Zheng say: "''I watched her since I was a little kid so I'm trying to follow in her steps. She inspired me a lot when I was a child."''<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen eyes Olympics history in Li Na's Paris footsteps |url=https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/zheng-qinwen-eyes-olympics-history-113903072.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804030250/https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/zheng-qinwen-eyes-olympics-history-113903072.html |archive-date=4 August 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=Yahoo! Sports |language=en-GB}}</ref> Zheng sanso credit ein parents dema support den guidance as a reason for ein success.<ref name="AP2024" />
Following ein gold medal win at de 2024 Summer Olympics, Zheng say dat na she always wan "''to become one of the Asians that can inspire young kids and make them love tennis more''".<ref name="shethepeople">{{Cite news|last=Thanvi|first=Ishika|date=5 August 2024|title=Meet Zheng Qinwen, Chinese Gold Medalist Who Also Beat World No 1|url=https://www.shethepeople.tv/women-at-olympics/tennis-player-zheng-qinwen-gold-medalist-paris-olympics-6798900|access-date=20 August 2024|publisher=[[SheThePeople]]|quote=Following her Olympic gold win, Zheng expressed her desire to inspire young Asians to pursue tennis, much like her idol Li Na and hurdler Liu Xiang, China’s first Olympic gold medalist in men’s track and field. Zheng attributes her success to the unwavering support of her parents...|archive-date=20 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080701/https://www.shethepeople.tv/women-at-olympics/tennis-player-zheng-qinwen-gold-medalist-paris-olympics-6798900|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kapetanakis |first=Arthur |date=5 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first singles gold medal at Paris 2024 Olympics |url=https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2024-08-05/zheng_qinwen_wins_chinas_first_singles_gold_medal_at_paris_2024_olympics.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080658/https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2024-08-05/zheng_qinwen_wins_chinas_first_singles_gold_medal_at_paris_2024_olympics.html |archive-date=20 August 2024 |access-date=20 August 2024 |website=[[US Open (tennis)]]}}</ref> She sanso say na she look up to [[Liu Xiang (hurdler)|Liu Xiang]], a Chinese hurdler whose win insyd de 110-meter hurdles at de 2004 Summer Olympics be China ein first gold insyd any men's track den field event.<ref name="shethepeople" /><ref name="AP2024">{{Cite web |last=HOWARD FENDRICH |date=3 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first Olympic tennis singles gold, inspired by Li Na and Liu Xang |url=https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113022350/https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |archive-date=13 November 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[AP News]] |language=en}}</ref> Insyd a 2024 interview plus Sky Sports, Zheng say ein hobbies include walking plus ein family, reading, den singing.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04pkcmluVLA |title=Zheng Qinwen describes herself as ____ 😅 | Get to know the Chinese star! |date=13 February 2024 |last=Sky Sports |access-date=4 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804020839/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04pkcmluVLA |archive-date=4 August 2024 |url-status=live |via=YouTube}}</ref> She sanso dey enjoy roller coaster rides wey she be a fan of de K-pop group Blackpink.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kane |first=David |date=3 September 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen loves rollercoasters, karaoke, and Blackpink, thinks Coco Gauff is more talented |url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/zheng-qinwen-rollercoasters-karaoke-blackpink-coco-gauff-2023-us-open |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804040822/https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/zheng-qinwen-rollercoasters-karaoke-blackpink-coco-gauff-2023-us-open |archive-date=4 August 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[Tennis.com]] |language=en |quote="Mostly I sing Chinese songs, slower songs," added the Blackpink stan.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Livaudais |first=Stephanie |date=27 March 2023 |title=Blink and you'll miss her: No time for Blackpink amid Zheng Qinwen's rapid rise |url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/blink-and-you-miss-her-no-time-for-blackpink-amid-zheng-qinwen-rapid-rise |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080658/https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/blink-and-you-miss-her-no-time-for-blackpink-amid-zheng-qinwen-rapid-rise |archive-date=20 August 2024 |access-date=20 August 2024 |website=[[Tennis.com]]}}</ref>
According to de China Charity Federation, Zheng donate 1 million yuan insyd August 2026 for disaster relief insyd Gyirong County during de 2026 Nepal–Tibet floods.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-08-31 |title=Zheng Qinwen donates 1 million yuan to support devastating Tibet disaster relief efforts |url=https://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/articles/zheng_qinwen_donates_1_million_yuan_to_support_devastating_tibet_disaster_relief_efforts/s1_17460_44242518 |access-date=2026-09-06 |website=[[Yardbarker]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Burack |first=Emily |date=2026-08-31 |title=Qinwen Zheng Donates to Support Disaster Relief Efforts in Tibet |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/qinwen-zheng-donates-support-disaster-143226595.html |access-date=2026-09-06 |website=[[Town & Country (magazine)|Town & Country]] |language=en-US |via=Yahoo Sports}}</ref>
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'''Zheng Qinwen''' (born 8 October 2002) be a Chinese professional tennis player. Na she be ranked world No. 4 by de WTA, she achieve insyd June 2025, wey she be de only second Chinese player to reach de top 5 insyd women's singles after [[Li Na]]. Zheng win five career singles titles, wey dey include de gold medal at de [[2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Paris Olympics]], becoming de first Asian tennis player to win an Olympic gold medal insyd singles.
Zheng win ein first WTA Tour tournament insyd 2023 at de Palermo Ladies Open, a title wey she defend insyd 2024. She win WTA 500 titles at de 2023 Zhengzhou Open den at de 2024 Pan Pacific Open. She fini runner-up at de 2024 Australian Open, wey she loose to [[Aryna Sabalenka]], den at de 2024 WTA Finals, losing to [[Coco Gauff]].
== Early life den junior years ==
Na dem born Zheng insyd Shiyan, Hubei, on 8 October 2002.<ref name="WTAprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/players/328120/qinwen-zheng |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Na ein parents encourage am to try several sports during ein kiddie time, wey dey include table tennis, before she begin dey play tennis at de age of seven.<ref name="Vogue2024">{{cite magazine|last=Remsen|first=Nick|title=Qinwen Zheng on Winning China's First-Ever Olympic Gold in Tennis|url=https://www.vogue.com/article/qinwen-zheng-on-winning-olympic-gold|magazine=Vogue|date=4 August 2024|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> At de age of eight, she lef ein parents wey she move go Wuhan to receive more advanced coaching.<ref name="Vogue2024" /> Na ein mommie initially visit am on weekends den later lef ein job to support ein training full-time.<ref name="Vogue2024" /> During ein formative years, Zheng train at an academy insyd Beijing under [[Carlos Rodríguez (tennis coach)|Carlos Rodríguez]], wey na he previously coach [[Justine Henin]] den [[Li Na]].<ref name="RG2022">{{cite web |date=27 May 2022 |title=Get to know Zheng Qinwen |url=https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/article/rg2022-get-to-know-zheng-qinwen |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Roland-Garros}}</ref><ref name="Reuters2025">{{cite news|last=Ransom|first=Ian|title=Zheng looks to emulate Li's Australian Open success|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/zheng-looks-emulate-lis-australian-open-success-2025-01-07/|work=Reuters|date=7 January 2025|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> Zheng turn professional insyd 2018 while continuing to compete on de junior circuit.<ref name="RGprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng: Player card |url=https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/players/42560-q.zheng |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Roland-Garros}}</ref> Insyd December 2018, she reach de girls' singles final of de Orange Bowl, wer she loose to Coco Gauff insyd three sets.<ref name="USTA2018">{{cite web |date=10 December 2018 |title=Coco Gauff crowned Orange Bowl singles champ |url=https://www.usta.com/en/home/stay-current/national/coco-gauff-wins-orange-bowl-18s-girls--singles-title.html |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=United States Tennis Association}}</ref> Insyd 2019, she reach de girls' singles semifinals at both de French Open den de US Open, wey she achieve a career-high ITF junior ranking of world No. 6.<ref name="RGprofile" /><ref name="ITFprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng Tennis Player Profile |url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/players/qinwen-zheng/800436017/chn/jt/S/overview/ |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=International Tennis Federation}}</ref> Insyd late 2019, Zheng move go Spain to continue ein development wey she establish a training base insyd Barcelona.<ref name="RG2022" /><ref name="Xinhua2024">{{cite news|script-title=zh:追光|十年前那个小姑娘,如何成为郑钦文|url=https://www.news.cn/sports/20240127/98e4e4c7271d4f58a4493fe0ed91110b/c.html|website=Xinhua News Agency|date=27 January 2024|language=zh|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> She begin dey work plus Spanish coach [[Pere Riba]] insyd 2021.<ref name="riba">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen reuniting with coach Pere Riba for 2024|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3805943/zheng-qinwen-reuniting-with-coach-pere-riba-for-2024|access-date=2 September 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 December 2023}}</ref>
== Career ==
=== 2021: WTA Tour debut ===
Insyd January 2021, Zheng win de Tennis Future Hamburg, Germany wer she defeat [[Linda Fruhvirtová]] insyd de final of de 25k event, dem hold at de venue of de Hamburger Tennis-Verband.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennis-tourtalk.com/67737/qinwen-zheng-wins-tennis-future-hamburg|title=Qinwen Zheng Wins Tennis Future Hamburg|work=Tennis TourTalk|date=17 January 2021|access-date=20 June 2021|archive-date=16 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220116120922/https://www.tennis-tourtalk.com/67737/qinwen-zheng-wins-tennis-future-hamburg|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 20 June 2021, she win de final of de 60k Macha Lake Open insyd Staré Splavy defeating [[Aleksandra Krunić]] insyd two sets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/tournament/w60-stare-splavy/cze/2021/w-itf-cze-02a-2021/draws-and-results/|title=ITF draws and results|publisher=www.itftennis.com|date=|access-date=20 June 2021|archive-date=23 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123165654/https://www.itftennis.com/en/tournament/w60-stare-splavy/cze/2021/w-itf-cze-02a-2021/draws-and-results/|url-status=live}}</ref> Zheng make ein WTA Tour debut at de Palermo Ladies Open, wer she defeat second seed [[Liudmila Samsonova]] insyd de first round, before losing ein next match to [[Jaqueline Cristian]].
=== 2022: French Open fourth round, top 30 ===
Ranked No. 126, Zheng enter de Melbourne Summer Set 1 after qualifying. She beat [[Mai Hontama]], [[Vera Zvonareva]], den [[Ana Konjuh]] to make ein first WTA Tour semifinal, buh she loose to No. 20 [[Simona Halep]], insyd straight sets. Zheng debut at de main draw of a Grand Slam tournament at de Australian Open after qualifying. She defeat [[Aliaksandra Sasnovich]] insyd de first round, buh she loose insyd de second round to No. 8 [[Maria Sakkari]]. As a result, Zheng break into de top 100 for de first time.
At de French Open, Zheng defeat [[Maryna Zanevska]] insyd de first round. Insyd de second round, she cam back from a set den a break down to upset No. 19 Simona Halep for ein first top-20 win. She move into de fourth round after [[Alizé Cornet]] retire while trailing by a set. She loose insyd de fourth round to world No. 1 den eventual champion [[Iga Świątek]] insyd three sets. Na she be de only player to win a set against Świątek insyd de tournament. As a result, Zheng move to a new career-high of No. 54. She break into de top 50 a week later after winning ein first WTA 125 title at de Open Internacional de Valencia, defeating compatriot [[Wang Xiyu]].
At de Wimbledon Championships, Zheng defeat [[Sloane Stephens]] den [[Greet Minnen]] to reach de third round, wer she fall to No. 23 den eventual champion [[Elena Rybakina]] insyd straight sets.
At de Canadian Open, Zheng defeat wildcard entrant [[Rebecca Marino]] insyd de first round. She advance to de third round after No. 5 [[Ons Jabeur]] retire while trailing by a set. She overcam [[Bianca Andreescu]] to advance to ein first WTA 1000 quarterfinal, wer she loose to No. 14 [[Karolína Plíšková]], insyd three sets. At de US Open, she defeat No. 16 [[Jeļena Ostapenko]] den [[Anastasia Potapova]] before she loose to [[Jule Niemeier]].
At de Pan Pacific Open, Zheng defeat [[Misaki Doi]], No. 4 [[Paula Badosa]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen routs top seed Badosa in Tokyo to reach quarterfinals|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2798336/zheng-qinwen-routs-top-seed-badosa-in-tokyo-to-reach-quarterfinals|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=21 September 2022}}</ref> [[Claire Liu]] den No. 13 [[Veronika Kudermetova]] to reach ein first WTA Tour final.<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen, Liudmila Samsonova reach Pan Pacific final|url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/34654085/zheng-qinwen-liudmila-samsonova-reach-pan-pacific-final|access-date=23 July 2026|work=[[ESPN]]|date=24 September 2022}}</ref> She loose insyd de final to Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.<ref name="pacific">{{cite web |title=Samsonova wins Tokyo, edges Zheng Qinwen for third title of 2022 |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2801554/samsonova-wins-tokyo-edges-zheng-qinwen-for-third-title-of-2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925053658/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2801554/samsonova-wins-tokyo-edges-zheng-qinwen-for-third-title-of-2022 |archive-date=25 September 2022 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Despite de loss, Zheng reach a new career-high ranking of No. 28, becoming de first Chinese teenager to break into de top 30.<ref name="pacific" /> Entering de San Diego Open as a lucky loser, she advance to de second round as No. 13 [[Garbiñe Muguruza]] retire.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Ramchandani|first=Haresh|date=12 October 2022|title=Lucky loser Zheng sets up Swiatek clash in San Diego as Muguruza retires|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/san-diego-open-zheng-into-second-round-628995.html|access-date=10 August 2026|work=Tennis Majors}}</ref> She loose insyd de second round to world No. 1 den eventual champion Iga Świątek insyd three sets.<ref>{{Cite news|date=14 October 2022|title=Swiatek downs Zheng to reach San Diego quarters|url=https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/swiatek-downs-zheng-reach-san-diego-quarters-2022-10-13/|access-date=10 August 2026|work=[[Reuters]]}}</ref> Na dem name Zheng WTA Newcomer of de Year.<ref>{{cite web |title=China's Zheng Qinwen named WTA Newcomer of the Year |url=https://oca.asia/news/3599-chinas-zheng-qinwen-named-wta-newcomer-of-the-year.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110045901/https://oca.asia/news/3599-chinas-zheng-qinwen-named-wta-newcomer-of-the-year.html |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Olympic Council of Asia}}</ref>
=== 2023: US Open quarterfinal, top 20 ===
Zheng begin de season at de Adelaide International. She defeat No. 17 [[Anett Kontaveit]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen saves match point, ousts Kontaveit in Adelaide |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3005423/zheng-qinwen-saves-match-point-ousts-kontaveit-in-adelaide |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241130122924/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3005423/zheng-qinwen-saves-match-point-ousts-kontaveit-in-adelaide |archive-date=30 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> before losing to [[Victoria Azarenka]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Adelaide 1: Azarenka fends off Zheng Qinwen, into quarterfinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3010262/adelaide-1-azarenka-fends-off-zheng-qinwen-into-quarterfinals |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331083541/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3010262/adelaide-1-azarenka-fends-off-zheng-qinwen-into-quarterfinals |archive-date=31 March 2023 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> At de Australian Open, she beat [[Dalma Gálfi]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Macpherson|first1=Alex|title=AO 2023 Day 1 by the numbers: Zheng Qinwen in a hurry, Osorio's milestone and more|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3024158/ao-2023-day-1-by-the-numbers-zheng-qinwen-in-a-hurry-osorios-milestone-and-more|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=16 January 2023}}</ref> before losing to [[Bernarda Pera]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Australian Open: Pera makes third round|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-pera-makes-third-round-655418.html|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=18 January 2023}}</ref>
At de Abu Dhabi Open, Zheng defeat qualifier Rebecca Marino, No. 12 Jeļena Ostapenko,<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen upsets Ostapenko to reach Abu Dhabi quarters|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3054192/zheng-qinwen-upsets-ostapenko-to-reach-abu-dhabi-quarters|access-date=18 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=8 February 2023}}</ref> den No. 8 [[Daria Kasatkina]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen overpowers No. 1 seed Daria Kasatkina in Abu Dhabi for third Top 10 win|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-overpowers-top-seed-daria-kasatkina-abu-dhabi-third-top-10-win|access-date=18 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=10 February 2023}}</ref> widout dropping a set, to reach de semifinals. She loose insyd de semifinals to No. 19 Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.
At de Stuttgart Open, Zheng defeat lucky loser [[Alycia Parks]] before losing to world No. 1, Iga Świątek, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite news|date=21 April 2023|title=Iga Swiatek beats Zheng in Stuttgart to make winning WTA Tour return|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/apr/21/iga-swiatek-beats-zheng-in-stuttgart-to-make-winning-wta-tour-return|access-date=10 August 2026|work=[[The Guardian]]}}</ref> At de Madrid Open, she defeat [[Caty McNally]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Madrid Open: Zheng books spot in round of 32|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/madrid-open-zheng-books-spot-in-first-round-676310.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=28 April 2023}}</ref> before losing to No. 17, [[Ekaterina Alexandrova]], insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Madrid Open: Alexandrova into round of 16 against Swiatek|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/madrid-open-alexandrova-into-second-round-676784.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=30 April 2023}}</ref> At de Italian Open, Zheng defeat Alizé Cornet,<ref>{{cite web |title=Rome: Zheng Qinwen holds off Cornet to reach third round |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3340520/rome-zheng-qinwen-holds-off-cornet-to-reach-third-round |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803045450/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3340520/rome-zheng-qinwen-holds-off-cornet-to-reach-third-round |archive-date=3 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> qualifier [[Anna Bondár]],<ref>{{cite web |date=13 May 2023 |title=Italian Open: Zheng into round of 16, beats qualifier before rain stops play for day |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-into-second-round-679502.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043052/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-into-second-round-679502.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den compatriot Wang Xiyu<ref>{{cite web |date=15 May 2023 |title=Italian Open: Zheng advances to quarter-finals |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-advances-to-quarter-finals-679819.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241127235309/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-advances-to-quarter-finals-679819.html |archive-date=27 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> to reach ein second WTA 1000 quarterfinal. She then loose to No. 12 Veronika Kudermetova, insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kudermetova beats Zheng Qinwen for semis at Italian Open |url=https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202305/17/WS64644942a310b6054fad3798.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240119125438/https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202305/17/WS64644942a310b6054fad3798.html |archive-date=19 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=China Daily}}</ref> As a result, Zheng reach No. 19 insyd de WTA rankings, becoming de fifth Chinese player to break into de top 20.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ranking Reaction: Iga Swiatek kicks off 60th straight week at No. 1, Alcaraz returns to top spot |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/ranking-reaction-iga-swiatek-60th-week-at-no-1-alcaraz-returns-to-top-spot |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803163136/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/ranking-reaction-iga-swiatek-60th-week-at-no-1-alcaraz-returns-to-top-spot |archive-date=3 August 2024 |access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Rankings Watch: Rybakina hits Top 5 for first time; Zheng makes Top 20 debut |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3465469/rankings-watch-rybakina-hits-top-5-for-first-time-zheng-makes-top-20-debut |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230522235550/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3465469/rankings-watch-rybakina-hits-top-5-for-first-time-zheng-makes-top-20-debut |archive-date=22 May 2023 |access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref> At de French Open, she beat qualifier [[Tamara Zidanšek]]<ref>{{cite web |date=28 May 2023 |title=Roland-Garros: Zheng advances to second round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-advances-to-first-round-683322.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119051043/https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-advances-to-first-round-683322.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> before losing to [[Yulia Putintseva]].<ref>{{cite web |date=31 May 2023 |title=Roland-Garros: Putintseva upsets Qinwen Zheng in three sets to make third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-putintseva-advances-to-third-round-684819.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119045944/https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-putintseva-advances-to-third-round-684819.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref>
At Wimbledon, Zheng loose insyd de first round to [[Kateřina Siniaková]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Wimbledon: Siniakova books spot in second round|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wimbledon-news/wimbledon-siniakova-books-spot-in-second-round-693157.html|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=3 July 2023}}</ref>
Zheng receive a wildcard into de Palermo Ladies Open. She double bagel [[Sara Errani]],<ref>{{cite web |date=17 July 2023 |title=WTA roundup: Qinwen Zheng opens with 6–0, 6–0 win in Palermo |url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-qinwen-zheng-opens-with-6-0-6-0-win-palermo-2023-07-17/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230720025622/https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-qinwen-zheng-opens-with-6-0-6-0-win-palermo-2023-07-17/ |archive-date=20 July 2023 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |work=Reuters}}</ref> then beat [[Diane Parry]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Palermo: Zheng Qinwen battles past Parry in three sets |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3601004/palermo-zheng-qinwen-battles-past-parry-in-three-sets |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803015041/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3601004/palermo-zheng-qinwen-battles-past-parry-in-three-sets |archive-date=3 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> [[Emma Navarro]]<ref>{{cite web |date=21 July 2023 |title=Palermo Open: Zheng reaches semi-finals, takes on Sherif next |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/palermo-open-zheng-reaches-semi-finals-698670.html |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Mayar Sherif]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng beats Sherif in late-night duel; faces Paolini in Palermo final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3600788/zheng-beats-sherif-in-late-night-duel-faces-paolini-in-palermo-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119051012/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3600788/zheng-beats-sherif-in-late-night-duel-faces-paolini-in-palermo-final |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> to reach ein second WTA Tour final. She beat [[Jasmine Paolini]] insyd three sets to win ein first WTA Tour title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen beats Paolini in Palermo to capture first career title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3601535/zheng-qinwen-beats-paolini-in-palermo-to-capture-first-career-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921023120/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3601535/zheng-qinwen-beats-paolini-in-palermo-to-capture-first-career-title |archive-date=21 September 2024 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref>
[[File:Zheng_Qinwen_(2023_US_Open)_01_(cropped).jpg|left|thumb|Zheng reach ein first Grand Slam quarterfinals at de 2023 US Open.]]
At de Canadian Open, Zheng defeat [[Marta Kostyuk]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen edges Marta Kostyuk in Montreal|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/canadian-open-zheng-books-spot-in-second-round-703625.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=8 August 2023}}</ref> before losing to No. 18 Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Canadian Open: Samsonova makes last 16|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/canadian-open-samsonova-makes-last-16-704051.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=9 August 2023}}</ref> At de Cincinnati Open, she defeat qualifier Aliaksandra Sasnovich den wildcard entrant [[Venus Williams]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen rallies to beat Venus Williams in Cincinnati|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3636968/zheng-qinwen-rallies-to-beat-venus-williams-in-cincinnati|access-date=30 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=16 August 2023}}</ref> before losing to world No. 1, Iga Świątek, insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Swiatek survives Zheng scare to reach Cincinnati quarter-finals|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/swiatek-survives-zheng-scare-reach-cincinnati-quarter-finals-2023-08-17/|access-date=30 July 2026|work=[[Reuters]]|date=18 August 2023}}</ref> At de [[2023 US Open – Women's singles|US Open]], Zheng defeat [[Nadia Podoroska]],<ref>{{cite web |date=30 August 2023 |title=US Open: Zheng fires warning shot to rest of the field |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-second-round-709185.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043746/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-second-round-709185.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Kaia Kanepi]],<ref>{{cite web |date=31 August 2023 |title=US Open: Zheng ends Kanepi's run, into third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-makes-third-round-2-709889.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043303/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-makes-third-round-2-709889.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Lucia Bronzetti]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen dazzles with defense on a landmark day for Chinese tennis |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3668033/zheng-qinwen-dazzles-with-defense-on-a-landmark-day-for-chinese-tennis |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den No. 5 Ons Jabeur<ref>{{cite web |date=4 September 2023 |title=US Open: Under-par Jabeur knocked out by Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-last-8-711398.html |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> to advance to ein first major quarterfinal, wer she loose to world No. 2, [[Aryna Sabalenka]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 September 2023 |title=Sabalenka sweeps into 4th Slam semi of 2023 |url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/38339824/aryna-sabalenka-cruises-zheng-qinwen-us-open-semis |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231008190452/https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/38339824/aryna-sabalenka-cruises-zheng-qinwen-us-open-semis |archive-date=8 October 2023 |access-date=7 September 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>
Zheng win gold insyd singles at de Asian Games.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-2023-tennis-women-singles|title=Asian Games 2023: Zheng Qinwen wins women's tennis gold to secure Paris 2024 quota|last=Kano|first=Shintaro|date=29 September 2023|publisher=International Olympic Committee|access-date=25 January 2024|archive-date=16 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240816073522/https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-2023-tennis-women-singles|url-status=live}}</ref> At de China Open, she loose insyd de first round to world No. 5, Elena Rybakina, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rybakina sweeps past Zheng Qinwen into Beijing second round|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3715707/rybakina-sweeps-past-zheng-qinwen-into-beijing-second-round|access-date=30 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=2 October 2023}}</ref> At de Zhengzhou Open, Zheng defeat qualifier [[Kateryna Volodko]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=9 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen claims first win on home soil in Zhengzhou|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3732237/zheng-qinwen-claims-first-win-on-home-soil-in-zhengzhou|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> No. 6 Maria Sakkari,<ref>{{Cite news|date=11 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen notches first win over Sakkari to make Zhengzhou quarters|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3735023/zheng-qinwen-notches-first-win-over-sakkari-to-make-zhengzhou-quarters|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> [[Anhelina Kalinina]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=13 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen storms into Zhengzhou semis; faces Paolini next|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3737260/zheng-qinwen-storms-into-zhengzhou-semis-faces-paolini-next|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> den Jasmine Paolini, widout dropping a set, to reach de final. She defeat world No. 18, [[Barbora Krejčíková]], insyd de final insyd three sets to win ein second career title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen triumphs on home soil to win Zhengzhou title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3738449/zheng-qinwen-triumphs-on-home-soil-to-win-zhengzhou-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231017133438/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3738449/zheng-qinwen-triumphs-on-home-soil-to-win-zhengzhou-title |archive-date=17 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=James Walker-Roberts |date=15 October 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen says she 'wanted too much' after beating Barbora Krejcikova to win Zhengzhou Open |url=https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/wta-zhengzhou/2023/zheng-qinwen-says-she-wanted-too-much-after-beating-barbora-krejcikova-to-win-zhengzhou-open_sto9837635/story.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231015195205/https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/wta-zhengzhou/2023/zheng-qinwen-says-she-wanted-too-much-after-beating-barbora-krejcikova-to-win-zhengzhou-open_sto9837635/story.shtml |archive-date=15 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=eurosport.com}}</ref> Zheng make ein debut at de WTA Elite Trophy.<ref>{{cite news|title=Field is set for the 2023 WTA Elite Trophy Zhuhai|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3741492/field-is-set-for-the-2023-wta-elite-trophy-zhuhai|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=18 October 2023}}</ref> She defeat [[Donna Vekić]]<ref>{{Cite news|date=25 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen battles past Vekic to grab first win in Zhuhai|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3752266/zheng-qinwen-battles-past-vekic-to-grab-first-win-in-zhuhai|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> den Jeļena Ostapenko<ref>{{Cite news|date=27 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen beats Jelena Ostapenko to set up all-Chinese semifinal match at WTA Elite Trophy|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-jelena-ostapenko-all-chinese-semifinal-wta-elite-trophy-zhuhai|access-date=10 August 2026|work=Tennis}}</ref> insyd de round-robin stage. She beat compatriot [[Zhu Lin (tennis)|Zhu Lin]] insyd de semifinals<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen outlasts Zhu in Zhuhai; will face Haddad Maia in final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3755851/zheng-qinwen-outlasts-zhu-lin-in-zhuhai-will-face-haddad-maia-in-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231029001032/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3755851/zheng-qinwen-outlasts-zhu-lin-in-zhuhai-will-face-haddad-maia-in-final |archive-date=29 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> buh she loose insyd de final to [[Beatriz Haddad Maia]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Haddad Maia denies Zheng Qinwen in classic final to claim Zhuhai title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3758240/haddad-maia-denies-zheng-qinwen-in-classic-final-to-claim-zhuhai-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241126191816/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3758240/haddad-maia-denies-zheng-qinwen-in-classic-final-to-claim-zhuhai-title |archive-date=26 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Na dem name Zheng WTA Most Improved Player.<ref name="2023year">{{cite news|title=2023 WTA player and coach award winners announced|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3818533/2023-wta-player-and-coach-award-winners-announced|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=11 December 2023}}</ref>
=== 2024: Australian Open final, Olympic champion, top 5 ===
Zheng make ein debut at de United Cup as China ein No. 1 player. She defeat [[Markéta Vondroušová]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen clinches United Cup tie for China |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3842404/zheng-qinwen-clinches-united-cup-tie-for-china |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240125173819/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3842404/zheng-qinwen-clinches-united-cup-tie-for-china |archive-date=25 January 2024 |access-date=25 January 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den [[Olga Danilović]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng beats Danilovic; Serbia storms back to edge China in Perth|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3844854/zheng-holds-off-danilovic-to-send-china-vs-serbia-to-deciding-doubles|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=31 December 2023}}</ref> before losing to Iga Świątek insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Swiatek secures United Cup semifinal spot for Poland; Australia tops Serbia|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3847883/swiatek-hurkacz-clinch-united-cup-semifinal-spot-for-team-poland|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 January 2024}}</ref> At de Australian Open, Zheng eliminate [[Ashlyn Krueger]],<ref>{{cite web |date=16 January 2024 |title=Australian Open: 12th seed Zheng into second round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-12th-seed-zheng-into-second-round-737579.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127125743/https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-12th-seed-zheng-into-second-round-737579.html |archive-date=27 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Katie Boulter]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Boulter beaten by Qinwen Zheng to miss out on potential Raducanu clash |url=https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12040/13050672/australian-open-katie-boulter-beaten-by-qinwen-zheng-to-miss-out-on-potential-emma-raducanu-clash |accessdate=26 October 2024 |work=Sky Sports}}</ref> compatriot [[Wang Yafan]],<ref>{{cite web |date=20 January 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen defeats Wang Yafan to reach week 2 at Australian Open |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/zheng-qinwen-defeats-wang-yafan-to-reach-week-2-at-australian-open-738722.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127125746/https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/zheng-qinwen-defeats-wang-yafan-to-reach-week-2-at-australian-open-738722.html |archive-date=27 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Océane Dodin]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Fitzgerald|first1=Matt|title=Zheng Qinwen, lone AO top half women's seed left, joins three first-time major quarterfinalists|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-lone-top-half-seed-left-three-first-time-major-quarterfinalists-australian-open|access-date=16 July 2026|work=Tennis|date=22 January 2024}}</ref> to reach ein second consecutive major quarterfinal. She defeat [[Anna Kalinskaya]] to reach ein first major semifinal,<ref>{{cite news|last1=Fitzgerald|first1=Matt|title=In a mature turnaround, Zheng Qinwen reaches first major semifinal at Australian Open|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/mature-turnaround-zheng-qinwen-first-major-semifinal-australian-open-kalinskaya|access-date=16 July 2026|work=Tennis|date=24 January 2024}}</ref> wey she beat qualifier [[Dayana Yastremska]] to reach ein first major final.<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen bests Yastremska at Australian Open to make first Slam final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3867402/zheng-qinwen-bests-yastremska-at-australian-open-to-make-first-slam-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240828140952/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3867402/zheng-qinwen-bests-yastremska-at-australian-open-to-make-first-slam-final |archive-date=28 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> She loose insyd de final to world No. 2, Aryna Sabalenka, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68109149|title=Australian Open 2024 women's final result: Aryna Sabalenka beats Zheng Qinwen in Melbourne|date=27 January 2024|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=28 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240928135354/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68109149|url-status=live}}</ref> As a result, Zheng reach de top 10 insyd de singles rankings, de second Chinese player to do so after [[Li Na]].<ref>{{cite web |date=29 January 2024 |title=Rankings Watch: Zheng makes Top 10 debut; Mertens back to No.1 in doubles |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3870512/rankings-watch-zheng-makes-top-10-debut-mertens-back-to-no-1-in-doubles |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240809125231/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3870512/rankings-watch-zheng-makes-top-10-debut-mertens-back-to-no-1-in-doubles |archive-date=9 August 2024 |access-date=29 January 2024 |website=WTA Tour}}</ref>
Na dis sanso be China ein second-ever Olympic gold insyd tennis, den de first since de women's doubles insyd 2004.<ref>{{Cite news|last=|date=3 August 2024|title=Zheng Qinwen rewards raucous Chinese support to grab gold in tense tennis final|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/03/zheng-qinwen-paris-olympic-games-2024-womens-tennis-final-report|access-date=4 August 2024|work=The Observer|language=en-GB|issn=0029-7712}}</ref>
At de Wuhan Open, Zheng defeat wildcard entrant Jaqueline Cristian,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng becomes first Chinese woman since Li Na to win 40 matches in one year |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146421/zheng-becomes-first-chinese-woman-since-li-na-to-win-40-matches-in-one-year |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241009162137/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146421/zheng-becomes-first-chinese-woman-since-li-na-to-win-40-matches-in-one-year |archive-date=9 October 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Leylah Fernandez,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng defeats Fernandez for first time to reach Wuhan quarters |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146835/zheng-defeats-fernandez-for-first-time-to-reach-wuhan-quarters |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241208111722/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146835/zheng-defeats-fernandez-for-first-time-to-reach-wuhan-quarters |archive-date=8 December 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> No. 6 Jasmine Paolini,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng stays perfect against Paolini, sets historic Wuhan semifinal showdown |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4147692/zheng-stays-perfect-against-paolini-sets-historic-wuhan-semifinal-showdown |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110100716/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4147692/zheng-stays-perfect-against-paolini-sets-historic-wuhan-semifinal-showdown |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den compatriot [[Wang Xinyu]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Wuhan Open: Zheng advances to final against Sabalenka|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wuhan-open-zheng-advances-to-final-790070.html|access-date=14 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=12 October 2024}}</ref> to advance to ein first WTA 1000 final. At de Pan Pacific Open, Zheng defeat [[Moyuka Uchijima]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 24, 2024 |title='Trying new things': Zheng's fresh tactics help her reach Tokyo quarterfinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4155184/-trying-new-things-zheng-s-fresh-tactics-help-her-reach-tokyo-quarterfinals |access-date=14 November 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeKWOhQ7ceo |title=QINWEN ZHENG/ON COURT INTERVIEW/TOKYO OPEN 2024 |date=25 October 2024 |last=ICONIC CHANNEL TENNIS 🎾 |access-date=26 November 2024 |via=YouTube}}</ref> Leylah Fernandez,<ref>{{cite web |date=25 October 2024 |title=Qinwen Zheng Beats Leylah Fernandez in Pan Pacific Open |url=https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-beats-leylah-fernandez-in-pan-pacific-open |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241025204935/https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-beats-leylah-fernandez-in-pan-pacific-open |archive-date=25 October 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Sports Illustrated}}</ref> den No. 16 [[Diana Shnaider]]<ref>{{Cite news|date=October 26, 2024|title=Zheng Qinwen downs Diana Shnaider to book Sofia Kenin clash in Tokyo final|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/zheng-qinwen-downs-diana-shnaider-to-book-sofia-kenin-clash-in-tokyo-final|work=[[The Straits Times]]}}</ref> to reach de final.
She loose insyd de final to Coco Gauff insyd a match wich go to a third-set tiebreak.<ref>{{cite web |title=Gauff overcomes Zheng in three-hour thriller to win WTA Finals title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165822/gauff-overcomes-zheng-in-three-hour-thriller-to-win-wta-finals-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241109205313/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165822/gauff-overcomes-zheng-in-three-hour-thriller-to-win-wta-finals-title |archive-date=9 November 2024 |accessdate=9 November 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Despite de defeat, Zheng reach a career-high ranking of world No. 5.<ref>{{cite web |title='I fight, whatever happens on court': Zheng reflects on WTA Finals run |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165926/-i-fight-whatever-happens-on-court-zheng-reflects-on-wta-finals-run |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110020722/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165926/-i-fight-whatever-happens-on-court-zheng-reflects-on-wta-finals-run |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=10 November 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref>
At de [[2025 Miami Open – Women's singles|Miami Open]], Zheng overcam [[Lauren Davis]],<ref>{{cite web |date=20 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: Qinwen Zheng eases into third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/miami-open-qinwen-zheng-eases-into-third-round-813678.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> qualifier [[Taylor Townsend]],<ref>{{cite web |date=23 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: Zheng advances to last 16 |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/miami-open-wta-1000-wta-tour-news/miami-open-zheng-advances-to-last-16-814332.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den Ashlyn Krueger,<ref>{{cite web |date=25 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: China's Zheng Qinwen to face 'mountain she cannot climb' in quarter-finals |url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3303746/miami-open-chinas-zheng-qinwen-face-mountain-she-cannot-climb-quarter-finals |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=South China Morning Post}}</ref> widout dropping a set, to reach de quarterfinals. At de Charleston Open, Zheng make am three quarterfinals insyd as many tournaments plus wins over Maria Sakkari<ref>{{cite web |date=2 April 2025 |title=Charleston Open: Third seed Zheng beats Sakkari to reach last 16 |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/charleston-open-third-seed-zheng-beats-sakkari-to-reach-last-16-816114.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Elise Mertens]],<ref>{{cite web |date=3 April 2025 |title=Charleston Open: Zheng beats Mertens to reach quarter-finals |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/charleston-open-zheng-beats-mertens-to-reach-quarter-finals-816265.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> before losing insyd de last eight to ninth seed [[Ekaterina Alexandrova]].<ref>{{cite web |date=5 April 2025 |title=Semi-finals set in Charleston and Bogotá, after surprises |url=https://tennisthreads.net/wta-round-up-semi-finals-set-in-charleston-and-bogota-after-surprises/ |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Threads}}</ref>
She loose insyd de semifinals to No. 3 Coco Gauff insyd a three-hour match wey go to a third-set tiebreak.
Nevertheless, ein ranking rise to a new career-high of No. 4. She go out insyd de first round of [[2025 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|Wimbledon]] at de hands of Kateřina Siniaková.
Zheng subsequently withdraw from de Wuhan Open.
At de [[2026 French Open – Women's singles|French Open]], she go out insyd de opening round of dis major for de first time insyd ein career, losing to qualifier den eventual finalist [[Maja Chwalińska]] den winning just four games thruout de entire match.
Insyd de fourth round she win insyd straight sets against Iga Swiatek, buh she san overcam a 5-0 deficit insyd de first set to reach ein third US Open quarterfinal (den fifth major quarterfinal overall), becoming de first qualifier to reach de quarterfinals at de US Open since Emma Raducanu insyd 2021. Despite losing insyd de quarterfinals to de incumbent world No. 1 Elena Rybakina insyd three sets (after winning de first set), Zheng return to de top 100 following de tournament, climbing nearly 70 spots from No. 121 to No. 52.
== Playing style ==
Zheng ein game be centred on baseline aggression wey e be built around ein powerful serve den heavy-topspin forehand. Ein forehand be described as a signature weapon, capable of pushing opponents behind de baseline den creating opportunities for am to dictate rallies.<ref>{{cite news|title=No crown for 'Queen Wen' but Zheng learns valuable lessons|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/no-crown-queen-wen-zheng-learns-valuable-lessons-2023-09-06/|work=Reuters|date=6 September 2023|access-date=2 June 2026|last=Tennery|first=Amy}}</ref> At de 2024 Australian Open, na ein forehands average 2,800 revolutions per minute, de highest spin rate among de women wey dey compete at de tournament den close to de men's tournament average.<ref>{{cite web |last=Trollope |first=Matt |date=1 January 2025 |title=Five reasons we love Zheng Qinwen |url=https://ausopen.com/articles/news/five-reasons-we-love-zheng-qinwen |access-date=2 June 2026 |website=Australian Open}}</ref>
Zheng sanso be an athletic mover whose first serve fi be highly effective wen e land in, wey dey complement ein forehand den dey allow am to control points from de opening shot. However, ein serve at times be affected by technical issues den a low first-serve percentage. Ein heavy topspin den comparatively long swings initially make qm particularly effective on clay courts, although she cam be increasingly capable on faster surfaces.<ref>{{cite news|last=Carayol|first=Tumaini|title=Zheng follows idol to Australian Open final but Sabalenka is toughest test|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/jan/26/zheng-follows-her-idol-to-australian-final-but-sabalenka-is-toughest-test|work=The Guardian|date=26 January 2024|access-date=2 June 2026}}</ref> Although she primarily dey seek to dictate play from de baseline, she fi vary de pace of rallies pluz high, looping balls den drop shots, a tactic she use effectively during ein victory over [[Iga Świątek]] insyd de semifinals of de [[2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Paris Olympics]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Carayol|first=Tumaini|title=Iga Świątek's 25-match Roland Garros winning streak ended by Zheng Qinwen|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/01/iga-swiatek-roland-garros-streak-qinwen-zheng-paris-olympics-tennis-semi-final|work=The Guardian|date=1 August 2024|access-date=2 June 2026}}</ref>
== Coaches ==
Insyd 2021, Zheng begin dey work plus coach [[Pere Riba]].<ref name="riba">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen reuniting with coach Pere Riba for 2024|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3805943/zheng-qinwen-reuniting-with-coach-pere-riba-for-2024|access-date=2 September 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 December 2023}}</ref> Insyd June 2023, Zheng split plus Riba wey she hire [[Wim Fissette]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Mesic|first1=Dzevad|title=Qinwen Zheng hires Naomi Osaka's ex-coach|url=https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/WTA_Tennis/134015/qinwen-zheng-hires-naomi-osaka-s-excoach/|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis World|date=17 June 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Oddo|first1=Chris|title=Coach Wim Fissette about Qinwen Zheng: “Incredible athlete and worker, whose game needs to get cleaned up”|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wim-fissette-about-qinwen-zheng-she-wants-to-do-everything-it-takes-to-achieve-the-best-711529.html|work=Tennis Majors|date=5 September 2023}}</ref> Previously, Fissette coach [[Naomi Osaka]], til dem split insyd July 2022.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Tandon|first1=Kamakshi|title=Naomi Osaka, coach Wim Fissette split after sharing two major title runs|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/naomi-osaka-coach-wim-fissette-split-won-two-majors-partnership|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis|date=20 July 2022}}</ref> However, insyd September 2023, Fissette abruptly end ein collaboration plus Zheng, a decision wich na Zheng call "immoral".<ref>{{cite news|title=Coach Wim Fissette ends collaboration with Zheng Qinwen amid rumored reunion with Naomi Osaka|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/wim-fissette-ends-coach-zheng-qinwen-amid-rumored-reunion-naomi-osaka|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis|date=29 September 2023}}</ref> Fissette later reunite plus Osaka following de birth of ein daughter insyd July 2023.<ref>{{cite news|title=Naomi Osaka splits with coach Wim Fissette, practices with Patrick Mouratoglou in LA|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5766206/2024/09/14/naomi-osaka-coach-fissette-mouratoglou/|access-date=2 September 2026|work=[[The Athletic]]|date=14 September 2024}}</ref> Insyd December 2023, Zheng reunite plus Riba.<ref name="riba" />
== Endorsements ==
Insyd 2015, Zheng sign a sponsorship deal plus Nike.<ref name="endorsements">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen: China’s Tennis Ace Wins On and Off Court|url=https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1015685|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Sixth Tone]]|date=14 August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Qinwen Zheng Wins Olympic Gold in Women’s Singles|url=https://about.nike.com/en/newsroom/releases/qinwen-zheng-wins-gold|publisher=Nike|date=3 August 2024}}</ref> Na ein racquets be provided by Wilson.<ref>{{cite news|title=Geared Up: Zheng Qinwen cracks the Top 10 with Wilson and Nike|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/geared-up-qinwen-zheng-cracks-the-top-10-with-wilson-and-nike-australian-open-final|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=1 February 2024}}</ref> Insyd 2022, Zheng join Rolex as a Testimonee<ref>{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.rolex.com/en-us/rolex-family/tennis/qinwen-zheng |access-date=31 August 2026 |publisher=Rolex}}</ref> wey she sign endorsement deals plus Chinese financial service company Ant Group<ref>{{cite news|title=Ant Group Extends Partnership with Olympic Tennis Champion Qinwen Zheng as Brand Ambassador|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250109266663/en/Ant-Group-Extends-Partnership-with-Olympic-Tennis-Champion-Qinwen-Zheng-as-Brand-Ambassador|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Business Wire]]|date=10 January 2025}}</ref> den Chinese dairy company Yili Group.<ref name="endorsements" /> Insyd 2023, Zheng sign sponsorship deals plus Gatorade<ref>{{cite news|last1=Richardson|first1=James|title=Who sponsors rising Chinese star Qinwen Zheng: Nike, Gatorade and Wilson already on board|url=https://www.tennis365.com/australian-open/who-sponsors-qinwen-zheng-nike-gatorade-wilson|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis365|date=24 January 2024}}</ref> den Swisse.<ref name="endorsements" /> Insyd 2024, Zheng join Lancôme as a brand ambassador,<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen wins in Stuttgart, picks up Lancôme deal alongside world No. 1 Iga Swiatek|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-wins-in-stuttgart-picks-up-lancome-deal-alongside-world-no-1-iga-swiatek|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=16 April 2024}}</ref> she sign sponsorship deals plus Chinese milk tea brand Chagee<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen Becomes CHAGEE's First "Health Ambassador"|url=https://www.chagee.us/media-center/article/78352638-8446-4796-b23c-41530409e780|publisher=Chagee|date=25 April 2025}}</ref><ref name="endorsements" /> den Chinese consumer electronics brand vivo, wey she cam be a brand ambassador give Audi.<ref>{{cite news|title=No rest for the weary! Zheng Qinwen's off-season kicks off with new Audi sponsorship and Gatorade event|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/no-rest-for-the-weary-zheng-qinwen-s-offseason-kicks-off-with-new-audi-sponsorship-and-gatorade-event|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=17 November 2024}}</ref> Insyd 2025, Zheng cam be a global brand ambassador give Dior<ref>{{cite news|last1=Templeton|first1=Lily|title=EXCLUSIVE: Dior Taps Olympic Tennis Champion Zheng Qinwen as Global Ambassador|url=https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/dior-zheng-qinwen-global-ambassador-olympic-tennis-champion-1236793971/|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Women's Wear Daily|WWD]]|date=9 January 2025}}</ref> den Beats.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Benson|first1=Pat|title=Qinwen Zheng Named Beats Global Ambassador in Hype Video|url=https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-named-beats-global-ambassador-in-hype-video|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Sports Illustrated]]|date=19 March 2025}}</ref>
== Personal life ==
Zheng cite [[Li Na]]—de only Chinese player to win a singles major title—as a source of inspiration.<ref name="T2023">{{Cite web |last=Fitzgerald |first=Matt |date=17 January 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen sprouts from a family's big sacrifice—and the little seed Li Na planted in her heart |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-sprouts-family-sacrifice-seed-li-na-planted-australian-open-riba |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241008002050/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-sprouts-family-sacrifice-seed-li-na-planted-australian-open-riba |archive-date=8 October 2024 |access-date=25 January 2023 |website=Tennis.com}}</ref><ref name="AP2024">{{Cite web |last=HOWARD FENDRICH |date=3 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first Olympic tennis singles gold, inspired by Li Na and Liu Xang |url=https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113022350/https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |archive-date=13 November 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[AP News]] |language=en}}</ref> Insyd 2024, na Zheng say: "''I watched her since I was a little kid so I'm trying to follow in her steps. She inspired me a lot when I was a child."''<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen eyes Olympics history in Li Na's Paris footsteps |url=https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/zheng-qinwen-eyes-olympics-history-113903072.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804030250/https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/zheng-qinwen-eyes-olympics-history-113903072.html |archive-date=4 August 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=Yahoo! Sports |language=en-GB}}</ref> Zheng sanso credit ein parents dema support den guidance as a reason for ein success.<ref name="AP2024" />
Following ein gold medal win at de 2024 Summer Olympics, Zheng say dat na she always wan "''to become one of the Asians that can inspire young kids and make them love tennis more''".<ref name="shethepeople">{{Cite news|last=Thanvi|first=Ishika|date=5 August 2024|title=Meet Zheng Qinwen, Chinese Gold Medalist Who Also Beat World No 1|url=https://www.shethepeople.tv/women-at-olympics/tennis-player-zheng-qinwen-gold-medalist-paris-olympics-6798900|access-date=20 August 2024|publisher=[[SheThePeople]]|quote=Following her Olympic gold win, Zheng expressed her desire to inspire young Asians to pursue tennis, much like her idol Li Na and hurdler Liu Xiang, China’s first Olympic gold medalist in men’s track and field. Zheng attributes her success to the unwavering support of her parents...|archive-date=20 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080701/https://www.shethepeople.tv/women-at-olympics/tennis-player-zheng-qinwen-gold-medalist-paris-olympics-6798900|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kapetanakis |first=Arthur |date=5 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first singles gold medal at Paris 2024 Olympics |url=https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2024-08-05/zheng_qinwen_wins_chinas_first_singles_gold_medal_at_paris_2024_olympics.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080658/https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2024-08-05/zheng_qinwen_wins_chinas_first_singles_gold_medal_at_paris_2024_olympics.html |archive-date=20 August 2024 |access-date=20 August 2024 |website=[[US Open (tennis)]]}}</ref> She sanso say na she look up to [[Liu Xiang (hurdler)|Liu Xiang]], a Chinese hurdler whose win insyd de 110-meter hurdles at de 2004 Summer Olympics be China ein first gold insyd any men's track den field event.<ref name="shethepeople" /><ref name="AP2024">{{Cite web |last=HOWARD FENDRICH |date=3 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first Olympic tennis singles gold, inspired by Li Na and Liu Xang |url=https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113022350/https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |archive-date=13 November 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[AP News]] |language=en}}</ref> Insyd a 2024 interview plus Sky Sports, Zheng say ein hobbies include walking plus ein family, reading, den singing.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04pkcmluVLA |title=Zheng Qinwen describes herself as ____ 😅 | Get to know the Chinese star! |date=13 February 2024 |last=Sky Sports |access-date=4 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804020839/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04pkcmluVLA |archive-date=4 August 2024 |url-status=live |via=YouTube}}</ref> She sanso dey enjoy roller coaster rides wey she be a fan of de K-pop group Blackpink.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kane |first=David |date=3 September 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen loves rollercoasters, karaoke, and Blackpink, thinks Coco Gauff is more talented |url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/zheng-qinwen-rollercoasters-karaoke-blackpink-coco-gauff-2023-us-open |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804040822/https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/zheng-qinwen-rollercoasters-karaoke-blackpink-coco-gauff-2023-us-open |archive-date=4 August 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[Tennis.com]] |language=en |quote="Mostly I sing Chinese songs, slower songs," added the Blackpink stan.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Livaudais |first=Stephanie |date=27 March 2023 |title=Blink and you'll miss her: No time for Blackpink amid Zheng Qinwen's rapid rise |url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/blink-and-you-miss-her-no-time-for-blackpink-amid-zheng-qinwen-rapid-rise |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080658/https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/blink-and-you-miss-her-no-time-for-blackpink-amid-zheng-qinwen-rapid-rise |archive-date=20 August 2024 |access-date=20 August 2024 |website=[[Tennis.com]]}}</ref>
According to de China Charity Federation, Zheng donate 1 million yuan insyd August 2026 for disaster relief insyd Gyirong County during de 2026 Nepal–Tibet floods.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-08-31 |title=Zheng Qinwen donates 1 million yuan to support devastating Tibet disaster relief efforts |url=https://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/articles/zheng_qinwen_donates_1_million_yuan_to_support_devastating_tibet_disaster_relief_efforts/s1_17460_44242518 |access-date=2026-09-06 |website=[[Yardbarker]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Burack |first=Emily |date=2026-08-31 |title=Qinwen Zheng Donates to Support Disaster Relief Efforts in Tibet |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/qinwen-zheng-donates-support-disaster-143226595.html |access-date=2026-09-06 |website=[[Town & Country (magazine)|Town & Country]] |language=en-US |via=Yahoo Sports}}</ref>
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'''Zheng Qinwen''' (born 8 October 2002) be a Chinese professional tennis player. Na she be ranked world No. 4 by de WTA, she achieve insyd June 2025, wey she be de only second Chinese player to reach de top 5 insyd women's singles after [[Li Na]]. Zheng win five career singles titles, wey dey include de gold medal at de [[2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Paris Olympics]], becoming de first Asian tennis player to win an Olympic gold medal insyd singles.
Zheng win ein first WTA Tour tournament insyd 2023 at de Palermo Ladies Open, a title wey she defend insyd 2024. She win WTA 500 titles at de 2023 Zhengzhou Open den at de 2024 Pan Pacific Open. She fini runner-up at de 2024 Australian Open, wey she loose to [[Aryna Sabalenka]], den at de 2024 WTA Finals, losing to [[Coco Gauff]].
== Early life den junior years ==
Na dem born Zheng insyd Shiyan, Hubei, on 8 October 2002.<ref name="WTAprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/players/328120/qinwen-zheng |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Na ein parents encourage am to try several sports during ein kiddie time, wey dey include table tennis, before she begin dey play tennis at de age of seven.<ref name="Vogue2024">{{cite magazine|last=Remsen|first=Nick|title=Qinwen Zheng on Winning China's First-Ever Olympic Gold in Tennis|url=https://www.vogue.com/article/qinwen-zheng-on-winning-olympic-gold|magazine=Vogue|date=4 August 2024|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> At de age of eight, she lef ein parents wey she move go Wuhan to receive more advanced coaching.<ref name="Vogue2024" /> Na ein mommie initially visit am on weekends den later lef ein job to support ein training full-time.<ref name="Vogue2024" /> During ein formative years, Zheng train at an academy insyd Beijing under [[Carlos Rodríguez (tennis coach)|Carlos Rodríguez]], wey na he previously coach [[Justine Henin]] den [[Li Na]].<ref name="RG2022">{{cite web |date=27 May 2022 |title=Get to know Zheng Qinwen |url=https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/article/rg2022-get-to-know-zheng-qinwen |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Roland-Garros}}</ref><ref name="Reuters2025">{{cite news|last=Ransom|first=Ian|title=Zheng looks to emulate Li's Australian Open success|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/zheng-looks-emulate-lis-australian-open-success-2025-01-07/|work=Reuters|date=7 January 2025|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> Zheng turn professional insyd 2018 while continuing to compete on de junior circuit.<ref name="RGprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng: Player card |url=https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/players/42560-q.zheng |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Roland-Garros}}</ref> Insyd December 2018, she reach de girls' singles final of de Orange Bowl, wer she loose to Coco Gauff insyd three sets.<ref name="USTA2018">{{cite web |date=10 December 2018 |title=Coco Gauff crowned Orange Bowl singles champ |url=https://www.usta.com/en/home/stay-current/national/coco-gauff-wins-orange-bowl-18s-girls--singles-title.html |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=United States Tennis Association}}</ref> Insyd 2019, she reach de girls' singles semifinals at both de French Open den de US Open, wey she achieve a career-high ITF junior ranking of world No. 6.<ref name="RGprofile" /><ref name="ITFprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng Tennis Player Profile |url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/players/qinwen-zheng/800436017/chn/jt/S/overview/ |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=International Tennis Federation}}</ref> Insyd late 2019, Zheng move go Spain to continue ein development wey she establish a training base insyd Barcelona.<ref name="RG2022" /><ref name="Xinhua2024">{{cite news|script-title=zh:追光|十年前那个小姑娘,如何成为郑钦文|url=https://www.news.cn/sports/20240127/98e4e4c7271d4f58a4493fe0ed91110b/c.html|website=Xinhua News Agency|date=27 January 2024|language=zh|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> She begin dey work plus Spanish coach [[Pere Riba]] insyd 2021.<ref name="riba">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen reuniting with coach Pere Riba for 2024|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3805943/zheng-qinwen-reuniting-with-coach-pere-riba-for-2024|access-date=2 September 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 December 2023}}</ref>
== Career ==
=== 2021: WTA Tour debut ===
Insyd January 2021, Zheng win de Tennis Future Hamburg, Germany wer she defeat [[Linda Fruhvirtová]] insyd de final of de 25k event, dem hold at de venue of de Hamburger Tennis-Verband.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennis-tourtalk.com/67737/qinwen-zheng-wins-tennis-future-hamburg|title=Qinwen Zheng Wins Tennis Future Hamburg|work=Tennis TourTalk|date=17 January 2021|access-date=20 June 2021|archive-date=16 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220116120922/https://www.tennis-tourtalk.com/67737/qinwen-zheng-wins-tennis-future-hamburg|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 20 June 2021, she win de final of de 60k Macha Lake Open insyd Staré Splavy defeating [[Aleksandra Krunić]] insyd two sets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/tournament/w60-stare-splavy/cze/2021/w-itf-cze-02a-2021/draws-and-results/|title=ITF draws and results|publisher=www.itftennis.com|date=|access-date=20 June 2021|archive-date=23 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123165654/https://www.itftennis.com/en/tournament/w60-stare-splavy/cze/2021/w-itf-cze-02a-2021/draws-and-results/|url-status=live}}</ref> Zheng make ein WTA Tour debut at de Palermo Ladies Open, wer she defeat second seed [[Liudmila Samsonova]] insyd de first round,<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 July 2021|title=18-y.o. Zheng Qinwen arrives on WTA Tour in style with Samsonova upset: Palermo Highlights|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2193178/18-y-o-zheng-qinwen-arrives-on-wta-tour-in-style-with-samsonova-upset-palermo-highlights|access-date=20 July 2021|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=18 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118194733/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2193178/18-y-o-zheng-qinwen-arrives-on-wta-tour-in-style-with-samsonova-upset-palermo-highlights|url-status=dead}}</ref> before losing ein next match to [[Jaqueline Cristian]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Wancke|first=Barbara|date=22 July 2021|url=https://tennisthreads.net/wta-roundup-palermo-and-gdynia-2/|title=WTA Roundup: Palermo and Gdynia – Day 3|publisher=Tennis Threads|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110025912/https://tennisthreads.net/wta-roundup-palermo-and-gdynia-2/|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== 2022: French Open fourth round, top 30 ===
Ranked No. 126, Zheng enter de Melbourne Summer Set 1 after qualifying. She beat [[Mai Hontama]], [[Vera Zvonareva]], den [[Ana Konjuh]] to make ein first WTA Tour semifinal, buh she loose to No. 20 [[Simona Halep]], insyd straight sets. Zheng debut at de main draw of a Grand Slam tournament at de Australian Open after qualifying. She defeat [[Aliaksandra Sasnovich]] insyd de first round, buh she loose insyd de second round to No. 8 [[Maria Sakkari]]. As a result, Zheng break into de top 100 for de first time.
At de French Open, Zheng defeat [[Maryna Zanevska]] insyd de first round. Insyd de second round, she cam back from a set den a break down to upset No. 19 Simona Halep for ein first top-20 win. She move into de fourth round after [[Alizé Cornet]] retire while trailing by a set. She loose insyd de fourth round to world No. 1 den eventual champion [[Iga Świątek]] insyd three sets. Na she be de only player to win a set against Świątek insyd de tournament. As a result, Zheng move to a new career-high of No. 54. She break into de top 50 a week later after winning ein first WTA 125 title at de Open Internacional de Valencia, defeating compatriot [[Wang Xiyu]].
At de Wimbledon Championships, Zheng defeat [[Sloane Stephens]] den [[Greet Minnen]] to reach de third round, wer she fall to No. 23 den eventual champion [[Elena Rybakina]] insyd straight sets.
At de Canadian Open, Zheng defeat wildcard entrant [[Rebecca Marino]] insyd de first round. She advance to de third round after No. 5 [[Ons Jabeur]] retire while trailing by a set. She overcam [[Bianca Andreescu]] to advance to ein first WTA 1000 quarterfinal, wer she loose to No. 14 [[Karolína Plíšková]], insyd three sets. At de US Open, she defeat No. 16 [[Jeļena Ostapenko]] den [[Anastasia Potapova]] before she loose to [[Jule Niemeier]].
At de Pan Pacific Open, Zheng defeat [[Misaki Doi]], No. 4 [[Paula Badosa]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen routs top seed Badosa in Tokyo to reach quarterfinals|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2798336/zheng-qinwen-routs-top-seed-badosa-in-tokyo-to-reach-quarterfinals|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=21 September 2022}}</ref> [[Claire Liu]] den No. 13 [[Veronika Kudermetova]] to reach ein first WTA Tour final.<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen, Liudmila Samsonova reach Pan Pacific final|url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/34654085/zheng-qinwen-liudmila-samsonova-reach-pan-pacific-final|access-date=23 July 2026|work=[[ESPN]]|date=24 September 2022}}</ref> She loose insyd de final to Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.<ref name="pacific">{{cite web |title=Samsonova wins Tokyo, edges Zheng Qinwen for third title of 2022 |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2801554/samsonova-wins-tokyo-edges-zheng-qinwen-for-third-title-of-2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925053658/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2801554/samsonova-wins-tokyo-edges-zheng-qinwen-for-third-title-of-2022 |archive-date=25 September 2022 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Despite de loss, Zheng reach a new career-high ranking of No. 28, becoming de first Chinese teenager to break into de top 30.<ref name="pacific" /> Entering de San Diego Open as a lucky loser, she advance to de second round as No. 13 [[Garbiñe Muguruza]] retire.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Ramchandani|first=Haresh|date=12 October 2022|title=Lucky loser Zheng sets up Swiatek clash in San Diego as Muguruza retires|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/san-diego-open-zheng-into-second-round-628995.html|access-date=10 August 2026|work=Tennis Majors}}</ref> She loose insyd de second round to world No. 1 den eventual champion Iga Świątek insyd three sets.<ref>{{Cite news|date=14 October 2022|title=Swiatek downs Zheng to reach San Diego quarters|url=https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/swiatek-downs-zheng-reach-san-diego-quarters-2022-10-13/|access-date=10 August 2026|work=[[Reuters]]}}</ref> Na dem name Zheng WTA Newcomer of de Year.<ref>{{cite web |title=China's Zheng Qinwen named WTA Newcomer of the Year |url=https://oca.asia/news/3599-chinas-zheng-qinwen-named-wta-newcomer-of-the-year.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110045901/https://oca.asia/news/3599-chinas-zheng-qinwen-named-wta-newcomer-of-the-year.html |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Olympic Council of Asia}}</ref>
=== 2023: US Open quarterfinal, top 20 ===
Zheng begin de season at de Adelaide International. She defeat No. 17 [[Anett Kontaveit]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen saves match point, ousts Kontaveit in Adelaide |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3005423/zheng-qinwen-saves-match-point-ousts-kontaveit-in-adelaide |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241130122924/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3005423/zheng-qinwen-saves-match-point-ousts-kontaveit-in-adelaide |archive-date=30 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> before losing to [[Victoria Azarenka]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Adelaide 1: Azarenka fends off Zheng Qinwen, into quarterfinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3010262/adelaide-1-azarenka-fends-off-zheng-qinwen-into-quarterfinals |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331083541/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3010262/adelaide-1-azarenka-fends-off-zheng-qinwen-into-quarterfinals |archive-date=31 March 2023 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> At de Australian Open, she beat [[Dalma Gálfi]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Macpherson|first1=Alex|title=AO 2023 Day 1 by the numbers: Zheng Qinwen in a hurry, Osorio's milestone and more|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3024158/ao-2023-day-1-by-the-numbers-zheng-qinwen-in-a-hurry-osorios-milestone-and-more|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=16 January 2023}}</ref> before losing to [[Bernarda Pera]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Australian Open: Pera makes third round|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-pera-makes-third-round-655418.html|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=18 January 2023}}</ref>
At de Abu Dhabi Open, Zheng defeat qualifier Rebecca Marino, No. 12 Jeļena Ostapenko,<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen upsets Ostapenko to reach Abu Dhabi quarters|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3054192/zheng-qinwen-upsets-ostapenko-to-reach-abu-dhabi-quarters|access-date=18 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=8 February 2023}}</ref> den No. 8 [[Daria Kasatkina]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen overpowers No. 1 seed Daria Kasatkina in Abu Dhabi for third Top 10 win|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-overpowers-top-seed-daria-kasatkina-abu-dhabi-third-top-10-win|access-date=18 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=10 February 2023}}</ref> widout dropping a set, to reach de semifinals. She loose insyd de semifinals to No. 19 Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.
At de Stuttgart Open, Zheng defeat lucky loser [[Alycia Parks]] before losing to world No. 1, Iga Świątek, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite news|date=21 April 2023|title=Iga Swiatek beats Zheng in Stuttgart to make winning WTA Tour return|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/apr/21/iga-swiatek-beats-zheng-in-stuttgart-to-make-winning-wta-tour-return|access-date=10 August 2026|work=[[The Guardian]]}}</ref> At de Madrid Open, she defeat [[Caty McNally]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Madrid Open: Zheng books spot in round of 32|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/madrid-open-zheng-books-spot-in-first-round-676310.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=28 April 2023}}</ref> before losing to No. 17, [[Ekaterina Alexandrova]], insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Madrid Open: Alexandrova into round of 16 against Swiatek|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/madrid-open-alexandrova-into-second-round-676784.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=30 April 2023}}</ref> At de Italian Open, Zheng defeat Alizé Cornet,<ref>{{cite web |title=Rome: Zheng Qinwen holds off Cornet to reach third round |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3340520/rome-zheng-qinwen-holds-off-cornet-to-reach-third-round |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803045450/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3340520/rome-zheng-qinwen-holds-off-cornet-to-reach-third-round |archive-date=3 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> qualifier [[Anna Bondár]],<ref>{{cite web |date=13 May 2023 |title=Italian Open: Zheng into round of 16, beats qualifier before rain stops play for day |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-into-second-round-679502.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043052/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-into-second-round-679502.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den compatriot Wang Xiyu<ref>{{cite web |date=15 May 2023 |title=Italian Open: Zheng advances to quarter-finals |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-advances-to-quarter-finals-679819.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241127235309/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-advances-to-quarter-finals-679819.html |archive-date=27 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> to reach ein second WTA 1000 quarterfinal. She then loose to No. 12 Veronika Kudermetova, insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kudermetova beats Zheng Qinwen for semis at Italian Open |url=https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202305/17/WS64644942a310b6054fad3798.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240119125438/https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202305/17/WS64644942a310b6054fad3798.html |archive-date=19 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=China Daily}}</ref> As a result, Zheng reach No. 19 insyd de WTA rankings, becoming de fifth Chinese player to break into de top 20.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ranking Reaction: Iga Swiatek kicks off 60th straight week at No. 1, Alcaraz returns to top spot |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/ranking-reaction-iga-swiatek-60th-week-at-no-1-alcaraz-returns-to-top-spot |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803163136/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/ranking-reaction-iga-swiatek-60th-week-at-no-1-alcaraz-returns-to-top-spot |archive-date=3 August 2024 |access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Rankings Watch: Rybakina hits Top 5 for first time; Zheng makes Top 20 debut |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3465469/rankings-watch-rybakina-hits-top-5-for-first-time-zheng-makes-top-20-debut |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230522235550/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3465469/rankings-watch-rybakina-hits-top-5-for-first-time-zheng-makes-top-20-debut |archive-date=22 May 2023 |access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref> At de French Open, she beat qualifier [[Tamara Zidanšek]]<ref>{{cite web |date=28 May 2023 |title=Roland-Garros: Zheng advances to second round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-advances-to-first-round-683322.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119051043/https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-advances-to-first-round-683322.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> before losing to [[Yulia Putintseva]].<ref>{{cite web |date=31 May 2023 |title=Roland-Garros: Putintseva upsets Qinwen Zheng in three sets to make third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-putintseva-advances-to-third-round-684819.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119045944/https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-putintseva-advances-to-third-round-684819.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref>
At Wimbledon, Zheng loose insyd de first round to [[Kateřina Siniaková]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Wimbledon: Siniakova books spot in second round|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wimbledon-news/wimbledon-siniakova-books-spot-in-second-round-693157.html|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=3 July 2023}}</ref>
Zheng receive a wildcard into de Palermo Ladies Open. She double bagel [[Sara Errani]],<ref>{{cite web |date=17 July 2023 |title=WTA roundup: Qinwen Zheng opens with 6–0, 6–0 win in Palermo |url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-qinwen-zheng-opens-with-6-0-6-0-win-palermo-2023-07-17/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230720025622/https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-qinwen-zheng-opens-with-6-0-6-0-win-palermo-2023-07-17/ |archive-date=20 July 2023 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |work=Reuters}}</ref> then beat [[Diane Parry]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Palermo: Zheng Qinwen battles past Parry in three sets |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3601004/palermo-zheng-qinwen-battles-past-parry-in-three-sets |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803015041/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3601004/palermo-zheng-qinwen-battles-past-parry-in-three-sets |archive-date=3 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> [[Emma Navarro]]<ref>{{cite web |date=21 July 2023 |title=Palermo Open: Zheng reaches semi-finals, takes on Sherif next |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/palermo-open-zheng-reaches-semi-finals-698670.html |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Mayar Sherif]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng beats Sherif in late-night duel; faces Paolini in Palermo final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3600788/zheng-beats-sherif-in-late-night-duel-faces-paolini-in-palermo-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119051012/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3600788/zheng-beats-sherif-in-late-night-duel-faces-paolini-in-palermo-final |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> to reach ein second WTA Tour final. She beat [[Jasmine Paolini]] insyd three sets to win ein first WTA Tour title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen beats Paolini in Palermo to capture first career title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3601535/zheng-qinwen-beats-paolini-in-palermo-to-capture-first-career-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921023120/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3601535/zheng-qinwen-beats-paolini-in-palermo-to-capture-first-career-title |archive-date=21 September 2024 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref>
[[File:Zheng_Qinwen_(2023_US_Open)_01_(cropped).jpg|left|thumb|Zheng reach ein first Grand Slam quarterfinals at de 2023 US Open.]]
At de Canadian Open, Zheng defeat [[Marta Kostyuk]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen edges Marta Kostyuk in Montreal|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/canadian-open-zheng-books-spot-in-second-round-703625.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=8 August 2023}}</ref> before losing to No. 18 Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Canadian Open: Samsonova makes last 16|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/canadian-open-samsonova-makes-last-16-704051.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=9 August 2023}}</ref> At de Cincinnati Open, she defeat qualifier Aliaksandra Sasnovich den wildcard entrant [[Venus Williams]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen rallies to beat Venus Williams in Cincinnati|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3636968/zheng-qinwen-rallies-to-beat-venus-williams-in-cincinnati|access-date=30 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=16 August 2023}}</ref> before losing to world No. 1, Iga Świątek, insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Swiatek survives Zheng scare to reach Cincinnati quarter-finals|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/swiatek-survives-zheng-scare-reach-cincinnati-quarter-finals-2023-08-17/|access-date=30 July 2026|work=[[Reuters]]|date=18 August 2023}}</ref> At de [[2023 US Open – Women's singles|US Open]], Zheng defeat [[Nadia Podoroska]],<ref>{{cite web |date=30 August 2023 |title=US Open: Zheng fires warning shot to rest of the field |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-second-round-709185.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043746/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-second-round-709185.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Kaia Kanepi]],<ref>{{cite web |date=31 August 2023 |title=US Open: Zheng ends Kanepi's run, into third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-makes-third-round-2-709889.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043303/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-makes-third-round-2-709889.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Lucia Bronzetti]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen dazzles with defense on a landmark day for Chinese tennis |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3668033/zheng-qinwen-dazzles-with-defense-on-a-landmark-day-for-chinese-tennis |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den No. 5 Ons Jabeur<ref>{{cite web |date=4 September 2023 |title=US Open: Under-par Jabeur knocked out by Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-last-8-711398.html |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> to advance to ein first major quarterfinal, wer she loose to world No. 2, [[Aryna Sabalenka]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 September 2023 |title=Sabalenka sweeps into 4th Slam semi of 2023 |url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/38339824/aryna-sabalenka-cruises-zheng-qinwen-us-open-semis |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231008190452/https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/38339824/aryna-sabalenka-cruises-zheng-qinwen-us-open-semis |archive-date=8 October 2023 |access-date=7 September 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>
Zheng win gold insyd singles at de Asian Games.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-2023-tennis-women-singles|title=Asian Games 2023: Zheng Qinwen wins women's tennis gold to secure Paris 2024 quota|last=Kano|first=Shintaro|date=29 September 2023|publisher=International Olympic Committee|access-date=25 January 2024|archive-date=16 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240816073522/https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-2023-tennis-women-singles|url-status=live}}</ref> At de China Open, she loose insyd de first round to world No. 5, Elena Rybakina, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rybakina sweeps past Zheng Qinwen into Beijing second round|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3715707/rybakina-sweeps-past-zheng-qinwen-into-beijing-second-round|access-date=30 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=2 October 2023}}</ref> At de Zhengzhou Open, Zheng defeat qualifier [[Kateryna Volodko]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=9 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen claims first win on home soil in Zhengzhou|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3732237/zheng-qinwen-claims-first-win-on-home-soil-in-zhengzhou|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> No. 6 Maria Sakkari,<ref>{{Cite news|date=11 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen notches first win over Sakkari to make Zhengzhou quarters|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3735023/zheng-qinwen-notches-first-win-over-sakkari-to-make-zhengzhou-quarters|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> [[Anhelina Kalinina]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=13 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen storms into Zhengzhou semis; faces Paolini next|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3737260/zheng-qinwen-storms-into-zhengzhou-semis-faces-paolini-next|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> den Jasmine Paolini, widout dropping a set, to reach de final. She defeat world No. 18, [[Barbora Krejčíková]], insyd de final insyd three sets to win ein second career title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen triumphs on home soil to win Zhengzhou title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3738449/zheng-qinwen-triumphs-on-home-soil-to-win-zhengzhou-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231017133438/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3738449/zheng-qinwen-triumphs-on-home-soil-to-win-zhengzhou-title |archive-date=17 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=James Walker-Roberts |date=15 October 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen says she 'wanted too much' after beating Barbora Krejcikova to win Zhengzhou Open |url=https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/wta-zhengzhou/2023/zheng-qinwen-says-she-wanted-too-much-after-beating-barbora-krejcikova-to-win-zhengzhou-open_sto9837635/story.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231015195205/https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/wta-zhengzhou/2023/zheng-qinwen-says-she-wanted-too-much-after-beating-barbora-krejcikova-to-win-zhengzhou-open_sto9837635/story.shtml |archive-date=15 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=eurosport.com}}</ref> Zheng make ein debut at de WTA Elite Trophy.<ref>{{cite news|title=Field is set for the 2023 WTA Elite Trophy Zhuhai|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3741492/field-is-set-for-the-2023-wta-elite-trophy-zhuhai|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=18 October 2023}}</ref> She defeat [[Donna Vekić]]<ref>{{Cite news|date=25 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen battles past Vekic to grab first win in Zhuhai|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3752266/zheng-qinwen-battles-past-vekic-to-grab-first-win-in-zhuhai|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> den Jeļena Ostapenko<ref>{{Cite news|date=27 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen beats Jelena Ostapenko to set up all-Chinese semifinal match at WTA Elite Trophy|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-jelena-ostapenko-all-chinese-semifinal-wta-elite-trophy-zhuhai|access-date=10 August 2026|work=Tennis}}</ref> insyd de round-robin stage. She beat compatriot [[Zhu Lin (tennis)|Zhu Lin]] insyd de semifinals<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen outlasts Zhu in Zhuhai; will face Haddad Maia in final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3755851/zheng-qinwen-outlasts-zhu-lin-in-zhuhai-will-face-haddad-maia-in-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231029001032/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3755851/zheng-qinwen-outlasts-zhu-lin-in-zhuhai-will-face-haddad-maia-in-final |archive-date=29 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> buh she loose insyd de final to [[Beatriz Haddad Maia]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Haddad Maia denies Zheng Qinwen in classic final to claim Zhuhai title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3758240/haddad-maia-denies-zheng-qinwen-in-classic-final-to-claim-zhuhai-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241126191816/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3758240/haddad-maia-denies-zheng-qinwen-in-classic-final-to-claim-zhuhai-title |archive-date=26 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Na dem name Zheng WTA Most Improved Player.<ref name="2023year">{{cite news|title=2023 WTA player and coach award winners announced|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3818533/2023-wta-player-and-coach-award-winners-announced|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=11 December 2023}}</ref>
=== 2024: Australian Open final, Olympic champion, top 5 ===
Zheng make ein debut at de United Cup as China ein No. 1 player. She defeat [[Markéta Vondroušová]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen clinches United Cup tie for China |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3842404/zheng-qinwen-clinches-united-cup-tie-for-china |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240125173819/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3842404/zheng-qinwen-clinches-united-cup-tie-for-china |archive-date=25 January 2024 |access-date=25 January 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den [[Olga Danilović]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng beats Danilovic; Serbia storms back to edge China in Perth|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3844854/zheng-holds-off-danilovic-to-send-china-vs-serbia-to-deciding-doubles|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=31 December 2023}}</ref> before losing to Iga Świątek insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Swiatek secures United Cup semifinal spot for Poland; Australia tops Serbia|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3847883/swiatek-hurkacz-clinch-united-cup-semifinal-spot-for-team-poland|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 January 2024}}</ref> At de Australian Open, Zheng eliminate [[Ashlyn Krueger]],<ref>{{cite web |date=16 January 2024 |title=Australian Open: 12th seed Zheng into second round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-12th-seed-zheng-into-second-round-737579.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127125743/https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-12th-seed-zheng-into-second-round-737579.html |archive-date=27 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Katie Boulter]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Boulter beaten by Qinwen Zheng to miss out on potential Raducanu clash |url=https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12040/13050672/australian-open-katie-boulter-beaten-by-qinwen-zheng-to-miss-out-on-potential-emma-raducanu-clash |accessdate=26 October 2024 |work=Sky Sports}}</ref> compatriot [[Wang Yafan]],<ref>{{cite web |date=20 January 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen defeats Wang Yafan to reach week 2 at Australian Open |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/zheng-qinwen-defeats-wang-yafan-to-reach-week-2-at-australian-open-738722.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127125746/https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/zheng-qinwen-defeats-wang-yafan-to-reach-week-2-at-australian-open-738722.html |archive-date=27 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Océane Dodin]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Fitzgerald|first1=Matt|title=Zheng Qinwen, lone AO top half women's seed left, joins three first-time major quarterfinalists|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-lone-top-half-seed-left-three-first-time-major-quarterfinalists-australian-open|access-date=16 July 2026|work=Tennis|date=22 January 2024}}</ref> to reach ein second consecutive major quarterfinal. She defeat [[Anna Kalinskaya]] to reach ein first major semifinal,<ref>{{cite news|last1=Fitzgerald|first1=Matt|title=In a mature turnaround, Zheng Qinwen reaches first major semifinal at Australian Open|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/mature-turnaround-zheng-qinwen-first-major-semifinal-australian-open-kalinskaya|access-date=16 July 2026|work=Tennis|date=24 January 2024}}</ref> wey she beat qualifier [[Dayana Yastremska]] to reach ein first major final.<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen bests Yastremska at Australian Open to make first Slam final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3867402/zheng-qinwen-bests-yastremska-at-australian-open-to-make-first-slam-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240828140952/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3867402/zheng-qinwen-bests-yastremska-at-australian-open-to-make-first-slam-final |archive-date=28 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> She loose insyd de final to world No. 2, Aryna Sabalenka, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68109149|title=Australian Open 2024 women's final result: Aryna Sabalenka beats Zheng Qinwen in Melbourne|date=27 January 2024|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=28 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240928135354/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68109149|url-status=live}}</ref> As a result, Zheng reach de top 10 insyd de singles rankings, de second Chinese player to do so after [[Li Na]].<ref>{{cite web |date=29 January 2024 |title=Rankings Watch: Zheng makes Top 10 debut; Mertens back to No.1 in doubles |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3870512/rankings-watch-zheng-makes-top-10-debut-mertens-back-to-no-1-in-doubles |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240809125231/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3870512/rankings-watch-zheng-makes-top-10-debut-mertens-back-to-no-1-in-doubles |archive-date=9 August 2024 |access-date=29 January 2024 |website=WTA Tour}}</ref>
Na dis sanso be China ein second-ever Olympic gold insyd tennis, den de first since de women's doubles insyd 2004.<ref>{{Cite news|last=|date=3 August 2024|title=Zheng Qinwen rewards raucous Chinese support to grab gold in tense tennis final|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/03/zheng-qinwen-paris-olympic-games-2024-womens-tennis-final-report|access-date=4 August 2024|work=The Observer|language=en-GB|issn=0029-7712}}</ref>
At de Wuhan Open, Zheng defeat wildcard entrant Jaqueline Cristian,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng becomes first Chinese woman since Li Na to win 40 matches in one year |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146421/zheng-becomes-first-chinese-woman-since-li-na-to-win-40-matches-in-one-year |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241009162137/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146421/zheng-becomes-first-chinese-woman-since-li-na-to-win-40-matches-in-one-year |archive-date=9 October 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Leylah Fernandez,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng defeats Fernandez for first time to reach Wuhan quarters |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146835/zheng-defeats-fernandez-for-first-time-to-reach-wuhan-quarters |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241208111722/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146835/zheng-defeats-fernandez-for-first-time-to-reach-wuhan-quarters |archive-date=8 December 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> No. 6 Jasmine Paolini,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng stays perfect against Paolini, sets historic Wuhan semifinal showdown |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4147692/zheng-stays-perfect-against-paolini-sets-historic-wuhan-semifinal-showdown |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110100716/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4147692/zheng-stays-perfect-against-paolini-sets-historic-wuhan-semifinal-showdown |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den compatriot [[Wang Xinyu]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Wuhan Open: Zheng advances to final against Sabalenka|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wuhan-open-zheng-advances-to-final-790070.html|access-date=14 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=12 October 2024}}</ref> to advance to ein first WTA 1000 final. At de Pan Pacific Open, Zheng defeat [[Moyuka Uchijima]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 24, 2024 |title='Trying new things': Zheng's fresh tactics help her reach Tokyo quarterfinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4155184/-trying-new-things-zheng-s-fresh-tactics-help-her-reach-tokyo-quarterfinals |access-date=14 November 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeKWOhQ7ceo |title=QINWEN ZHENG/ON COURT INTERVIEW/TOKYO OPEN 2024 |date=25 October 2024 |last=ICONIC CHANNEL TENNIS 🎾 |access-date=26 November 2024 |via=YouTube}}</ref> Leylah Fernandez,<ref>{{cite web |date=25 October 2024 |title=Qinwen Zheng Beats Leylah Fernandez in Pan Pacific Open |url=https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-beats-leylah-fernandez-in-pan-pacific-open |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241025204935/https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-beats-leylah-fernandez-in-pan-pacific-open |archive-date=25 October 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Sports Illustrated}}</ref> den No. 16 [[Diana Shnaider]]<ref>{{Cite news|date=October 26, 2024|title=Zheng Qinwen downs Diana Shnaider to book Sofia Kenin clash in Tokyo final|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/zheng-qinwen-downs-diana-shnaider-to-book-sofia-kenin-clash-in-tokyo-final|work=[[The Straits Times]]}}</ref> to reach de final.
She loose insyd de final to Coco Gauff insyd a match wich go to a third-set tiebreak.<ref>{{cite web |title=Gauff overcomes Zheng in three-hour thriller to win WTA Finals title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165822/gauff-overcomes-zheng-in-three-hour-thriller-to-win-wta-finals-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241109205313/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165822/gauff-overcomes-zheng-in-three-hour-thriller-to-win-wta-finals-title |archive-date=9 November 2024 |accessdate=9 November 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Despite de defeat, Zheng reach a career-high ranking of world No. 5.<ref>{{cite web |title='I fight, whatever happens on court': Zheng reflects on WTA Finals run |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165926/-i-fight-whatever-happens-on-court-zheng-reflects-on-wta-finals-run |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110020722/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165926/-i-fight-whatever-happens-on-court-zheng-reflects-on-wta-finals-run |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=10 November 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref>
At de [[2025 Miami Open – Women's singles|Miami Open]], Zheng overcam [[Lauren Davis]],<ref>{{cite web |date=20 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: Qinwen Zheng eases into third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/miami-open-qinwen-zheng-eases-into-third-round-813678.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> qualifier [[Taylor Townsend]],<ref>{{cite web |date=23 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: Zheng advances to last 16 |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/miami-open-wta-1000-wta-tour-news/miami-open-zheng-advances-to-last-16-814332.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den Ashlyn Krueger,<ref>{{cite web |date=25 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: China's Zheng Qinwen to face 'mountain she cannot climb' in quarter-finals |url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3303746/miami-open-chinas-zheng-qinwen-face-mountain-she-cannot-climb-quarter-finals |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=South China Morning Post}}</ref> widout dropping a set, to reach de quarterfinals. At de Charleston Open, Zheng make am three quarterfinals insyd as many tournaments plus wins over Maria Sakkari<ref>{{cite web |date=2 April 2025 |title=Charleston Open: Third seed Zheng beats Sakkari to reach last 16 |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/charleston-open-third-seed-zheng-beats-sakkari-to-reach-last-16-816114.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Elise Mertens]],<ref>{{cite web |date=3 April 2025 |title=Charleston Open: Zheng beats Mertens to reach quarter-finals |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/charleston-open-zheng-beats-mertens-to-reach-quarter-finals-816265.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> before losing insyd de last eight to ninth seed [[Ekaterina Alexandrova]].<ref>{{cite web |date=5 April 2025 |title=Semi-finals set in Charleston and Bogotá, after surprises |url=https://tennisthreads.net/wta-round-up-semi-finals-set-in-charleston-and-bogota-after-surprises/ |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Threads}}</ref>
She loose insyd de semifinals to No. 3 Coco Gauff insyd a three-hour match wey go to a third-set tiebreak.
Nevertheless, ein ranking rise to a new career-high of No. 4. She go out insyd de first round of [[2025 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|Wimbledon]] at de hands of Kateřina Siniaková.
Zheng subsequently withdraw from de Wuhan Open.
At de [[2026 French Open – Women's singles|French Open]], she go out insyd de opening round of dis major for de first time insyd ein career, losing to qualifier den eventual finalist [[Maja Chwalińska]] den winning just four games thruout de entire match.
Insyd de fourth round she win insyd straight sets against Iga Swiatek, buh she san overcam a 5-0 deficit insyd de first set to reach ein third US Open quarterfinal (den fifth major quarterfinal overall), becoming de first qualifier to reach de quarterfinals at de US Open since Emma Raducanu insyd 2021. Despite losing insyd de quarterfinals to de incumbent world No. 1 Elena Rybakina insyd three sets (after winning de first set), Zheng return to de top 100 following de tournament, climbing nearly 70 spots from No. 121 to No. 52.
== Playing style ==
Zheng ein game be centred on baseline aggression wey e be built around ein powerful serve den heavy-topspin forehand. Ein forehand be described as a signature weapon, capable of pushing opponents behind de baseline den creating opportunities for am to dictate rallies.<ref>{{cite news|title=No crown for 'Queen Wen' but Zheng learns valuable lessons|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/no-crown-queen-wen-zheng-learns-valuable-lessons-2023-09-06/|work=Reuters|date=6 September 2023|access-date=2 June 2026|last=Tennery|first=Amy}}</ref> At de 2024 Australian Open, na ein forehands average 2,800 revolutions per minute, de highest spin rate among de women wey dey compete at de tournament den close to de men's tournament average.<ref>{{cite web |last=Trollope |first=Matt |date=1 January 2025 |title=Five reasons we love Zheng Qinwen |url=https://ausopen.com/articles/news/five-reasons-we-love-zheng-qinwen |access-date=2 June 2026 |website=Australian Open}}</ref>
Zheng sanso be an athletic mover whose first serve fi be highly effective wen e land in, wey dey complement ein forehand den dey allow am to control points from de opening shot. However, ein serve at times be affected by technical issues den a low first-serve percentage. Ein heavy topspin den comparatively long swings initially make qm particularly effective on clay courts, although she cam be increasingly capable on faster surfaces.<ref>{{cite news|last=Carayol|first=Tumaini|title=Zheng follows idol to Australian Open final but Sabalenka is toughest test|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/jan/26/zheng-follows-her-idol-to-australian-final-but-sabalenka-is-toughest-test|work=The Guardian|date=26 January 2024|access-date=2 June 2026}}</ref> Although she primarily dey seek to dictate play from de baseline, she fi vary de pace of rallies pluz high, looping balls den drop shots, a tactic she use effectively during ein victory over [[Iga Świątek]] insyd de semifinals of de [[2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Paris Olympics]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Carayol|first=Tumaini|title=Iga Świątek's 25-match Roland Garros winning streak ended by Zheng Qinwen|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/01/iga-swiatek-roland-garros-streak-qinwen-zheng-paris-olympics-tennis-semi-final|work=The Guardian|date=1 August 2024|access-date=2 June 2026}}</ref>
== Coaches ==
Insyd 2021, Zheng begin dey work plus coach [[Pere Riba]].<ref name="riba">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen reuniting with coach Pere Riba for 2024|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3805943/zheng-qinwen-reuniting-with-coach-pere-riba-for-2024|access-date=2 September 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 December 2023}}</ref> Insyd June 2023, Zheng split plus Riba wey she hire [[Wim Fissette]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Mesic|first1=Dzevad|title=Qinwen Zheng hires Naomi Osaka's ex-coach|url=https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/WTA_Tennis/134015/qinwen-zheng-hires-naomi-osaka-s-excoach/|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis World|date=17 June 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Oddo|first1=Chris|title=Coach Wim Fissette about Qinwen Zheng: “Incredible athlete and worker, whose game needs to get cleaned up”|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wim-fissette-about-qinwen-zheng-she-wants-to-do-everything-it-takes-to-achieve-the-best-711529.html|work=Tennis Majors|date=5 September 2023}}</ref> Previously, Fissette coach [[Naomi Osaka]], til dem split insyd July 2022.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Tandon|first1=Kamakshi|title=Naomi Osaka, coach Wim Fissette split after sharing two major title runs|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/naomi-osaka-coach-wim-fissette-split-won-two-majors-partnership|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis|date=20 July 2022}}</ref> However, insyd September 2023, Fissette abruptly end ein collaboration plus Zheng, a decision wich na Zheng call "immoral".<ref>{{cite news|title=Coach Wim Fissette ends collaboration with Zheng Qinwen amid rumored reunion with Naomi Osaka|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/wim-fissette-ends-coach-zheng-qinwen-amid-rumored-reunion-naomi-osaka|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis|date=29 September 2023}}</ref> Fissette later reunite plus Osaka following de birth of ein daughter insyd July 2023.<ref>{{cite news|title=Naomi Osaka splits with coach Wim Fissette, practices with Patrick Mouratoglou in LA|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5766206/2024/09/14/naomi-osaka-coach-fissette-mouratoglou/|access-date=2 September 2026|work=[[The Athletic]]|date=14 September 2024}}</ref> Insyd December 2023, Zheng reunite plus Riba.<ref name="riba" />
== Endorsements ==
Insyd 2015, Zheng sign a sponsorship deal plus Nike.<ref name="endorsements">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen: China’s Tennis Ace Wins On and Off Court|url=https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1015685|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Sixth Tone]]|date=14 August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Qinwen Zheng Wins Olympic Gold in Women’s Singles|url=https://about.nike.com/en/newsroom/releases/qinwen-zheng-wins-gold|publisher=Nike|date=3 August 2024}}</ref> Na ein racquets be provided by Wilson.<ref>{{cite news|title=Geared Up: Zheng Qinwen cracks the Top 10 with Wilson and Nike|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/geared-up-qinwen-zheng-cracks-the-top-10-with-wilson-and-nike-australian-open-final|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=1 February 2024}}</ref> Insyd 2022, Zheng join Rolex as a Testimonee<ref>{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.rolex.com/en-us/rolex-family/tennis/qinwen-zheng |access-date=31 August 2026 |publisher=Rolex}}</ref> wey she sign endorsement deals plus Chinese financial service company Ant Group<ref>{{cite news|title=Ant Group Extends Partnership with Olympic Tennis Champion Qinwen Zheng as Brand Ambassador|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250109266663/en/Ant-Group-Extends-Partnership-with-Olympic-Tennis-Champion-Qinwen-Zheng-as-Brand-Ambassador|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Business Wire]]|date=10 January 2025}}</ref> den Chinese dairy company Yili Group.<ref name="endorsements" /> Insyd 2023, Zheng sign sponsorship deals plus Gatorade<ref>{{cite news|last1=Richardson|first1=James|title=Who sponsors rising Chinese star Qinwen Zheng: Nike, Gatorade and Wilson already on board|url=https://www.tennis365.com/australian-open/who-sponsors-qinwen-zheng-nike-gatorade-wilson|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis365|date=24 January 2024}}</ref> den Swisse.<ref name="endorsements" /> Insyd 2024, Zheng join Lancôme as a brand ambassador,<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen wins in Stuttgart, picks up Lancôme deal alongside world No. 1 Iga Swiatek|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-wins-in-stuttgart-picks-up-lancome-deal-alongside-world-no-1-iga-swiatek|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=16 April 2024}}</ref> she sign sponsorship deals plus Chinese milk tea brand Chagee<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen Becomes CHAGEE's First "Health Ambassador"|url=https://www.chagee.us/media-center/article/78352638-8446-4796-b23c-41530409e780|publisher=Chagee|date=25 April 2025}}</ref><ref name="endorsements" /> den Chinese consumer electronics brand vivo, wey she cam be a brand ambassador give Audi.<ref>{{cite news|title=No rest for the weary! Zheng Qinwen's off-season kicks off with new Audi sponsorship and Gatorade event|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/no-rest-for-the-weary-zheng-qinwen-s-offseason-kicks-off-with-new-audi-sponsorship-and-gatorade-event|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=17 November 2024}}</ref> Insyd 2025, Zheng cam be a global brand ambassador give Dior<ref>{{cite news|last1=Templeton|first1=Lily|title=EXCLUSIVE: Dior Taps Olympic Tennis Champion Zheng Qinwen as Global Ambassador|url=https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/dior-zheng-qinwen-global-ambassador-olympic-tennis-champion-1236793971/|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Women's Wear Daily|WWD]]|date=9 January 2025}}</ref> den Beats.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Benson|first1=Pat|title=Qinwen Zheng Named Beats Global Ambassador in Hype Video|url=https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-named-beats-global-ambassador-in-hype-video|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Sports Illustrated]]|date=19 March 2025}}</ref>
== Personal life ==
Zheng cite [[Li Na]]—de only Chinese player to win a singles major title—as a source of inspiration.<ref name="T2023">{{Cite web |last=Fitzgerald |first=Matt |date=17 January 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen sprouts from a family's big sacrifice—and the little seed Li Na planted in her heart |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-sprouts-family-sacrifice-seed-li-na-planted-australian-open-riba |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241008002050/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-sprouts-family-sacrifice-seed-li-na-planted-australian-open-riba |archive-date=8 October 2024 |access-date=25 January 2023 |website=Tennis.com}}</ref><ref name="AP2024">{{Cite web |last=HOWARD FENDRICH |date=3 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first Olympic tennis singles gold, inspired by Li Na and Liu Xang |url=https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113022350/https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |archive-date=13 November 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[AP News]] |language=en}}</ref> Insyd 2024, na Zheng say: "''I watched her since I was a little kid so I'm trying to follow in her steps. She inspired me a lot when I was a child."''<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen eyes Olympics history in Li Na's Paris footsteps |url=https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/zheng-qinwen-eyes-olympics-history-113903072.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804030250/https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/zheng-qinwen-eyes-olympics-history-113903072.html |archive-date=4 August 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=Yahoo! Sports |language=en-GB}}</ref> Zheng sanso credit ein parents dema support den guidance as a reason for ein success.<ref name="AP2024" />
Following ein gold medal win at de 2024 Summer Olympics, Zheng say dat na she always wan "''to become one of the Asians that can inspire young kids and make them love tennis more''".<ref name="shethepeople">{{Cite news|last=Thanvi|first=Ishika|date=5 August 2024|title=Meet Zheng Qinwen, Chinese Gold Medalist Who Also Beat World No 1|url=https://www.shethepeople.tv/women-at-olympics/tennis-player-zheng-qinwen-gold-medalist-paris-olympics-6798900|access-date=20 August 2024|publisher=[[SheThePeople]]|quote=Following her Olympic gold win, Zheng expressed her desire to inspire young Asians to pursue tennis, much like her idol Li Na and hurdler Liu Xiang, China’s first Olympic gold medalist in men’s track and field. Zheng attributes her success to the unwavering support of her parents...|archive-date=20 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080701/https://www.shethepeople.tv/women-at-olympics/tennis-player-zheng-qinwen-gold-medalist-paris-olympics-6798900|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kapetanakis |first=Arthur |date=5 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first singles gold medal at Paris 2024 Olympics |url=https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2024-08-05/zheng_qinwen_wins_chinas_first_singles_gold_medal_at_paris_2024_olympics.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080658/https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2024-08-05/zheng_qinwen_wins_chinas_first_singles_gold_medal_at_paris_2024_olympics.html |archive-date=20 August 2024 |access-date=20 August 2024 |website=[[US Open (tennis)]]}}</ref> She sanso say na she look up to [[Liu Xiang (hurdler)|Liu Xiang]], a Chinese hurdler whose win insyd de 110-meter hurdles at de 2004 Summer Olympics be China ein first gold insyd any men's track den field event.<ref name="shethepeople" /><ref name="AP2024">{{Cite web |last=HOWARD FENDRICH |date=3 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first Olympic tennis singles gold, inspired by Li Na and Liu Xang |url=https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113022350/https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |archive-date=13 November 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[AP News]] |language=en}}</ref> Insyd a 2024 interview plus Sky Sports, Zheng say ein hobbies include walking plus ein family, reading, den singing.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04pkcmluVLA |title=Zheng Qinwen describes herself as ____ 😅 | Get to know the Chinese star! |date=13 February 2024 |last=Sky Sports |access-date=4 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804020839/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04pkcmluVLA |archive-date=4 August 2024 |url-status=live |via=YouTube}}</ref> She sanso dey enjoy roller coaster rides wey she be a fan of de K-pop group Blackpink.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kane |first=David |date=3 September 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen loves rollercoasters, karaoke, and Blackpink, thinks Coco Gauff is more talented |url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/zheng-qinwen-rollercoasters-karaoke-blackpink-coco-gauff-2023-us-open |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804040822/https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/zheng-qinwen-rollercoasters-karaoke-blackpink-coco-gauff-2023-us-open |archive-date=4 August 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[Tennis.com]] |language=en |quote="Mostly I sing Chinese songs, slower songs," added the Blackpink stan.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Livaudais |first=Stephanie |date=27 March 2023 |title=Blink and you'll miss her: No time for Blackpink amid Zheng Qinwen's rapid rise |url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/blink-and-you-miss-her-no-time-for-blackpink-amid-zheng-qinwen-rapid-rise |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080658/https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/blink-and-you-miss-her-no-time-for-blackpink-amid-zheng-qinwen-rapid-rise |archive-date=20 August 2024 |access-date=20 August 2024 |website=[[Tennis.com]]}}</ref>
According to de China Charity Federation, Zheng donate 1 million yuan insyd August 2026 for disaster relief insyd Gyirong County during de 2026 Nepal–Tibet floods.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-08-31 |title=Zheng Qinwen donates 1 million yuan to support devastating Tibet disaster relief efforts |url=https://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/articles/zheng_qinwen_donates_1_million_yuan_to_support_devastating_tibet_disaster_relief_efforts/s1_17460_44242518 |access-date=2026-09-06 |website=[[Yardbarker]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Burack |first=Emily |date=2026-08-31 |title=Qinwen Zheng Donates to Support Disaster Relief Efforts in Tibet |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/qinwen-zheng-donates-support-disaster-143226595.html |access-date=2026-09-06 |website=[[Town & Country (magazine)|Town & Country]] |language=en-US |via=Yahoo Sports}}</ref>
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'''Zheng Qinwen''' (born 8 October 2002) be a Chinese professional tennis player. Na she be ranked world No. 4 by de WTA, she achieve insyd June 2025, wey she be de only second Chinese player to reach de top 5 insyd women's singles after [[Li Na]]. Zheng win five career singles titles, wey dey include de gold medal at de [[2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Paris Olympics]], becoming de first Asian tennis player to win an Olympic gold medal insyd singles.
Zheng win ein first WTA Tour tournament insyd 2023 at de Palermo Ladies Open, a title wey she defend insyd 2024. She win WTA 500 titles at de 2023 Zhengzhou Open den at de 2024 Pan Pacific Open. She fini runner-up at de 2024 Australian Open, wey she loose to [[Aryna Sabalenka]], den at de 2024 WTA Finals, losing to [[Coco Gauff]].
== Early life den junior years ==
Na dem born Zheng insyd Shiyan, Hubei, on 8 October 2002.<ref name="WTAprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/players/328120/qinwen-zheng |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Na ein parents encourage am to try several sports during ein kiddie time, wey dey include table tennis, before she begin dey play tennis at de age of seven.<ref name="Vogue2024">{{cite magazine|last=Remsen|first=Nick|title=Qinwen Zheng on Winning China's First-Ever Olympic Gold in Tennis|url=https://www.vogue.com/article/qinwen-zheng-on-winning-olympic-gold|magazine=Vogue|date=4 August 2024|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> At de age of eight, she lef ein parents wey she move go Wuhan to receive more advanced coaching.<ref name="Vogue2024" /> Na ein mommie initially visit am on weekends den later lef ein job to support ein training full-time.<ref name="Vogue2024" /> During ein formative years, Zheng train at an academy insyd Beijing under [[Carlos Rodríguez (tennis coach)|Carlos Rodríguez]], wey na he previously coach [[Justine Henin]] den [[Li Na]].<ref name="RG2022">{{cite web |date=27 May 2022 |title=Get to know Zheng Qinwen |url=https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/article/rg2022-get-to-know-zheng-qinwen |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Roland-Garros}}</ref><ref name="Reuters2025">{{cite news|last=Ransom|first=Ian|title=Zheng looks to emulate Li's Australian Open success|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/zheng-looks-emulate-lis-australian-open-success-2025-01-07/|work=Reuters|date=7 January 2025|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> Zheng turn professional insyd 2018 while continuing to compete on de junior circuit.<ref name="RGprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng: Player card |url=https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/players/42560-q.zheng |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Roland-Garros}}</ref> Insyd December 2018, she reach de girls' singles final of de Orange Bowl, wer she loose to Coco Gauff insyd three sets.<ref name="USTA2018">{{cite web |date=10 December 2018 |title=Coco Gauff crowned Orange Bowl singles champ |url=https://www.usta.com/en/home/stay-current/national/coco-gauff-wins-orange-bowl-18s-girls--singles-title.html |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=United States Tennis Association}}</ref> Insyd 2019, she reach de girls' singles semifinals at both de French Open den de US Open, wey she achieve a career-high ITF junior ranking of world No. 6.<ref name="RGprofile" /><ref name="ITFprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng Tennis Player Profile |url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/players/qinwen-zheng/800436017/chn/jt/S/overview/ |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=International Tennis Federation}}</ref> Insyd late 2019, Zheng move go Spain to continue ein development wey she establish a training base insyd Barcelona.<ref name="RG2022" /><ref name="Xinhua2024">{{cite news|script-title=zh:追光|十年前那个小姑娘,如何成为郑钦文|url=https://www.news.cn/sports/20240127/98e4e4c7271d4f58a4493fe0ed91110b/c.html|website=Xinhua News Agency|date=27 January 2024|language=zh|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> She begin dey work plus Spanish coach [[Pere Riba]] insyd 2021.<ref name="riba">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen reuniting with coach Pere Riba for 2024|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3805943/zheng-qinwen-reuniting-with-coach-pere-riba-for-2024|access-date=2 September 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 December 2023}}</ref>
== Career ==
=== 2021: WTA Tour debut ===
Insyd January 2021, Zheng win de Tennis Future Hamburg, Germany wer she defeat [[Linda Fruhvirtová]] insyd de final of de 25k event, dem hold at de venue of de Hamburger Tennis-Verband.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennis-tourtalk.com/67737/qinwen-zheng-wins-tennis-future-hamburg|title=Qinwen Zheng Wins Tennis Future Hamburg|work=Tennis TourTalk|date=17 January 2021|access-date=20 June 2021|archive-date=16 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220116120922/https://www.tennis-tourtalk.com/67737/qinwen-zheng-wins-tennis-future-hamburg|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 20 June 2021, she win de final of de 60k Macha Lake Open insyd Staré Splavy defeating [[Aleksandra Krunić]] insyd two sets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/tournament/w60-stare-splavy/cze/2021/w-itf-cze-02a-2021/draws-and-results/|title=ITF draws and results|publisher=www.itftennis.com|date=|access-date=20 June 2021|archive-date=23 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123165654/https://www.itftennis.com/en/tournament/w60-stare-splavy/cze/2021/w-itf-cze-02a-2021/draws-and-results/|url-status=live}}</ref> Zheng make ein WTA Tour debut at de Palermo Ladies Open, wer she defeat second seed [[Liudmila Samsonova]] insyd de first round,<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 July 2021|title=18-y.o. Zheng Qinwen arrives on WTA Tour in style with Samsonova upset: Palermo Highlights|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2193178/18-y-o-zheng-qinwen-arrives-on-wta-tour-in-style-with-samsonova-upset-palermo-highlights|access-date=20 July 2021|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=18 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118194733/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2193178/18-y-o-zheng-qinwen-arrives-on-wta-tour-in-style-with-samsonova-upset-palermo-highlights|url-status=dead}}</ref> before losing ein next match to [[Jaqueline Cristian]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Wancke|first=Barbara|date=22 July 2021|url=https://tennisthreads.net/wta-roundup-palermo-and-gdynia-2/|title=WTA Roundup: Palermo and Gdynia – Day 3|publisher=Tennis Threads|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110025912/https://tennisthreads.net/wta-roundup-palermo-and-gdynia-2/|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== 2022: French Open fourth round, top 30 ===
Ranked No. 126, Zheng enter de Melbourne Summer Set 1 after qualifying. She beat [[Mai Hontama]], [[Vera Zvonareva]], den [[Ana Konjuh]] to make ein first WTA Tour semifinal,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Melbourne 1: Zheng Qinwen beats Zvonareva in 3 sets for 1st WTA QF spot (video)|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2440989/melbourne-1-zheng-qinwen-beats-zvonareva-in-3-sets-for-1st-wta-qf-spot|access-date=6 January 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=6 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220106161443/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2440989/melbourne-1-zheng-qinwen-beats-zvonareva-in-3-sets-for-1st-wta-qf-spot|url-status=live}}</ref> buh she loose to No. 20 [[Simona Halep]], insyd straight sets. Zheng debut at de main draw of a Grand Slam tournament at de Australian Open after qualifying. She defeat [[Aliaksandra Sasnovich]] insyd de first round, buh she loose insyd de second round to No. 8 [[Maria Sakkari]]. As a result, Zheng break into de top 100 for de first time.
At de French Open, Zheng defeat [[Maryna Zanevska]] insyd de first round. Insyd de second round, she cam back from a set den a break down to upset No. 19 Simona Halep for ein first top-20 win. She move into de fourth round after [[Alizé Cornet]] retire while trailing by a set. She loose insyd de fourth round to world No. 1 den eventual champion [[Iga Świątek]] insyd three sets. Na she be de only player to win a set against Świątek insyd de tournament. As a result, Zheng move to a new career-high of No. 54. She break into de top 50 a week later after winning ein first WTA 125 title at de Open Internacional de Valencia, defeating compatriot [[Wang Xiyu]].
At de Wimbledon Championships, Zheng defeat [[Sloane Stephens]] den [[Greet Minnen]] to reach de third round, wer she fall to No. 23 den eventual champion [[Elena Rybakina]] insyd straight sets.
At de Canadian Open, Zheng defeat wildcard entrant [[Rebecca Marino]] insyd de first round. She advance to de third round after No. 5 [[Ons Jabeur]] retire while trailing by a set. She overcam [[Bianca Andreescu]] to advance to ein first WTA 1000 quarterfinal, wer she loose to No. 14 [[Karolína Plíšková]], insyd three sets. At de US Open, she defeat No. 16 [[Jeļena Ostapenko]] den [[Anastasia Potapova]] before she loose to [[Jule Niemeier]].
At de Pan Pacific Open, Zheng defeat [[Misaki Doi]], No. 4 [[Paula Badosa]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen routs top seed Badosa in Tokyo to reach quarterfinals|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2798336/zheng-qinwen-routs-top-seed-badosa-in-tokyo-to-reach-quarterfinals|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=21 September 2022}}</ref> [[Claire Liu]] den No. 13 [[Veronika Kudermetova]] to reach ein first WTA Tour final.<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen, Liudmila Samsonova reach Pan Pacific final|url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/34654085/zheng-qinwen-liudmila-samsonova-reach-pan-pacific-final|access-date=23 July 2026|work=[[ESPN]]|date=24 September 2022}}</ref> She loose insyd de final to Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.<ref name="pacific">{{cite web |title=Samsonova wins Tokyo, edges Zheng Qinwen for third title of 2022 |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2801554/samsonova-wins-tokyo-edges-zheng-qinwen-for-third-title-of-2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925053658/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2801554/samsonova-wins-tokyo-edges-zheng-qinwen-for-third-title-of-2022 |archive-date=25 September 2022 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Despite de loss, Zheng reach a new career-high ranking of No. 28, becoming de first Chinese teenager to break into de top 30.<ref name="pacific" /> Entering de San Diego Open as a lucky loser, she advance to de second round as No. 13 [[Garbiñe Muguruza]] retire.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Ramchandani|first=Haresh|date=12 October 2022|title=Lucky loser Zheng sets up Swiatek clash in San Diego as Muguruza retires|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/san-diego-open-zheng-into-second-round-628995.html|access-date=10 August 2026|work=Tennis Majors}}</ref> She loose insyd de second round to world No. 1 den eventual champion Iga Świątek insyd three sets.<ref>{{Cite news|date=14 October 2022|title=Swiatek downs Zheng to reach San Diego quarters|url=https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/swiatek-downs-zheng-reach-san-diego-quarters-2022-10-13/|access-date=10 August 2026|work=[[Reuters]]}}</ref> Na dem name Zheng WTA Newcomer of de Year.<ref>{{cite web |title=China's Zheng Qinwen named WTA Newcomer of the Year |url=https://oca.asia/news/3599-chinas-zheng-qinwen-named-wta-newcomer-of-the-year.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110045901/https://oca.asia/news/3599-chinas-zheng-qinwen-named-wta-newcomer-of-the-year.html |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Olympic Council of Asia}}</ref>
=== 2023: US Open quarterfinal, top 20 ===
Zheng begin de season at de Adelaide International. She defeat No. 17 [[Anett Kontaveit]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen saves match point, ousts Kontaveit in Adelaide |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3005423/zheng-qinwen-saves-match-point-ousts-kontaveit-in-adelaide |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241130122924/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3005423/zheng-qinwen-saves-match-point-ousts-kontaveit-in-adelaide |archive-date=30 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> before losing to [[Victoria Azarenka]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Adelaide 1: Azarenka fends off Zheng Qinwen, into quarterfinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3010262/adelaide-1-azarenka-fends-off-zheng-qinwen-into-quarterfinals |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331083541/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3010262/adelaide-1-azarenka-fends-off-zheng-qinwen-into-quarterfinals |archive-date=31 March 2023 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> At de Australian Open, she beat [[Dalma Gálfi]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Macpherson|first1=Alex|title=AO 2023 Day 1 by the numbers: Zheng Qinwen in a hurry, Osorio's milestone and more|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3024158/ao-2023-day-1-by-the-numbers-zheng-qinwen-in-a-hurry-osorios-milestone-and-more|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=16 January 2023}}</ref> before losing to [[Bernarda Pera]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Australian Open: Pera makes third round|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-pera-makes-third-round-655418.html|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=18 January 2023}}</ref>
At de Abu Dhabi Open, Zheng defeat qualifier Rebecca Marino, No. 12 Jeļena Ostapenko,<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen upsets Ostapenko to reach Abu Dhabi quarters|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3054192/zheng-qinwen-upsets-ostapenko-to-reach-abu-dhabi-quarters|access-date=18 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=8 February 2023}}</ref> den No. 8 [[Daria Kasatkina]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen overpowers No. 1 seed Daria Kasatkina in Abu Dhabi for third Top 10 win|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-overpowers-top-seed-daria-kasatkina-abu-dhabi-third-top-10-win|access-date=18 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=10 February 2023}}</ref> widout dropping a set, to reach de semifinals. She loose insyd de semifinals to No. 19 Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.
At de Stuttgart Open, Zheng defeat lucky loser [[Alycia Parks]] before losing to world No. 1, Iga Świątek, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite news|date=21 April 2023|title=Iga Swiatek beats Zheng in Stuttgart to make winning WTA Tour return|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/apr/21/iga-swiatek-beats-zheng-in-stuttgart-to-make-winning-wta-tour-return|access-date=10 August 2026|work=[[The Guardian]]}}</ref> At de Madrid Open, she defeat [[Caty McNally]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Madrid Open: Zheng books spot in round of 32|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/madrid-open-zheng-books-spot-in-first-round-676310.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=28 April 2023}}</ref> before losing to No. 17, [[Ekaterina Alexandrova]], insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Madrid Open: Alexandrova into round of 16 against Swiatek|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/madrid-open-alexandrova-into-second-round-676784.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=30 April 2023}}</ref> At de Italian Open, Zheng defeat Alizé Cornet,<ref>{{cite web |title=Rome: Zheng Qinwen holds off Cornet to reach third round |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3340520/rome-zheng-qinwen-holds-off-cornet-to-reach-third-round |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803045450/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3340520/rome-zheng-qinwen-holds-off-cornet-to-reach-third-round |archive-date=3 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> qualifier [[Anna Bondár]],<ref>{{cite web |date=13 May 2023 |title=Italian Open: Zheng into round of 16, beats qualifier before rain stops play for day |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-into-second-round-679502.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043052/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-into-second-round-679502.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den compatriot Wang Xiyu<ref>{{cite web |date=15 May 2023 |title=Italian Open: Zheng advances to quarter-finals |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-advances-to-quarter-finals-679819.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241127235309/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-advances-to-quarter-finals-679819.html |archive-date=27 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> to reach ein second WTA 1000 quarterfinal. She then loose to No. 12 Veronika Kudermetova, insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kudermetova beats Zheng Qinwen for semis at Italian Open |url=https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202305/17/WS64644942a310b6054fad3798.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240119125438/https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202305/17/WS64644942a310b6054fad3798.html |archive-date=19 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=China Daily}}</ref> As a result, Zheng reach No. 19 insyd de WTA rankings, becoming de fifth Chinese player to break into de top 20.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ranking Reaction: Iga Swiatek kicks off 60th straight week at No. 1, Alcaraz returns to top spot |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/ranking-reaction-iga-swiatek-60th-week-at-no-1-alcaraz-returns-to-top-spot |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803163136/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/ranking-reaction-iga-swiatek-60th-week-at-no-1-alcaraz-returns-to-top-spot |archive-date=3 August 2024 |access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Rankings Watch: Rybakina hits Top 5 for first time; Zheng makes Top 20 debut |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3465469/rankings-watch-rybakina-hits-top-5-for-first-time-zheng-makes-top-20-debut |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230522235550/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3465469/rankings-watch-rybakina-hits-top-5-for-first-time-zheng-makes-top-20-debut |archive-date=22 May 2023 |access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref> At de French Open, she beat qualifier [[Tamara Zidanšek]]<ref>{{cite web |date=28 May 2023 |title=Roland-Garros: Zheng advances to second round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-advances-to-first-round-683322.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119051043/https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-advances-to-first-round-683322.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> before losing to [[Yulia Putintseva]].<ref>{{cite web |date=31 May 2023 |title=Roland-Garros: Putintseva upsets Qinwen Zheng in three sets to make third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-putintseva-advances-to-third-round-684819.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119045944/https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-putintseva-advances-to-third-round-684819.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref>
At Wimbledon, Zheng loose insyd de first round to [[Kateřina Siniaková]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Wimbledon: Siniakova books spot in second round|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wimbledon-news/wimbledon-siniakova-books-spot-in-second-round-693157.html|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=3 July 2023}}</ref>
Zheng receive a wildcard into de Palermo Ladies Open. She double bagel [[Sara Errani]],<ref>{{cite web |date=17 July 2023 |title=WTA roundup: Qinwen Zheng opens with 6–0, 6–0 win in Palermo |url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-qinwen-zheng-opens-with-6-0-6-0-win-palermo-2023-07-17/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230720025622/https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-qinwen-zheng-opens-with-6-0-6-0-win-palermo-2023-07-17/ |archive-date=20 July 2023 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |work=Reuters}}</ref> then beat [[Diane Parry]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Palermo: Zheng Qinwen battles past Parry in three sets |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3601004/palermo-zheng-qinwen-battles-past-parry-in-three-sets |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803015041/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3601004/palermo-zheng-qinwen-battles-past-parry-in-three-sets |archive-date=3 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> [[Emma Navarro]]<ref>{{cite web |date=21 July 2023 |title=Palermo Open: Zheng reaches semi-finals, takes on Sherif next |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/palermo-open-zheng-reaches-semi-finals-698670.html |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Mayar Sherif]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng beats Sherif in late-night duel; faces Paolini in Palermo final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3600788/zheng-beats-sherif-in-late-night-duel-faces-paolini-in-palermo-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119051012/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3600788/zheng-beats-sherif-in-late-night-duel-faces-paolini-in-palermo-final |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> to reach ein second WTA Tour final. She beat [[Jasmine Paolini]] insyd three sets to win ein first WTA Tour title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen beats Paolini in Palermo to capture first career title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3601535/zheng-qinwen-beats-paolini-in-palermo-to-capture-first-career-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921023120/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3601535/zheng-qinwen-beats-paolini-in-palermo-to-capture-first-career-title |archive-date=21 September 2024 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref>
[[File:Zheng_Qinwen_(2023_US_Open)_01_(cropped).jpg|left|thumb|Zheng reach ein first Grand Slam quarterfinals at de 2023 US Open.]]
At de Canadian Open, Zheng defeat [[Marta Kostyuk]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen edges Marta Kostyuk in Montreal|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/canadian-open-zheng-books-spot-in-second-round-703625.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=8 August 2023}}</ref> before losing to No. 18 Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Canadian Open: Samsonova makes last 16|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/canadian-open-samsonova-makes-last-16-704051.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=9 August 2023}}</ref> At de Cincinnati Open, she defeat qualifier Aliaksandra Sasnovich den wildcard entrant [[Venus Williams]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen rallies to beat Venus Williams in Cincinnati|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3636968/zheng-qinwen-rallies-to-beat-venus-williams-in-cincinnati|access-date=30 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=16 August 2023}}</ref> before losing to world No. 1, Iga Świątek, insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Swiatek survives Zheng scare to reach Cincinnati quarter-finals|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/swiatek-survives-zheng-scare-reach-cincinnati-quarter-finals-2023-08-17/|access-date=30 July 2026|work=[[Reuters]]|date=18 August 2023}}</ref> At de [[2023 US Open – Women's singles|US Open]], Zheng defeat [[Nadia Podoroska]],<ref>{{cite web |date=30 August 2023 |title=US Open: Zheng fires warning shot to rest of the field |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-second-round-709185.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043746/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-second-round-709185.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Kaia Kanepi]],<ref>{{cite web |date=31 August 2023 |title=US Open: Zheng ends Kanepi's run, into third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-makes-third-round-2-709889.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043303/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-makes-third-round-2-709889.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Lucia Bronzetti]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen dazzles with defense on a landmark day for Chinese tennis |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3668033/zheng-qinwen-dazzles-with-defense-on-a-landmark-day-for-chinese-tennis |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den No. 5 Ons Jabeur<ref>{{cite web |date=4 September 2023 |title=US Open: Under-par Jabeur knocked out by Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-last-8-711398.html |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> to advance to ein first major quarterfinal, wer she loose to world No. 2, [[Aryna Sabalenka]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 September 2023 |title=Sabalenka sweeps into 4th Slam semi of 2023 |url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/38339824/aryna-sabalenka-cruises-zheng-qinwen-us-open-semis |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231008190452/https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/38339824/aryna-sabalenka-cruises-zheng-qinwen-us-open-semis |archive-date=8 October 2023 |access-date=7 September 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>
Zheng win gold insyd singles at de Asian Games.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-2023-tennis-women-singles|title=Asian Games 2023: Zheng Qinwen wins women's tennis gold to secure Paris 2024 quota|last=Kano|first=Shintaro|date=29 September 2023|publisher=International Olympic Committee|access-date=25 January 2024|archive-date=16 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240816073522/https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-2023-tennis-women-singles|url-status=live}}</ref> At de China Open, she loose insyd de first round to world No. 5, Elena Rybakina, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rybakina sweeps past Zheng Qinwen into Beijing second round|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3715707/rybakina-sweeps-past-zheng-qinwen-into-beijing-second-round|access-date=30 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=2 October 2023}}</ref> At de Zhengzhou Open, Zheng defeat qualifier [[Kateryna Volodko]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=9 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen claims first win on home soil in Zhengzhou|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3732237/zheng-qinwen-claims-first-win-on-home-soil-in-zhengzhou|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> No. 6 Maria Sakkari,<ref>{{Cite news|date=11 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen notches first win over Sakkari to make Zhengzhou quarters|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3735023/zheng-qinwen-notches-first-win-over-sakkari-to-make-zhengzhou-quarters|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> [[Anhelina Kalinina]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=13 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen storms into Zhengzhou semis; faces Paolini next|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3737260/zheng-qinwen-storms-into-zhengzhou-semis-faces-paolini-next|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> den Jasmine Paolini, widout dropping a set, to reach de final. She defeat world No. 18, [[Barbora Krejčíková]], insyd de final insyd three sets to win ein second career title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen triumphs on home soil to win Zhengzhou title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3738449/zheng-qinwen-triumphs-on-home-soil-to-win-zhengzhou-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231017133438/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3738449/zheng-qinwen-triumphs-on-home-soil-to-win-zhengzhou-title |archive-date=17 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=James Walker-Roberts |date=15 October 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen says she 'wanted too much' after beating Barbora Krejcikova to win Zhengzhou Open |url=https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/wta-zhengzhou/2023/zheng-qinwen-says-she-wanted-too-much-after-beating-barbora-krejcikova-to-win-zhengzhou-open_sto9837635/story.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231015195205/https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/wta-zhengzhou/2023/zheng-qinwen-says-she-wanted-too-much-after-beating-barbora-krejcikova-to-win-zhengzhou-open_sto9837635/story.shtml |archive-date=15 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=eurosport.com}}</ref> Zheng make ein debut at de WTA Elite Trophy.<ref>{{cite news|title=Field is set for the 2023 WTA Elite Trophy Zhuhai|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3741492/field-is-set-for-the-2023-wta-elite-trophy-zhuhai|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=18 October 2023}}</ref> She defeat [[Donna Vekić]]<ref>{{Cite news|date=25 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen battles past Vekic to grab first win in Zhuhai|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3752266/zheng-qinwen-battles-past-vekic-to-grab-first-win-in-zhuhai|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> den Jeļena Ostapenko<ref>{{Cite news|date=27 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen beats Jelena Ostapenko to set up all-Chinese semifinal match at WTA Elite Trophy|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-jelena-ostapenko-all-chinese-semifinal-wta-elite-trophy-zhuhai|access-date=10 August 2026|work=Tennis}}</ref> insyd de round-robin stage. She beat compatriot [[Zhu Lin (tennis)|Zhu Lin]] insyd de semifinals<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen outlasts Zhu in Zhuhai; will face Haddad Maia in final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3755851/zheng-qinwen-outlasts-zhu-lin-in-zhuhai-will-face-haddad-maia-in-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231029001032/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3755851/zheng-qinwen-outlasts-zhu-lin-in-zhuhai-will-face-haddad-maia-in-final |archive-date=29 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> buh she loose insyd de final to [[Beatriz Haddad Maia]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Haddad Maia denies Zheng Qinwen in classic final to claim Zhuhai title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3758240/haddad-maia-denies-zheng-qinwen-in-classic-final-to-claim-zhuhai-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241126191816/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3758240/haddad-maia-denies-zheng-qinwen-in-classic-final-to-claim-zhuhai-title |archive-date=26 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Na dem name Zheng WTA Most Improved Player.<ref name="2023year">{{cite news|title=2023 WTA player and coach award winners announced|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3818533/2023-wta-player-and-coach-award-winners-announced|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=11 December 2023}}</ref>
=== 2024: Australian Open final, Olympic champion, top 5 ===
Zheng make ein debut at de United Cup as China ein No. 1 player. She defeat [[Markéta Vondroušová]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen clinches United Cup tie for China |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3842404/zheng-qinwen-clinches-united-cup-tie-for-china |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240125173819/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3842404/zheng-qinwen-clinches-united-cup-tie-for-china |archive-date=25 January 2024 |access-date=25 January 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den [[Olga Danilović]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng beats Danilovic; Serbia storms back to edge China in Perth|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3844854/zheng-holds-off-danilovic-to-send-china-vs-serbia-to-deciding-doubles|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=31 December 2023}}</ref> before losing to Iga Świątek insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Swiatek secures United Cup semifinal spot for Poland; Australia tops Serbia|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3847883/swiatek-hurkacz-clinch-united-cup-semifinal-spot-for-team-poland|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 January 2024}}</ref> At de Australian Open, Zheng eliminate [[Ashlyn Krueger]],<ref>{{cite web |date=16 January 2024 |title=Australian Open: 12th seed Zheng into second round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-12th-seed-zheng-into-second-round-737579.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127125743/https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-12th-seed-zheng-into-second-round-737579.html |archive-date=27 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Katie Boulter]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Boulter beaten by Qinwen Zheng to miss out on potential Raducanu clash |url=https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12040/13050672/australian-open-katie-boulter-beaten-by-qinwen-zheng-to-miss-out-on-potential-emma-raducanu-clash |accessdate=26 October 2024 |work=Sky Sports}}</ref> compatriot [[Wang Yafan]],<ref>{{cite web |date=20 January 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen defeats Wang Yafan to reach week 2 at Australian Open |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/zheng-qinwen-defeats-wang-yafan-to-reach-week-2-at-australian-open-738722.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127125746/https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/zheng-qinwen-defeats-wang-yafan-to-reach-week-2-at-australian-open-738722.html |archive-date=27 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Océane Dodin]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Fitzgerald|first1=Matt|title=Zheng Qinwen, lone AO top half women's seed left, joins three first-time major quarterfinalists|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-lone-top-half-seed-left-three-first-time-major-quarterfinalists-australian-open|access-date=16 July 2026|work=Tennis|date=22 January 2024}}</ref> to reach ein second consecutive major quarterfinal. She defeat [[Anna Kalinskaya]] to reach ein first major semifinal,<ref>{{cite news|last1=Fitzgerald|first1=Matt|title=In a mature turnaround, Zheng Qinwen reaches first major semifinal at Australian Open|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/mature-turnaround-zheng-qinwen-first-major-semifinal-australian-open-kalinskaya|access-date=16 July 2026|work=Tennis|date=24 January 2024}}</ref> wey she beat qualifier [[Dayana Yastremska]] to reach ein first major final.<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen bests Yastremska at Australian Open to make first Slam final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3867402/zheng-qinwen-bests-yastremska-at-australian-open-to-make-first-slam-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240828140952/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3867402/zheng-qinwen-bests-yastremska-at-australian-open-to-make-first-slam-final |archive-date=28 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> She loose insyd de final to world No. 2, Aryna Sabalenka, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68109149|title=Australian Open 2024 women's final result: Aryna Sabalenka beats Zheng Qinwen in Melbourne|date=27 January 2024|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=28 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240928135354/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68109149|url-status=live}}</ref> As a result, Zheng reach de top 10 insyd de singles rankings, de second Chinese player to do so after [[Li Na]].<ref>{{cite web |date=29 January 2024 |title=Rankings Watch: Zheng makes Top 10 debut; Mertens back to No.1 in doubles |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3870512/rankings-watch-zheng-makes-top-10-debut-mertens-back-to-no-1-in-doubles |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240809125231/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3870512/rankings-watch-zheng-makes-top-10-debut-mertens-back-to-no-1-in-doubles |archive-date=9 August 2024 |access-date=29 January 2024 |website=WTA Tour}}</ref>
Na dis sanso be China ein second-ever Olympic gold insyd tennis, den de first since de women's doubles insyd 2004.<ref>{{Cite news|last=|date=3 August 2024|title=Zheng Qinwen rewards raucous Chinese support to grab gold in tense tennis final|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/03/zheng-qinwen-paris-olympic-games-2024-womens-tennis-final-report|access-date=4 August 2024|work=The Observer|language=en-GB|issn=0029-7712}}</ref>
At de Wuhan Open, Zheng defeat wildcard entrant Jaqueline Cristian,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng becomes first Chinese woman since Li Na to win 40 matches in one year |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146421/zheng-becomes-first-chinese-woman-since-li-na-to-win-40-matches-in-one-year |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241009162137/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146421/zheng-becomes-first-chinese-woman-since-li-na-to-win-40-matches-in-one-year |archive-date=9 October 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Leylah Fernandez,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng defeats Fernandez for first time to reach Wuhan quarters |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146835/zheng-defeats-fernandez-for-first-time-to-reach-wuhan-quarters |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241208111722/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146835/zheng-defeats-fernandez-for-first-time-to-reach-wuhan-quarters |archive-date=8 December 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> No. 6 Jasmine Paolini,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng stays perfect against Paolini, sets historic Wuhan semifinal showdown |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4147692/zheng-stays-perfect-against-paolini-sets-historic-wuhan-semifinal-showdown |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110100716/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4147692/zheng-stays-perfect-against-paolini-sets-historic-wuhan-semifinal-showdown |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den compatriot [[Wang Xinyu]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Wuhan Open: Zheng advances to final against Sabalenka|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wuhan-open-zheng-advances-to-final-790070.html|access-date=14 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=12 October 2024}}</ref> to advance to ein first WTA 1000 final. At de Pan Pacific Open, Zheng defeat [[Moyuka Uchijima]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 24, 2024 |title='Trying new things': Zheng's fresh tactics help her reach Tokyo quarterfinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4155184/-trying-new-things-zheng-s-fresh-tactics-help-her-reach-tokyo-quarterfinals |access-date=14 November 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeKWOhQ7ceo |title=QINWEN ZHENG/ON COURT INTERVIEW/TOKYO OPEN 2024 |date=25 October 2024 |last=ICONIC CHANNEL TENNIS 🎾 |access-date=26 November 2024 |via=YouTube}}</ref> Leylah Fernandez,<ref>{{cite web |date=25 October 2024 |title=Qinwen Zheng Beats Leylah Fernandez in Pan Pacific Open |url=https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-beats-leylah-fernandez-in-pan-pacific-open |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241025204935/https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-beats-leylah-fernandez-in-pan-pacific-open |archive-date=25 October 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Sports Illustrated}}</ref> den No. 16 [[Diana Shnaider]]<ref>{{Cite news|date=October 26, 2024|title=Zheng Qinwen downs Diana Shnaider to book Sofia Kenin clash in Tokyo final|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/zheng-qinwen-downs-diana-shnaider-to-book-sofia-kenin-clash-in-tokyo-final|work=[[The Straits Times]]}}</ref> to reach de final.
She loose insyd de final to Coco Gauff insyd a match wich go to a third-set tiebreak.<ref>{{cite web |title=Gauff overcomes Zheng in three-hour thriller to win WTA Finals title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165822/gauff-overcomes-zheng-in-three-hour-thriller-to-win-wta-finals-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241109205313/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165822/gauff-overcomes-zheng-in-three-hour-thriller-to-win-wta-finals-title |archive-date=9 November 2024 |accessdate=9 November 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Despite de defeat, Zheng reach a career-high ranking of world No. 5.<ref>{{cite web |title='I fight, whatever happens on court': Zheng reflects on WTA Finals run |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165926/-i-fight-whatever-happens-on-court-zheng-reflects-on-wta-finals-run |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110020722/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165926/-i-fight-whatever-happens-on-court-zheng-reflects-on-wta-finals-run |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=10 November 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref>
At de [[2025 Miami Open – Women's singles|Miami Open]], Zheng overcam [[Lauren Davis]],<ref>{{cite web |date=20 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: Qinwen Zheng eases into third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/miami-open-qinwen-zheng-eases-into-third-round-813678.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> qualifier [[Taylor Townsend]],<ref>{{cite web |date=23 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: Zheng advances to last 16 |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/miami-open-wta-1000-wta-tour-news/miami-open-zheng-advances-to-last-16-814332.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den Ashlyn Krueger,<ref>{{cite web |date=25 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: China's Zheng Qinwen to face 'mountain she cannot climb' in quarter-finals |url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3303746/miami-open-chinas-zheng-qinwen-face-mountain-she-cannot-climb-quarter-finals |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=South China Morning Post}}</ref> widout dropping a set, to reach de quarterfinals. At de Charleston Open, Zheng make am three quarterfinals insyd as many tournaments plus wins over Maria Sakkari<ref>{{cite web |date=2 April 2025 |title=Charleston Open: Third seed Zheng beats Sakkari to reach last 16 |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/charleston-open-third-seed-zheng-beats-sakkari-to-reach-last-16-816114.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Elise Mertens]],<ref>{{cite web |date=3 April 2025 |title=Charleston Open: Zheng beats Mertens to reach quarter-finals |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/charleston-open-zheng-beats-mertens-to-reach-quarter-finals-816265.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> before losing insyd de last eight to ninth seed [[Ekaterina Alexandrova]].<ref>{{cite web |date=5 April 2025 |title=Semi-finals set in Charleston and Bogotá, after surprises |url=https://tennisthreads.net/wta-round-up-semi-finals-set-in-charleston-and-bogota-after-surprises/ |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Threads}}</ref>
She loose insyd de semifinals to No. 3 Coco Gauff insyd a three-hour match wey go to a third-set tiebreak.
Nevertheless, ein ranking rise to a new career-high of No. 4. She go out insyd de first round of [[2025 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|Wimbledon]] at de hands of Kateřina Siniaková.
Zheng subsequently withdraw from de Wuhan Open.
At de [[2026 French Open – Women's singles|French Open]], she go out insyd de opening round of dis major for de first time insyd ein career, losing to qualifier den eventual finalist [[Maja Chwalińska]] den winning just four games thruout de entire match.
Insyd de fourth round she win insyd straight sets against Iga Swiatek, buh she san overcam a 5-0 deficit insyd de first set to reach ein third US Open quarterfinal (den fifth major quarterfinal overall), becoming de first qualifier to reach de quarterfinals at de US Open since Emma Raducanu insyd 2021. Despite losing insyd de quarterfinals to de incumbent world No. 1 Elena Rybakina insyd three sets (after winning de first set), Zheng return to de top 100 following de tournament, climbing nearly 70 spots from No. 121 to No. 52.
== Playing style ==
Zheng ein game be centred on baseline aggression wey e be built around ein powerful serve den heavy-topspin forehand. Ein forehand be described as a signature weapon, capable of pushing opponents behind de baseline den creating opportunities for am to dictate rallies.<ref>{{cite news|title=No crown for 'Queen Wen' but Zheng learns valuable lessons|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/no-crown-queen-wen-zheng-learns-valuable-lessons-2023-09-06/|work=Reuters|date=6 September 2023|access-date=2 June 2026|last=Tennery|first=Amy}}</ref> At de 2024 Australian Open, na ein forehands average 2,800 revolutions per minute, de highest spin rate among de women wey dey compete at de tournament den close to de men's tournament average.<ref>{{cite web |last=Trollope |first=Matt |date=1 January 2025 |title=Five reasons we love Zheng Qinwen |url=https://ausopen.com/articles/news/five-reasons-we-love-zheng-qinwen |access-date=2 June 2026 |website=Australian Open}}</ref>
Zheng sanso be an athletic mover whose first serve fi be highly effective wen e land in, wey dey complement ein forehand den dey allow am to control points from de opening shot. However, ein serve at times be affected by technical issues den a low first-serve percentage. Ein heavy topspin den comparatively long swings initially make qm particularly effective on clay courts, although she cam be increasingly capable on faster surfaces.<ref>{{cite news|last=Carayol|first=Tumaini|title=Zheng follows idol to Australian Open final but Sabalenka is toughest test|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/jan/26/zheng-follows-her-idol-to-australian-final-but-sabalenka-is-toughest-test|work=The Guardian|date=26 January 2024|access-date=2 June 2026}}</ref> Although she primarily dey seek to dictate play from de baseline, she fi vary de pace of rallies pluz high, looping balls den drop shots, a tactic she use effectively during ein victory over [[Iga Świątek]] insyd de semifinals of de [[2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Paris Olympics]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Carayol|first=Tumaini|title=Iga Świątek's 25-match Roland Garros winning streak ended by Zheng Qinwen|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/01/iga-swiatek-roland-garros-streak-qinwen-zheng-paris-olympics-tennis-semi-final|work=The Guardian|date=1 August 2024|access-date=2 June 2026}}</ref>
== Coaches ==
Insyd 2021, Zheng begin dey work plus coach [[Pere Riba]].<ref name="riba">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen reuniting with coach Pere Riba for 2024|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3805943/zheng-qinwen-reuniting-with-coach-pere-riba-for-2024|access-date=2 September 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 December 2023}}</ref> Insyd June 2023, Zheng split plus Riba wey she hire [[Wim Fissette]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Mesic|first1=Dzevad|title=Qinwen Zheng hires Naomi Osaka's ex-coach|url=https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/WTA_Tennis/134015/qinwen-zheng-hires-naomi-osaka-s-excoach/|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis World|date=17 June 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Oddo|first1=Chris|title=Coach Wim Fissette about Qinwen Zheng: “Incredible athlete and worker, whose game needs to get cleaned up”|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wim-fissette-about-qinwen-zheng-she-wants-to-do-everything-it-takes-to-achieve-the-best-711529.html|work=Tennis Majors|date=5 September 2023}}</ref> Previously, Fissette coach [[Naomi Osaka]], til dem split insyd July 2022.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Tandon|first1=Kamakshi|title=Naomi Osaka, coach Wim Fissette split after sharing two major title runs|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/naomi-osaka-coach-wim-fissette-split-won-two-majors-partnership|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis|date=20 July 2022}}</ref> However, insyd September 2023, Fissette abruptly end ein collaboration plus Zheng, a decision wich na Zheng call "immoral".<ref>{{cite news|title=Coach Wim Fissette ends collaboration with Zheng Qinwen amid rumored reunion with Naomi Osaka|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/wim-fissette-ends-coach-zheng-qinwen-amid-rumored-reunion-naomi-osaka|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis|date=29 September 2023}}</ref> Fissette later reunite plus Osaka following de birth of ein daughter insyd July 2023.<ref>{{cite news|title=Naomi Osaka splits with coach Wim Fissette, practices with Patrick Mouratoglou in LA|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5766206/2024/09/14/naomi-osaka-coach-fissette-mouratoglou/|access-date=2 September 2026|work=[[The Athletic]]|date=14 September 2024}}</ref> Insyd December 2023, Zheng reunite plus Riba.<ref name="riba" />
== Endorsements ==
Insyd 2015, Zheng sign a sponsorship deal plus Nike.<ref name="endorsements">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen: China’s Tennis Ace Wins On and Off Court|url=https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1015685|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Sixth Tone]]|date=14 August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Qinwen Zheng Wins Olympic Gold in Women’s Singles|url=https://about.nike.com/en/newsroom/releases/qinwen-zheng-wins-gold|publisher=Nike|date=3 August 2024}}</ref> Na ein racquets be provided by Wilson.<ref>{{cite news|title=Geared Up: Zheng Qinwen cracks the Top 10 with Wilson and Nike|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/geared-up-qinwen-zheng-cracks-the-top-10-with-wilson-and-nike-australian-open-final|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=1 February 2024}}</ref> Insyd 2022, Zheng join Rolex as a Testimonee<ref>{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.rolex.com/en-us/rolex-family/tennis/qinwen-zheng |access-date=31 August 2026 |publisher=Rolex}}</ref> wey she sign endorsement deals plus Chinese financial service company Ant Group<ref>{{cite news|title=Ant Group Extends Partnership with Olympic Tennis Champion Qinwen Zheng as Brand Ambassador|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250109266663/en/Ant-Group-Extends-Partnership-with-Olympic-Tennis-Champion-Qinwen-Zheng-as-Brand-Ambassador|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Business Wire]]|date=10 January 2025}}</ref> den Chinese dairy company Yili Group.<ref name="endorsements" /> Insyd 2023, Zheng sign sponsorship deals plus Gatorade<ref>{{cite news|last1=Richardson|first1=James|title=Who sponsors rising Chinese star Qinwen Zheng: Nike, Gatorade and Wilson already on board|url=https://www.tennis365.com/australian-open/who-sponsors-qinwen-zheng-nike-gatorade-wilson|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis365|date=24 January 2024}}</ref> den Swisse.<ref name="endorsements" /> Insyd 2024, Zheng join Lancôme as a brand ambassador,<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen wins in Stuttgart, picks up Lancôme deal alongside world No. 1 Iga Swiatek|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-wins-in-stuttgart-picks-up-lancome-deal-alongside-world-no-1-iga-swiatek|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=16 April 2024}}</ref> she sign sponsorship deals plus Chinese milk tea brand Chagee<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen Becomes CHAGEE's First "Health Ambassador"|url=https://www.chagee.us/media-center/article/78352638-8446-4796-b23c-41530409e780|publisher=Chagee|date=25 April 2025}}</ref><ref name="endorsements" /> den Chinese consumer electronics brand vivo, wey she cam be a brand ambassador give Audi.<ref>{{cite news|title=No rest for the weary! Zheng Qinwen's off-season kicks off with new Audi sponsorship and Gatorade event|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/no-rest-for-the-weary-zheng-qinwen-s-offseason-kicks-off-with-new-audi-sponsorship-and-gatorade-event|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=17 November 2024}}</ref> Insyd 2025, Zheng cam be a global brand ambassador give Dior<ref>{{cite news|last1=Templeton|first1=Lily|title=EXCLUSIVE: Dior Taps Olympic Tennis Champion Zheng Qinwen as Global Ambassador|url=https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/dior-zheng-qinwen-global-ambassador-olympic-tennis-champion-1236793971/|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Women's Wear Daily|WWD]]|date=9 January 2025}}</ref> den Beats.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Benson|first1=Pat|title=Qinwen Zheng Named Beats Global Ambassador in Hype Video|url=https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-named-beats-global-ambassador-in-hype-video|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Sports Illustrated]]|date=19 March 2025}}</ref>
== Personal life ==
Zheng cite [[Li Na]]—de only Chinese player to win a singles major title—as a source of inspiration.<ref name="T2023">{{Cite web |last=Fitzgerald |first=Matt |date=17 January 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen sprouts from a family's big sacrifice—and the little seed Li Na planted in her heart |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-sprouts-family-sacrifice-seed-li-na-planted-australian-open-riba |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241008002050/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-sprouts-family-sacrifice-seed-li-na-planted-australian-open-riba |archive-date=8 October 2024 |access-date=25 January 2023 |website=Tennis.com}}</ref><ref name="AP2024">{{Cite web |last=HOWARD FENDRICH |date=3 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first Olympic tennis singles gold, inspired by Li Na and Liu Xang |url=https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113022350/https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |archive-date=13 November 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[AP News]] |language=en}}</ref> Insyd 2024, na Zheng say: "''I watched her since I was a little kid so I'm trying to follow in her steps. She inspired me a lot when I was a child."''<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen eyes Olympics history in Li Na's Paris footsteps |url=https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/zheng-qinwen-eyes-olympics-history-113903072.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804030250/https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/zheng-qinwen-eyes-olympics-history-113903072.html |archive-date=4 August 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=Yahoo! Sports |language=en-GB}}</ref> Zheng sanso credit ein parents dema support den guidance as a reason for ein success.<ref name="AP2024" />
Following ein gold medal win at de 2024 Summer Olympics, Zheng say dat na she always wan "''to become one of the Asians that can inspire young kids and make them love tennis more''".<ref name="shethepeople">{{Cite news|last=Thanvi|first=Ishika|date=5 August 2024|title=Meet Zheng Qinwen, Chinese Gold Medalist Who Also Beat World No 1|url=https://www.shethepeople.tv/women-at-olympics/tennis-player-zheng-qinwen-gold-medalist-paris-olympics-6798900|access-date=20 August 2024|publisher=[[SheThePeople]]|quote=Following her Olympic gold win, Zheng expressed her desire to inspire young Asians to pursue tennis, much like her idol Li Na and hurdler Liu Xiang, China’s first Olympic gold medalist in men’s track and field. Zheng attributes her success to the unwavering support of her parents...|archive-date=20 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080701/https://www.shethepeople.tv/women-at-olympics/tennis-player-zheng-qinwen-gold-medalist-paris-olympics-6798900|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kapetanakis |first=Arthur |date=5 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first singles gold medal at Paris 2024 Olympics |url=https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2024-08-05/zheng_qinwen_wins_chinas_first_singles_gold_medal_at_paris_2024_olympics.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080658/https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2024-08-05/zheng_qinwen_wins_chinas_first_singles_gold_medal_at_paris_2024_olympics.html |archive-date=20 August 2024 |access-date=20 August 2024 |website=[[US Open (tennis)]]}}</ref> She sanso say na she look up to [[Liu Xiang (hurdler)|Liu Xiang]], a Chinese hurdler whose win insyd de 110-meter hurdles at de 2004 Summer Olympics be China ein first gold insyd any men's track den field event.<ref name="shethepeople" /><ref name="AP2024">{{Cite web |last=HOWARD FENDRICH |date=3 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first Olympic tennis singles gold, inspired by Li Na and Liu Xang |url=https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113022350/https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |archive-date=13 November 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[AP News]] |language=en}}</ref> Insyd a 2024 interview plus Sky Sports, Zheng say ein hobbies include walking plus ein family, reading, den singing.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04pkcmluVLA |title=Zheng Qinwen describes herself as ____ 😅 | Get to know the Chinese star! |date=13 February 2024 |last=Sky Sports |access-date=4 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804020839/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04pkcmluVLA |archive-date=4 August 2024 |url-status=live |via=YouTube}}</ref> She sanso dey enjoy roller coaster rides wey she be a fan of de K-pop group Blackpink.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kane |first=David |date=3 September 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen loves rollercoasters, karaoke, and Blackpink, thinks Coco Gauff is more talented |url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/zheng-qinwen-rollercoasters-karaoke-blackpink-coco-gauff-2023-us-open |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804040822/https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/zheng-qinwen-rollercoasters-karaoke-blackpink-coco-gauff-2023-us-open |archive-date=4 August 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[Tennis.com]] |language=en |quote="Mostly I sing Chinese songs, slower songs," added the Blackpink stan.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Livaudais |first=Stephanie |date=27 March 2023 |title=Blink and you'll miss her: No time for Blackpink amid Zheng Qinwen's rapid rise |url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/blink-and-you-miss-her-no-time-for-blackpink-amid-zheng-qinwen-rapid-rise |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080658/https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/blink-and-you-miss-her-no-time-for-blackpink-amid-zheng-qinwen-rapid-rise |archive-date=20 August 2024 |access-date=20 August 2024 |website=[[Tennis.com]]}}</ref>
According to de China Charity Federation, Zheng donate 1 million yuan insyd August 2026 for disaster relief insyd Gyirong County during de 2026 Nepal–Tibet floods.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-08-31 |title=Zheng Qinwen donates 1 million yuan to support devastating Tibet disaster relief efforts |url=https://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/articles/zheng_qinwen_donates_1_million_yuan_to_support_devastating_tibet_disaster_relief_efforts/s1_17460_44242518 |access-date=2026-09-06 |website=[[Yardbarker]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Burack |first=Emily |date=2026-08-31 |title=Qinwen Zheng Donates to Support Disaster Relief Efforts in Tibet |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/qinwen-zheng-donates-support-disaster-143226595.html |access-date=2026-09-06 |website=[[Town & Country (magazine)|Town & Country]] |language=en-US |via=Yahoo Sports}}</ref>
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'''Zheng Qinwen''' (born 8 October 2002) be a Chinese professional tennis player. Na she be ranked world No. 4 by de WTA, she achieve insyd June 2025, wey she be de only second Chinese player to reach de top 5 insyd women's singles after [[Li Na]]. Zheng win five career singles titles, wey dey include de gold medal at de [[2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Paris Olympics]], becoming de first Asian tennis player to win an Olympic gold medal insyd singles.
Zheng win ein first WTA Tour tournament insyd 2023 at de Palermo Ladies Open, a title wey she defend insyd 2024. She win WTA 500 titles at de 2023 Zhengzhou Open den at de 2024 Pan Pacific Open. She fini runner-up at de 2024 Australian Open, wey she loose to [[Aryna Sabalenka]], den at de 2024 WTA Finals, losing to [[Coco Gauff]].
== Early life den junior years ==
Na dem born Zheng insyd Shiyan, Hubei, on 8 October 2002.<ref name="WTAprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/players/328120/qinwen-zheng |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Na ein parents encourage am to try several sports during ein kiddie time, wey dey include table tennis, before she begin dey play tennis at de age of seven.<ref name="Vogue2024">{{cite magazine|last=Remsen|first=Nick|title=Qinwen Zheng on Winning China's First-Ever Olympic Gold in Tennis|url=https://www.vogue.com/article/qinwen-zheng-on-winning-olympic-gold|magazine=Vogue|date=4 August 2024|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> At de age of eight, she lef ein parents wey she move go Wuhan to receive more advanced coaching.<ref name="Vogue2024" /> Na ein mommie initially visit am on weekends den later lef ein job to support ein training full-time.<ref name="Vogue2024" /> During ein formative years, Zheng train at an academy insyd Beijing under [[Carlos Rodríguez (tennis coach)|Carlos Rodríguez]], wey na he previously coach [[Justine Henin]] den [[Li Na]].<ref name="RG2022">{{cite web |date=27 May 2022 |title=Get to know Zheng Qinwen |url=https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/article/rg2022-get-to-know-zheng-qinwen |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Roland-Garros}}</ref><ref name="Reuters2025">{{cite news|last=Ransom|first=Ian|title=Zheng looks to emulate Li's Australian Open success|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/zheng-looks-emulate-lis-australian-open-success-2025-01-07/|work=Reuters|date=7 January 2025|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> Zheng turn professional insyd 2018 while continuing to compete on de junior circuit.<ref name="RGprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng: Player card |url=https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/players/42560-q.zheng |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Roland-Garros}}</ref> Insyd December 2018, she reach de girls' singles final of de Orange Bowl, wer she loose to Coco Gauff insyd three sets.<ref name="USTA2018">{{cite web |date=10 December 2018 |title=Coco Gauff crowned Orange Bowl singles champ |url=https://www.usta.com/en/home/stay-current/national/coco-gauff-wins-orange-bowl-18s-girls--singles-title.html |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=United States Tennis Association}}</ref> Insyd 2019, she reach de girls' singles semifinals at both de French Open den de US Open, wey she achieve a career-high ITF junior ranking of world No. 6.<ref name="RGprofile" /><ref name="ITFprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng Tennis Player Profile |url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/players/qinwen-zheng/800436017/chn/jt/S/overview/ |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=International Tennis Federation}}</ref> Insyd late 2019, Zheng move go Spain to continue ein development wey she establish a training base insyd Barcelona.<ref name="RG2022" /><ref name="Xinhua2024">{{cite news|script-title=zh:追光|十年前那个小姑娘,如何成为郑钦文|url=https://www.news.cn/sports/20240127/98e4e4c7271d4f58a4493fe0ed91110b/c.html|website=Xinhua News Agency|date=27 January 2024|language=zh|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> She begin dey work plus Spanish coach [[Pere Riba]] insyd 2021.<ref name="riba">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen reuniting with coach Pere Riba for 2024|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3805943/zheng-qinwen-reuniting-with-coach-pere-riba-for-2024|access-date=2 September 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 December 2023}}</ref>
== Career ==
=== 2021: WTA Tour debut ===
Insyd January 2021, Zheng win de Tennis Future Hamburg, Germany wer she defeat [[Linda Fruhvirtová]] insyd de final of de 25k event, dem hold at de venue of de Hamburger Tennis-Verband.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennis-tourtalk.com/67737/qinwen-zheng-wins-tennis-future-hamburg|title=Qinwen Zheng Wins Tennis Future Hamburg|work=Tennis TourTalk|date=17 January 2021|access-date=20 June 2021|archive-date=16 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220116120922/https://www.tennis-tourtalk.com/67737/qinwen-zheng-wins-tennis-future-hamburg|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 20 June 2021, she win de final of de 60k Macha Lake Open insyd Staré Splavy defeating [[Aleksandra Krunić]] insyd two sets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/tournament/w60-stare-splavy/cze/2021/w-itf-cze-02a-2021/draws-and-results/|title=ITF draws and results|publisher=www.itftennis.com|date=|access-date=20 June 2021|archive-date=23 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123165654/https://www.itftennis.com/en/tournament/w60-stare-splavy/cze/2021/w-itf-cze-02a-2021/draws-and-results/|url-status=live}}</ref> Zheng make ein WTA Tour debut at de Palermo Ladies Open, wer she defeat second seed [[Liudmila Samsonova]] insyd de first round,<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 July 2021|title=18-y.o. Zheng Qinwen arrives on WTA Tour in style with Samsonova upset: Palermo Highlights|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2193178/18-y-o-zheng-qinwen-arrives-on-wta-tour-in-style-with-samsonova-upset-palermo-highlights|access-date=20 July 2021|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=18 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118194733/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2193178/18-y-o-zheng-qinwen-arrives-on-wta-tour-in-style-with-samsonova-upset-palermo-highlights|url-status=dead}}</ref> before losing ein next match to [[Jaqueline Cristian]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Wancke|first=Barbara|date=22 July 2021|url=https://tennisthreads.net/wta-roundup-palermo-and-gdynia-2/|title=WTA Roundup: Palermo and Gdynia – Day 3|publisher=Tennis Threads|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110025912/https://tennisthreads.net/wta-roundup-palermo-and-gdynia-2/|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== 2022: French Open fourth round, top 30 ===
Ranked No. 126, Zheng enter de Melbourne Summer Set 1 after qualifying. She beat [[Mai Hontama]], [[Vera Zvonareva]], den [[Ana Konjuh]] to make ein first WTA Tour semifinal,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Melbourne 1: Zheng Qinwen beats Zvonareva in 3 sets for 1st WTA QF spot (video)|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2440989/melbourne-1-zheng-qinwen-beats-zvonareva-in-3-sets-for-1st-wta-qf-spot|access-date=6 January 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=6 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220106161443/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2440989/melbourne-1-zheng-qinwen-beats-zvonareva-in-3-sets-for-1st-wta-qf-spot|url-status=live}}</ref> buh she loose to No. 20 [[Simona Halep]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite news |date=8 January 2022|title=Halep advances, injured Osaka withdraws at Melbourne 1|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2442148/halep-advances-injured-osaka-withdraws-at-melbourne-1|access-date=8 January 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=8 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220108094707/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2442148/halep-advances-injured-osaka-withdraws-at-melbourne-1|url-status=live}}</ref> Zheng debut at de main draw of a Grand Slam tournament at de Australian Open after qualifying. She defeat [[Aliaksandra Sasnovich]] insyd de first round, buh she loose insyd de second round to No. 8 [[Maria Sakkari]]. As a result, Zheng break into de top 100 for de first time.
At de French Open, Zheng defeat [[Maryna Zanevska]] insyd de first round. Insyd de second round, she cam back from a set den a break down to upset No. 19 Simona Halep for ein first top-20 win. She move into de fourth round after [[Alizé Cornet]] retire while trailing by a set. She loose insyd de fourth round to world No. 1 den eventual champion [[Iga Świątek]] insyd three sets. Na she be de only player to win a set against Świątek insyd de tournament. As a result, Zheng move to a new career-high of No. 54. She break into de top 50 a week later after winning ein first WTA 125 title at de Open Internacional de Valencia, defeating compatriot [[Wang Xiyu]].
At de Wimbledon Championships, Zheng defeat [[Sloane Stephens]] den [[Greet Minnen]] to reach de third round, wer she fall to No. 23 den eventual champion [[Elena Rybakina]] insyd straight sets.
At de Canadian Open, Zheng defeat wildcard entrant [[Rebecca Marino]] insyd de first round. She advance to de third round after No. 5 [[Ons Jabeur]] retire while trailing by a set. She overcam [[Bianca Andreescu]] to advance to ein first WTA 1000 quarterfinal, wer she loose to No. 14 [[Karolína Plíšková]], insyd three sets. At de US Open, she defeat No. 16 [[Jeļena Ostapenko]] den [[Anastasia Potapova]] before she loose to [[Jule Niemeier]].
At de Pan Pacific Open, Zheng defeat [[Misaki Doi]], No. 4 [[Paula Badosa]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen routs top seed Badosa in Tokyo to reach quarterfinals|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2798336/zheng-qinwen-routs-top-seed-badosa-in-tokyo-to-reach-quarterfinals|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=21 September 2022}}</ref> [[Claire Liu]] den No. 13 [[Veronika Kudermetova]] to reach ein first WTA Tour final.<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen, Liudmila Samsonova reach Pan Pacific final|url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/34654085/zheng-qinwen-liudmila-samsonova-reach-pan-pacific-final|access-date=23 July 2026|work=[[ESPN]]|date=24 September 2022}}</ref> She loose insyd de final to Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.<ref name="pacific">{{cite web |title=Samsonova wins Tokyo, edges Zheng Qinwen for third title of 2022 |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2801554/samsonova-wins-tokyo-edges-zheng-qinwen-for-third-title-of-2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925053658/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2801554/samsonova-wins-tokyo-edges-zheng-qinwen-for-third-title-of-2022 |archive-date=25 September 2022 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Despite de loss, Zheng reach a new career-high ranking of No. 28, becoming de first Chinese teenager to break into de top 30.<ref name="pacific" /> Entering de San Diego Open as a lucky loser, she advance to de second round as No. 13 [[Garbiñe Muguruza]] retire.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Ramchandani|first=Haresh|date=12 October 2022|title=Lucky loser Zheng sets up Swiatek clash in San Diego as Muguruza retires|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/san-diego-open-zheng-into-second-round-628995.html|access-date=10 August 2026|work=Tennis Majors}}</ref> She loose insyd de second round to world No. 1 den eventual champion Iga Świątek insyd three sets.<ref>{{Cite news|date=14 October 2022|title=Swiatek downs Zheng to reach San Diego quarters|url=https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/swiatek-downs-zheng-reach-san-diego-quarters-2022-10-13/|access-date=10 August 2026|work=[[Reuters]]}}</ref> Na dem name Zheng WTA Newcomer of de Year.<ref>{{cite web |title=China's Zheng Qinwen named WTA Newcomer of the Year |url=https://oca.asia/news/3599-chinas-zheng-qinwen-named-wta-newcomer-of-the-year.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110045901/https://oca.asia/news/3599-chinas-zheng-qinwen-named-wta-newcomer-of-the-year.html |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Olympic Council of Asia}}</ref>
=== 2023: US Open quarterfinal, top 20 ===
Zheng begin de season at de Adelaide International. She defeat No. 17 [[Anett Kontaveit]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen saves match point, ousts Kontaveit in Adelaide |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3005423/zheng-qinwen-saves-match-point-ousts-kontaveit-in-adelaide |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241130122924/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3005423/zheng-qinwen-saves-match-point-ousts-kontaveit-in-adelaide |archive-date=30 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> before losing to [[Victoria Azarenka]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Adelaide 1: Azarenka fends off Zheng Qinwen, into quarterfinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3010262/adelaide-1-azarenka-fends-off-zheng-qinwen-into-quarterfinals |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331083541/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3010262/adelaide-1-azarenka-fends-off-zheng-qinwen-into-quarterfinals |archive-date=31 March 2023 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> At de Australian Open, she beat [[Dalma Gálfi]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Macpherson|first1=Alex|title=AO 2023 Day 1 by the numbers: Zheng Qinwen in a hurry, Osorio's milestone and more|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3024158/ao-2023-day-1-by-the-numbers-zheng-qinwen-in-a-hurry-osorios-milestone-and-more|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=16 January 2023}}</ref> before losing to [[Bernarda Pera]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Australian Open: Pera makes third round|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-pera-makes-third-round-655418.html|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=18 January 2023}}</ref>
At de Abu Dhabi Open, Zheng defeat qualifier Rebecca Marino, No. 12 Jeļena Ostapenko,<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen upsets Ostapenko to reach Abu Dhabi quarters|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3054192/zheng-qinwen-upsets-ostapenko-to-reach-abu-dhabi-quarters|access-date=18 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=8 February 2023}}</ref> den No. 8 [[Daria Kasatkina]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen overpowers No. 1 seed Daria Kasatkina in Abu Dhabi for third Top 10 win|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-overpowers-top-seed-daria-kasatkina-abu-dhabi-third-top-10-win|access-date=18 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=10 February 2023}}</ref> widout dropping a set, to reach de semifinals. She loose insyd de semifinals to No. 19 Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.
At de Stuttgart Open, Zheng defeat lucky loser [[Alycia Parks]] before losing to world No. 1, Iga Świątek, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite news|date=21 April 2023|title=Iga Swiatek beats Zheng in Stuttgart to make winning WTA Tour return|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/apr/21/iga-swiatek-beats-zheng-in-stuttgart-to-make-winning-wta-tour-return|access-date=10 August 2026|work=[[The Guardian]]}}</ref> At de Madrid Open, she defeat [[Caty McNally]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Madrid Open: Zheng books spot in round of 32|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/madrid-open-zheng-books-spot-in-first-round-676310.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=28 April 2023}}</ref> before losing to No. 17, [[Ekaterina Alexandrova]], insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Madrid Open: Alexandrova into round of 16 against Swiatek|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/madrid-open-alexandrova-into-second-round-676784.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=30 April 2023}}</ref> At de Italian Open, Zheng defeat Alizé Cornet,<ref>{{cite web |title=Rome: Zheng Qinwen holds off Cornet to reach third round |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3340520/rome-zheng-qinwen-holds-off-cornet-to-reach-third-round |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803045450/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3340520/rome-zheng-qinwen-holds-off-cornet-to-reach-third-round |archive-date=3 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> qualifier [[Anna Bondár]],<ref>{{cite web |date=13 May 2023 |title=Italian Open: Zheng into round of 16, beats qualifier before rain stops play for day |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-into-second-round-679502.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043052/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-into-second-round-679502.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den compatriot Wang Xiyu<ref>{{cite web |date=15 May 2023 |title=Italian Open: Zheng advances to quarter-finals |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-advances-to-quarter-finals-679819.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241127235309/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-advances-to-quarter-finals-679819.html |archive-date=27 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> to reach ein second WTA 1000 quarterfinal. She then loose to No. 12 Veronika Kudermetova, insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kudermetova beats Zheng Qinwen for semis at Italian Open |url=https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202305/17/WS64644942a310b6054fad3798.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240119125438/https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202305/17/WS64644942a310b6054fad3798.html |archive-date=19 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=China Daily}}</ref> As a result, Zheng reach No. 19 insyd de WTA rankings, becoming de fifth Chinese player to break into de top 20.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ranking Reaction: Iga Swiatek kicks off 60th straight week at No. 1, Alcaraz returns to top spot |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/ranking-reaction-iga-swiatek-60th-week-at-no-1-alcaraz-returns-to-top-spot |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803163136/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/ranking-reaction-iga-swiatek-60th-week-at-no-1-alcaraz-returns-to-top-spot |archive-date=3 August 2024 |access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Rankings Watch: Rybakina hits Top 5 for first time; Zheng makes Top 20 debut |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3465469/rankings-watch-rybakina-hits-top-5-for-first-time-zheng-makes-top-20-debut |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230522235550/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3465469/rankings-watch-rybakina-hits-top-5-for-first-time-zheng-makes-top-20-debut |archive-date=22 May 2023 |access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref> At de French Open, she beat qualifier [[Tamara Zidanšek]]<ref>{{cite web |date=28 May 2023 |title=Roland-Garros: Zheng advances to second round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-advances-to-first-round-683322.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119051043/https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-advances-to-first-round-683322.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> before losing to [[Yulia Putintseva]].<ref>{{cite web |date=31 May 2023 |title=Roland-Garros: Putintseva upsets Qinwen Zheng in three sets to make third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-putintseva-advances-to-third-round-684819.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119045944/https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-putintseva-advances-to-third-round-684819.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref>
At Wimbledon, Zheng loose insyd de first round to [[Kateřina Siniaková]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Wimbledon: Siniakova books spot in second round|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wimbledon-news/wimbledon-siniakova-books-spot-in-second-round-693157.html|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=3 July 2023}}</ref>
Zheng receive a wildcard into de Palermo Ladies Open. She double bagel [[Sara Errani]],<ref>{{cite web |date=17 July 2023 |title=WTA roundup: Qinwen Zheng opens with 6–0, 6–0 win in Palermo |url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-qinwen-zheng-opens-with-6-0-6-0-win-palermo-2023-07-17/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230720025622/https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-qinwen-zheng-opens-with-6-0-6-0-win-palermo-2023-07-17/ |archive-date=20 July 2023 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |work=Reuters}}</ref> then beat [[Diane Parry]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Palermo: Zheng Qinwen battles past Parry in three sets |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3601004/palermo-zheng-qinwen-battles-past-parry-in-three-sets |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803015041/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3601004/palermo-zheng-qinwen-battles-past-parry-in-three-sets |archive-date=3 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> [[Emma Navarro]]<ref>{{cite web |date=21 July 2023 |title=Palermo Open: Zheng reaches semi-finals, takes on Sherif next |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/palermo-open-zheng-reaches-semi-finals-698670.html |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Mayar Sherif]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng beats Sherif in late-night duel; faces Paolini in Palermo final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3600788/zheng-beats-sherif-in-late-night-duel-faces-paolini-in-palermo-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119051012/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3600788/zheng-beats-sherif-in-late-night-duel-faces-paolini-in-palermo-final |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> to reach ein second WTA Tour final. She beat [[Jasmine Paolini]] insyd three sets to win ein first WTA Tour title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen beats Paolini in Palermo to capture first career title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3601535/zheng-qinwen-beats-paolini-in-palermo-to-capture-first-career-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921023120/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3601535/zheng-qinwen-beats-paolini-in-palermo-to-capture-first-career-title |archive-date=21 September 2024 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref>
[[File:Zheng_Qinwen_(2023_US_Open)_01_(cropped).jpg|left|thumb|Zheng reach ein first Grand Slam quarterfinals at de 2023 US Open.]]
At de Canadian Open, Zheng defeat [[Marta Kostyuk]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen edges Marta Kostyuk in Montreal|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/canadian-open-zheng-books-spot-in-second-round-703625.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=8 August 2023}}</ref> before losing to No. 18 Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Canadian Open: Samsonova makes last 16|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/canadian-open-samsonova-makes-last-16-704051.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=9 August 2023}}</ref> At de Cincinnati Open, she defeat qualifier Aliaksandra Sasnovich den wildcard entrant [[Venus Williams]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen rallies to beat Venus Williams in Cincinnati|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3636968/zheng-qinwen-rallies-to-beat-venus-williams-in-cincinnati|access-date=30 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=16 August 2023}}</ref> before losing to world No. 1, Iga Świątek, insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Swiatek survives Zheng scare to reach Cincinnati quarter-finals|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/swiatek-survives-zheng-scare-reach-cincinnati-quarter-finals-2023-08-17/|access-date=30 July 2026|work=[[Reuters]]|date=18 August 2023}}</ref> At de [[2023 US Open – Women's singles|US Open]], Zheng defeat [[Nadia Podoroska]],<ref>{{cite web |date=30 August 2023 |title=US Open: Zheng fires warning shot to rest of the field |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-second-round-709185.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043746/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-second-round-709185.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Kaia Kanepi]],<ref>{{cite web |date=31 August 2023 |title=US Open: Zheng ends Kanepi's run, into third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-makes-third-round-2-709889.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043303/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-makes-third-round-2-709889.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Lucia Bronzetti]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen dazzles with defense on a landmark day for Chinese tennis |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3668033/zheng-qinwen-dazzles-with-defense-on-a-landmark-day-for-chinese-tennis |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den No. 5 Ons Jabeur<ref>{{cite web |date=4 September 2023 |title=US Open: Under-par Jabeur knocked out by Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-last-8-711398.html |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> to advance to ein first major quarterfinal, wer she loose to world No. 2, [[Aryna Sabalenka]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 September 2023 |title=Sabalenka sweeps into 4th Slam semi of 2023 |url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/38339824/aryna-sabalenka-cruises-zheng-qinwen-us-open-semis |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231008190452/https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/38339824/aryna-sabalenka-cruises-zheng-qinwen-us-open-semis |archive-date=8 October 2023 |access-date=7 September 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>
Zheng win gold insyd singles at de Asian Games.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-2023-tennis-women-singles|title=Asian Games 2023: Zheng Qinwen wins women's tennis gold to secure Paris 2024 quota|last=Kano|first=Shintaro|date=29 September 2023|publisher=International Olympic Committee|access-date=25 January 2024|archive-date=16 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240816073522/https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-2023-tennis-women-singles|url-status=live}}</ref> At de China Open, she loose insyd de first round to world No. 5, Elena Rybakina, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rybakina sweeps past Zheng Qinwen into Beijing second round|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3715707/rybakina-sweeps-past-zheng-qinwen-into-beijing-second-round|access-date=30 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=2 October 2023}}</ref> At de Zhengzhou Open, Zheng defeat qualifier [[Kateryna Volodko]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=9 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen claims first win on home soil in Zhengzhou|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3732237/zheng-qinwen-claims-first-win-on-home-soil-in-zhengzhou|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> No. 6 Maria Sakkari,<ref>{{Cite news|date=11 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen notches first win over Sakkari to make Zhengzhou quarters|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3735023/zheng-qinwen-notches-first-win-over-sakkari-to-make-zhengzhou-quarters|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> [[Anhelina Kalinina]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=13 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen storms into Zhengzhou semis; faces Paolini next|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3737260/zheng-qinwen-storms-into-zhengzhou-semis-faces-paolini-next|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> den Jasmine Paolini, widout dropping a set, to reach de final. She defeat world No. 18, [[Barbora Krejčíková]], insyd de final insyd three sets to win ein second career title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen triumphs on home soil to win Zhengzhou title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3738449/zheng-qinwen-triumphs-on-home-soil-to-win-zhengzhou-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231017133438/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3738449/zheng-qinwen-triumphs-on-home-soil-to-win-zhengzhou-title |archive-date=17 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=James Walker-Roberts |date=15 October 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen says she 'wanted too much' after beating Barbora Krejcikova to win Zhengzhou Open |url=https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/wta-zhengzhou/2023/zheng-qinwen-says-she-wanted-too-much-after-beating-barbora-krejcikova-to-win-zhengzhou-open_sto9837635/story.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231015195205/https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/wta-zhengzhou/2023/zheng-qinwen-says-she-wanted-too-much-after-beating-barbora-krejcikova-to-win-zhengzhou-open_sto9837635/story.shtml |archive-date=15 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=eurosport.com}}</ref> Zheng make ein debut at de WTA Elite Trophy.<ref>{{cite news|title=Field is set for the 2023 WTA Elite Trophy Zhuhai|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3741492/field-is-set-for-the-2023-wta-elite-trophy-zhuhai|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=18 October 2023}}</ref> She defeat [[Donna Vekić]]<ref>{{Cite news|date=25 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen battles past Vekic to grab first win in Zhuhai|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3752266/zheng-qinwen-battles-past-vekic-to-grab-first-win-in-zhuhai|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> den Jeļena Ostapenko<ref>{{Cite news|date=27 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen beats Jelena Ostapenko to set up all-Chinese semifinal match at WTA Elite Trophy|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-jelena-ostapenko-all-chinese-semifinal-wta-elite-trophy-zhuhai|access-date=10 August 2026|work=Tennis}}</ref> insyd de round-robin stage. She beat compatriot [[Zhu Lin (tennis)|Zhu Lin]] insyd de semifinals<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen outlasts Zhu in Zhuhai; will face Haddad Maia in final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3755851/zheng-qinwen-outlasts-zhu-lin-in-zhuhai-will-face-haddad-maia-in-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231029001032/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3755851/zheng-qinwen-outlasts-zhu-lin-in-zhuhai-will-face-haddad-maia-in-final |archive-date=29 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> buh she loose insyd de final to [[Beatriz Haddad Maia]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Haddad Maia denies Zheng Qinwen in classic final to claim Zhuhai title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3758240/haddad-maia-denies-zheng-qinwen-in-classic-final-to-claim-zhuhai-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241126191816/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3758240/haddad-maia-denies-zheng-qinwen-in-classic-final-to-claim-zhuhai-title |archive-date=26 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Na dem name Zheng WTA Most Improved Player.<ref name="2023year">{{cite news|title=2023 WTA player and coach award winners announced|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3818533/2023-wta-player-and-coach-award-winners-announced|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=11 December 2023}}</ref>
=== 2024: Australian Open final, Olympic champion, top 5 ===
Zheng make ein debut at de United Cup as China ein No. 1 player. She defeat [[Markéta Vondroušová]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen clinches United Cup tie for China |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3842404/zheng-qinwen-clinches-united-cup-tie-for-china |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240125173819/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3842404/zheng-qinwen-clinches-united-cup-tie-for-china |archive-date=25 January 2024 |access-date=25 January 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den [[Olga Danilović]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng beats Danilovic; Serbia storms back to edge China in Perth|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3844854/zheng-holds-off-danilovic-to-send-china-vs-serbia-to-deciding-doubles|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=31 December 2023}}</ref> before losing to Iga Świątek insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Swiatek secures United Cup semifinal spot for Poland; Australia tops Serbia|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3847883/swiatek-hurkacz-clinch-united-cup-semifinal-spot-for-team-poland|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 January 2024}}</ref> At de Australian Open, Zheng eliminate [[Ashlyn Krueger]],<ref>{{cite web |date=16 January 2024 |title=Australian Open: 12th seed Zheng into second round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-12th-seed-zheng-into-second-round-737579.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127125743/https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-12th-seed-zheng-into-second-round-737579.html |archive-date=27 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Katie Boulter]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Boulter beaten by Qinwen Zheng to miss out on potential Raducanu clash |url=https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12040/13050672/australian-open-katie-boulter-beaten-by-qinwen-zheng-to-miss-out-on-potential-emma-raducanu-clash |accessdate=26 October 2024 |work=Sky Sports}}</ref> compatriot [[Wang Yafan]],<ref>{{cite web |date=20 January 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen defeats Wang Yafan to reach week 2 at Australian Open |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/zheng-qinwen-defeats-wang-yafan-to-reach-week-2-at-australian-open-738722.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127125746/https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/zheng-qinwen-defeats-wang-yafan-to-reach-week-2-at-australian-open-738722.html |archive-date=27 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Océane Dodin]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Fitzgerald|first1=Matt|title=Zheng Qinwen, lone AO top half women's seed left, joins three first-time major quarterfinalists|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-lone-top-half-seed-left-three-first-time-major-quarterfinalists-australian-open|access-date=16 July 2026|work=Tennis|date=22 January 2024}}</ref> to reach ein second consecutive major quarterfinal. She defeat [[Anna Kalinskaya]] to reach ein first major semifinal,<ref>{{cite news|last1=Fitzgerald|first1=Matt|title=In a mature turnaround, Zheng Qinwen reaches first major semifinal at Australian Open|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/mature-turnaround-zheng-qinwen-first-major-semifinal-australian-open-kalinskaya|access-date=16 July 2026|work=Tennis|date=24 January 2024}}</ref> wey she beat qualifier [[Dayana Yastremska]] to reach ein first major final.<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen bests Yastremska at Australian Open to make first Slam final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3867402/zheng-qinwen-bests-yastremska-at-australian-open-to-make-first-slam-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240828140952/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3867402/zheng-qinwen-bests-yastremska-at-australian-open-to-make-first-slam-final |archive-date=28 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> She loose insyd de final to world No. 2, Aryna Sabalenka, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68109149|title=Australian Open 2024 women's final result: Aryna Sabalenka beats Zheng Qinwen in Melbourne|date=27 January 2024|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=28 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240928135354/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68109149|url-status=live}}</ref> As a result, Zheng reach de top 10 insyd de singles rankings, de second Chinese player to do so after [[Li Na]].<ref>{{cite web |date=29 January 2024 |title=Rankings Watch: Zheng makes Top 10 debut; Mertens back to No.1 in doubles |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3870512/rankings-watch-zheng-makes-top-10-debut-mertens-back-to-no-1-in-doubles |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240809125231/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3870512/rankings-watch-zheng-makes-top-10-debut-mertens-back-to-no-1-in-doubles |archive-date=9 August 2024 |access-date=29 January 2024 |website=WTA Tour}}</ref>
Na dis sanso be China ein second-ever Olympic gold insyd tennis, den de first since de women's doubles insyd 2004.<ref>{{Cite news|last=|date=3 August 2024|title=Zheng Qinwen rewards raucous Chinese support to grab gold in tense tennis final|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/03/zheng-qinwen-paris-olympic-games-2024-womens-tennis-final-report|access-date=4 August 2024|work=The Observer|language=en-GB|issn=0029-7712}}</ref>
At de Wuhan Open, Zheng defeat wildcard entrant Jaqueline Cristian,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng becomes first Chinese woman since Li Na to win 40 matches in one year |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146421/zheng-becomes-first-chinese-woman-since-li-na-to-win-40-matches-in-one-year |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241009162137/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146421/zheng-becomes-first-chinese-woman-since-li-na-to-win-40-matches-in-one-year |archive-date=9 October 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Leylah Fernandez,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng defeats Fernandez for first time to reach Wuhan quarters |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146835/zheng-defeats-fernandez-for-first-time-to-reach-wuhan-quarters |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241208111722/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146835/zheng-defeats-fernandez-for-first-time-to-reach-wuhan-quarters |archive-date=8 December 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> No. 6 Jasmine Paolini,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng stays perfect against Paolini, sets historic Wuhan semifinal showdown |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4147692/zheng-stays-perfect-against-paolini-sets-historic-wuhan-semifinal-showdown |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110100716/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4147692/zheng-stays-perfect-against-paolini-sets-historic-wuhan-semifinal-showdown |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den compatriot [[Wang Xinyu]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Wuhan Open: Zheng advances to final against Sabalenka|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wuhan-open-zheng-advances-to-final-790070.html|access-date=14 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=12 October 2024}}</ref> to advance to ein first WTA 1000 final. At de Pan Pacific Open, Zheng defeat [[Moyuka Uchijima]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 24, 2024 |title='Trying new things': Zheng's fresh tactics help her reach Tokyo quarterfinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4155184/-trying-new-things-zheng-s-fresh-tactics-help-her-reach-tokyo-quarterfinals |access-date=14 November 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeKWOhQ7ceo |title=QINWEN ZHENG/ON COURT INTERVIEW/TOKYO OPEN 2024 |date=25 October 2024 |last=ICONIC CHANNEL TENNIS 🎾 |access-date=26 November 2024 |via=YouTube}}</ref> Leylah Fernandez,<ref>{{cite web |date=25 October 2024 |title=Qinwen Zheng Beats Leylah Fernandez in Pan Pacific Open |url=https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-beats-leylah-fernandez-in-pan-pacific-open |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241025204935/https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-beats-leylah-fernandez-in-pan-pacific-open |archive-date=25 October 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Sports Illustrated}}</ref> den No. 16 [[Diana Shnaider]]<ref>{{Cite news|date=October 26, 2024|title=Zheng Qinwen downs Diana Shnaider to book Sofia Kenin clash in Tokyo final|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/zheng-qinwen-downs-diana-shnaider-to-book-sofia-kenin-clash-in-tokyo-final|work=[[The Straits Times]]}}</ref> to reach de final.
She loose insyd de final to Coco Gauff insyd a match wich go to a third-set tiebreak.<ref>{{cite web |title=Gauff overcomes Zheng in three-hour thriller to win WTA Finals title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165822/gauff-overcomes-zheng-in-three-hour-thriller-to-win-wta-finals-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241109205313/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165822/gauff-overcomes-zheng-in-three-hour-thriller-to-win-wta-finals-title |archive-date=9 November 2024 |accessdate=9 November 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Despite de defeat, Zheng reach a career-high ranking of world No. 5.<ref>{{cite web |title='I fight, whatever happens on court': Zheng reflects on WTA Finals run |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165926/-i-fight-whatever-happens-on-court-zheng-reflects-on-wta-finals-run |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110020722/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165926/-i-fight-whatever-happens-on-court-zheng-reflects-on-wta-finals-run |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=10 November 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref>
At de [[2025 Miami Open – Women's singles|Miami Open]], Zheng overcam [[Lauren Davis]],<ref>{{cite web |date=20 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: Qinwen Zheng eases into third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/miami-open-qinwen-zheng-eases-into-third-round-813678.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> qualifier [[Taylor Townsend]],<ref>{{cite web |date=23 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: Zheng advances to last 16 |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/miami-open-wta-1000-wta-tour-news/miami-open-zheng-advances-to-last-16-814332.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den Ashlyn Krueger,<ref>{{cite web |date=25 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: China's Zheng Qinwen to face 'mountain she cannot climb' in quarter-finals |url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3303746/miami-open-chinas-zheng-qinwen-face-mountain-she-cannot-climb-quarter-finals |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=South China Morning Post}}</ref> widout dropping a set, to reach de quarterfinals. At de Charleston Open, Zheng make am three quarterfinals insyd as many tournaments plus wins over Maria Sakkari<ref>{{cite web |date=2 April 2025 |title=Charleston Open: Third seed Zheng beats Sakkari to reach last 16 |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/charleston-open-third-seed-zheng-beats-sakkari-to-reach-last-16-816114.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Elise Mertens]],<ref>{{cite web |date=3 April 2025 |title=Charleston Open: Zheng beats Mertens to reach quarter-finals |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/charleston-open-zheng-beats-mertens-to-reach-quarter-finals-816265.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> before losing insyd de last eight to ninth seed [[Ekaterina Alexandrova]].<ref>{{cite web |date=5 April 2025 |title=Semi-finals set in Charleston and Bogotá, after surprises |url=https://tennisthreads.net/wta-round-up-semi-finals-set-in-charleston-and-bogota-after-surprises/ |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Threads}}</ref>
She loose insyd de semifinals to No. 3 Coco Gauff insyd a three-hour match wey go to a third-set tiebreak.
Nevertheless, ein ranking rise to a new career-high of No. 4. She go out insyd de first round of [[2025 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|Wimbledon]] at de hands of Kateřina Siniaková.
Zheng subsequently withdraw from de Wuhan Open.
At de [[2026 French Open – Women's singles|French Open]], she go out insyd de opening round of dis major for de first time insyd ein career, losing to qualifier den eventual finalist [[Maja Chwalińska]] den winning just four games thruout de entire match.
Insyd de fourth round she win insyd straight sets against Iga Swiatek, buh she san overcam a 5-0 deficit insyd de first set to reach ein third US Open quarterfinal (den fifth major quarterfinal overall), becoming de first qualifier to reach de quarterfinals at de US Open since Emma Raducanu insyd 2021. Despite losing insyd de quarterfinals to de incumbent world No. 1 Elena Rybakina insyd three sets (after winning de first set), Zheng return to de top 100 following de tournament, climbing nearly 70 spots from No. 121 to No. 52.
== Playing style ==
Zheng ein game be centred on baseline aggression wey e be built around ein powerful serve den heavy-topspin forehand. Ein forehand be described as a signature weapon, capable of pushing opponents behind de baseline den creating opportunities for am to dictate rallies.<ref>{{cite news|title=No crown for 'Queen Wen' but Zheng learns valuable lessons|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/no-crown-queen-wen-zheng-learns-valuable-lessons-2023-09-06/|work=Reuters|date=6 September 2023|access-date=2 June 2026|last=Tennery|first=Amy}}</ref> At de 2024 Australian Open, na ein forehands average 2,800 revolutions per minute, de highest spin rate among de women wey dey compete at de tournament den close to de men's tournament average.<ref>{{cite web |last=Trollope |first=Matt |date=1 January 2025 |title=Five reasons we love Zheng Qinwen |url=https://ausopen.com/articles/news/five-reasons-we-love-zheng-qinwen |access-date=2 June 2026 |website=Australian Open}}</ref>
Zheng sanso be an athletic mover whose first serve fi be highly effective wen e land in, wey dey complement ein forehand den dey allow am to control points from de opening shot. However, ein serve at times be affected by technical issues den a low first-serve percentage. Ein heavy topspin den comparatively long swings initially make qm particularly effective on clay courts, although she cam be increasingly capable on faster surfaces.<ref>{{cite news|last=Carayol|first=Tumaini|title=Zheng follows idol to Australian Open final but Sabalenka is toughest test|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/jan/26/zheng-follows-her-idol-to-australian-final-but-sabalenka-is-toughest-test|work=The Guardian|date=26 January 2024|access-date=2 June 2026}}</ref> Although she primarily dey seek to dictate play from de baseline, she fi vary de pace of rallies pluz high, looping balls den drop shots, a tactic she use effectively during ein victory over [[Iga Świątek]] insyd de semifinals of de [[2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Paris Olympics]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Carayol|first=Tumaini|title=Iga Świątek's 25-match Roland Garros winning streak ended by Zheng Qinwen|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/01/iga-swiatek-roland-garros-streak-qinwen-zheng-paris-olympics-tennis-semi-final|work=The Guardian|date=1 August 2024|access-date=2 June 2026}}</ref>
== Coaches ==
Insyd 2021, Zheng begin dey work plus coach [[Pere Riba]].<ref name="riba">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen reuniting with coach Pere Riba for 2024|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3805943/zheng-qinwen-reuniting-with-coach-pere-riba-for-2024|access-date=2 September 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 December 2023}}</ref> Insyd June 2023, Zheng split plus Riba wey she hire [[Wim Fissette]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Mesic|first1=Dzevad|title=Qinwen Zheng hires Naomi Osaka's ex-coach|url=https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/WTA_Tennis/134015/qinwen-zheng-hires-naomi-osaka-s-excoach/|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis World|date=17 June 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Oddo|first1=Chris|title=Coach Wim Fissette about Qinwen Zheng: “Incredible athlete and worker, whose game needs to get cleaned up”|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wim-fissette-about-qinwen-zheng-she-wants-to-do-everything-it-takes-to-achieve-the-best-711529.html|work=Tennis Majors|date=5 September 2023}}</ref> Previously, Fissette coach [[Naomi Osaka]], til dem split insyd July 2022.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Tandon|first1=Kamakshi|title=Naomi Osaka, coach Wim Fissette split after sharing two major title runs|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/naomi-osaka-coach-wim-fissette-split-won-two-majors-partnership|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis|date=20 July 2022}}</ref> However, insyd September 2023, Fissette abruptly end ein collaboration plus Zheng, a decision wich na Zheng call "immoral".<ref>{{cite news|title=Coach Wim Fissette ends collaboration with Zheng Qinwen amid rumored reunion with Naomi Osaka|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/wim-fissette-ends-coach-zheng-qinwen-amid-rumored-reunion-naomi-osaka|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis|date=29 September 2023}}</ref> Fissette later reunite plus Osaka following de birth of ein daughter insyd July 2023.<ref>{{cite news|title=Naomi Osaka splits with coach Wim Fissette, practices with Patrick Mouratoglou in LA|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5766206/2024/09/14/naomi-osaka-coach-fissette-mouratoglou/|access-date=2 September 2026|work=[[The Athletic]]|date=14 September 2024}}</ref> Insyd December 2023, Zheng reunite plus Riba.<ref name="riba" />
== Endorsements ==
Insyd 2015, Zheng sign a sponsorship deal plus Nike.<ref name="endorsements">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen: China’s Tennis Ace Wins On and Off Court|url=https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1015685|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Sixth Tone]]|date=14 August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Qinwen Zheng Wins Olympic Gold in Women’s Singles|url=https://about.nike.com/en/newsroom/releases/qinwen-zheng-wins-gold|publisher=Nike|date=3 August 2024}}</ref> Na ein racquets be provided by Wilson.<ref>{{cite news|title=Geared Up: Zheng Qinwen cracks the Top 10 with Wilson and Nike|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/geared-up-qinwen-zheng-cracks-the-top-10-with-wilson-and-nike-australian-open-final|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=1 February 2024}}</ref> Insyd 2022, Zheng join Rolex as a Testimonee<ref>{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.rolex.com/en-us/rolex-family/tennis/qinwen-zheng |access-date=31 August 2026 |publisher=Rolex}}</ref> wey she sign endorsement deals plus Chinese financial service company Ant Group<ref>{{cite news|title=Ant Group Extends Partnership with Olympic Tennis Champion Qinwen Zheng as Brand Ambassador|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250109266663/en/Ant-Group-Extends-Partnership-with-Olympic-Tennis-Champion-Qinwen-Zheng-as-Brand-Ambassador|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Business Wire]]|date=10 January 2025}}</ref> den Chinese dairy company Yili Group.<ref name="endorsements" /> Insyd 2023, Zheng sign sponsorship deals plus Gatorade<ref>{{cite news|last1=Richardson|first1=James|title=Who sponsors rising Chinese star Qinwen Zheng: Nike, Gatorade and Wilson already on board|url=https://www.tennis365.com/australian-open/who-sponsors-qinwen-zheng-nike-gatorade-wilson|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis365|date=24 January 2024}}</ref> den Swisse.<ref name="endorsements" /> Insyd 2024, Zheng join Lancôme as a brand ambassador,<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen wins in Stuttgart, picks up Lancôme deal alongside world No. 1 Iga Swiatek|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-wins-in-stuttgart-picks-up-lancome-deal-alongside-world-no-1-iga-swiatek|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=16 April 2024}}</ref> she sign sponsorship deals plus Chinese milk tea brand Chagee<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen Becomes CHAGEE's First "Health Ambassador"|url=https://www.chagee.us/media-center/article/78352638-8446-4796-b23c-41530409e780|publisher=Chagee|date=25 April 2025}}</ref><ref name="endorsements" /> den Chinese consumer electronics brand vivo, wey she cam be a brand ambassador give Audi.<ref>{{cite news|title=No rest for the weary! Zheng Qinwen's off-season kicks off with new Audi sponsorship and Gatorade event|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/no-rest-for-the-weary-zheng-qinwen-s-offseason-kicks-off-with-new-audi-sponsorship-and-gatorade-event|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=17 November 2024}}</ref> Insyd 2025, Zheng cam be a global brand ambassador give Dior<ref>{{cite news|last1=Templeton|first1=Lily|title=EXCLUSIVE: Dior Taps Olympic Tennis Champion Zheng Qinwen as Global Ambassador|url=https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/dior-zheng-qinwen-global-ambassador-olympic-tennis-champion-1236793971/|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Women's Wear Daily|WWD]]|date=9 January 2025}}</ref> den Beats.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Benson|first1=Pat|title=Qinwen Zheng Named Beats Global Ambassador in Hype Video|url=https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-named-beats-global-ambassador-in-hype-video|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Sports Illustrated]]|date=19 March 2025}}</ref>
== Personal life ==
Zheng cite [[Li Na]]—de only Chinese player to win a singles major title—as a source of inspiration.<ref name="T2023">{{Cite web |last=Fitzgerald |first=Matt |date=17 January 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen sprouts from a family's big sacrifice—and the little seed Li Na planted in her heart |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-sprouts-family-sacrifice-seed-li-na-planted-australian-open-riba |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241008002050/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-sprouts-family-sacrifice-seed-li-na-planted-australian-open-riba |archive-date=8 October 2024 |access-date=25 January 2023 |website=Tennis.com}}</ref><ref name="AP2024">{{Cite web |last=HOWARD FENDRICH |date=3 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first Olympic tennis singles gold, inspired by Li Na and Liu Xang |url=https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113022350/https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |archive-date=13 November 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[AP News]] |language=en}}</ref> Insyd 2024, na Zheng say: "''I watched her since I was a little kid so I'm trying to follow in her steps. She inspired me a lot when I was a child."''<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen eyes Olympics history in Li Na's Paris footsteps |url=https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/zheng-qinwen-eyes-olympics-history-113903072.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804030250/https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/zheng-qinwen-eyes-olympics-history-113903072.html |archive-date=4 August 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=Yahoo! Sports |language=en-GB}}</ref> Zheng sanso credit ein parents dema support den guidance as a reason for ein success.<ref name="AP2024" />
Following ein gold medal win at de 2024 Summer Olympics, Zheng say dat na she always wan "''to become one of the Asians that can inspire young kids and make them love tennis more''".<ref name="shethepeople">{{Cite news|last=Thanvi|first=Ishika|date=5 August 2024|title=Meet Zheng Qinwen, Chinese Gold Medalist Who Also Beat World No 1|url=https://www.shethepeople.tv/women-at-olympics/tennis-player-zheng-qinwen-gold-medalist-paris-olympics-6798900|access-date=20 August 2024|publisher=[[SheThePeople]]|quote=Following her Olympic gold win, Zheng expressed her desire to inspire young Asians to pursue tennis, much like her idol Li Na and hurdler Liu Xiang, China’s first Olympic gold medalist in men’s track and field. Zheng attributes her success to the unwavering support of her parents...|archive-date=20 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080701/https://www.shethepeople.tv/women-at-olympics/tennis-player-zheng-qinwen-gold-medalist-paris-olympics-6798900|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kapetanakis |first=Arthur |date=5 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first singles gold medal at Paris 2024 Olympics |url=https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2024-08-05/zheng_qinwen_wins_chinas_first_singles_gold_medal_at_paris_2024_olympics.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080658/https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2024-08-05/zheng_qinwen_wins_chinas_first_singles_gold_medal_at_paris_2024_olympics.html |archive-date=20 August 2024 |access-date=20 August 2024 |website=[[US Open (tennis)]]}}</ref> She sanso say na she look up to [[Liu Xiang (hurdler)|Liu Xiang]], a Chinese hurdler whose win insyd de 110-meter hurdles at de 2004 Summer Olympics be China ein first gold insyd any men's track den field event.<ref name="shethepeople" /><ref name="AP2024">{{Cite web |last=HOWARD FENDRICH |date=3 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first Olympic tennis singles gold, inspired by Li Na and Liu Xang |url=https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113022350/https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |archive-date=13 November 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[AP News]] |language=en}}</ref> Insyd a 2024 interview plus Sky Sports, Zheng say ein hobbies include walking plus ein family, reading, den singing.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04pkcmluVLA |title=Zheng Qinwen describes herself as ____ 😅 | Get to know the Chinese star! |date=13 February 2024 |last=Sky Sports |access-date=4 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804020839/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04pkcmluVLA |archive-date=4 August 2024 |url-status=live |via=YouTube}}</ref> She sanso dey enjoy roller coaster rides wey she be a fan of de K-pop group Blackpink.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kane |first=David |date=3 September 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen loves rollercoasters, karaoke, and Blackpink, thinks Coco Gauff is more talented |url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/zheng-qinwen-rollercoasters-karaoke-blackpink-coco-gauff-2023-us-open |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804040822/https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/zheng-qinwen-rollercoasters-karaoke-blackpink-coco-gauff-2023-us-open |archive-date=4 August 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[Tennis.com]] |language=en |quote="Mostly I sing Chinese songs, slower songs," added the Blackpink stan.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Livaudais |first=Stephanie |date=27 March 2023 |title=Blink and you'll miss her: No time for Blackpink amid Zheng Qinwen's rapid rise |url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/blink-and-you-miss-her-no-time-for-blackpink-amid-zheng-qinwen-rapid-rise |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080658/https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/blink-and-you-miss-her-no-time-for-blackpink-amid-zheng-qinwen-rapid-rise |archive-date=20 August 2024 |access-date=20 August 2024 |website=[[Tennis.com]]}}</ref>
According to de China Charity Federation, Zheng donate 1 million yuan insyd August 2026 for disaster relief insyd Gyirong County during de 2026 Nepal–Tibet floods.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-08-31 |title=Zheng Qinwen donates 1 million yuan to support devastating Tibet disaster relief efforts |url=https://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/articles/zheng_qinwen_donates_1_million_yuan_to_support_devastating_tibet_disaster_relief_efforts/s1_17460_44242518 |access-date=2026-09-06 |website=[[Yardbarker]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Burack |first=Emily |date=2026-08-31 |title=Qinwen Zheng Donates to Support Disaster Relief Efforts in Tibet |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/qinwen-zheng-donates-support-disaster-143226595.html |access-date=2026-09-06 |website=[[Town & Country (magazine)|Town & Country]] |language=en-US |via=Yahoo Sports}}</ref>
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'''Zheng Qinwen''' (born 8 October 2002) be a Chinese professional tennis player. Na she be ranked world No. 4 by de WTA, she achieve insyd June 2025, wey she be de only second Chinese player to reach de top 5 insyd women's singles after [[Li Na]]. Zheng win five career singles titles, wey dey include de gold medal at de [[2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Paris Olympics]], becoming de first Asian tennis player to win an Olympic gold medal insyd singles.
Zheng win ein first WTA Tour tournament insyd 2023 at de Palermo Ladies Open, a title wey she defend insyd 2024. She win WTA 500 titles at de 2023 Zhengzhou Open den at de 2024 Pan Pacific Open. She fini runner-up at de 2024 Australian Open, wey she loose to [[Aryna Sabalenka]], den at de 2024 WTA Finals, losing to [[Coco Gauff]].
== Early life den junior years ==
Na dem born Zheng insyd Shiyan, Hubei, on 8 October 2002.<ref name="WTAprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/players/328120/qinwen-zheng |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Na ein parents encourage am to try several sports during ein kiddie time, wey dey include table tennis, before she begin dey play tennis at de age of seven.<ref name="Vogue2024">{{cite magazine|last=Remsen|first=Nick|title=Qinwen Zheng on Winning China's First-Ever Olympic Gold in Tennis|url=https://www.vogue.com/article/qinwen-zheng-on-winning-olympic-gold|magazine=Vogue|date=4 August 2024|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> At de age of eight, she lef ein parents wey she move go Wuhan to receive more advanced coaching.<ref name="Vogue2024" /> Na ein mommie initially visit am on weekends den later lef ein job to support ein training full-time.<ref name="Vogue2024" /> During ein formative years, Zheng train at an academy insyd Beijing under [[Carlos Rodríguez (tennis coach)|Carlos Rodríguez]], wey na he previously coach [[Justine Henin]] den [[Li Na]].<ref name="RG2022">{{cite web |date=27 May 2022 |title=Get to know Zheng Qinwen |url=https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/article/rg2022-get-to-know-zheng-qinwen |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Roland-Garros}}</ref><ref name="Reuters2025">{{cite news|last=Ransom|first=Ian|title=Zheng looks to emulate Li's Australian Open success|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/zheng-looks-emulate-lis-australian-open-success-2025-01-07/|work=Reuters|date=7 January 2025|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> Zheng turn professional insyd 2018 while continuing to compete on de junior circuit.<ref name="RGprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng: Player card |url=https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/players/42560-q.zheng |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Roland-Garros}}</ref> Insyd December 2018, she reach de girls' singles final of de Orange Bowl, wer she loose to Coco Gauff insyd three sets.<ref name="USTA2018">{{cite web |date=10 December 2018 |title=Coco Gauff crowned Orange Bowl singles champ |url=https://www.usta.com/en/home/stay-current/national/coco-gauff-wins-orange-bowl-18s-girls--singles-title.html |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=United States Tennis Association}}</ref> Insyd 2019, she reach de girls' singles semifinals at both de French Open den de US Open, wey she achieve a career-high ITF junior ranking of world No. 6.<ref name="RGprofile" /><ref name="ITFprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng Tennis Player Profile |url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/players/qinwen-zheng/800436017/chn/jt/S/overview/ |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=International Tennis Federation}}</ref> Insyd late 2019, Zheng move go Spain to continue ein development wey she establish a training base insyd Barcelona.<ref name="RG2022" /><ref name="Xinhua2024">{{cite news|script-title=zh:追光|十年前那个小姑娘,如何成为郑钦文|url=https://www.news.cn/sports/20240127/98e4e4c7271d4f58a4493fe0ed91110b/c.html|website=Xinhua News Agency|date=27 January 2024|language=zh|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> She begin dey work plus Spanish coach [[Pere Riba]] insyd 2021.<ref name="riba">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen reuniting with coach Pere Riba for 2024|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3805943/zheng-qinwen-reuniting-with-coach-pere-riba-for-2024|access-date=2 September 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 December 2023}}</ref>
== Career ==
=== 2021: WTA Tour debut ===
Insyd January 2021, Zheng win de Tennis Future Hamburg, Germany wer she defeat [[Linda Fruhvirtová]] insyd de final of de 25k event, dem hold at de venue of de Hamburger Tennis-Verband.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennis-tourtalk.com/67737/qinwen-zheng-wins-tennis-future-hamburg|title=Qinwen Zheng Wins Tennis Future Hamburg|work=Tennis TourTalk|date=17 January 2021|access-date=20 June 2021|archive-date=16 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220116120922/https://www.tennis-tourtalk.com/67737/qinwen-zheng-wins-tennis-future-hamburg|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 20 June 2021, she win de final of de 60k Macha Lake Open insyd Staré Splavy defeating [[Aleksandra Krunić]] insyd two sets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/tournament/w60-stare-splavy/cze/2021/w-itf-cze-02a-2021/draws-and-results/|title=ITF draws and results|publisher=www.itftennis.com|date=|access-date=20 June 2021|archive-date=23 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123165654/https://www.itftennis.com/en/tournament/w60-stare-splavy/cze/2021/w-itf-cze-02a-2021/draws-and-results/|url-status=live}}</ref> Zheng make ein WTA Tour debut at de Palermo Ladies Open, wer she defeat second seed [[Liudmila Samsonova]] insyd de first round,<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 July 2021|title=18-y.o. Zheng Qinwen arrives on WTA Tour in style with Samsonova upset: Palermo Highlights|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2193178/18-y-o-zheng-qinwen-arrives-on-wta-tour-in-style-with-samsonova-upset-palermo-highlights|access-date=20 July 2021|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=18 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118194733/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2193178/18-y-o-zheng-qinwen-arrives-on-wta-tour-in-style-with-samsonova-upset-palermo-highlights|url-status=dead}}</ref> before losing ein next match to [[Jaqueline Cristian]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Wancke|first=Barbara|date=22 July 2021|url=https://tennisthreads.net/wta-roundup-palermo-and-gdynia-2/|title=WTA Roundup: Palermo and Gdynia – Day 3|publisher=Tennis Threads|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110025912/https://tennisthreads.net/wta-roundup-palermo-and-gdynia-2/|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== 2022: French Open fourth round, top 30 ===
Ranked No. 126, Zheng enter de Melbourne Summer Set 1 after qualifying. She beat [[Mai Hontama]], [[Vera Zvonareva]], den [[Ana Konjuh]] to make ein first WTA Tour semifinal,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Melbourne 1: Zheng Qinwen beats Zvonareva in 3 sets for 1st WTA QF spot (video)|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2440989/melbourne-1-zheng-qinwen-beats-zvonareva-in-3-sets-for-1st-wta-qf-spot|access-date=6 January 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=6 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220106161443/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2440989/melbourne-1-zheng-qinwen-beats-zvonareva-in-3-sets-for-1st-wta-qf-spot|url-status=live}}</ref> buh she loose to No. 20 [[Simona Halep]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite news |date=8 January 2022|title=Halep advances, injured Osaka withdraws at Melbourne 1|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2442148/halep-advances-injured-osaka-withdraws-at-melbourne-1|access-date=8 January 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=8 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220108094707/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2442148/halep-advances-injured-osaka-withdraws-at-melbourne-1|url-status=live}}</ref> Zheng debut at de main draw of a Grand Slam tournament at de Australian Open after qualifying.<ref>{{cite news |last=Macpherson|first=Alex|date=15 January 2022|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447639/introducing-the-2022-australian-open-s-grand-slam-debutantes|title=Introducing the 2022 Australian Open's Grand Slam debutantes|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|access-date=24 May 2022|archive-date=15 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220515020850/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447639/introducing-the-2022-australian-open-s-grand-slam-debutantes|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=January 14, 2022|title=Baptiste, Zheng Qinwen, Bronzetti qualify for Australian Open|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447429/baptiste-zheng-qinwen-bronzetti-qualify-for-australian-open|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=14 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220114212606/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447429/baptiste-zheng-qinwen-bronzetti-qualify-for-australian-open|url-status=dead}}</ref> She defeat [[Aliaksandra Sasnovich]] insyd de first round, buh she loose insyd de second round to No. 8 [[Maria Sakkari]]. As a result, Zheng break into de top 100 for de first time.
At de French Open, Zheng defeat [[Maryna Zanevska]] insyd de first round. Insyd de second round, she cam back from a set den a break down to upset No. 19 Simona Halep for ein first top-20 win. She move into de fourth round after [[Alizé Cornet]] retire while trailing by a set. She loose insyd de fourth round to world No. 1 den eventual champion [[Iga Świątek]] insyd three sets. Na she be de only player to win a set against Świątek insyd de tournament. As a result, Zheng move to a new career-high of No. 54. She break into de top 50 a week later after winning ein first WTA 125 title at de Open Internacional de Valencia, defeating compatriot [[Wang Xiyu]].
At de Wimbledon Championships, Zheng defeat [[Sloane Stephens]] den [[Greet Minnen]] to reach de third round, wer she fall to No. 23 den eventual champion [[Elena Rybakina]] insyd straight sets.
At de Canadian Open, Zheng defeat wildcard entrant [[Rebecca Marino]] insyd de first round. She advance to de third round after No. 5 [[Ons Jabeur]] retire while trailing by a set. She overcam [[Bianca Andreescu]] to advance to ein first WTA 1000 quarterfinal, wer she loose to No. 14 [[Karolína Plíšková]], insyd three sets. At de US Open, she defeat No. 16 [[Jeļena Ostapenko]] den [[Anastasia Potapova]] before she loose to [[Jule Niemeier]].
At de Pan Pacific Open, Zheng defeat [[Misaki Doi]], No. 4 [[Paula Badosa]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen routs top seed Badosa in Tokyo to reach quarterfinals|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2798336/zheng-qinwen-routs-top-seed-badosa-in-tokyo-to-reach-quarterfinals|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=21 September 2022}}</ref> [[Claire Liu]] den No. 13 [[Veronika Kudermetova]] to reach ein first WTA Tour final.<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen, Liudmila Samsonova reach Pan Pacific final|url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/34654085/zheng-qinwen-liudmila-samsonova-reach-pan-pacific-final|access-date=23 July 2026|work=[[ESPN]]|date=24 September 2022}}</ref> She loose insyd de final to Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.<ref name="pacific">{{cite web |title=Samsonova wins Tokyo, edges Zheng Qinwen for third title of 2022 |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2801554/samsonova-wins-tokyo-edges-zheng-qinwen-for-third-title-of-2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925053658/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2801554/samsonova-wins-tokyo-edges-zheng-qinwen-for-third-title-of-2022 |archive-date=25 September 2022 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Despite de loss, Zheng reach a new career-high ranking of No. 28, becoming de first Chinese teenager to break into de top 30.<ref name="pacific" /> Entering de San Diego Open as a lucky loser, she advance to de second round as No. 13 [[Garbiñe Muguruza]] retire.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Ramchandani|first=Haresh|date=12 October 2022|title=Lucky loser Zheng sets up Swiatek clash in San Diego as Muguruza retires|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/san-diego-open-zheng-into-second-round-628995.html|access-date=10 August 2026|work=Tennis Majors}}</ref> She loose insyd de second round to world No. 1 den eventual champion Iga Świątek insyd three sets.<ref>{{Cite news|date=14 October 2022|title=Swiatek downs Zheng to reach San Diego quarters|url=https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/swiatek-downs-zheng-reach-san-diego-quarters-2022-10-13/|access-date=10 August 2026|work=[[Reuters]]}}</ref> Na dem name Zheng WTA Newcomer of de Year.<ref>{{cite web |title=China's Zheng Qinwen named WTA Newcomer of the Year |url=https://oca.asia/news/3599-chinas-zheng-qinwen-named-wta-newcomer-of-the-year.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110045901/https://oca.asia/news/3599-chinas-zheng-qinwen-named-wta-newcomer-of-the-year.html |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Olympic Council of Asia}}</ref>
=== 2023: US Open quarterfinal, top 20 ===
Zheng begin de season at de Adelaide International. She defeat No. 17 [[Anett Kontaveit]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen saves match point, ousts Kontaveit in Adelaide |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3005423/zheng-qinwen-saves-match-point-ousts-kontaveit-in-adelaide |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241130122924/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3005423/zheng-qinwen-saves-match-point-ousts-kontaveit-in-adelaide |archive-date=30 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> before losing to [[Victoria Azarenka]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Adelaide 1: Azarenka fends off Zheng Qinwen, into quarterfinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3010262/adelaide-1-azarenka-fends-off-zheng-qinwen-into-quarterfinals |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331083541/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3010262/adelaide-1-azarenka-fends-off-zheng-qinwen-into-quarterfinals |archive-date=31 March 2023 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> At de Australian Open, she beat [[Dalma Gálfi]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Macpherson|first1=Alex|title=AO 2023 Day 1 by the numbers: Zheng Qinwen in a hurry, Osorio's milestone and more|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3024158/ao-2023-day-1-by-the-numbers-zheng-qinwen-in-a-hurry-osorios-milestone-and-more|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=16 January 2023}}</ref> before losing to [[Bernarda Pera]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Australian Open: Pera makes third round|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-pera-makes-third-round-655418.html|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=18 January 2023}}</ref>
At de Abu Dhabi Open, Zheng defeat qualifier Rebecca Marino, No. 12 Jeļena Ostapenko,<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen upsets Ostapenko to reach Abu Dhabi quarters|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3054192/zheng-qinwen-upsets-ostapenko-to-reach-abu-dhabi-quarters|access-date=18 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=8 February 2023}}</ref> den No. 8 [[Daria Kasatkina]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen overpowers No. 1 seed Daria Kasatkina in Abu Dhabi for third Top 10 win|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-overpowers-top-seed-daria-kasatkina-abu-dhabi-third-top-10-win|access-date=18 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=10 February 2023}}</ref> widout dropping a set, to reach de semifinals. She loose insyd de semifinals to No. 19 Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.
At de Stuttgart Open, Zheng defeat lucky loser [[Alycia Parks]] before losing to world No. 1, Iga Świątek, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite news|date=21 April 2023|title=Iga Swiatek beats Zheng in Stuttgart to make winning WTA Tour return|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/apr/21/iga-swiatek-beats-zheng-in-stuttgart-to-make-winning-wta-tour-return|access-date=10 August 2026|work=[[The Guardian]]}}</ref> At de Madrid Open, she defeat [[Caty McNally]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Madrid Open: Zheng books spot in round of 32|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/madrid-open-zheng-books-spot-in-first-round-676310.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=28 April 2023}}</ref> before losing to No. 17, [[Ekaterina Alexandrova]], insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Madrid Open: Alexandrova into round of 16 against Swiatek|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/madrid-open-alexandrova-into-second-round-676784.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=30 April 2023}}</ref> At de Italian Open, Zheng defeat Alizé Cornet,<ref>{{cite web |title=Rome: Zheng Qinwen holds off Cornet to reach third round |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3340520/rome-zheng-qinwen-holds-off-cornet-to-reach-third-round |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803045450/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3340520/rome-zheng-qinwen-holds-off-cornet-to-reach-third-round |archive-date=3 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> qualifier [[Anna Bondár]],<ref>{{cite web |date=13 May 2023 |title=Italian Open: Zheng into round of 16, beats qualifier before rain stops play for day |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-into-second-round-679502.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043052/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-into-second-round-679502.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den compatriot Wang Xiyu<ref>{{cite web |date=15 May 2023 |title=Italian Open: Zheng advances to quarter-finals |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-advances-to-quarter-finals-679819.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241127235309/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-advances-to-quarter-finals-679819.html |archive-date=27 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> to reach ein second WTA 1000 quarterfinal. She then loose to No. 12 Veronika Kudermetova, insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kudermetova beats Zheng Qinwen for semis at Italian Open |url=https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202305/17/WS64644942a310b6054fad3798.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240119125438/https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202305/17/WS64644942a310b6054fad3798.html |archive-date=19 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=China Daily}}</ref> As a result, Zheng reach No. 19 insyd de WTA rankings, becoming de fifth Chinese player to break into de top 20.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ranking Reaction: Iga Swiatek kicks off 60th straight week at No. 1, Alcaraz returns to top spot |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/ranking-reaction-iga-swiatek-60th-week-at-no-1-alcaraz-returns-to-top-spot |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803163136/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/ranking-reaction-iga-swiatek-60th-week-at-no-1-alcaraz-returns-to-top-spot |archive-date=3 August 2024 |access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Rankings Watch: Rybakina hits Top 5 for first time; Zheng makes Top 20 debut |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3465469/rankings-watch-rybakina-hits-top-5-for-first-time-zheng-makes-top-20-debut |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230522235550/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3465469/rankings-watch-rybakina-hits-top-5-for-first-time-zheng-makes-top-20-debut |archive-date=22 May 2023 |access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref> At de French Open, she beat qualifier [[Tamara Zidanšek]]<ref>{{cite web |date=28 May 2023 |title=Roland-Garros: Zheng advances to second round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-advances-to-first-round-683322.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119051043/https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-advances-to-first-round-683322.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> before losing to [[Yulia Putintseva]].<ref>{{cite web |date=31 May 2023 |title=Roland-Garros: Putintseva upsets Qinwen Zheng in three sets to make third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-putintseva-advances-to-third-round-684819.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119045944/https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-putintseva-advances-to-third-round-684819.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref>
At Wimbledon, Zheng loose insyd de first round to [[Kateřina Siniaková]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Wimbledon: Siniakova books spot in second round|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wimbledon-news/wimbledon-siniakova-books-spot-in-second-round-693157.html|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=3 July 2023}}</ref>
Zheng receive a wildcard into de Palermo Ladies Open. She double bagel [[Sara Errani]],<ref>{{cite web |date=17 July 2023 |title=WTA roundup: Qinwen Zheng opens with 6–0, 6–0 win in Palermo |url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-qinwen-zheng-opens-with-6-0-6-0-win-palermo-2023-07-17/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230720025622/https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-qinwen-zheng-opens-with-6-0-6-0-win-palermo-2023-07-17/ |archive-date=20 July 2023 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |work=Reuters}}</ref> then beat [[Diane Parry]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Palermo: Zheng Qinwen battles past Parry in three sets |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3601004/palermo-zheng-qinwen-battles-past-parry-in-three-sets |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803015041/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3601004/palermo-zheng-qinwen-battles-past-parry-in-three-sets |archive-date=3 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> [[Emma Navarro]]<ref>{{cite web |date=21 July 2023 |title=Palermo Open: Zheng reaches semi-finals, takes on Sherif next |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/palermo-open-zheng-reaches-semi-finals-698670.html |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Mayar Sherif]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng beats Sherif in late-night duel; faces Paolini in Palermo final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3600788/zheng-beats-sherif-in-late-night-duel-faces-paolini-in-palermo-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119051012/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3600788/zheng-beats-sherif-in-late-night-duel-faces-paolini-in-palermo-final |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> to reach ein second WTA Tour final. She beat [[Jasmine Paolini]] insyd three sets to win ein first WTA Tour title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen beats Paolini in Palermo to capture first career title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3601535/zheng-qinwen-beats-paolini-in-palermo-to-capture-first-career-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921023120/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3601535/zheng-qinwen-beats-paolini-in-palermo-to-capture-first-career-title |archive-date=21 September 2024 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref>
[[File:Zheng_Qinwen_(2023_US_Open)_01_(cropped).jpg|left|thumb|Zheng reach ein first Grand Slam quarterfinals at de 2023 US Open.]]
At de Canadian Open, Zheng defeat [[Marta Kostyuk]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen edges Marta Kostyuk in Montreal|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/canadian-open-zheng-books-spot-in-second-round-703625.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=8 August 2023}}</ref> before losing to No. 18 Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Canadian Open: Samsonova makes last 16|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/canadian-open-samsonova-makes-last-16-704051.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=9 August 2023}}</ref> At de Cincinnati Open, she defeat qualifier Aliaksandra Sasnovich den wildcard entrant [[Venus Williams]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen rallies to beat Venus Williams in Cincinnati|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3636968/zheng-qinwen-rallies-to-beat-venus-williams-in-cincinnati|access-date=30 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=16 August 2023}}</ref> before losing to world No. 1, Iga Świątek, insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Swiatek survives Zheng scare to reach Cincinnati quarter-finals|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/swiatek-survives-zheng-scare-reach-cincinnati-quarter-finals-2023-08-17/|access-date=30 July 2026|work=[[Reuters]]|date=18 August 2023}}</ref> At de [[2023 US Open – Women's singles|US Open]], Zheng defeat [[Nadia Podoroska]],<ref>{{cite web |date=30 August 2023 |title=US Open: Zheng fires warning shot to rest of the field |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-second-round-709185.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043746/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-second-round-709185.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Kaia Kanepi]],<ref>{{cite web |date=31 August 2023 |title=US Open: Zheng ends Kanepi's run, into third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-makes-third-round-2-709889.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043303/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-makes-third-round-2-709889.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Lucia Bronzetti]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen dazzles with defense on a landmark day for Chinese tennis |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3668033/zheng-qinwen-dazzles-with-defense-on-a-landmark-day-for-chinese-tennis |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den No. 5 Ons Jabeur<ref>{{cite web |date=4 September 2023 |title=US Open: Under-par Jabeur knocked out by Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-last-8-711398.html |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> to advance to ein first major quarterfinal, wer she loose to world No. 2, [[Aryna Sabalenka]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 September 2023 |title=Sabalenka sweeps into 4th Slam semi of 2023 |url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/38339824/aryna-sabalenka-cruises-zheng-qinwen-us-open-semis |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231008190452/https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/38339824/aryna-sabalenka-cruises-zheng-qinwen-us-open-semis |archive-date=8 October 2023 |access-date=7 September 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>
Zheng win gold insyd singles at de Asian Games.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-2023-tennis-women-singles|title=Asian Games 2023: Zheng Qinwen wins women's tennis gold to secure Paris 2024 quota|last=Kano|first=Shintaro|date=29 September 2023|publisher=International Olympic Committee|access-date=25 January 2024|archive-date=16 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240816073522/https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-2023-tennis-women-singles|url-status=live}}</ref> At de China Open, she loose insyd de first round to world No. 5, Elena Rybakina, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rybakina sweeps past Zheng Qinwen into Beijing second round|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3715707/rybakina-sweeps-past-zheng-qinwen-into-beijing-second-round|access-date=30 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=2 October 2023}}</ref> At de Zhengzhou Open, Zheng defeat qualifier [[Kateryna Volodko]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=9 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen claims first win on home soil in Zhengzhou|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3732237/zheng-qinwen-claims-first-win-on-home-soil-in-zhengzhou|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> No. 6 Maria Sakkari,<ref>{{Cite news|date=11 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen notches first win over Sakkari to make Zhengzhou quarters|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3735023/zheng-qinwen-notches-first-win-over-sakkari-to-make-zhengzhou-quarters|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> [[Anhelina Kalinina]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=13 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen storms into Zhengzhou semis; faces Paolini next|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3737260/zheng-qinwen-storms-into-zhengzhou-semis-faces-paolini-next|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> den Jasmine Paolini, widout dropping a set, to reach de final. She defeat world No. 18, [[Barbora Krejčíková]], insyd de final insyd three sets to win ein second career title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen triumphs on home soil to win Zhengzhou title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3738449/zheng-qinwen-triumphs-on-home-soil-to-win-zhengzhou-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231017133438/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3738449/zheng-qinwen-triumphs-on-home-soil-to-win-zhengzhou-title |archive-date=17 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=James Walker-Roberts |date=15 October 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen says she 'wanted too much' after beating Barbora Krejcikova to win Zhengzhou Open |url=https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/wta-zhengzhou/2023/zheng-qinwen-says-she-wanted-too-much-after-beating-barbora-krejcikova-to-win-zhengzhou-open_sto9837635/story.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231015195205/https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/wta-zhengzhou/2023/zheng-qinwen-says-she-wanted-too-much-after-beating-barbora-krejcikova-to-win-zhengzhou-open_sto9837635/story.shtml |archive-date=15 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=eurosport.com}}</ref> Zheng make ein debut at de WTA Elite Trophy.<ref>{{cite news|title=Field is set for the 2023 WTA Elite Trophy Zhuhai|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3741492/field-is-set-for-the-2023-wta-elite-trophy-zhuhai|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=18 October 2023}}</ref> She defeat [[Donna Vekić]]<ref>{{Cite news|date=25 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen battles past Vekic to grab first win in Zhuhai|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3752266/zheng-qinwen-battles-past-vekic-to-grab-first-win-in-zhuhai|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> den Jeļena Ostapenko<ref>{{Cite news|date=27 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen beats Jelena Ostapenko to set up all-Chinese semifinal match at WTA Elite Trophy|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-jelena-ostapenko-all-chinese-semifinal-wta-elite-trophy-zhuhai|access-date=10 August 2026|work=Tennis}}</ref> insyd de round-robin stage. She beat compatriot [[Zhu Lin (tennis)|Zhu Lin]] insyd de semifinals<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen outlasts Zhu in Zhuhai; will face Haddad Maia in final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3755851/zheng-qinwen-outlasts-zhu-lin-in-zhuhai-will-face-haddad-maia-in-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231029001032/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3755851/zheng-qinwen-outlasts-zhu-lin-in-zhuhai-will-face-haddad-maia-in-final |archive-date=29 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> buh she loose insyd de final to [[Beatriz Haddad Maia]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Haddad Maia denies Zheng Qinwen in classic final to claim Zhuhai title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3758240/haddad-maia-denies-zheng-qinwen-in-classic-final-to-claim-zhuhai-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241126191816/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3758240/haddad-maia-denies-zheng-qinwen-in-classic-final-to-claim-zhuhai-title |archive-date=26 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Na dem name Zheng WTA Most Improved Player.<ref name="2023year">{{cite news|title=2023 WTA player and coach award winners announced|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3818533/2023-wta-player-and-coach-award-winners-announced|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=11 December 2023}}</ref>
=== 2024: Australian Open final, Olympic champion, top 5 ===
Zheng make ein debut at de United Cup as China ein No. 1 player. She defeat [[Markéta Vondroušová]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen clinches United Cup tie for China |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3842404/zheng-qinwen-clinches-united-cup-tie-for-china |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240125173819/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3842404/zheng-qinwen-clinches-united-cup-tie-for-china |archive-date=25 January 2024 |access-date=25 January 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den [[Olga Danilović]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng beats Danilovic; Serbia storms back to edge China in Perth|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3844854/zheng-holds-off-danilovic-to-send-china-vs-serbia-to-deciding-doubles|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=31 December 2023}}</ref> before losing to Iga Świątek insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Swiatek secures United Cup semifinal spot for Poland; Australia tops Serbia|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3847883/swiatek-hurkacz-clinch-united-cup-semifinal-spot-for-team-poland|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 January 2024}}</ref> At de Australian Open, Zheng eliminate [[Ashlyn Krueger]],<ref>{{cite web |date=16 January 2024 |title=Australian Open: 12th seed Zheng into second round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-12th-seed-zheng-into-second-round-737579.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127125743/https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-12th-seed-zheng-into-second-round-737579.html |archive-date=27 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Katie Boulter]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Boulter beaten by Qinwen Zheng to miss out on potential Raducanu clash |url=https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12040/13050672/australian-open-katie-boulter-beaten-by-qinwen-zheng-to-miss-out-on-potential-emma-raducanu-clash |accessdate=26 October 2024 |work=Sky Sports}}</ref> compatriot [[Wang Yafan]],<ref>{{cite web |date=20 January 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen defeats Wang Yafan to reach week 2 at Australian Open |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/zheng-qinwen-defeats-wang-yafan-to-reach-week-2-at-australian-open-738722.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127125746/https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/zheng-qinwen-defeats-wang-yafan-to-reach-week-2-at-australian-open-738722.html |archive-date=27 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Océane Dodin]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Fitzgerald|first1=Matt|title=Zheng Qinwen, lone AO top half women's seed left, joins three first-time major quarterfinalists|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-lone-top-half-seed-left-three-first-time-major-quarterfinalists-australian-open|access-date=16 July 2026|work=Tennis|date=22 January 2024}}</ref> to reach ein second consecutive major quarterfinal. She defeat [[Anna Kalinskaya]] to reach ein first major semifinal,<ref>{{cite news|last1=Fitzgerald|first1=Matt|title=In a mature turnaround, Zheng Qinwen reaches first major semifinal at Australian Open|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/mature-turnaround-zheng-qinwen-first-major-semifinal-australian-open-kalinskaya|access-date=16 July 2026|work=Tennis|date=24 January 2024}}</ref> wey she beat qualifier [[Dayana Yastremska]] to reach ein first major final.<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen bests Yastremska at Australian Open to make first Slam final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3867402/zheng-qinwen-bests-yastremska-at-australian-open-to-make-first-slam-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240828140952/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3867402/zheng-qinwen-bests-yastremska-at-australian-open-to-make-first-slam-final |archive-date=28 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> She loose insyd de final to world No. 2, Aryna Sabalenka, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68109149|title=Australian Open 2024 women's final result: Aryna Sabalenka beats Zheng Qinwen in Melbourne|date=27 January 2024|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=28 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240928135354/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68109149|url-status=live}}</ref> As a result, Zheng reach de top 10 insyd de singles rankings, de second Chinese player to do so after [[Li Na]].<ref>{{cite web |date=29 January 2024 |title=Rankings Watch: Zheng makes Top 10 debut; Mertens back to No.1 in doubles |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3870512/rankings-watch-zheng-makes-top-10-debut-mertens-back-to-no-1-in-doubles |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240809125231/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3870512/rankings-watch-zheng-makes-top-10-debut-mertens-back-to-no-1-in-doubles |archive-date=9 August 2024 |access-date=29 January 2024 |website=WTA Tour}}</ref>
Na dis sanso be China ein second-ever Olympic gold insyd tennis, den de first since de women's doubles insyd 2004.<ref>{{Cite news|last=|date=3 August 2024|title=Zheng Qinwen rewards raucous Chinese support to grab gold in tense tennis final|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/03/zheng-qinwen-paris-olympic-games-2024-womens-tennis-final-report|access-date=4 August 2024|work=The Observer|language=en-GB|issn=0029-7712}}</ref>
At de Wuhan Open, Zheng defeat wildcard entrant Jaqueline Cristian,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng becomes first Chinese woman since Li Na to win 40 matches in one year |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146421/zheng-becomes-first-chinese-woman-since-li-na-to-win-40-matches-in-one-year |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241009162137/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146421/zheng-becomes-first-chinese-woman-since-li-na-to-win-40-matches-in-one-year |archive-date=9 October 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Leylah Fernandez,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng defeats Fernandez for first time to reach Wuhan quarters |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146835/zheng-defeats-fernandez-for-first-time-to-reach-wuhan-quarters |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241208111722/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146835/zheng-defeats-fernandez-for-first-time-to-reach-wuhan-quarters |archive-date=8 December 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> No. 6 Jasmine Paolini,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng stays perfect against Paolini, sets historic Wuhan semifinal showdown |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4147692/zheng-stays-perfect-against-paolini-sets-historic-wuhan-semifinal-showdown |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110100716/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4147692/zheng-stays-perfect-against-paolini-sets-historic-wuhan-semifinal-showdown |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den compatriot [[Wang Xinyu]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Wuhan Open: Zheng advances to final against Sabalenka|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wuhan-open-zheng-advances-to-final-790070.html|access-date=14 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=12 October 2024}}</ref> to advance to ein first WTA 1000 final. At de Pan Pacific Open, Zheng defeat [[Moyuka Uchijima]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 24, 2024 |title='Trying new things': Zheng's fresh tactics help her reach Tokyo quarterfinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4155184/-trying-new-things-zheng-s-fresh-tactics-help-her-reach-tokyo-quarterfinals |access-date=14 November 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeKWOhQ7ceo |title=QINWEN ZHENG/ON COURT INTERVIEW/TOKYO OPEN 2024 |date=25 October 2024 |last=ICONIC CHANNEL TENNIS 🎾 |access-date=26 November 2024 |via=YouTube}}</ref> Leylah Fernandez,<ref>{{cite web |date=25 October 2024 |title=Qinwen Zheng Beats Leylah Fernandez in Pan Pacific Open |url=https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-beats-leylah-fernandez-in-pan-pacific-open |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241025204935/https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-beats-leylah-fernandez-in-pan-pacific-open |archive-date=25 October 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Sports Illustrated}}</ref> den No. 16 [[Diana Shnaider]]<ref>{{Cite news|date=October 26, 2024|title=Zheng Qinwen downs Diana Shnaider to book Sofia Kenin clash in Tokyo final|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/zheng-qinwen-downs-diana-shnaider-to-book-sofia-kenin-clash-in-tokyo-final|work=[[The Straits Times]]}}</ref> to reach de final.
She loose insyd de final to Coco Gauff insyd a match wich go to a third-set tiebreak.<ref>{{cite web |title=Gauff overcomes Zheng in three-hour thriller to win WTA Finals title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165822/gauff-overcomes-zheng-in-three-hour-thriller-to-win-wta-finals-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241109205313/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165822/gauff-overcomes-zheng-in-three-hour-thriller-to-win-wta-finals-title |archive-date=9 November 2024 |accessdate=9 November 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Despite de defeat, Zheng reach a career-high ranking of world No. 5.<ref>{{cite web |title='I fight, whatever happens on court': Zheng reflects on WTA Finals run |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165926/-i-fight-whatever-happens-on-court-zheng-reflects-on-wta-finals-run |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110020722/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165926/-i-fight-whatever-happens-on-court-zheng-reflects-on-wta-finals-run |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=10 November 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref>
At de [[2025 Miami Open – Women's singles|Miami Open]], Zheng overcam [[Lauren Davis]],<ref>{{cite web |date=20 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: Qinwen Zheng eases into third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/miami-open-qinwen-zheng-eases-into-third-round-813678.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> qualifier [[Taylor Townsend]],<ref>{{cite web |date=23 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: Zheng advances to last 16 |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/miami-open-wta-1000-wta-tour-news/miami-open-zheng-advances-to-last-16-814332.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den Ashlyn Krueger,<ref>{{cite web |date=25 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: China's Zheng Qinwen to face 'mountain she cannot climb' in quarter-finals |url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3303746/miami-open-chinas-zheng-qinwen-face-mountain-she-cannot-climb-quarter-finals |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=South China Morning Post}}</ref> widout dropping a set, to reach de quarterfinals. At de Charleston Open, Zheng make am three quarterfinals insyd as many tournaments plus wins over Maria Sakkari<ref>{{cite web |date=2 April 2025 |title=Charleston Open: Third seed Zheng beats Sakkari to reach last 16 |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/charleston-open-third-seed-zheng-beats-sakkari-to-reach-last-16-816114.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Elise Mertens]],<ref>{{cite web |date=3 April 2025 |title=Charleston Open: Zheng beats Mertens to reach quarter-finals |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/charleston-open-zheng-beats-mertens-to-reach-quarter-finals-816265.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> before losing insyd de last eight to ninth seed [[Ekaterina Alexandrova]].<ref>{{cite web |date=5 April 2025 |title=Semi-finals set in Charleston and Bogotá, after surprises |url=https://tennisthreads.net/wta-round-up-semi-finals-set-in-charleston-and-bogota-after-surprises/ |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Threads}}</ref>
She loose insyd de semifinals to No. 3 Coco Gauff insyd a three-hour match wey go to a third-set tiebreak.
Nevertheless, ein ranking rise to a new career-high of No. 4. She go out insyd de first round of [[2025 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|Wimbledon]] at de hands of Kateřina Siniaková.
Zheng subsequently withdraw from de Wuhan Open.
At de [[2026 French Open – Women's singles|French Open]], she go out insyd de opening round of dis major for de first time insyd ein career, losing to qualifier den eventual finalist [[Maja Chwalińska]] den winning just four games thruout de entire match.
Insyd de fourth round she win insyd straight sets against Iga Swiatek, buh she san overcam a 5-0 deficit insyd de first set to reach ein third US Open quarterfinal (den fifth major quarterfinal overall), becoming de first qualifier to reach de quarterfinals at de US Open since Emma Raducanu insyd 2021. Despite losing insyd de quarterfinals to de incumbent world No. 1 Elena Rybakina insyd three sets (after winning de first set), Zheng return to de top 100 following de tournament, climbing nearly 70 spots from No. 121 to No. 52.
== Playing style ==
Zheng ein game be centred on baseline aggression wey e be built around ein powerful serve den heavy-topspin forehand. Ein forehand be described as a signature weapon, capable of pushing opponents behind de baseline den creating opportunities for am to dictate rallies.<ref>{{cite news|title=No crown for 'Queen Wen' but Zheng learns valuable lessons|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/no-crown-queen-wen-zheng-learns-valuable-lessons-2023-09-06/|work=Reuters|date=6 September 2023|access-date=2 June 2026|last=Tennery|first=Amy}}</ref> At de 2024 Australian Open, na ein forehands average 2,800 revolutions per minute, de highest spin rate among de women wey dey compete at de tournament den close to de men's tournament average.<ref>{{cite web |last=Trollope |first=Matt |date=1 January 2025 |title=Five reasons we love Zheng Qinwen |url=https://ausopen.com/articles/news/five-reasons-we-love-zheng-qinwen |access-date=2 June 2026 |website=Australian Open}}</ref>
Zheng sanso be an athletic mover whose first serve fi be highly effective wen e land in, wey dey complement ein forehand den dey allow am to control points from de opening shot. However, ein serve at times be affected by technical issues den a low first-serve percentage. Ein heavy topspin den comparatively long swings initially make qm particularly effective on clay courts, although she cam be increasingly capable on faster surfaces.<ref>{{cite news|last=Carayol|first=Tumaini|title=Zheng follows idol to Australian Open final but Sabalenka is toughest test|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/jan/26/zheng-follows-her-idol-to-australian-final-but-sabalenka-is-toughest-test|work=The Guardian|date=26 January 2024|access-date=2 June 2026}}</ref> Although she primarily dey seek to dictate play from de baseline, she fi vary de pace of rallies pluz high, looping balls den drop shots, a tactic she use effectively during ein victory over [[Iga Świątek]] insyd de semifinals of de [[2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Paris Olympics]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Carayol|first=Tumaini|title=Iga Świątek's 25-match Roland Garros winning streak ended by Zheng Qinwen|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/01/iga-swiatek-roland-garros-streak-qinwen-zheng-paris-olympics-tennis-semi-final|work=The Guardian|date=1 August 2024|access-date=2 June 2026}}</ref>
== Coaches ==
Insyd 2021, Zheng begin dey work plus coach [[Pere Riba]].<ref name="riba">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen reuniting with coach Pere Riba for 2024|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3805943/zheng-qinwen-reuniting-with-coach-pere-riba-for-2024|access-date=2 September 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 December 2023}}</ref> Insyd June 2023, Zheng split plus Riba wey she hire [[Wim Fissette]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Mesic|first1=Dzevad|title=Qinwen Zheng hires Naomi Osaka's ex-coach|url=https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/WTA_Tennis/134015/qinwen-zheng-hires-naomi-osaka-s-excoach/|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis World|date=17 June 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Oddo|first1=Chris|title=Coach Wim Fissette about Qinwen Zheng: “Incredible athlete and worker, whose game needs to get cleaned up”|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wim-fissette-about-qinwen-zheng-she-wants-to-do-everything-it-takes-to-achieve-the-best-711529.html|work=Tennis Majors|date=5 September 2023}}</ref> Previously, Fissette coach [[Naomi Osaka]], til dem split insyd July 2022.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Tandon|first1=Kamakshi|title=Naomi Osaka, coach Wim Fissette split after sharing two major title runs|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/naomi-osaka-coach-wim-fissette-split-won-two-majors-partnership|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis|date=20 July 2022}}</ref> However, insyd September 2023, Fissette abruptly end ein collaboration plus Zheng, a decision wich na Zheng call "immoral".<ref>{{cite news|title=Coach Wim Fissette ends collaboration with Zheng Qinwen amid rumored reunion with Naomi Osaka|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/wim-fissette-ends-coach-zheng-qinwen-amid-rumored-reunion-naomi-osaka|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis|date=29 September 2023}}</ref> Fissette later reunite plus Osaka following de birth of ein daughter insyd July 2023.<ref>{{cite news|title=Naomi Osaka splits with coach Wim Fissette, practices with Patrick Mouratoglou in LA|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5766206/2024/09/14/naomi-osaka-coach-fissette-mouratoglou/|access-date=2 September 2026|work=[[The Athletic]]|date=14 September 2024}}</ref> Insyd December 2023, Zheng reunite plus Riba.<ref name="riba" />
== Endorsements ==
Insyd 2015, Zheng sign a sponsorship deal plus Nike.<ref name="endorsements">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen: China’s Tennis Ace Wins On and Off Court|url=https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1015685|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Sixth Tone]]|date=14 August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Qinwen Zheng Wins Olympic Gold in Women’s Singles|url=https://about.nike.com/en/newsroom/releases/qinwen-zheng-wins-gold|publisher=Nike|date=3 August 2024}}</ref> Na ein racquets be provided by Wilson.<ref>{{cite news|title=Geared Up: Zheng Qinwen cracks the Top 10 with Wilson and Nike|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/geared-up-qinwen-zheng-cracks-the-top-10-with-wilson-and-nike-australian-open-final|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=1 February 2024}}</ref> Insyd 2022, Zheng join Rolex as a Testimonee<ref>{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.rolex.com/en-us/rolex-family/tennis/qinwen-zheng |access-date=31 August 2026 |publisher=Rolex}}</ref> wey she sign endorsement deals plus Chinese financial service company Ant Group<ref>{{cite news|title=Ant Group Extends Partnership with Olympic Tennis Champion Qinwen Zheng as Brand Ambassador|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250109266663/en/Ant-Group-Extends-Partnership-with-Olympic-Tennis-Champion-Qinwen-Zheng-as-Brand-Ambassador|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Business Wire]]|date=10 January 2025}}</ref> den Chinese dairy company Yili Group.<ref name="endorsements" /> Insyd 2023, Zheng sign sponsorship deals plus Gatorade<ref>{{cite news|last1=Richardson|first1=James|title=Who sponsors rising Chinese star Qinwen Zheng: Nike, Gatorade and Wilson already on board|url=https://www.tennis365.com/australian-open/who-sponsors-qinwen-zheng-nike-gatorade-wilson|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis365|date=24 January 2024}}</ref> den Swisse.<ref name="endorsements" /> Insyd 2024, Zheng join Lancôme as a brand ambassador,<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen wins in Stuttgart, picks up Lancôme deal alongside world No. 1 Iga Swiatek|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-wins-in-stuttgart-picks-up-lancome-deal-alongside-world-no-1-iga-swiatek|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=16 April 2024}}</ref> she sign sponsorship deals plus Chinese milk tea brand Chagee<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen Becomes CHAGEE's First "Health Ambassador"|url=https://www.chagee.us/media-center/article/78352638-8446-4796-b23c-41530409e780|publisher=Chagee|date=25 April 2025}}</ref><ref name="endorsements" /> den Chinese consumer electronics brand vivo, wey she cam be a brand ambassador give Audi.<ref>{{cite news|title=No rest for the weary! Zheng Qinwen's off-season kicks off with new Audi sponsorship and Gatorade event|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/no-rest-for-the-weary-zheng-qinwen-s-offseason-kicks-off-with-new-audi-sponsorship-and-gatorade-event|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=17 November 2024}}</ref> Insyd 2025, Zheng cam be a global brand ambassador give Dior<ref>{{cite news|last1=Templeton|first1=Lily|title=EXCLUSIVE: Dior Taps Olympic Tennis Champion Zheng Qinwen as Global Ambassador|url=https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/dior-zheng-qinwen-global-ambassador-olympic-tennis-champion-1236793971/|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Women's Wear Daily|WWD]]|date=9 January 2025}}</ref> den Beats.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Benson|first1=Pat|title=Qinwen Zheng Named Beats Global Ambassador in Hype Video|url=https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-named-beats-global-ambassador-in-hype-video|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Sports Illustrated]]|date=19 March 2025}}</ref>
== Personal life ==
Zheng cite [[Li Na]]—de only Chinese player to win a singles major title—as a source of inspiration.<ref name="T2023">{{Cite web |last=Fitzgerald |first=Matt |date=17 January 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen sprouts from a family's big sacrifice—and the little seed Li Na planted in her heart |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-sprouts-family-sacrifice-seed-li-na-planted-australian-open-riba |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241008002050/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-sprouts-family-sacrifice-seed-li-na-planted-australian-open-riba |archive-date=8 October 2024 |access-date=25 January 2023 |website=Tennis.com}}</ref><ref name="AP2024">{{Cite web |last=HOWARD FENDRICH |date=3 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first Olympic tennis singles gold, inspired by Li Na and Liu Xang |url=https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113022350/https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |archive-date=13 November 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[AP News]] |language=en}}</ref> Insyd 2024, na Zheng say: "''I watched her since I was a little kid so I'm trying to follow in her steps. She inspired me a lot when I was a child."''<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen eyes Olympics history in Li Na's Paris footsteps |url=https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/zheng-qinwen-eyes-olympics-history-113903072.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804030250/https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/zheng-qinwen-eyes-olympics-history-113903072.html |archive-date=4 August 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=Yahoo! Sports |language=en-GB}}</ref> Zheng sanso credit ein parents dema support den guidance as a reason for ein success.<ref name="AP2024" />
Following ein gold medal win at de 2024 Summer Olympics, Zheng say dat na she always wan "''to become one of the Asians that can inspire young kids and make them love tennis more''".<ref name="shethepeople">{{Cite news|last=Thanvi|first=Ishika|date=5 August 2024|title=Meet Zheng Qinwen, Chinese Gold Medalist Who Also Beat World No 1|url=https://www.shethepeople.tv/women-at-olympics/tennis-player-zheng-qinwen-gold-medalist-paris-olympics-6798900|access-date=20 August 2024|publisher=[[SheThePeople]]|quote=Following her Olympic gold win, Zheng expressed her desire to inspire young Asians to pursue tennis, much like her idol Li Na and hurdler Liu Xiang, China’s first Olympic gold medalist in men’s track and field. Zheng attributes her success to the unwavering support of her parents...|archive-date=20 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080701/https://www.shethepeople.tv/women-at-olympics/tennis-player-zheng-qinwen-gold-medalist-paris-olympics-6798900|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kapetanakis |first=Arthur |date=5 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first singles gold medal at Paris 2024 Olympics |url=https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2024-08-05/zheng_qinwen_wins_chinas_first_singles_gold_medal_at_paris_2024_olympics.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080658/https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2024-08-05/zheng_qinwen_wins_chinas_first_singles_gold_medal_at_paris_2024_olympics.html |archive-date=20 August 2024 |access-date=20 August 2024 |website=[[US Open (tennis)]]}}</ref> She sanso say na she look up to [[Liu Xiang (hurdler)|Liu Xiang]], a Chinese hurdler whose win insyd de 110-meter hurdles at de 2004 Summer Olympics be China ein first gold insyd any men's track den field event.<ref name="shethepeople" /><ref name="AP2024">{{Cite web |last=HOWARD FENDRICH |date=3 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first Olympic tennis singles gold, inspired by Li Na and Liu Xang |url=https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113022350/https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |archive-date=13 November 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[AP News]] |language=en}}</ref> Insyd a 2024 interview plus Sky Sports, Zheng say ein hobbies include walking plus ein family, reading, den singing.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04pkcmluVLA |title=Zheng Qinwen describes herself as ____ 😅 | Get to know the Chinese star! |date=13 February 2024 |last=Sky Sports |access-date=4 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804020839/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04pkcmluVLA |archive-date=4 August 2024 |url-status=live |via=YouTube}}</ref> She sanso dey enjoy roller coaster rides wey she be a fan of de K-pop group Blackpink.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kane |first=David |date=3 September 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen loves rollercoasters, karaoke, and Blackpink, thinks Coco Gauff is more talented |url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/zheng-qinwen-rollercoasters-karaoke-blackpink-coco-gauff-2023-us-open |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804040822/https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/zheng-qinwen-rollercoasters-karaoke-blackpink-coco-gauff-2023-us-open |archive-date=4 August 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[Tennis.com]] |language=en |quote="Mostly I sing Chinese songs, slower songs," added the Blackpink stan.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Livaudais |first=Stephanie |date=27 March 2023 |title=Blink and you'll miss her: No time for Blackpink amid Zheng Qinwen's rapid rise |url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/blink-and-you-miss-her-no-time-for-blackpink-amid-zheng-qinwen-rapid-rise |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080658/https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/blink-and-you-miss-her-no-time-for-blackpink-amid-zheng-qinwen-rapid-rise |archive-date=20 August 2024 |access-date=20 August 2024 |website=[[Tennis.com]]}}</ref>
According to de China Charity Federation, Zheng donate 1 million yuan insyd August 2026 for disaster relief insyd Gyirong County during de 2026 Nepal–Tibet floods.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-08-31 |title=Zheng Qinwen donates 1 million yuan to support devastating Tibet disaster relief efforts |url=https://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/articles/zheng_qinwen_donates_1_million_yuan_to_support_devastating_tibet_disaster_relief_efforts/s1_17460_44242518 |access-date=2026-09-06 |website=[[Yardbarker]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Burack |first=Emily |date=2026-08-31 |title=Qinwen Zheng Donates to Support Disaster Relief Efforts in Tibet |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/qinwen-zheng-donates-support-disaster-143226595.html |access-date=2026-09-06 |website=[[Town & Country (magazine)|Town & Country]] |language=en-US |via=Yahoo Sports}}</ref>
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'''Zheng Qinwen''' (born 8 October 2002) be a Chinese professional tennis player. Na she be ranked world No. 4 by de WTA, she achieve insyd June 2025, wey she be de only second Chinese player to reach de top 5 insyd women's singles after [[Li Na]]. Zheng win five career singles titles, wey dey include de gold medal at de [[2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Paris Olympics]], becoming de first Asian tennis player to win an Olympic gold medal insyd singles.
Zheng win ein first WTA Tour tournament insyd 2023 at de Palermo Ladies Open, a title wey she defend insyd 2024. She win WTA 500 titles at de 2023 Zhengzhou Open den at de 2024 Pan Pacific Open. She fini runner-up at de 2024 Australian Open, wey she loose to [[Aryna Sabalenka]], den at de 2024 WTA Finals, losing to [[Coco Gauff]].
== Early life den junior years ==
Na dem born Zheng insyd Shiyan, Hubei, on 8 October 2002.<ref name="WTAprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/players/328120/qinwen-zheng |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Na ein parents encourage am to try several sports during ein kiddie time, wey dey include table tennis, before she begin dey play tennis at de age of seven.<ref name="Vogue2024">{{cite magazine|last=Remsen|first=Nick|title=Qinwen Zheng on Winning China's First-Ever Olympic Gold in Tennis|url=https://www.vogue.com/article/qinwen-zheng-on-winning-olympic-gold|magazine=Vogue|date=4 August 2024|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> At de age of eight, she lef ein parents wey she move go Wuhan to receive more advanced coaching.<ref name="Vogue2024" /> Na ein mommie initially visit am on weekends den later lef ein job to support ein training full-time.<ref name="Vogue2024" /> During ein formative years, Zheng train at an academy insyd Beijing under [[Carlos Rodríguez (tennis coach)|Carlos Rodríguez]], wey na he previously coach [[Justine Henin]] den [[Li Na]].<ref name="RG2022">{{cite web |date=27 May 2022 |title=Get to know Zheng Qinwen |url=https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/article/rg2022-get-to-know-zheng-qinwen |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Roland-Garros}}</ref><ref name="Reuters2025">{{cite news|last=Ransom|first=Ian|title=Zheng looks to emulate Li's Australian Open success|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/zheng-looks-emulate-lis-australian-open-success-2025-01-07/|work=Reuters|date=7 January 2025|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> Zheng turn professional insyd 2018 while continuing to compete on de junior circuit.<ref name="RGprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng: Player card |url=https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/players/42560-q.zheng |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Roland-Garros}}</ref> Insyd December 2018, she reach de girls' singles final of de Orange Bowl, wer she loose to Coco Gauff insyd three sets.<ref name="USTA2018">{{cite web |date=10 December 2018 |title=Coco Gauff crowned Orange Bowl singles champ |url=https://www.usta.com/en/home/stay-current/national/coco-gauff-wins-orange-bowl-18s-girls--singles-title.html |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=United States Tennis Association}}</ref> Insyd 2019, she reach de girls' singles semifinals at both de French Open den de US Open, wey she achieve a career-high ITF junior ranking of world No. 6.<ref name="RGprofile" /><ref name="ITFprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng Tennis Player Profile |url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/players/qinwen-zheng/800436017/chn/jt/S/overview/ |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=International Tennis Federation}}</ref> Insyd late 2019, Zheng move go Spain to continue ein development wey she establish a training base insyd Barcelona.<ref name="RG2022" /><ref name="Xinhua2024">{{cite news|script-title=zh:追光|十年前那个小姑娘,如何成为郑钦文|url=https://www.news.cn/sports/20240127/98e4e4c7271d4f58a4493fe0ed91110b/c.html|website=Xinhua News Agency|date=27 January 2024|language=zh|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> She begin dey work plus Spanish coach [[Pere Riba]] insyd 2021.<ref name="riba">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen reuniting with coach Pere Riba for 2024|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3805943/zheng-qinwen-reuniting-with-coach-pere-riba-for-2024|access-date=2 September 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 December 2023}}</ref>
== Career ==
=== 2021: WTA Tour debut ===
Insyd January 2021, Zheng win de Tennis Future Hamburg, Germany wer she defeat [[Linda Fruhvirtová]] insyd de final of de 25k event, dem hold at de venue of de Hamburger Tennis-Verband.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennis-tourtalk.com/67737/qinwen-zheng-wins-tennis-future-hamburg|title=Qinwen Zheng Wins Tennis Future Hamburg|work=Tennis TourTalk|date=17 January 2021|access-date=20 June 2021|archive-date=16 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220116120922/https://www.tennis-tourtalk.com/67737/qinwen-zheng-wins-tennis-future-hamburg|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 20 June 2021, she win de final of de 60k Macha Lake Open insyd Staré Splavy defeating [[Aleksandra Krunić]] insyd two sets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/tournament/w60-stare-splavy/cze/2021/w-itf-cze-02a-2021/draws-and-results/|title=ITF draws and results|publisher=www.itftennis.com|date=|access-date=20 June 2021|archive-date=23 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123165654/https://www.itftennis.com/en/tournament/w60-stare-splavy/cze/2021/w-itf-cze-02a-2021/draws-and-results/|url-status=live}}</ref> Zheng make ein WTA Tour debut at de Palermo Ladies Open, wer she defeat second seed [[Liudmila Samsonova]] insyd de first round,<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 July 2021|title=18-y.o. Zheng Qinwen arrives on WTA Tour in style with Samsonova upset: Palermo Highlights|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2193178/18-y-o-zheng-qinwen-arrives-on-wta-tour-in-style-with-samsonova-upset-palermo-highlights|access-date=20 July 2021|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=18 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118194733/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2193178/18-y-o-zheng-qinwen-arrives-on-wta-tour-in-style-with-samsonova-upset-palermo-highlights|url-status=dead}}</ref> before losing ein next match to [[Jaqueline Cristian]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Wancke|first=Barbara|date=22 July 2021|url=https://tennisthreads.net/wta-roundup-palermo-and-gdynia-2/|title=WTA Roundup: Palermo and Gdynia – Day 3|publisher=Tennis Threads|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110025912/https://tennisthreads.net/wta-roundup-palermo-and-gdynia-2/|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== 2022: French Open fourth round, top 30 ===
Ranked No. 126, Zheng enter de Melbourne Summer Set 1 after qualifying. She beat [[Mai Hontama]], [[Vera Zvonareva]], den [[Ana Konjuh]] to make ein first WTA Tour semifinal,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Melbourne 1: Zheng Qinwen beats Zvonareva in 3 sets for 1st WTA QF spot (video)|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2440989/melbourne-1-zheng-qinwen-beats-zvonareva-in-3-sets-for-1st-wta-qf-spot|access-date=6 January 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=6 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220106161443/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2440989/melbourne-1-zheng-qinwen-beats-zvonareva-in-3-sets-for-1st-wta-qf-spot|url-status=live}}</ref> buh she loose to No. 20 [[Simona Halep]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite news |date=8 January 2022|title=Halep advances, injured Osaka withdraws at Melbourne 1|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2442148/halep-advances-injured-osaka-withdraws-at-melbourne-1|access-date=8 January 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=8 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220108094707/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2442148/halep-advances-injured-osaka-withdraws-at-melbourne-1|url-status=live}}</ref> Zheng debut at de main draw of a Grand Slam tournament at de Australian Open after qualifying.<ref>{{cite news |last=Macpherson|first=Alex|date=15 January 2022|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447639/introducing-the-2022-australian-open-s-grand-slam-debutantes|title=Introducing the 2022 Australian Open's Grand Slam debutantes|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|access-date=24 May 2022|archive-date=15 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220515020850/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447639/introducing-the-2022-australian-open-s-grand-slam-debutantes|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=January 14, 2022|title=Baptiste, Zheng Qinwen, Bronzetti qualify for Australian Open|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447429/baptiste-zheng-qinwen-bronzetti-qualify-for-australian-open|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=14 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220114212606/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447429/baptiste-zheng-qinwen-bronzetti-qualify-for-australian-open|url-status=dead}}</ref> She defeat [[Aliaksandra Sasnovich]] insyd de first round,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Garber|first=Greg|date=January 18, 2022|title=Australian Open Day 3 order of play: Bencic, Anisimova to play; Barty in action|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2452994/australian-open-day-3-order-of-play-bencic-anisimova-to-play-barty-in-action|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=18 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118192336/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2452994/australian-open-day-3-order-of-play-bencic-anisimova-to-play-barty-in-action|url-status=dead}}</ref> buh she loose insyd de second round to No. 8 [[Maria Sakkari]]. As a result, Zheng break into de top 100 for de first time.
At de French Open, Zheng defeat [[Maryna Zanevska]] insyd de first round. Insyd de second round, she cam back from a set den a break down to upset No. 19 Simona Halep for ein first top-20 win. She move into de fourth round after [[Alizé Cornet]] retire while trailing by a set. She loose insyd de fourth round to world No. 1 den eventual champion [[Iga Świątek]] insyd three sets. Na she be de only player to win a set against Świątek insyd de tournament. As a result, Zheng move to a new career-high of No. 54. She break into de top 50 a week later after winning ein first WTA 125 title at de Open Internacional de Valencia, defeating compatriot [[Wang Xiyu]].
At de Wimbledon Championships, Zheng defeat [[Sloane Stephens]] den [[Greet Minnen]] to reach de third round, wer she fall to No. 23 den eventual champion [[Elena Rybakina]] insyd straight sets.
At de Canadian Open, Zheng defeat wildcard entrant [[Rebecca Marino]] insyd de first round. She advance to de third round after No. 5 [[Ons Jabeur]] retire while trailing by a set. She overcam [[Bianca Andreescu]] to advance to ein first WTA 1000 quarterfinal, wer she loose to No. 14 [[Karolína Plíšková]], insyd three sets. At de US Open, she defeat No. 16 [[Jeļena Ostapenko]] den [[Anastasia Potapova]] before she loose to [[Jule Niemeier]].
At de Pan Pacific Open, Zheng defeat [[Misaki Doi]], No. 4 [[Paula Badosa]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen routs top seed Badosa in Tokyo to reach quarterfinals|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2798336/zheng-qinwen-routs-top-seed-badosa-in-tokyo-to-reach-quarterfinals|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=21 September 2022}}</ref> [[Claire Liu]] den No. 13 [[Veronika Kudermetova]] to reach ein first WTA Tour final.<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen, Liudmila Samsonova reach Pan Pacific final|url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/34654085/zheng-qinwen-liudmila-samsonova-reach-pan-pacific-final|access-date=23 July 2026|work=[[ESPN]]|date=24 September 2022}}</ref> She loose insyd de final to Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.<ref name="pacific">{{cite web |title=Samsonova wins Tokyo, edges Zheng Qinwen for third title of 2022 |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2801554/samsonova-wins-tokyo-edges-zheng-qinwen-for-third-title-of-2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925053658/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2801554/samsonova-wins-tokyo-edges-zheng-qinwen-for-third-title-of-2022 |archive-date=25 September 2022 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Despite de loss, Zheng reach a new career-high ranking of No. 28, becoming de first Chinese teenager to break into de top 30.<ref name="pacific" /> Entering de San Diego Open as a lucky loser, she advance to de second round as No. 13 [[Garbiñe Muguruza]] retire.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Ramchandani|first=Haresh|date=12 October 2022|title=Lucky loser Zheng sets up Swiatek clash in San Diego as Muguruza retires|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/san-diego-open-zheng-into-second-round-628995.html|access-date=10 August 2026|work=Tennis Majors}}</ref> She loose insyd de second round to world No. 1 den eventual champion Iga Świątek insyd three sets.<ref>{{Cite news|date=14 October 2022|title=Swiatek downs Zheng to reach San Diego quarters|url=https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/swiatek-downs-zheng-reach-san-diego-quarters-2022-10-13/|access-date=10 August 2026|work=[[Reuters]]}}</ref> Na dem name Zheng WTA Newcomer of de Year.<ref>{{cite web |title=China's Zheng Qinwen named WTA Newcomer of the Year |url=https://oca.asia/news/3599-chinas-zheng-qinwen-named-wta-newcomer-of-the-year.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110045901/https://oca.asia/news/3599-chinas-zheng-qinwen-named-wta-newcomer-of-the-year.html |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Olympic Council of Asia}}</ref>
=== 2023: US Open quarterfinal, top 20 ===
Zheng begin de season at de Adelaide International. She defeat No. 17 [[Anett Kontaveit]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen saves match point, ousts Kontaveit in Adelaide |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3005423/zheng-qinwen-saves-match-point-ousts-kontaveit-in-adelaide |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241130122924/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3005423/zheng-qinwen-saves-match-point-ousts-kontaveit-in-adelaide |archive-date=30 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> before losing to [[Victoria Azarenka]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Adelaide 1: Azarenka fends off Zheng Qinwen, into quarterfinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3010262/adelaide-1-azarenka-fends-off-zheng-qinwen-into-quarterfinals |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331083541/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3010262/adelaide-1-azarenka-fends-off-zheng-qinwen-into-quarterfinals |archive-date=31 March 2023 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> At de Australian Open, she beat [[Dalma Gálfi]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Macpherson|first1=Alex|title=AO 2023 Day 1 by the numbers: Zheng Qinwen in a hurry, Osorio's milestone and more|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3024158/ao-2023-day-1-by-the-numbers-zheng-qinwen-in-a-hurry-osorios-milestone-and-more|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=16 January 2023}}</ref> before losing to [[Bernarda Pera]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Australian Open: Pera makes third round|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-pera-makes-third-round-655418.html|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=18 January 2023}}</ref>
At de Abu Dhabi Open, Zheng defeat qualifier Rebecca Marino, No. 12 Jeļena Ostapenko,<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen upsets Ostapenko to reach Abu Dhabi quarters|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3054192/zheng-qinwen-upsets-ostapenko-to-reach-abu-dhabi-quarters|access-date=18 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=8 February 2023}}</ref> den No. 8 [[Daria Kasatkina]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen overpowers No. 1 seed Daria Kasatkina in Abu Dhabi for third Top 10 win|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-overpowers-top-seed-daria-kasatkina-abu-dhabi-third-top-10-win|access-date=18 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=10 February 2023}}</ref> widout dropping a set, to reach de semifinals. She loose insyd de semifinals to No. 19 Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.
At de Stuttgart Open, Zheng defeat lucky loser [[Alycia Parks]] before losing to world No. 1, Iga Świątek, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite news|date=21 April 2023|title=Iga Swiatek beats Zheng in Stuttgart to make winning WTA Tour return|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/apr/21/iga-swiatek-beats-zheng-in-stuttgart-to-make-winning-wta-tour-return|access-date=10 August 2026|work=[[The Guardian]]}}</ref> At de Madrid Open, she defeat [[Caty McNally]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Madrid Open: Zheng books spot in round of 32|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/madrid-open-zheng-books-spot-in-first-round-676310.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=28 April 2023}}</ref> before losing to No. 17, [[Ekaterina Alexandrova]], insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Madrid Open: Alexandrova into round of 16 against Swiatek|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/madrid-open-alexandrova-into-second-round-676784.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=30 April 2023}}</ref> At de Italian Open, Zheng defeat Alizé Cornet,<ref>{{cite web |title=Rome: Zheng Qinwen holds off Cornet to reach third round |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3340520/rome-zheng-qinwen-holds-off-cornet-to-reach-third-round |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803045450/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3340520/rome-zheng-qinwen-holds-off-cornet-to-reach-third-round |archive-date=3 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> qualifier [[Anna Bondár]],<ref>{{cite web |date=13 May 2023 |title=Italian Open: Zheng into round of 16, beats qualifier before rain stops play for day |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-into-second-round-679502.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043052/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-into-second-round-679502.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den compatriot Wang Xiyu<ref>{{cite web |date=15 May 2023 |title=Italian Open: Zheng advances to quarter-finals |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-advances-to-quarter-finals-679819.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241127235309/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-advances-to-quarter-finals-679819.html |archive-date=27 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> to reach ein second WTA 1000 quarterfinal. She then loose to No. 12 Veronika Kudermetova, insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kudermetova beats Zheng Qinwen for semis at Italian Open |url=https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202305/17/WS64644942a310b6054fad3798.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240119125438/https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202305/17/WS64644942a310b6054fad3798.html |archive-date=19 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=China Daily}}</ref> As a result, Zheng reach No. 19 insyd de WTA rankings, becoming de fifth Chinese player to break into de top 20.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ranking Reaction: Iga Swiatek kicks off 60th straight week at No. 1, Alcaraz returns to top spot |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/ranking-reaction-iga-swiatek-60th-week-at-no-1-alcaraz-returns-to-top-spot |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803163136/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/ranking-reaction-iga-swiatek-60th-week-at-no-1-alcaraz-returns-to-top-spot |archive-date=3 August 2024 |access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Rankings Watch: Rybakina hits Top 5 for first time; Zheng makes Top 20 debut |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3465469/rankings-watch-rybakina-hits-top-5-for-first-time-zheng-makes-top-20-debut |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230522235550/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3465469/rankings-watch-rybakina-hits-top-5-for-first-time-zheng-makes-top-20-debut |archive-date=22 May 2023 |access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref> At de French Open, she beat qualifier [[Tamara Zidanšek]]<ref>{{cite web |date=28 May 2023 |title=Roland-Garros: Zheng advances to second round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-advances-to-first-round-683322.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119051043/https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-advances-to-first-round-683322.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> before losing to [[Yulia Putintseva]].<ref>{{cite web |date=31 May 2023 |title=Roland-Garros: Putintseva upsets Qinwen Zheng in three sets to make third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-putintseva-advances-to-third-round-684819.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119045944/https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-putintseva-advances-to-third-round-684819.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref>
At Wimbledon, Zheng loose insyd de first round to [[Kateřina Siniaková]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Wimbledon: Siniakova books spot in second round|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wimbledon-news/wimbledon-siniakova-books-spot-in-second-round-693157.html|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=3 July 2023}}</ref>
Zheng receive a wildcard into de Palermo Ladies Open. She double bagel [[Sara Errani]],<ref>{{cite web |date=17 July 2023 |title=WTA roundup: Qinwen Zheng opens with 6–0, 6–0 win in Palermo |url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-qinwen-zheng-opens-with-6-0-6-0-win-palermo-2023-07-17/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230720025622/https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-qinwen-zheng-opens-with-6-0-6-0-win-palermo-2023-07-17/ |archive-date=20 July 2023 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |work=Reuters}}</ref> then beat [[Diane Parry]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Palermo: Zheng Qinwen battles past Parry in three sets |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3601004/palermo-zheng-qinwen-battles-past-parry-in-three-sets |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803015041/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3601004/palermo-zheng-qinwen-battles-past-parry-in-three-sets |archive-date=3 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> [[Emma Navarro]]<ref>{{cite web |date=21 July 2023 |title=Palermo Open: Zheng reaches semi-finals, takes on Sherif next |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/palermo-open-zheng-reaches-semi-finals-698670.html |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Mayar Sherif]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng beats Sherif in late-night duel; faces Paolini in Palermo final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3600788/zheng-beats-sherif-in-late-night-duel-faces-paolini-in-palermo-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119051012/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3600788/zheng-beats-sherif-in-late-night-duel-faces-paolini-in-palermo-final |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> to reach ein second WTA Tour final. She beat [[Jasmine Paolini]] insyd three sets to win ein first WTA Tour title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen beats Paolini in Palermo to capture first career title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3601535/zheng-qinwen-beats-paolini-in-palermo-to-capture-first-career-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921023120/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3601535/zheng-qinwen-beats-paolini-in-palermo-to-capture-first-career-title |archive-date=21 September 2024 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref>
[[File:Zheng_Qinwen_(2023_US_Open)_01_(cropped).jpg|left|thumb|Zheng reach ein first Grand Slam quarterfinals at de 2023 US Open.]]
At de Canadian Open, Zheng defeat [[Marta Kostyuk]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen edges Marta Kostyuk in Montreal|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/canadian-open-zheng-books-spot-in-second-round-703625.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=8 August 2023}}</ref> before losing to No. 18 Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Canadian Open: Samsonova makes last 16|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/canadian-open-samsonova-makes-last-16-704051.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=9 August 2023}}</ref> At de Cincinnati Open, she defeat qualifier Aliaksandra Sasnovich den wildcard entrant [[Venus Williams]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen rallies to beat Venus Williams in Cincinnati|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3636968/zheng-qinwen-rallies-to-beat-venus-williams-in-cincinnati|access-date=30 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=16 August 2023}}</ref> before losing to world No. 1, Iga Świątek, insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Swiatek survives Zheng scare to reach Cincinnati quarter-finals|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/swiatek-survives-zheng-scare-reach-cincinnati-quarter-finals-2023-08-17/|access-date=30 July 2026|work=[[Reuters]]|date=18 August 2023}}</ref> At de [[2023 US Open – Women's singles|US Open]], Zheng defeat [[Nadia Podoroska]],<ref>{{cite web |date=30 August 2023 |title=US Open: Zheng fires warning shot to rest of the field |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-second-round-709185.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043746/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-second-round-709185.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Kaia Kanepi]],<ref>{{cite web |date=31 August 2023 |title=US Open: Zheng ends Kanepi's run, into third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-makes-third-round-2-709889.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043303/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-makes-third-round-2-709889.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Lucia Bronzetti]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen dazzles with defense on a landmark day for Chinese tennis |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3668033/zheng-qinwen-dazzles-with-defense-on-a-landmark-day-for-chinese-tennis |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den No. 5 Ons Jabeur<ref>{{cite web |date=4 September 2023 |title=US Open: Under-par Jabeur knocked out by Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-last-8-711398.html |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> to advance to ein first major quarterfinal, wer she loose to world No. 2, [[Aryna Sabalenka]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 September 2023 |title=Sabalenka sweeps into 4th Slam semi of 2023 |url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/38339824/aryna-sabalenka-cruises-zheng-qinwen-us-open-semis |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231008190452/https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/38339824/aryna-sabalenka-cruises-zheng-qinwen-us-open-semis |archive-date=8 October 2023 |access-date=7 September 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>
Zheng win gold insyd singles at de Asian Games.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-2023-tennis-women-singles|title=Asian Games 2023: Zheng Qinwen wins women's tennis gold to secure Paris 2024 quota|last=Kano|first=Shintaro|date=29 September 2023|publisher=International Olympic Committee|access-date=25 January 2024|archive-date=16 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240816073522/https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-2023-tennis-women-singles|url-status=live}}</ref> At de China Open, she loose insyd de first round to world No. 5, Elena Rybakina, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rybakina sweeps past Zheng Qinwen into Beijing second round|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3715707/rybakina-sweeps-past-zheng-qinwen-into-beijing-second-round|access-date=30 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=2 October 2023}}</ref> At de Zhengzhou Open, Zheng defeat qualifier [[Kateryna Volodko]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=9 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen claims first win on home soil in Zhengzhou|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3732237/zheng-qinwen-claims-first-win-on-home-soil-in-zhengzhou|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> No. 6 Maria Sakkari,<ref>{{Cite news|date=11 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen notches first win over Sakkari to make Zhengzhou quarters|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3735023/zheng-qinwen-notches-first-win-over-sakkari-to-make-zhengzhou-quarters|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> [[Anhelina Kalinina]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=13 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen storms into Zhengzhou semis; faces Paolini next|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3737260/zheng-qinwen-storms-into-zhengzhou-semis-faces-paolini-next|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> den Jasmine Paolini, widout dropping a set, to reach de final. She defeat world No. 18, [[Barbora Krejčíková]], insyd de final insyd three sets to win ein second career title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen triumphs on home soil to win Zhengzhou title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3738449/zheng-qinwen-triumphs-on-home-soil-to-win-zhengzhou-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231017133438/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3738449/zheng-qinwen-triumphs-on-home-soil-to-win-zhengzhou-title |archive-date=17 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=James Walker-Roberts |date=15 October 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen says she 'wanted too much' after beating Barbora Krejcikova to win Zhengzhou Open |url=https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/wta-zhengzhou/2023/zheng-qinwen-says-she-wanted-too-much-after-beating-barbora-krejcikova-to-win-zhengzhou-open_sto9837635/story.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231015195205/https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/wta-zhengzhou/2023/zheng-qinwen-says-she-wanted-too-much-after-beating-barbora-krejcikova-to-win-zhengzhou-open_sto9837635/story.shtml |archive-date=15 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=eurosport.com}}</ref> Zheng make ein debut at de WTA Elite Trophy.<ref>{{cite news|title=Field is set for the 2023 WTA Elite Trophy Zhuhai|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3741492/field-is-set-for-the-2023-wta-elite-trophy-zhuhai|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=18 October 2023}}</ref> She defeat [[Donna Vekić]]<ref>{{Cite news|date=25 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen battles past Vekic to grab first win in Zhuhai|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3752266/zheng-qinwen-battles-past-vekic-to-grab-first-win-in-zhuhai|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> den Jeļena Ostapenko<ref>{{Cite news|date=27 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen beats Jelena Ostapenko to set up all-Chinese semifinal match at WTA Elite Trophy|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-jelena-ostapenko-all-chinese-semifinal-wta-elite-trophy-zhuhai|access-date=10 August 2026|work=Tennis}}</ref> insyd de round-robin stage. She beat compatriot [[Zhu Lin (tennis)|Zhu Lin]] insyd de semifinals<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen outlasts Zhu in Zhuhai; will face Haddad Maia in final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3755851/zheng-qinwen-outlasts-zhu-lin-in-zhuhai-will-face-haddad-maia-in-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231029001032/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3755851/zheng-qinwen-outlasts-zhu-lin-in-zhuhai-will-face-haddad-maia-in-final |archive-date=29 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> buh she loose insyd de final to [[Beatriz Haddad Maia]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Haddad Maia denies Zheng Qinwen in classic final to claim Zhuhai title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3758240/haddad-maia-denies-zheng-qinwen-in-classic-final-to-claim-zhuhai-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241126191816/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3758240/haddad-maia-denies-zheng-qinwen-in-classic-final-to-claim-zhuhai-title |archive-date=26 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Na dem name Zheng WTA Most Improved Player.<ref name="2023year">{{cite news|title=2023 WTA player and coach award winners announced|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3818533/2023-wta-player-and-coach-award-winners-announced|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=11 December 2023}}</ref>
=== 2024: Australian Open final, Olympic champion, top 5 ===
Zheng make ein debut at de United Cup as China ein No. 1 player. She defeat [[Markéta Vondroušová]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen clinches United Cup tie for China |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3842404/zheng-qinwen-clinches-united-cup-tie-for-china |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240125173819/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3842404/zheng-qinwen-clinches-united-cup-tie-for-china |archive-date=25 January 2024 |access-date=25 January 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den [[Olga Danilović]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng beats Danilovic; Serbia storms back to edge China in Perth|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3844854/zheng-holds-off-danilovic-to-send-china-vs-serbia-to-deciding-doubles|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=31 December 2023}}</ref> before losing to Iga Świątek insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Swiatek secures United Cup semifinal spot for Poland; Australia tops Serbia|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3847883/swiatek-hurkacz-clinch-united-cup-semifinal-spot-for-team-poland|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 January 2024}}</ref> At de Australian Open, Zheng eliminate [[Ashlyn Krueger]],<ref>{{cite web |date=16 January 2024 |title=Australian Open: 12th seed Zheng into second round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-12th-seed-zheng-into-second-round-737579.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127125743/https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-12th-seed-zheng-into-second-round-737579.html |archive-date=27 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Katie Boulter]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Boulter beaten by Qinwen Zheng to miss out on potential Raducanu clash |url=https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12040/13050672/australian-open-katie-boulter-beaten-by-qinwen-zheng-to-miss-out-on-potential-emma-raducanu-clash |accessdate=26 October 2024 |work=Sky Sports}}</ref> compatriot [[Wang Yafan]],<ref>{{cite web |date=20 January 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen defeats Wang Yafan to reach week 2 at Australian Open |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/zheng-qinwen-defeats-wang-yafan-to-reach-week-2-at-australian-open-738722.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127125746/https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/zheng-qinwen-defeats-wang-yafan-to-reach-week-2-at-australian-open-738722.html |archive-date=27 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Océane Dodin]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Fitzgerald|first1=Matt|title=Zheng Qinwen, lone AO top half women's seed left, joins three first-time major quarterfinalists|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-lone-top-half-seed-left-three-first-time-major-quarterfinalists-australian-open|access-date=16 July 2026|work=Tennis|date=22 January 2024}}</ref> to reach ein second consecutive major quarterfinal. She defeat [[Anna Kalinskaya]] to reach ein first major semifinal,<ref>{{cite news|last1=Fitzgerald|first1=Matt|title=In a mature turnaround, Zheng Qinwen reaches first major semifinal at Australian Open|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/mature-turnaround-zheng-qinwen-first-major-semifinal-australian-open-kalinskaya|access-date=16 July 2026|work=Tennis|date=24 January 2024}}</ref> wey she beat qualifier [[Dayana Yastremska]] to reach ein first major final.<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen bests Yastremska at Australian Open to make first Slam final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3867402/zheng-qinwen-bests-yastremska-at-australian-open-to-make-first-slam-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240828140952/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3867402/zheng-qinwen-bests-yastremska-at-australian-open-to-make-first-slam-final |archive-date=28 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> She loose insyd de final to world No. 2, Aryna Sabalenka, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68109149|title=Australian Open 2024 women's final result: Aryna Sabalenka beats Zheng Qinwen in Melbourne|date=27 January 2024|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=28 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240928135354/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68109149|url-status=live}}</ref> As a result, Zheng reach de top 10 insyd de singles rankings, de second Chinese player to do so after [[Li Na]].<ref>{{cite web |date=29 January 2024 |title=Rankings Watch: Zheng makes Top 10 debut; Mertens back to No.1 in doubles |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3870512/rankings-watch-zheng-makes-top-10-debut-mertens-back-to-no-1-in-doubles |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240809125231/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3870512/rankings-watch-zheng-makes-top-10-debut-mertens-back-to-no-1-in-doubles |archive-date=9 August 2024 |access-date=29 January 2024 |website=WTA Tour}}</ref>
Na dis sanso be China ein second-ever Olympic gold insyd tennis, den de first since de women's doubles insyd 2004.<ref>{{Cite news|last=|date=3 August 2024|title=Zheng Qinwen rewards raucous Chinese support to grab gold in tense tennis final|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/03/zheng-qinwen-paris-olympic-games-2024-womens-tennis-final-report|access-date=4 August 2024|work=The Observer|language=en-GB|issn=0029-7712}}</ref>
At de Wuhan Open, Zheng defeat wildcard entrant Jaqueline Cristian,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng becomes first Chinese woman since Li Na to win 40 matches in one year |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146421/zheng-becomes-first-chinese-woman-since-li-na-to-win-40-matches-in-one-year |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241009162137/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146421/zheng-becomes-first-chinese-woman-since-li-na-to-win-40-matches-in-one-year |archive-date=9 October 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Leylah Fernandez,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng defeats Fernandez for first time to reach Wuhan quarters |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146835/zheng-defeats-fernandez-for-first-time-to-reach-wuhan-quarters |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241208111722/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146835/zheng-defeats-fernandez-for-first-time-to-reach-wuhan-quarters |archive-date=8 December 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> No. 6 Jasmine Paolini,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng stays perfect against Paolini, sets historic Wuhan semifinal showdown |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4147692/zheng-stays-perfect-against-paolini-sets-historic-wuhan-semifinal-showdown |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110100716/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4147692/zheng-stays-perfect-against-paolini-sets-historic-wuhan-semifinal-showdown |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den compatriot [[Wang Xinyu]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Wuhan Open: Zheng advances to final against Sabalenka|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wuhan-open-zheng-advances-to-final-790070.html|access-date=14 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=12 October 2024}}</ref> to advance to ein first WTA 1000 final. At de Pan Pacific Open, Zheng defeat [[Moyuka Uchijima]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 24, 2024 |title='Trying new things': Zheng's fresh tactics help her reach Tokyo quarterfinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4155184/-trying-new-things-zheng-s-fresh-tactics-help-her-reach-tokyo-quarterfinals |access-date=14 November 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeKWOhQ7ceo |title=QINWEN ZHENG/ON COURT INTERVIEW/TOKYO OPEN 2024 |date=25 October 2024 |last=ICONIC CHANNEL TENNIS 🎾 |access-date=26 November 2024 |via=YouTube}}</ref> Leylah Fernandez,<ref>{{cite web |date=25 October 2024 |title=Qinwen Zheng Beats Leylah Fernandez in Pan Pacific Open |url=https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-beats-leylah-fernandez-in-pan-pacific-open |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241025204935/https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-beats-leylah-fernandez-in-pan-pacific-open |archive-date=25 October 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Sports Illustrated}}</ref> den No. 16 [[Diana Shnaider]]<ref>{{Cite news|date=October 26, 2024|title=Zheng Qinwen downs Diana Shnaider to book Sofia Kenin clash in Tokyo final|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/zheng-qinwen-downs-diana-shnaider-to-book-sofia-kenin-clash-in-tokyo-final|work=[[The Straits Times]]}}</ref> to reach de final.
She loose insyd de final to Coco Gauff insyd a match wich go to a third-set tiebreak.<ref>{{cite web |title=Gauff overcomes Zheng in three-hour thriller to win WTA Finals title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165822/gauff-overcomes-zheng-in-three-hour-thriller-to-win-wta-finals-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241109205313/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165822/gauff-overcomes-zheng-in-three-hour-thriller-to-win-wta-finals-title |archive-date=9 November 2024 |accessdate=9 November 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Despite de defeat, Zheng reach a career-high ranking of world No. 5.<ref>{{cite web |title='I fight, whatever happens on court': Zheng reflects on WTA Finals run |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165926/-i-fight-whatever-happens-on-court-zheng-reflects-on-wta-finals-run |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110020722/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165926/-i-fight-whatever-happens-on-court-zheng-reflects-on-wta-finals-run |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=10 November 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref>
At de [[2025 Miami Open – Women's singles|Miami Open]], Zheng overcam [[Lauren Davis]],<ref>{{cite web |date=20 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: Qinwen Zheng eases into third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/miami-open-qinwen-zheng-eases-into-third-round-813678.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> qualifier [[Taylor Townsend]],<ref>{{cite web |date=23 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: Zheng advances to last 16 |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/miami-open-wta-1000-wta-tour-news/miami-open-zheng-advances-to-last-16-814332.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den Ashlyn Krueger,<ref>{{cite web |date=25 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: China's Zheng Qinwen to face 'mountain she cannot climb' in quarter-finals |url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3303746/miami-open-chinas-zheng-qinwen-face-mountain-she-cannot-climb-quarter-finals |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=South China Morning Post}}</ref> widout dropping a set, to reach de quarterfinals. At de Charleston Open, Zheng make am three quarterfinals insyd as many tournaments plus wins over Maria Sakkari<ref>{{cite web |date=2 April 2025 |title=Charleston Open: Third seed Zheng beats Sakkari to reach last 16 |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/charleston-open-third-seed-zheng-beats-sakkari-to-reach-last-16-816114.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Elise Mertens]],<ref>{{cite web |date=3 April 2025 |title=Charleston Open: Zheng beats Mertens to reach quarter-finals |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/charleston-open-zheng-beats-mertens-to-reach-quarter-finals-816265.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> before losing insyd de last eight to ninth seed [[Ekaterina Alexandrova]].<ref>{{cite web |date=5 April 2025 |title=Semi-finals set in Charleston and Bogotá, after surprises |url=https://tennisthreads.net/wta-round-up-semi-finals-set-in-charleston-and-bogota-after-surprises/ |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Threads}}</ref>
She loose insyd de semifinals to No. 3 Coco Gauff insyd a three-hour match wey go to a third-set tiebreak.
Nevertheless, ein ranking rise to a new career-high of No. 4. She go out insyd de first round of [[2025 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|Wimbledon]] at de hands of Kateřina Siniaková.
Zheng subsequently withdraw from de Wuhan Open.
At de [[2026 French Open – Women's singles|French Open]], she go out insyd de opening round of dis major for de first time insyd ein career, losing to qualifier den eventual finalist [[Maja Chwalińska]] den winning just four games thruout de entire match.
Insyd de fourth round she win insyd straight sets against Iga Swiatek, buh she san overcam a 5-0 deficit insyd de first set to reach ein third US Open quarterfinal (den fifth major quarterfinal overall), becoming de first qualifier to reach de quarterfinals at de US Open since Emma Raducanu insyd 2021. Despite losing insyd de quarterfinals to de incumbent world No. 1 Elena Rybakina insyd three sets (after winning de first set), Zheng return to de top 100 following de tournament, climbing nearly 70 spots from No. 121 to No. 52.
== Playing style ==
Zheng ein game be centred on baseline aggression wey e be built around ein powerful serve den heavy-topspin forehand. Ein forehand be described as a signature weapon, capable of pushing opponents behind de baseline den creating opportunities for am to dictate rallies.<ref>{{cite news|title=No crown for 'Queen Wen' but Zheng learns valuable lessons|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/no-crown-queen-wen-zheng-learns-valuable-lessons-2023-09-06/|work=Reuters|date=6 September 2023|access-date=2 June 2026|last=Tennery|first=Amy}}</ref> At de 2024 Australian Open, na ein forehands average 2,800 revolutions per minute, de highest spin rate among de women wey dey compete at de tournament den close to de men's tournament average.<ref>{{cite web |last=Trollope |first=Matt |date=1 January 2025 |title=Five reasons we love Zheng Qinwen |url=https://ausopen.com/articles/news/five-reasons-we-love-zheng-qinwen |access-date=2 June 2026 |website=Australian Open}}</ref>
Zheng sanso be an athletic mover whose first serve fi be highly effective wen e land in, wey dey complement ein forehand den dey allow am to control points from de opening shot. However, ein serve at times be affected by technical issues den a low first-serve percentage. Ein heavy topspin den comparatively long swings initially make qm particularly effective on clay courts, although she cam be increasingly capable on faster surfaces.<ref>{{cite news|last=Carayol|first=Tumaini|title=Zheng follows idol to Australian Open final but Sabalenka is toughest test|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/jan/26/zheng-follows-her-idol-to-australian-final-but-sabalenka-is-toughest-test|work=The Guardian|date=26 January 2024|access-date=2 June 2026}}</ref> Although she primarily dey seek to dictate play from de baseline, she fi vary de pace of rallies pluz high, looping balls den drop shots, a tactic she use effectively during ein victory over [[Iga Świątek]] insyd de semifinals of de [[2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Paris Olympics]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Carayol|first=Tumaini|title=Iga Świątek's 25-match Roland Garros winning streak ended by Zheng Qinwen|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/01/iga-swiatek-roland-garros-streak-qinwen-zheng-paris-olympics-tennis-semi-final|work=The Guardian|date=1 August 2024|access-date=2 June 2026}}</ref>
== Coaches ==
Insyd 2021, Zheng begin dey work plus coach [[Pere Riba]].<ref name="riba">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen reuniting with coach Pere Riba for 2024|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3805943/zheng-qinwen-reuniting-with-coach-pere-riba-for-2024|access-date=2 September 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 December 2023}}</ref> Insyd June 2023, Zheng split plus Riba wey she hire [[Wim Fissette]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Mesic|first1=Dzevad|title=Qinwen Zheng hires Naomi Osaka's ex-coach|url=https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/WTA_Tennis/134015/qinwen-zheng-hires-naomi-osaka-s-excoach/|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis World|date=17 June 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Oddo|first1=Chris|title=Coach Wim Fissette about Qinwen Zheng: “Incredible athlete and worker, whose game needs to get cleaned up”|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wim-fissette-about-qinwen-zheng-she-wants-to-do-everything-it-takes-to-achieve-the-best-711529.html|work=Tennis Majors|date=5 September 2023}}</ref> Previously, Fissette coach [[Naomi Osaka]], til dem split insyd July 2022.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Tandon|first1=Kamakshi|title=Naomi Osaka, coach Wim Fissette split after sharing two major title runs|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/naomi-osaka-coach-wim-fissette-split-won-two-majors-partnership|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis|date=20 July 2022}}</ref> However, insyd September 2023, Fissette abruptly end ein collaboration plus Zheng, a decision wich na Zheng call "immoral".<ref>{{cite news|title=Coach Wim Fissette ends collaboration with Zheng Qinwen amid rumored reunion with Naomi Osaka|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/wim-fissette-ends-coach-zheng-qinwen-amid-rumored-reunion-naomi-osaka|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis|date=29 September 2023}}</ref> Fissette later reunite plus Osaka following de birth of ein daughter insyd July 2023.<ref>{{cite news|title=Naomi Osaka splits with coach Wim Fissette, practices with Patrick Mouratoglou in LA|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5766206/2024/09/14/naomi-osaka-coach-fissette-mouratoglou/|access-date=2 September 2026|work=[[The Athletic]]|date=14 September 2024}}</ref> Insyd December 2023, Zheng reunite plus Riba.<ref name="riba" />
== Endorsements ==
Insyd 2015, Zheng sign a sponsorship deal plus Nike.<ref name="endorsements">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen: China’s Tennis Ace Wins On and Off Court|url=https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1015685|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Sixth Tone]]|date=14 August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Qinwen Zheng Wins Olympic Gold in Women’s Singles|url=https://about.nike.com/en/newsroom/releases/qinwen-zheng-wins-gold|publisher=Nike|date=3 August 2024}}</ref> Na ein racquets be provided by Wilson.<ref>{{cite news|title=Geared Up: Zheng Qinwen cracks the Top 10 with Wilson and Nike|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/geared-up-qinwen-zheng-cracks-the-top-10-with-wilson-and-nike-australian-open-final|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=1 February 2024}}</ref> Insyd 2022, Zheng join Rolex as a Testimonee<ref>{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.rolex.com/en-us/rolex-family/tennis/qinwen-zheng |access-date=31 August 2026 |publisher=Rolex}}</ref> wey she sign endorsement deals plus Chinese financial service company Ant Group<ref>{{cite news|title=Ant Group Extends Partnership with Olympic Tennis Champion Qinwen Zheng as Brand Ambassador|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250109266663/en/Ant-Group-Extends-Partnership-with-Olympic-Tennis-Champion-Qinwen-Zheng-as-Brand-Ambassador|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Business Wire]]|date=10 January 2025}}</ref> den Chinese dairy company Yili Group.<ref name="endorsements" /> Insyd 2023, Zheng sign sponsorship deals plus Gatorade<ref>{{cite news|last1=Richardson|first1=James|title=Who sponsors rising Chinese star Qinwen Zheng: Nike, Gatorade and Wilson already on board|url=https://www.tennis365.com/australian-open/who-sponsors-qinwen-zheng-nike-gatorade-wilson|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis365|date=24 January 2024}}</ref> den Swisse.<ref name="endorsements" /> Insyd 2024, Zheng join Lancôme as a brand ambassador,<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen wins in Stuttgart, picks up Lancôme deal alongside world No. 1 Iga Swiatek|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-wins-in-stuttgart-picks-up-lancome-deal-alongside-world-no-1-iga-swiatek|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=16 April 2024}}</ref> she sign sponsorship deals plus Chinese milk tea brand Chagee<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen Becomes CHAGEE's First "Health Ambassador"|url=https://www.chagee.us/media-center/article/78352638-8446-4796-b23c-41530409e780|publisher=Chagee|date=25 April 2025}}</ref><ref name="endorsements" /> den Chinese consumer electronics brand vivo, wey she cam be a brand ambassador give Audi.<ref>{{cite news|title=No rest for the weary! Zheng Qinwen's off-season kicks off with new Audi sponsorship and Gatorade event|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/no-rest-for-the-weary-zheng-qinwen-s-offseason-kicks-off-with-new-audi-sponsorship-and-gatorade-event|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=17 November 2024}}</ref> Insyd 2025, Zheng cam be a global brand ambassador give Dior<ref>{{cite news|last1=Templeton|first1=Lily|title=EXCLUSIVE: Dior Taps Olympic Tennis Champion Zheng Qinwen as Global Ambassador|url=https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/dior-zheng-qinwen-global-ambassador-olympic-tennis-champion-1236793971/|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Women's Wear Daily|WWD]]|date=9 January 2025}}</ref> den Beats.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Benson|first1=Pat|title=Qinwen Zheng Named Beats Global Ambassador in Hype Video|url=https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-named-beats-global-ambassador-in-hype-video|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Sports Illustrated]]|date=19 March 2025}}</ref>
== Personal life ==
Zheng cite [[Li Na]]—de only Chinese player to win a singles major title—as a source of inspiration.<ref name="T2023">{{Cite web |last=Fitzgerald |first=Matt |date=17 January 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen sprouts from a family's big sacrifice—and the little seed Li Na planted in her heart |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-sprouts-family-sacrifice-seed-li-na-planted-australian-open-riba |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241008002050/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-sprouts-family-sacrifice-seed-li-na-planted-australian-open-riba |archive-date=8 October 2024 |access-date=25 January 2023 |website=Tennis.com}}</ref><ref name="AP2024">{{Cite web |last=HOWARD FENDRICH |date=3 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first Olympic tennis singles gold, inspired by Li Na and Liu Xang |url=https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113022350/https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |archive-date=13 November 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[AP News]] |language=en}}</ref> Insyd 2024, na Zheng say: "''I watched her since I was a little kid so I'm trying to follow in her steps. She inspired me a lot when I was a child."''<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen eyes Olympics history in Li Na's Paris footsteps |url=https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/zheng-qinwen-eyes-olympics-history-113903072.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804030250/https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/zheng-qinwen-eyes-olympics-history-113903072.html |archive-date=4 August 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=Yahoo! Sports |language=en-GB}}</ref> Zheng sanso credit ein parents dema support den guidance as a reason for ein success.<ref name="AP2024" />
Following ein gold medal win at de 2024 Summer Olympics, Zheng say dat na she always wan "''to become one of the Asians that can inspire young kids and make them love tennis more''".<ref name="shethepeople">{{Cite news|last=Thanvi|first=Ishika|date=5 August 2024|title=Meet Zheng Qinwen, Chinese Gold Medalist Who Also Beat World No 1|url=https://www.shethepeople.tv/women-at-olympics/tennis-player-zheng-qinwen-gold-medalist-paris-olympics-6798900|access-date=20 August 2024|publisher=[[SheThePeople]]|quote=Following her Olympic gold win, Zheng expressed her desire to inspire young Asians to pursue tennis, much like her idol Li Na and hurdler Liu Xiang, China’s first Olympic gold medalist in men’s track and field. Zheng attributes her success to the unwavering support of her parents...|archive-date=20 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080701/https://www.shethepeople.tv/women-at-olympics/tennis-player-zheng-qinwen-gold-medalist-paris-olympics-6798900|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kapetanakis |first=Arthur |date=5 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first singles gold medal at Paris 2024 Olympics |url=https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2024-08-05/zheng_qinwen_wins_chinas_first_singles_gold_medal_at_paris_2024_olympics.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080658/https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2024-08-05/zheng_qinwen_wins_chinas_first_singles_gold_medal_at_paris_2024_olympics.html |archive-date=20 August 2024 |access-date=20 August 2024 |website=[[US Open (tennis)]]}}</ref> She sanso say na she look up to [[Liu Xiang (hurdler)|Liu Xiang]], a Chinese hurdler whose win insyd de 110-meter hurdles at de 2004 Summer Olympics be China ein first gold insyd any men's track den field event.<ref name="shethepeople" /><ref name="AP2024">{{Cite web |last=HOWARD FENDRICH |date=3 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first Olympic tennis singles gold, inspired by Li Na and Liu Xang |url=https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113022350/https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |archive-date=13 November 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[AP News]] |language=en}}</ref> Insyd a 2024 interview plus Sky Sports, Zheng say ein hobbies include walking plus ein family, reading, den singing.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04pkcmluVLA |title=Zheng Qinwen describes herself as ____ 😅 | Get to know the Chinese star! |date=13 February 2024 |last=Sky Sports |access-date=4 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804020839/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04pkcmluVLA |archive-date=4 August 2024 |url-status=live |via=YouTube}}</ref> She sanso dey enjoy roller coaster rides wey she be a fan of de K-pop group Blackpink.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kane |first=David |date=3 September 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen loves rollercoasters, karaoke, and Blackpink, thinks Coco Gauff is more talented |url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/zheng-qinwen-rollercoasters-karaoke-blackpink-coco-gauff-2023-us-open |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804040822/https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/zheng-qinwen-rollercoasters-karaoke-blackpink-coco-gauff-2023-us-open |archive-date=4 August 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[Tennis.com]] |language=en |quote="Mostly I sing Chinese songs, slower songs," added the Blackpink stan.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Livaudais |first=Stephanie |date=27 March 2023 |title=Blink and you'll miss her: No time for Blackpink amid Zheng Qinwen's rapid rise |url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/blink-and-you-miss-her-no-time-for-blackpink-amid-zheng-qinwen-rapid-rise |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080658/https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/blink-and-you-miss-her-no-time-for-blackpink-amid-zheng-qinwen-rapid-rise |archive-date=20 August 2024 |access-date=20 August 2024 |website=[[Tennis.com]]}}</ref>
According to de China Charity Federation, Zheng donate 1 million yuan insyd August 2026 for disaster relief insyd Gyirong County during de 2026 Nepal–Tibet floods.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-08-31 |title=Zheng Qinwen donates 1 million yuan to support devastating Tibet disaster relief efforts |url=https://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/articles/zheng_qinwen_donates_1_million_yuan_to_support_devastating_tibet_disaster_relief_efforts/s1_17460_44242518 |access-date=2026-09-06 |website=[[Yardbarker]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Burack |first=Emily |date=2026-08-31 |title=Qinwen Zheng Donates to Support Disaster Relief Efforts in Tibet |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/qinwen-zheng-donates-support-disaster-143226595.html |access-date=2026-09-06 |website=[[Town & Country (magazine)|Town & Country]] |language=en-US |via=Yahoo Sports}}</ref>
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'''Zheng Qinwen''' (born 8 October 2002) be a Chinese professional tennis player. Na she be ranked world No. 4 by de WTA, she achieve insyd June 2025, wey she be de only second Chinese player to reach de top 5 insyd women's singles after [[Li Na]]. Zheng win five career singles titles, wey dey include de gold medal at de [[2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Paris Olympics]], becoming de first Asian tennis player to win an Olympic gold medal insyd singles.
Zheng win ein first WTA Tour tournament insyd 2023 at de Palermo Ladies Open, a title wey she defend insyd 2024. She win WTA 500 titles at de 2023 Zhengzhou Open den at de 2024 Pan Pacific Open. She fini runner-up at de 2024 Australian Open, wey she loose to [[Aryna Sabalenka]], den at de 2024 WTA Finals, losing to [[Coco Gauff]].
== Early life den junior years ==
Na dem born Zheng insyd Shiyan, Hubei, on 8 October 2002.<ref name="WTAprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/players/328120/qinwen-zheng |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Na ein parents encourage am to try several sports during ein kiddie time, wey dey include table tennis, before she begin dey play tennis at de age of seven.<ref name="Vogue2024">{{cite magazine|last=Remsen|first=Nick|title=Qinwen Zheng on Winning China's First-Ever Olympic Gold in Tennis|url=https://www.vogue.com/article/qinwen-zheng-on-winning-olympic-gold|magazine=Vogue|date=4 August 2024|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> At de age of eight, she lef ein parents wey she move go Wuhan to receive more advanced coaching.<ref name="Vogue2024" /> Na ein mommie initially visit am on weekends den later lef ein job to support ein training full-time.<ref name="Vogue2024" /> During ein formative years, Zheng train at an academy insyd Beijing under [[Carlos Rodríguez (tennis coach)|Carlos Rodríguez]], wey na he previously coach [[Justine Henin]] den [[Li Na]].<ref name="RG2022">{{cite web |date=27 May 2022 |title=Get to know Zheng Qinwen |url=https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/article/rg2022-get-to-know-zheng-qinwen |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Roland-Garros}}</ref><ref name="Reuters2025">{{cite news|last=Ransom|first=Ian|title=Zheng looks to emulate Li's Australian Open success|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/zheng-looks-emulate-lis-australian-open-success-2025-01-07/|work=Reuters|date=7 January 2025|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> Zheng turn professional insyd 2018 while continuing to compete on de junior circuit.<ref name="RGprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng: Player card |url=https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/players/42560-q.zheng |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Roland-Garros}}</ref> Insyd December 2018, she reach de girls' singles final of de Orange Bowl, wer she loose to Coco Gauff insyd three sets.<ref name="USTA2018">{{cite web |date=10 December 2018 |title=Coco Gauff crowned Orange Bowl singles champ |url=https://www.usta.com/en/home/stay-current/national/coco-gauff-wins-orange-bowl-18s-girls--singles-title.html |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=United States Tennis Association}}</ref> Insyd 2019, she reach de girls' singles semifinals at both de French Open den de US Open, wey she achieve a career-high ITF junior ranking of world No. 6.<ref name="RGprofile" /><ref name="ITFprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng Tennis Player Profile |url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/players/qinwen-zheng/800436017/chn/jt/S/overview/ |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=International Tennis Federation}}</ref> Insyd late 2019, Zheng move go Spain to continue ein development wey she establish a training base insyd Barcelona.<ref name="RG2022" /><ref name="Xinhua2024">{{cite news|script-title=zh:追光|十年前那个小姑娘,如何成为郑钦文|url=https://www.news.cn/sports/20240127/98e4e4c7271d4f58a4493fe0ed91110b/c.html|website=Xinhua News Agency|date=27 January 2024|language=zh|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> She begin dey work plus Spanish coach [[Pere Riba]] insyd 2021.<ref name="riba">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen reuniting with coach Pere Riba for 2024|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3805943/zheng-qinwen-reuniting-with-coach-pere-riba-for-2024|access-date=2 September 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 December 2023}}</ref>
== Career ==
=== 2021: WTA Tour debut ===
Insyd January 2021, Zheng win de Tennis Future Hamburg, Germany wer she defeat [[Linda Fruhvirtová]] insyd de final of de 25k event, dem hold at de venue of de Hamburger Tennis-Verband.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennis-tourtalk.com/67737/qinwen-zheng-wins-tennis-future-hamburg|title=Qinwen Zheng Wins Tennis Future Hamburg|work=Tennis TourTalk|date=17 January 2021|access-date=20 June 2021|archive-date=16 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220116120922/https://www.tennis-tourtalk.com/67737/qinwen-zheng-wins-tennis-future-hamburg|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 20 June 2021, she win de final of de 60k Macha Lake Open insyd Staré Splavy defeating [[Aleksandra Krunić]] insyd two sets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/tournament/w60-stare-splavy/cze/2021/w-itf-cze-02a-2021/draws-and-results/|title=ITF draws and results|publisher=www.itftennis.com|date=|access-date=20 June 2021|archive-date=23 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123165654/https://www.itftennis.com/en/tournament/w60-stare-splavy/cze/2021/w-itf-cze-02a-2021/draws-and-results/|url-status=live}}</ref> Zheng make ein WTA Tour debut at de Palermo Ladies Open, wer she defeat second seed [[Liudmila Samsonova]] insyd de first round,<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 July 2021|title=18-y.o. Zheng Qinwen arrives on WTA Tour in style with Samsonova upset: Palermo Highlights|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2193178/18-y-o-zheng-qinwen-arrives-on-wta-tour-in-style-with-samsonova-upset-palermo-highlights|access-date=20 July 2021|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=18 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118194733/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2193178/18-y-o-zheng-qinwen-arrives-on-wta-tour-in-style-with-samsonova-upset-palermo-highlights|url-status=dead}}</ref> before losing ein next match to [[Jaqueline Cristian]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Wancke|first=Barbara|date=22 July 2021|url=https://tennisthreads.net/wta-roundup-palermo-and-gdynia-2/|title=WTA Roundup: Palermo and Gdynia – Day 3|publisher=Tennis Threads|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110025912/https://tennisthreads.net/wta-roundup-palermo-and-gdynia-2/|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== 2022: French Open fourth round, top 30 ===
Ranked No. 126, Zheng enter de Melbourne Summer Set 1 after qualifying. She beat [[Mai Hontama]], [[Vera Zvonareva]], den [[Ana Konjuh]] to make ein first WTA Tour semifinal,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Melbourne 1: Zheng Qinwen beats Zvonareva in 3 sets for 1st WTA QF spot (video)|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2440989/melbourne-1-zheng-qinwen-beats-zvonareva-in-3-sets-for-1st-wta-qf-spot|access-date=6 January 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=6 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220106161443/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2440989/melbourne-1-zheng-qinwen-beats-zvonareva-in-3-sets-for-1st-wta-qf-spot|url-status=live}}</ref> buh she loose to No. 20 [[Simona Halep]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite news |date=8 January 2022|title=Halep advances, injured Osaka withdraws at Melbourne 1|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2442148/halep-advances-injured-osaka-withdraws-at-melbourne-1|access-date=8 January 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=8 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220108094707/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2442148/halep-advances-injured-osaka-withdraws-at-melbourne-1|url-status=live}}</ref> Zheng debut at de main draw of a Grand Slam tournament at de Australian Open after qualifying.<ref>{{cite news |last=Macpherson|first=Alex|date=15 January 2022|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447639/introducing-the-2022-australian-open-s-grand-slam-debutantes|title=Introducing the 2022 Australian Open's Grand Slam debutantes|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|access-date=24 May 2022|archive-date=15 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220515020850/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447639/introducing-the-2022-australian-open-s-grand-slam-debutantes|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=January 14, 2022|title=Baptiste, Zheng Qinwen, Bronzetti qualify for Australian Open|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447429/baptiste-zheng-qinwen-bronzetti-qualify-for-australian-open|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=14 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220114212606/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447429/baptiste-zheng-qinwen-bronzetti-qualify-for-australian-open|url-status=dead}}</ref> She defeat [[Aliaksandra Sasnovich]] insyd de first round,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Garber|first=Greg|date=January 18, 2022|title=Australian Open Day 3 order of play: Bencic, Anisimova to play; Barty in action|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2452994/australian-open-day-3-order-of-play-bencic-anisimova-to-play-barty-in-action|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=18 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118192336/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2452994/australian-open-day-3-order-of-play-bencic-anisimova-to-play-barty-in-action|url-status=dead}}</ref> buh she loose insyd de second round to No. 8 [[Maria Sakkari]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=January 19, 2022|title=Osaka passes Brengle test at Australian Open; to face Anisimova next|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2453850/osaka-passes-brengle-test-at-australian-open-to-face-anisimova-next|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=15 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240915214756/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2453850/osaka-passes-brengle-test-at-australian-open-to-face-anisimova-next|url-status=live}}</ref> As a result, Zheng break into de top 100 for de first time.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ubha|first1=Ravi|title='Feels like I'm at home': Sakkari flourishes as fans find voice|url=https://ausopen.com/articles/match-report/feels-im-home-sakkari-flourishes-fans-find-voice|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Australian Open|date=19 January 2022}}</ref>
At de French Open, Zheng defeat [[Maryna Zanevska]] insyd de first round. Insyd de second round, she cam back from a set den a break down to upset No. 19 Simona Halep for ein first top-20 win. She move into de fourth round after [[Alizé Cornet]] retire while trailing by a set. She loose insyd de fourth round to world No. 1 den eventual champion [[Iga Świątek]] insyd three sets. Na she be de only player to win a set against Świątek insyd de tournament. As a result, Zheng move to a new career-high of No. 54. She break into de top 50 a week later after winning ein first WTA 125 title at de Open Internacional de Valencia, defeating compatriot [[Wang Xiyu]].
At de Wimbledon Championships, Zheng defeat [[Sloane Stephens]] den [[Greet Minnen]] to reach de third round, wer she fall to No. 23 den eventual champion [[Elena Rybakina]] insyd straight sets.
At de Canadian Open, Zheng defeat wildcard entrant [[Rebecca Marino]] insyd de first round. She advance to de third round after No. 5 [[Ons Jabeur]] retire while trailing by a set. She overcam [[Bianca Andreescu]] to advance to ein first WTA 1000 quarterfinal, wer she loose to No. 14 [[Karolína Plíšková]], insyd three sets. At de US Open, she defeat No. 16 [[Jeļena Ostapenko]] den [[Anastasia Potapova]] before she loose to [[Jule Niemeier]].
At de Pan Pacific Open, Zheng defeat [[Misaki Doi]], No. 4 [[Paula Badosa]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen routs top seed Badosa in Tokyo to reach quarterfinals|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2798336/zheng-qinwen-routs-top-seed-badosa-in-tokyo-to-reach-quarterfinals|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=21 September 2022}}</ref> [[Claire Liu]] den No. 13 [[Veronika Kudermetova]] to reach ein first WTA Tour final.<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen, Liudmila Samsonova reach Pan Pacific final|url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/34654085/zheng-qinwen-liudmila-samsonova-reach-pan-pacific-final|access-date=23 July 2026|work=[[ESPN]]|date=24 September 2022}}</ref> She loose insyd de final to Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.<ref name="pacific">{{cite web |title=Samsonova wins Tokyo, edges Zheng Qinwen for third title of 2022 |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2801554/samsonova-wins-tokyo-edges-zheng-qinwen-for-third-title-of-2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925053658/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2801554/samsonova-wins-tokyo-edges-zheng-qinwen-for-third-title-of-2022 |archive-date=25 September 2022 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Despite de loss, Zheng reach a new career-high ranking of No. 28, becoming de first Chinese teenager to break into de top 30.<ref name="pacific" /> Entering de San Diego Open as a lucky loser, she advance to de second round as No. 13 [[Garbiñe Muguruza]] retire.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Ramchandani|first=Haresh|date=12 October 2022|title=Lucky loser Zheng sets up Swiatek clash in San Diego as Muguruza retires|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/san-diego-open-zheng-into-second-round-628995.html|access-date=10 August 2026|work=Tennis Majors}}</ref> She loose insyd de second round to world No. 1 den eventual champion Iga Świątek insyd three sets.<ref>{{Cite news|date=14 October 2022|title=Swiatek downs Zheng to reach San Diego quarters|url=https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/swiatek-downs-zheng-reach-san-diego-quarters-2022-10-13/|access-date=10 August 2026|work=[[Reuters]]}}</ref> Na dem name Zheng WTA Newcomer of de Year.<ref>{{cite web |title=China's Zheng Qinwen named WTA Newcomer of the Year |url=https://oca.asia/news/3599-chinas-zheng-qinwen-named-wta-newcomer-of-the-year.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110045901/https://oca.asia/news/3599-chinas-zheng-qinwen-named-wta-newcomer-of-the-year.html |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Olympic Council of Asia}}</ref>
=== 2023: US Open quarterfinal, top 20 ===
Zheng begin de season at de Adelaide International. She defeat No. 17 [[Anett Kontaveit]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen saves match point, ousts Kontaveit in Adelaide |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3005423/zheng-qinwen-saves-match-point-ousts-kontaveit-in-adelaide |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241130122924/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3005423/zheng-qinwen-saves-match-point-ousts-kontaveit-in-adelaide |archive-date=30 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> before losing to [[Victoria Azarenka]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Adelaide 1: Azarenka fends off Zheng Qinwen, into quarterfinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3010262/adelaide-1-azarenka-fends-off-zheng-qinwen-into-quarterfinals |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331083541/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3010262/adelaide-1-azarenka-fends-off-zheng-qinwen-into-quarterfinals |archive-date=31 March 2023 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> At de Australian Open, she beat [[Dalma Gálfi]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Macpherson|first1=Alex|title=AO 2023 Day 1 by the numbers: Zheng Qinwen in a hurry, Osorio's milestone and more|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3024158/ao-2023-day-1-by-the-numbers-zheng-qinwen-in-a-hurry-osorios-milestone-and-more|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=16 January 2023}}</ref> before losing to [[Bernarda Pera]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Australian Open: Pera makes third round|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-pera-makes-third-round-655418.html|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=18 January 2023}}</ref>
At de Abu Dhabi Open, Zheng defeat qualifier Rebecca Marino, No. 12 Jeļena Ostapenko,<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen upsets Ostapenko to reach Abu Dhabi quarters|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3054192/zheng-qinwen-upsets-ostapenko-to-reach-abu-dhabi-quarters|access-date=18 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=8 February 2023}}</ref> den No. 8 [[Daria Kasatkina]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen overpowers No. 1 seed Daria Kasatkina in Abu Dhabi for third Top 10 win|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-overpowers-top-seed-daria-kasatkina-abu-dhabi-third-top-10-win|access-date=18 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=10 February 2023}}</ref> widout dropping a set, to reach de semifinals. She loose insyd de semifinals to No. 19 Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.
At de Stuttgart Open, Zheng defeat lucky loser [[Alycia Parks]] before losing to world No. 1, Iga Świątek, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite news|date=21 April 2023|title=Iga Swiatek beats Zheng in Stuttgart to make winning WTA Tour return|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/apr/21/iga-swiatek-beats-zheng-in-stuttgart-to-make-winning-wta-tour-return|access-date=10 August 2026|work=[[The Guardian]]}}</ref> At de Madrid Open, she defeat [[Caty McNally]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Madrid Open: Zheng books spot in round of 32|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/madrid-open-zheng-books-spot-in-first-round-676310.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=28 April 2023}}</ref> before losing to No. 17, [[Ekaterina Alexandrova]], insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Madrid Open: Alexandrova into round of 16 against Swiatek|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/madrid-open-alexandrova-into-second-round-676784.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=30 April 2023}}</ref> At de Italian Open, Zheng defeat Alizé Cornet,<ref>{{cite web |title=Rome: Zheng Qinwen holds off Cornet to reach third round |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3340520/rome-zheng-qinwen-holds-off-cornet-to-reach-third-round |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803045450/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3340520/rome-zheng-qinwen-holds-off-cornet-to-reach-third-round |archive-date=3 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> qualifier [[Anna Bondár]],<ref>{{cite web |date=13 May 2023 |title=Italian Open: Zheng into round of 16, beats qualifier before rain stops play for day |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-into-second-round-679502.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043052/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-into-second-round-679502.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den compatriot Wang Xiyu<ref>{{cite web |date=15 May 2023 |title=Italian Open: Zheng advances to quarter-finals |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-advances-to-quarter-finals-679819.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241127235309/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-advances-to-quarter-finals-679819.html |archive-date=27 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> to reach ein second WTA 1000 quarterfinal. She then loose to No. 12 Veronika Kudermetova, insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kudermetova beats Zheng Qinwen for semis at Italian Open |url=https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202305/17/WS64644942a310b6054fad3798.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240119125438/https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202305/17/WS64644942a310b6054fad3798.html |archive-date=19 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=China Daily}}</ref> As a result, Zheng reach No. 19 insyd de WTA rankings, becoming de fifth Chinese player to break into de top 20.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ranking Reaction: Iga Swiatek kicks off 60th straight week at No. 1, Alcaraz returns to top spot |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/ranking-reaction-iga-swiatek-60th-week-at-no-1-alcaraz-returns-to-top-spot |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803163136/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/ranking-reaction-iga-swiatek-60th-week-at-no-1-alcaraz-returns-to-top-spot |archive-date=3 August 2024 |access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Rankings Watch: Rybakina hits Top 5 for first time; Zheng makes Top 20 debut |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3465469/rankings-watch-rybakina-hits-top-5-for-first-time-zheng-makes-top-20-debut |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230522235550/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3465469/rankings-watch-rybakina-hits-top-5-for-first-time-zheng-makes-top-20-debut |archive-date=22 May 2023 |access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref> At de French Open, she beat qualifier [[Tamara Zidanšek]]<ref>{{cite web |date=28 May 2023 |title=Roland-Garros: Zheng advances to second round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-advances-to-first-round-683322.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119051043/https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-advances-to-first-round-683322.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> before losing to [[Yulia Putintseva]].<ref>{{cite web |date=31 May 2023 |title=Roland-Garros: Putintseva upsets Qinwen Zheng in three sets to make third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-putintseva-advances-to-third-round-684819.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119045944/https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-putintseva-advances-to-third-round-684819.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref>
At Wimbledon, Zheng loose insyd de first round to [[Kateřina Siniaková]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Wimbledon: Siniakova books spot in second round|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wimbledon-news/wimbledon-siniakova-books-spot-in-second-round-693157.html|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=3 July 2023}}</ref>
Zheng receive a wildcard into de Palermo Ladies Open. She double bagel [[Sara Errani]],<ref>{{cite web |date=17 July 2023 |title=WTA roundup: Qinwen Zheng opens with 6–0, 6–0 win in Palermo |url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-qinwen-zheng-opens-with-6-0-6-0-win-palermo-2023-07-17/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230720025622/https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-qinwen-zheng-opens-with-6-0-6-0-win-palermo-2023-07-17/ |archive-date=20 July 2023 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |work=Reuters}}</ref> then beat [[Diane Parry]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Palermo: Zheng Qinwen battles past Parry in three sets |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3601004/palermo-zheng-qinwen-battles-past-parry-in-three-sets |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803015041/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3601004/palermo-zheng-qinwen-battles-past-parry-in-three-sets |archive-date=3 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> [[Emma Navarro]]<ref>{{cite web |date=21 July 2023 |title=Palermo Open: Zheng reaches semi-finals, takes on Sherif next |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/palermo-open-zheng-reaches-semi-finals-698670.html |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Mayar Sherif]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng beats Sherif in late-night duel; faces Paolini in Palermo final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3600788/zheng-beats-sherif-in-late-night-duel-faces-paolini-in-palermo-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119051012/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3600788/zheng-beats-sherif-in-late-night-duel-faces-paolini-in-palermo-final |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> to reach ein second WTA Tour final. She beat [[Jasmine Paolini]] insyd three sets to win ein first WTA Tour title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen beats Paolini in Palermo to capture first career title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3601535/zheng-qinwen-beats-paolini-in-palermo-to-capture-first-career-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921023120/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3601535/zheng-qinwen-beats-paolini-in-palermo-to-capture-first-career-title |archive-date=21 September 2024 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref>
[[File:Zheng_Qinwen_(2023_US_Open)_01_(cropped).jpg|left|thumb|Zheng reach ein first Grand Slam quarterfinals at de 2023 US Open.]]
At de Canadian Open, Zheng defeat [[Marta Kostyuk]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen edges Marta Kostyuk in Montreal|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/canadian-open-zheng-books-spot-in-second-round-703625.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=8 August 2023}}</ref> before losing to No. 18 Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Canadian Open: Samsonova makes last 16|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/canadian-open-samsonova-makes-last-16-704051.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=9 August 2023}}</ref> At de Cincinnati Open, she defeat qualifier Aliaksandra Sasnovich den wildcard entrant [[Venus Williams]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen rallies to beat Venus Williams in Cincinnati|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3636968/zheng-qinwen-rallies-to-beat-venus-williams-in-cincinnati|access-date=30 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=16 August 2023}}</ref> before losing to world No. 1, Iga Świątek, insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Swiatek survives Zheng scare to reach Cincinnati quarter-finals|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/swiatek-survives-zheng-scare-reach-cincinnati-quarter-finals-2023-08-17/|access-date=30 July 2026|work=[[Reuters]]|date=18 August 2023}}</ref> At de [[2023 US Open – Women's singles|US Open]], Zheng defeat [[Nadia Podoroska]],<ref>{{cite web |date=30 August 2023 |title=US Open: Zheng fires warning shot to rest of the field |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-second-round-709185.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043746/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-second-round-709185.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Kaia Kanepi]],<ref>{{cite web |date=31 August 2023 |title=US Open: Zheng ends Kanepi's run, into third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-makes-third-round-2-709889.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043303/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-makes-third-round-2-709889.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Lucia Bronzetti]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen dazzles with defense on a landmark day for Chinese tennis |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3668033/zheng-qinwen-dazzles-with-defense-on-a-landmark-day-for-chinese-tennis |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den No. 5 Ons Jabeur<ref>{{cite web |date=4 September 2023 |title=US Open: Under-par Jabeur knocked out by Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-last-8-711398.html |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> to advance to ein first major quarterfinal, wer she loose to world No. 2, [[Aryna Sabalenka]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 September 2023 |title=Sabalenka sweeps into 4th Slam semi of 2023 |url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/38339824/aryna-sabalenka-cruises-zheng-qinwen-us-open-semis |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231008190452/https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/38339824/aryna-sabalenka-cruises-zheng-qinwen-us-open-semis |archive-date=8 October 2023 |access-date=7 September 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>
Zheng win gold insyd singles at de Asian Games.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-2023-tennis-women-singles|title=Asian Games 2023: Zheng Qinwen wins women's tennis gold to secure Paris 2024 quota|last=Kano|first=Shintaro|date=29 September 2023|publisher=International Olympic Committee|access-date=25 January 2024|archive-date=16 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240816073522/https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-2023-tennis-women-singles|url-status=live}}</ref> At de China Open, she loose insyd de first round to world No. 5, Elena Rybakina, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rybakina sweeps past Zheng Qinwen into Beijing second round|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3715707/rybakina-sweeps-past-zheng-qinwen-into-beijing-second-round|access-date=30 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=2 October 2023}}</ref> At de Zhengzhou Open, Zheng defeat qualifier [[Kateryna Volodko]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=9 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen claims first win on home soil in Zhengzhou|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3732237/zheng-qinwen-claims-first-win-on-home-soil-in-zhengzhou|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> No. 6 Maria Sakkari,<ref>{{Cite news|date=11 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen notches first win over Sakkari to make Zhengzhou quarters|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3735023/zheng-qinwen-notches-first-win-over-sakkari-to-make-zhengzhou-quarters|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> [[Anhelina Kalinina]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=13 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen storms into Zhengzhou semis; faces Paolini next|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3737260/zheng-qinwen-storms-into-zhengzhou-semis-faces-paolini-next|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> den Jasmine Paolini, widout dropping a set, to reach de final. She defeat world No. 18, [[Barbora Krejčíková]], insyd de final insyd three sets to win ein second career title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen triumphs on home soil to win Zhengzhou title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3738449/zheng-qinwen-triumphs-on-home-soil-to-win-zhengzhou-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231017133438/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3738449/zheng-qinwen-triumphs-on-home-soil-to-win-zhengzhou-title |archive-date=17 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=James Walker-Roberts |date=15 October 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen says she 'wanted too much' after beating Barbora Krejcikova to win Zhengzhou Open |url=https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/wta-zhengzhou/2023/zheng-qinwen-says-she-wanted-too-much-after-beating-barbora-krejcikova-to-win-zhengzhou-open_sto9837635/story.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231015195205/https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/wta-zhengzhou/2023/zheng-qinwen-says-she-wanted-too-much-after-beating-barbora-krejcikova-to-win-zhengzhou-open_sto9837635/story.shtml |archive-date=15 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=eurosport.com}}</ref> Zheng make ein debut at de WTA Elite Trophy.<ref>{{cite news|title=Field is set for the 2023 WTA Elite Trophy Zhuhai|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3741492/field-is-set-for-the-2023-wta-elite-trophy-zhuhai|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=18 October 2023}}</ref> She defeat [[Donna Vekić]]<ref>{{Cite news|date=25 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen battles past Vekic to grab first win in Zhuhai|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3752266/zheng-qinwen-battles-past-vekic-to-grab-first-win-in-zhuhai|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> den Jeļena Ostapenko<ref>{{Cite news|date=27 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen beats Jelena Ostapenko to set up all-Chinese semifinal match at WTA Elite Trophy|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-jelena-ostapenko-all-chinese-semifinal-wta-elite-trophy-zhuhai|access-date=10 August 2026|work=Tennis}}</ref> insyd de round-robin stage. She beat compatriot [[Zhu Lin (tennis)|Zhu Lin]] insyd de semifinals<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen outlasts Zhu in Zhuhai; will face Haddad Maia in final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3755851/zheng-qinwen-outlasts-zhu-lin-in-zhuhai-will-face-haddad-maia-in-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231029001032/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3755851/zheng-qinwen-outlasts-zhu-lin-in-zhuhai-will-face-haddad-maia-in-final |archive-date=29 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> buh she loose insyd de final to [[Beatriz Haddad Maia]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Haddad Maia denies Zheng Qinwen in classic final to claim Zhuhai title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3758240/haddad-maia-denies-zheng-qinwen-in-classic-final-to-claim-zhuhai-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241126191816/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3758240/haddad-maia-denies-zheng-qinwen-in-classic-final-to-claim-zhuhai-title |archive-date=26 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Na dem name Zheng WTA Most Improved Player.<ref name="2023year">{{cite news|title=2023 WTA player and coach award winners announced|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3818533/2023-wta-player-and-coach-award-winners-announced|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=11 December 2023}}</ref>
=== 2024: Australian Open final, Olympic champion, top 5 ===
Zheng make ein debut at de United Cup as China ein No. 1 player. She defeat [[Markéta Vondroušová]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen clinches United Cup tie for China |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3842404/zheng-qinwen-clinches-united-cup-tie-for-china |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240125173819/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3842404/zheng-qinwen-clinches-united-cup-tie-for-china |archive-date=25 January 2024 |access-date=25 January 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den [[Olga Danilović]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng beats Danilovic; Serbia storms back to edge China in Perth|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3844854/zheng-holds-off-danilovic-to-send-china-vs-serbia-to-deciding-doubles|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=31 December 2023}}</ref> before losing to Iga Świątek insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Swiatek secures United Cup semifinal spot for Poland; Australia tops Serbia|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3847883/swiatek-hurkacz-clinch-united-cup-semifinal-spot-for-team-poland|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 January 2024}}</ref> At de Australian Open, Zheng eliminate [[Ashlyn Krueger]],<ref>{{cite web |date=16 January 2024 |title=Australian Open: 12th seed Zheng into second round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-12th-seed-zheng-into-second-round-737579.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127125743/https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-12th-seed-zheng-into-second-round-737579.html |archive-date=27 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Katie Boulter]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Boulter beaten by Qinwen Zheng to miss out on potential Raducanu clash |url=https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12040/13050672/australian-open-katie-boulter-beaten-by-qinwen-zheng-to-miss-out-on-potential-emma-raducanu-clash |accessdate=26 October 2024 |work=Sky Sports}}</ref> compatriot [[Wang Yafan]],<ref>{{cite web |date=20 January 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen defeats Wang Yafan to reach week 2 at Australian Open |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/zheng-qinwen-defeats-wang-yafan-to-reach-week-2-at-australian-open-738722.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127125746/https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/zheng-qinwen-defeats-wang-yafan-to-reach-week-2-at-australian-open-738722.html |archive-date=27 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Océane Dodin]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Fitzgerald|first1=Matt|title=Zheng Qinwen, lone AO top half women's seed left, joins three first-time major quarterfinalists|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-lone-top-half-seed-left-three-first-time-major-quarterfinalists-australian-open|access-date=16 July 2026|work=Tennis|date=22 January 2024}}</ref> to reach ein second consecutive major quarterfinal. She defeat [[Anna Kalinskaya]] to reach ein first major semifinal,<ref>{{cite news|last1=Fitzgerald|first1=Matt|title=In a mature turnaround, Zheng Qinwen reaches first major semifinal at Australian Open|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/mature-turnaround-zheng-qinwen-first-major-semifinal-australian-open-kalinskaya|access-date=16 July 2026|work=Tennis|date=24 January 2024}}</ref> wey she beat qualifier [[Dayana Yastremska]] to reach ein first major final.<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen bests Yastremska at Australian Open to make first Slam final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3867402/zheng-qinwen-bests-yastremska-at-australian-open-to-make-first-slam-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240828140952/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3867402/zheng-qinwen-bests-yastremska-at-australian-open-to-make-first-slam-final |archive-date=28 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> She loose insyd de final to world No. 2, Aryna Sabalenka, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68109149|title=Australian Open 2024 women's final result: Aryna Sabalenka beats Zheng Qinwen in Melbourne|date=27 January 2024|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=28 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240928135354/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68109149|url-status=live}}</ref> As a result, Zheng reach de top 10 insyd de singles rankings, de second Chinese player to do so after [[Li Na]].<ref>{{cite web |date=29 January 2024 |title=Rankings Watch: Zheng makes Top 10 debut; Mertens back to No.1 in doubles |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3870512/rankings-watch-zheng-makes-top-10-debut-mertens-back-to-no-1-in-doubles |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240809125231/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3870512/rankings-watch-zheng-makes-top-10-debut-mertens-back-to-no-1-in-doubles |archive-date=9 August 2024 |access-date=29 January 2024 |website=WTA Tour}}</ref>
Na dis sanso be China ein second-ever Olympic gold insyd tennis, den de first since de women's doubles insyd 2004.<ref>{{Cite news|last=|date=3 August 2024|title=Zheng Qinwen rewards raucous Chinese support to grab gold in tense tennis final|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/03/zheng-qinwen-paris-olympic-games-2024-womens-tennis-final-report|access-date=4 August 2024|work=The Observer|language=en-GB|issn=0029-7712}}</ref>
At de Wuhan Open, Zheng defeat wildcard entrant Jaqueline Cristian,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng becomes first Chinese woman since Li Na to win 40 matches in one year |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146421/zheng-becomes-first-chinese-woman-since-li-na-to-win-40-matches-in-one-year |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241009162137/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146421/zheng-becomes-first-chinese-woman-since-li-na-to-win-40-matches-in-one-year |archive-date=9 October 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Leylah Fernandez,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng defeats Fernandez for first time to reach Wuhan quarters |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146835/zheng-defeats-fernandez-for-first-time-to-reach-wuhan-quarters |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241208111722/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146835/zheng-defeats-fernandez-for-first-time-to-reach-wuhan-quarters |archive-date=8 December 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> No. 6 Jasmine Paolini,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng stays perfect against Paolini, sets historic Wuhan semifinal showdown |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4147692/zheng-stays-perfect-against-paolini-sets-historic-wuhan-semifinal-showdown |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110100716/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4147692/zheng-stays-perfect-against-paolini-sets-historic-wuhan-semifinal-showdown |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den compatriot [[Wang Xinyu]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Wuhan Open: Zheng advances to final against Sabalenka|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wuhan-open-zheng-advances-to-final-790070.html|access-date=14 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=12 October 2024}}</ref> to advance to ein first WTA 1000 final. At de Pan Pacific Open, Zheng defeat [[Moyuka Uchijima]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 24, 2024 |title='Trying new things': Zheng's fresh tactics help her reach Tokyo quarterfinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4155184/-trying-new-things-zheng-s-fresh-tactics-help-her-reach-tokyo-quarterfinals |access-date=14 November 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeKWOhQ7ceo |title=QINWEN ZHENG/ON COURT INTERVIEW/TOKYO OPEN 2024 |date=25 October 2024 |last=ICONIC CHANNEL TENNIS 🎾 |access-date=26 November 2024 |via=YouTube}}</ref> Leylah Fernandez,<ref>{{cite web |date=25 October 2024 |title=Qinwen Zheng Beats Leylah Fernandez in Pan Pacific Open |url=https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-beats-leylah-fernandez-in-pan-pacific-open |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241025204935/https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-beats-leylah-fernandez-in-pan-pacific-open |archive-date=25 October 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Sports Illustrated}}</ref> den No. 16 [[Diana Shnaider]]<ref>{{Cite news|date=October 26, 2024|title=Zheng Qinwen downs Diana Shnaider to book Sofia Kenin clash in Tokyo final|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/zheng-qinwen-downs-diana-shnaider-to-book-sofia-kenin-clash-in-tokyo-final|work=[[The Straits Times]]}}</ref> to reach de final.
She loose insyd de final to Coco Gauff insyd a match wich go to a third-set tiebreak.<ref>{{cite web |title=Gauff overcomes Zheng in three-hour thriller to win WTA Finals title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165822/gauff-overcomes-zheng-in-three-hour-thriller-to-win-wta-finals-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241109205313/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165822/gauff-overcomes-zheng-in-three-hour-thriller-to-win-wta-finals-title |archive-date=9 November 2024 |accessdate=9 November 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Despite de defeat, Zheng reach a career-high ranking of world No. 5.<ref>{{cite web |title='I fight, whatever happens on court': Zheng reflects on WTA Finals run |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165926/-i-fight-whatever-happens-on-court-zheng-reflects-on-wta-finals-run |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110020722/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165926/-i-fight-whatever-happens-on-court-zheng-reflects-on-wta-finals-run |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=10 November 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref>
At de [[2025 Miami Open – Women's singles|Miami Open]], Zheng overcam [[Lauren Davis]],<ref>{{cite web |date=20 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: Qinwen Zheng eases into third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/miami-open-qinwen-zheng-eases-into-third-round-813678.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> qualifier [[Taylor Townsend]],<ref>{{cite web |date=23 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: Zheng advances to last 16 |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/miami-open-wta-1000-wta-tour-news/miami-open-zheng-advances-to-last-16-814332.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den Ashlyn Krueger,<ref>{{cite web |date=25 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: China's Zheng Qinwen to face 'mountain she cannot climb' in quarter-finals |url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3303746/miami-open-chinas-zheng-qinwen-face-mountain-she-cannot-climb-quarter-finals |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=South China Morning Post}}</ref> widout dropping a set, to reach de quarterfinals. At de Charleston Open, Zheng make am three quarterfinals insyd as many tournaments plus wins over Maria Sakkari<ref>{{cite web |date=2 April 2025 |title=Charleston Open: Third seed Zheng beats Sakkari to reach last 16 |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/charleston-open-third-seed-zheng-beats-sakkari-to-reach-last-16-816114.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Elise Mertens]],<ref>{{cite web |date=3 April 2025 |title=Charleston Open: Zheng beats Mertens to reach quarter-finals |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/charleston-open-zheng-beats-mertens-to-reach-quarter-finals-816265.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> before losing insyd de last eight to ninth seed [[Ekaterina Alexandrova]].<ref>{{cite web |date=5 April 2025 |title=Semi-finals set in Charleston and Bogotá, after surprises |url=https://tennisthreads.net/wta-round-up-semi-finals-set-in-charleston-and-bogota-after-surprises/ |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Threads}}</ref>
She loose insyd de semifinals to No. 3 Coco Gauff insyd a three-hour match wey go to a third-set tiebreak.
Nevertheless, ein ranking rise to a new career-high of No. 4. She go out insyd de first round of [[2025 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|Wimbledon]] at de hands of Kateřina Siniaková.
Zheng subsequently withdraw from de Wuhan Open.
At de [[2026 French Open – Women's singles|French Open]], she go out insyd de opening round of dis major for de first time insyd ein career, losing to qualifier den eventual finalist [[Maja Chwalińska]] den winning just four games thruout de entire match.
Insyd de fourth round she win insyd straight sets against Iga Swiatek, buh she san overcam a 5-0 deficit insyd de first set to reach ein third US Open quarterfinal (den fifth major quarterfinal overall), becoming de first qualifier to reach de quarterfinals at de US Open since Emma Raducanu insyd 2021. Despite losing insyd de quarterfinals to de incumbent world No. 1 Elena Rybakina insyd three sets (after winning de first set), Zheng return to de top 100 following de tournament, climbing nearly 70 spots from No. 121 to No. 52.
== Playing style ==
Zheng ein game be centred on baseline aggression wey e be built around ein powerful serve den heavy-topspin forehand. Ein forehand be described as a signature weapon, capable of pushing opponents behind de baseline den creating opportunities for am to dictate rallies.<ref>{{cite news|title=No crown for 'Queen Wen' but Zheng learns valuable lessons|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/no-crown-queen-wen-zheng-learns-valuable-lessons-2023-09-06/|work=Reuters|date=6 September 2023|access-date=2 June 2026|last=Tennery|first=Amy}}</ref> At de 2024 Australian Open, na ein forehands average 2,800 revolutions per minute, de highest spin rate among de women wey dey compete at de tournament den close to de men's tournament average.<ref>{{cite web |last=Trollope |first=Matt |date=1 January 2025 |title=Five reasons we love Zheng Qinwen |url=https://ausopen.com/articles/news/five-reasons-we-love-zheng-qinwen |access-date=2 June 2026 |website=Australian Open}}</ref>
Zheng sanso be an athletic mover whose first serve fi be highly effective wen e land in, wey dey complement ein forehand den dey allow am to control points from de opening shot. However, ein serve at times be affected by technical issues den a low first-serve percentage. Ein heavy topspin den comparatively long swings initially make qm particularly effective on clay courts, although she cam be increasingly capable on faster surfaces.<ref>{{cite news|last=Carayol|first=Tumaini|title=Zheng follows idol to Australian Open final but Sabalenka is toughest test|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/jan/26/zheng-follows-her-idol-to-australian-final-but-sabalenka-is-toughest-test|work=The Guardian|date=26 January 2024|access-date=2 June 2026}}</ref> Although she primarily dey seek to dictate play from de baseline, she fi vary de pace of rallies pluz high, looping balls den drop shots, a tactic she use effectively during ein victory over [[Iga Świątek]] insyd de semifinals of de [[2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Paris Olympics]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Carayol|first=Tumaini|title=Iga Świątek's 25-match Roland Garros winning streak ended by Zheng Qinwen|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/01/iga-swiatek-roland-garros-streak-qinwen-zheng-paris-olympics-tennis-semi-final|work=The Guardian|date=1 August 2024|access-date=2 June 2026}}</ref>
== Coaches ==
Insyd 2021, Zheng begin dey work plus coach [[Pere Riba]].<ref name="riba">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen reuniting with coach Pere Riba for 2024|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3805943/zheng-qinwen-reuniting-with-coach-pere-riba-for-2024|access-date=2 September 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 December 2023}}</ref> Insyd June 2023, Zheng split plus Riba wey she hire [[Wim Fissette]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Mesic|first1=Dzevad|title=Qinwen Zheng hires Naomi Osaka's ex-coach|url=https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/WTA_Tennis/134015/qinwen-zheng-hires-naomi-osaka-s-excoach/|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis World|date=17 June 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Oddo|first1=Chris|title=Coach Wim Fissette about Qinwen Zheng: “Incredible athlete and worker, whose game needs to get cleaned up”|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wim-fissette-about-qinwen-zheng-she-wants-to-do-everything-it-takes-to-achieve-the-best-711529.html|work=Tennis Majors|date=5 September 2023}}</ref> Previously, Fissette coach [[Naomi Osaka]], til dem split insyd July 2022.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Tandon|first1=Kamakshi|title=Naomi Osaka, coach Wim Fissette split after sharing two major title runs|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/naomi-osaka-coach-wim-fissette-split-won-two-majors-partnership|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis|date=20 July 2022}}</ref> However, insyd September 2023, Fissette abruptly end ein collaboration plus Zheng, a decision wich na Zheng call "immoral".<ref>{{cite news|title=Coach Wim Fissette ends collaboration with Zheng Qinwen amid rumored reunion with Naomi Osaka|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/wim-fissette-ends-coach-zheng-qinwen-amid-rumored-reunion-naomi-osaka|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis|date=29 September 2023}}</ref> Fissette later reunite plus Osaka following de birth of ein daughter insyd July 2023.<ref>{{cite news|title=Naomi Osaka splits with coach Wim Fissette, practices with Patrick Mouratoglou in LA|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5766206/2024/09/14/naomi-osaka-coach-fissette-mouratoglou/|access-date=2 September 2026|work=[[The Athletic]]|date=14 September 2024}}</ref> Insyd December 2023, Zheng reunite plus Riba.<ref name="riba" />
== Endorsements ==
Insyd 2015, Zheng sign a sponsorship deal plus Nike.<ref name="endorsements">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen: China’s Tennis Ace Wins On and Off Court|url=https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1015685|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Sixth Tone]]|date=14 August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Qinwen Zheng Wins Olympic Gold in Women’s Singles|url=https://about.nike.com/en/newsroom/releases/qinwen-zheng-wins-gold|publisher=Nike|date=3 August 2024}}</ref> Na ein racquets be provided by Wilson.<ref>{{cite news|title=Geared Up: Zheng Qinwen cracks the Top 10 with Wilson and Nike|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/geared-up-qinwen-zheng-cracks-the-top-10-with-wilson-and-nike-australian-open-final|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=1 February 2024}}</ref> Insyd 2022, Zheng join Rolex as a Testimonee<ref>{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.rolex.com/en-us/rolex-family/tennis/qinwen-zheng |access-date=31 August 2026 |publisher=Rolex}}</ref> wey she sign endorsement deals plus Chinese financial service company Ant Group<ref>{{cite news|title=Ant Group Extends Partnership with Olympic Tennis Champion Qinwen Zheng as Brand Ambassador|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250109266663/en/Ant-Group-Extends-Partnership-with-Olympic-Tennis-Champion-Qinwen-Zheng-as-Brand-Ambassador|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Business Wire]]|date=10 January 2025}}</ref> den Chinese dairy company Yili Group.<ref name="endorsements" /> Insyd 2023, Zheng sign sponsorship deals plus Gatorade<ref>{{cite news|last1=Richardson|first1=James|title=Who sponsors rising Chinese star Qinwen Zheng: Nike, Gatorade and Wilson already on board|url=https://www.tennis365.com/australian-open/who-sponsors-qinwen-zheng-nike-gatorade-wilson|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis365|date=24 January 2024}}</ref> den Swisse.<ref name="endorsements" /> Insyd 2024, Zheng join Lancôme as a brand ambassador,<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen wins in Stuttgart, picks up Lancôme deal alongside world No. 1 Iga Swiatek|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-wins-in-stuttgart-picks-up-lancome-deal-alongside-world-no-1-iga-swiatek|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=16 April 2024}}</ref> she sign sponsorship deals plus Chinese milk tea brand Chagee<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen Becomes CHAGEE's First "Health Ambassador"|url=https://www.chagee.us/media-center/article/78352638-8446-4796-b23c-41530409e780|publisher=Chagee|date=25 April 2025}}</ref><ref name="endorsements" /> den Chinese consumer electronics brand vivo, wey she cam be a brand ambassador give Audi.<ref>{{cite news|title=No rest for the weary! Zheng Qinwen's off-season kicks off with new Audi sponsorship and Gatorade event|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/no-rest-for-the-weary-zheng-qinwen-s-offseason-kicks-off-with-new-audi-sponsorship-and-gatorade-event|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=17 November 2024}}</ref> Insyd 2025, Zheng cam be a global brand ambassador give Dior<ref>{{cite news|last1=Templeton|first1=Lily|title=EXCLUSIVE: Dior Taps Olympic Tennis Champion Zheng Qinwen as Global Ambassador|url=https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/dior-zheng-qinwen-global-ambassador-olympic-tennis-champion-1236793971/|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Women's Wear Daily|WWD]]|date=9 January 2025}}</ref> den Beats.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Benson|first1=Pat|title=Qinwen Zheng Named Beats Global Ambassador in Hype Video|url=https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-named-beats-global-ambassador-in-hype-video|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Sports Illustrated]]|date=19 March 2025}}</ref>
== Personal life ==
Zheng cite [[Li Na]]—de only Chinese player to win a singles major title—as a source of inspiration.<ref name="T2023">{{Cite web |last=Fitzgerald |first=Matt |date=17 January 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen sprouts from a family's big sacrifice—and the little seed Li Na planted in her heart |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-sprouts-family-sacrifice-seed-li-na-planted-australian-open-riba |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241008002050/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-sprouts-family-sacrifice-seed-li-na-planted-australian-open-riba |archive-date=8 October 2024 |access-date=25 January 2023 |website=Tennis.com}}</ref><ref name="AP2024">{{Cite web |last=HOWARD FENDRICH |date=3 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first Olympic tennis singles gold, inspired by Li Na and Liu Xang |url=https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113022350/https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |archive-date=13 November 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[AP News]] |language=en}}</ref> Insyd 2024, na Zheng say: "''I watched her since I was a little kid so I'm trying to follow in her steps. She inspired me a lot when I was a child."''<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen eyes Olympics history in Li Na's Paris footsteps |url=https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/zheng-qinwen-eyes-olympics-history-113903072.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804030250/https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/zheng-qinwen-eyes-olympics-history-113903072.html |archive-date=4 August 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=Yahoo! Sports |language=en-GB}}</ref> Zheng sanso credit ein parents dema support den guidance as a reason for ein success.<ref name="AP2024" />
Following ein gold medal win at de 2024 Summer Olympics, Zheng say dat na she always wan "''to become one of the Asians that can inspire young kids and make them love tennis more''".<ref name="shethepeople">{{Cite news|last=Thanvi|first=Ishika|date=5 August 2024|title=Meet Zheng Qinwen, Chinese Gold Medalist Who Also Beat World No 1|url=https://www.shethepeople.tv/women-at-olympics/tennis-player-zheng-qinwen-gold-medalist-paris-olympics-6798900|access-date=20 August 2024|publisher=[[SheThePeople]]|quote=Following her Olympic gold win, Zheng expressed her desire to inspire young Asians to pursue tennis, much like her idol Li Na and hurdler Liu Xiang, China’s first Olympic gold medalist in men’s track and field. Zheng attributes her success to the unwavering support of her parents...|archive-date=20 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080701/https://www.shethepeople.tv/women-at-olympics/tennis-player-zheng-qinwen-gold-medalist-paris-olympics-6798900|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kapetanakis |first=Arthur |date=5 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first singles gold medal at Paris 2024 Olympics |url=https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2024-08-05/zheng_qinwen_wins_chinas_first_singles_gold_medal_at_paris_2024_olympics.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080658/https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2024-08-05/zheng_qinwen_wins_chinas_first_singles_gold_medal_at_paris_2024_olympics.html |archive-date=20 August 2024 |access-date=20 August 2024 |website=[[US Open (tennis)]]}}</ref> She sanso say na she look up to [[Liu Xiang (hurdler)|Liu Xiang]], a Chinese hurdler whose win insyd de 110-meter hurdles at de 2004 Summer Olympics be China ein first gold insyd any men's track den field event.<ref name="shethepeople" /><ref name="AP2024">{{Cite web |last=HOWARD FENDRICH |date=3 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first Olympic tennis singles gold, inspired by Li Na and Liu Xang |url=https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113022350/https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |archive-date=13 November 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[AP News]] |language=en}}</ref> Insyd a 2024 interview plus Sky Sports, Zheng say ein hobbies include walking plus ein family, reading, den singing.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04pkcmluVLA |title=Zheng Qinwen describes herself as ____ 😅 | Get to know the Chinese star! |date=13 February 2024 |last=Sky Sports |access-date=4 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804020839/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04pkcmluVLA |archive-date=4 August 2024 |url-status=live |via=YouTube}}</ref> She sanso dey enjoy roller coaster rides wey she be a fan of de K-pop group Blackpink.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kane |first=David |date=3 September 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen loves rollercoasters, karaoke, and Blackpink, thinks Coco Gauff is more talented |url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/zheng-qinwen-rollercoasters-karaoke-blackpink-coco-gauff-2023-us-open |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804040822/https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/zheng-qinwen-rollercoasters-karaoke-blackpink-coco-gauff-2023-us-open |archive-date=4 August 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[Tennis.com]] |language=en |quote="Mostly I sing Chinese songs, slower songs," added the Blackpink stan.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Livaudais |first=Stephanie |date=27 March 2023 |title=Blink and you'll miss her: No time for Blackpink amid Zheng Qinwen's rapid rise |url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/blink-and-you-miss-her-no-time-for-blackpink-amid-zheng-qinwen-rapid-rise |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080658/https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/blink-and-you-miss-her-no-time-for-blackpink-amid-zheng-qinwen-rapid-rise |archive-date=20 August 2024 |access-date=20 August 2024 |website=[[Tennis.com]]}}</ref>
According to de China Charity Federation, Zheng donate 1 million yuan insyd August 2026 for disaster relief insyd Gyirong County during de 2026 Nepal–Tibet floods.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-08-31 |title=Zheng Qinwen donates 1 million yuan to support devastating Tibet disaster relief efforts |url=https://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/articles/zheng_qinwen_donates_1_million_yuan_to_support_devastating_tibet_disaster_relief_efforts/s1_17460_44242518 |access-date=2026-09-06 |website=[[Yardbarker]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Burack |first=Emily |date=2026-08-31 |title=Qinwen Zheng Donates to Support Disaster Relief Efforts in Tibet |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/qinwen-zheng-donates-support-disaster-143226595.html |access-date=2026-09-06 |website=[[Town & Country (magazine)|Town & Country]] |language=en-US |via=Yahoo Sports}}</ref>
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'''Zheng Qinwen''' (born 8 October 2002) be a Chinese professional tennis player. Na she be ranked world No. 4 by de WTA, she achieve insyd June 2025, wey she be de only second Chinese player to reach de top 5 insyd women's singles after [[Li Na]]. Zheng win five career singles titles, wey dey include de gold medal at de [[2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Paris Olympics]], becoming de first Asian tennis player to win an Olympic gold medal insyd singles.
Zheng win ein first WTA Tour tournament insyd 2023 at de Palermo Ladies Open, a title wey she defend insyd 2024. She win WTA 500 titles at de 2023 Zhengzhou Open den at de 2024 Pan Pacific Open. She fini runner-up at de 2024 Australian Open, wey she loose to [[Aryna Sabalenka]], den at de 2024 WTA Finals, losing to [[Coco Gauff]].
== Early life den junior years ==
Na dem born Zheng insyd Shiyan, Hubei, on 8 October 2002.<ref name="WTAprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/players/328120/qinwen-zheng |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Na ein parents encourage am to try several sports during ein kiddie time, wey dey include table tennis, before she begin dey play tennis at de age of seven.<ref name="Vogue2024">{{cite magazine|last=Remsen|first=Nick|title=Qinwen Zheng on Winning China's First-Ever Olympic Gold in Tennis|url=https://www.vogue.com/article/qinwen-zheng-on-winning-olympic-gold|magazine=Vogue|date=4 August 2024|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> At de age of eight, she lef ein parents wey she move go Wuhan to receive more advanced coaching.<ref name="Vogue2024" /> Na ein mommie initially visit am on weekends den later lef ein job to support ein training full-time.<ref name="Vogue2024" /> During ein formative years, Zheng train at an academy insyd Beijing under [[Carlos Rodríguez (tennis coach)|Carlos Rodríguez]], wey na he previously coach [[Justine Henin]] den [[Li Na]].<ref name="RG2022">{{cite web |date=27 May 2022 |title=Get to know Zheng Qinwen |url=https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/article/rg2022-get-to-know-zheng-qinwen |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Roland-Garros}}</ref><ref name="Reuters2025">{{cite news|last=Ransom|first=Ian|title=Zheng looks to emulate Li's Australian Open success|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/zheng-looks-emulate-lis-australian-open-success-2025-01-07/|work=Reuters|date=7 January 2025|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> Zheng turn professional insyd 2018 while continuing to compete on de junior circuit.<ref name="RGprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng: Player card |url=https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/players/42560-q.zheng |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Roland-Garros}}</ref> Insyd December 2018, she reach de girls' singles final of de Orange Bowl, wer she loose to Coco Gauff insyd three sets.<ref name="USTA2018">{{cite web |date=10 December 2018 |title=Coco Gauff crowned Orange Bowl singles champ |url=https://www.usta.com/en/home/stay-current/national/coco-gauff-wins-orange-bowl-18s-girls--singles-title.html |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=United States Tennis Association}}</ref> Insyd 2019, she reach de girls' singles semifinals at both de French Open den de US Open, wey she achieve a career-high ITF junior ranking of world No. 6.<ref name="RGprofile" /><ref name="ITFprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng Tennis Player Profile |url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/players/qinwen-zheng/800436017/chn/jt/S/overview/ |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=International Tennis Federation}}</ref> Insyd late 2019, Zheng move go Spain to continue ein development wey she establish a training base insyd Barcelona.<ref name="RG2022" /><ref name="Xinhua2024">{{cite news|script-title=zh:追光|十年前那个小姑娘,如何成为郑钦文|url=https://www.news.cn/sports/20240127/98e4e4c7271d4f58a4493fe0ed91110b/c.html|website=Xinhua News Agency|date=27 January 2024|language=zh|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> She begin dey work plus Spanish coach [[Pere Riba]] insyd 2021.<ref name="riba">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen reuniting with coach Pere Riba for 2024|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3805943/zheng-qinwen-reuniting-with-coach-pere-riba-for-2024|access-date=2 September 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 December 2023}}</ref>
== Career ==
=== 2021: WTA Tour debut ===
Insyd January 2021, Zheng win de Tennis Future Hamburg, Germany wer she defeat [[Linda Fruhvirtová]] insyd de final of de 25k event, dem hold at de venue of de Hamburger Tennis-Verband.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennis-tourtalk.com/67737/qinwen-zheng-wins-tennis-future-hamburg|title=Qinwen Zheng Wins Tennis Future Hamburg|work=Tennis TourTalk|date=17 January 2021|access-date=20 June 2021|archive-date=16 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220116120922/https://www.tennis-tourtalk.com/67737/qinwen-zheng-wins-tennis-future-hamburg|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 20 June 2021, she win de final of de 60k Macha Lake Open insyd Staré Splavy defeating [[Aleksandra Krunić]] insyd two sets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/tournament/w60-stare-splavy/cze/2021/w-itf-cze-02a-2021/draws-and-results/|title=ITF draws and results|publisher=www.itftennis.com|date=|access-date=20 June 2021|archive-date=23 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123165654/https://www.itftennis.com/en/tournament/w60-stare-splavy/cze/2021/w-itf-cze-02a-2021/draws-and-results/|url-status=live}}</ref> Zheng make ein WTA Tour debut at de Palermo Ladies Open, wer she defeat second seed [[Liudmila Samsonova]] insyd de first round,<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 July 2021|title=18-y.o. Zheng Qinwen arrives on WTA Tour in style with Samsonova upset: Palermo Highlights|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2193178/18-y-o-zheng-qinwen-arrives-on-wta-tour-in-style-with-samsonova-upset-palermo-highlights|access-date=20 July 2021|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=18 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118194733/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2193178/18-y-o-zheng-qinwen-arrives-on-wta-tour-in-style-with-samsonova-upset-palermo-highlights|url-status=dead}}</ref> before losing ein next match to [[Jaqueline Cristian]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Wancke|first=Barbara|date=22 July 2021|url=https://tennisthreads.net/wta-roundup-palermo-and-gdynia-2/|title=WTA Roundup: Palermo and Gdynia – Day 3|publisher=Tennis Threads|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110025912/https://tennisthreads.net/wta-roundup-palermo-and-gdynia-2/|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== 2022: French Open fourth round, top 30 ===
Ranked No. 126, Zheng enter de Melbourne Summer Set 1 after qualifying. She beat [[Mai Hontama]], [[Vera Zvonareva]], den [[Ana Konjuh]] to make ein first WTA Tour semifinal,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Melbourne 1: Zheng Qinwen beats Zvonareva in 3 sets for 1st WTA QF spot (video)|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2440989/melbourne-1-zheng-qinwen-beats-zvonareva-in-3-sets-for-1st-wta-qf-spot|access-date=6 January 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=6 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220106161443/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2440989/melbourne-1-zheng-qinwen-beats-zvonareva-in-3-sets-for-1st-wta-qf-spot|url-status=live}}</ref> buh she loose to No. 20 [[Simona Halep]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite news |date=8 January 2022|title=Halep advances, injured Osaka withdraws at Melbourne 1|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2442148/halep-advances-injured-osaka-withdraws-at-melbourne-1|access-date=8 January 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=8 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220108094707/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2442148/halep-advances-injured-osaka-withdraws-at-melbourne-1|url-status=live}}</ref> Zheng debut at de main draw of a Grand Slam tournament at de Australian Open after qualifying.<ref>{{cite news |last=Macpherson|first=Alex|date=15 January 2022|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447639/introducing-the-2022-australian-open-s-grand-slam-debutantes|title=Introducing the 2022 Australian Open's Grand Slam debutantes|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|access-date=24 May 2022|archive-date=15 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220515020850/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447639/introducing-the-2022-australian-open-s-grand-slam-debutantes|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=January 14, 2022|title=Baptiste, Zheng Qinwen, Bronzetti qualify for Australian Open|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447429/baptiste-zheng-qinwen-bronzetti-qualify-for-australian-open|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=14 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220114212606/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447429/baptiste-zheng-qinwen-bronzetti-qualify-for-australian-open|url-status=dead}}</ref> She defeat [[Aliaksandra Sasnovich]] insyd de first round,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Garber|first=Greg|date=January 18, 2022|title=Australian Open Day 3 order of play: Bencic, Anisimova to play; Barty in action|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2452994/australian-open-day-3-order-of-play-bencic-anisimova-to-play-barty-in-action|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=18 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118192336/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2452994/australian-open-day-3-order-of-play-bencic-anisimova-to-play-barty-in-action|url-status=dead}}</ref> buh she loose insyd de second round to No. 8 [[Maria Sakkari]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=January 19, 2022|title=Osaka passes Brengle test at Australian Open; to face Anisimova next|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2453850/osaka-passes-brengle-test-at-australian-open-to-face-anisimova-next|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=15 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240915214756/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2453850/osaka-passes-brengle-test-at-australian-open-to-face-anisimova-next|url-status=live}}</ref> As a result, Zheng break into de top 100 for de first time.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ubha|first1=Ravi|title='Feels like I'm at home': Sakkari flourishes as fans find voice|url=https://ausopen.com/articles/match-report/feels-im-home-sakkari-flourishes-fans-find-voice|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Australian Open|date=19 January 2022}}</ref>
At de French Open, Zheng defeat [[Maryna Zanevska]] insyd de first round.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3178838/french-open-anisimova-knocks-out-osaka-first-round-chinas-zheng-qinwen|title=Osaka's return to French Open ends in first round|publisher=South China Morning Post|date=23 May 2022|url-access=subscription|access-date=24 May 2022|archive-date=24 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220524002441/https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3178838/french-open-anisimova-knocks-out-osaka-first-round-chinas-zheng-qinwen|url-status=live}}</ref> Insyd de second round, she cam back from a set den a break down to upset No. 19 Simona Halep for ein first top-20 win. She move into de fourth round after [[Alizé Cornet]] retire while trailing by a set. She loose insyd de fourth round to world No. 1 den eventual champion [[Iga Świątek]] insyd three sets. Na she be de only player to win a set against Świątek insyd de tournament. As a result, Zheng move to a new career-high of No. 54. She break into de top 50 a week later after winning ein first WTA 125 title at de Open Internacional de Valencia, defeating compatriot [[Wang Xiyu]].
At de Wimbledon Championships, Zheng defeat [[Sloane Stephens]] den [[Greet Minnen]] to reach de third round, wer she fall to No. 23 den eventual champion [[Elena Rybakina]] insyd straight sets.
At de Canadian Open, Zheng defeat wildcard entrant [[Rebecca Marino]] insyd de first round. She advance to de third round after No. 5 [[Ons Jabeur]] retire while trailing by a set. She overcam [[Bianca Andreescu]] to advance to ein first WTA 1000 quarterfinal, wer she loose to No. 14 [[Karolína Plíšková]], insyd three sets. At de US Open, she defeat No. 16 [[Jeļena Ostapenko]] den [[Anastasia Potapova]] before she loose to [[Jule Niemeier]].
At de Pan Pacific Open, Zheng defeat [[Misaki Doi]], No. 4 [[Paula Badosa]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen routs top seed Badosa in Tokyo to reach quarterfinals|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2798336/zheng-qinwen-routs-top-seed-badosa-in-tokyo-to-reach-quarterfinals|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=21 September 2022}}</ref> [[Claire Liu]] den No. 13 [[Veronika Kudermetova]] to reach ein first WTA Tour final.<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen, Liudmila Samsonova reach Pan Pacific final|url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/34654085/zheng-qinwen-liudmila-samsonova-reach-pan-pacific-final|access-date=23 July 2026|work=[[ESPN]]|date=24 September 2022}}</ref> She loose insyd de final to Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.<ref name="pacific">{{cite web |title=Samsonova wins Tokyo, edges Zheng Qinwen for third title of 2022 |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2801554/samsonova-wins-tokyo-edges-zheng-qinwen-for-third-title-of-2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925053658/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2801554/samsonova-wins-tokyo-edges-zheng-qinwen-for-third-title-of-2022 |archive-date=25 September 2022 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Despite de loss, Zheng reach a new career-high ranking of No. 28, becoming de first Chinese teenager to break into de top 30.<ref name="pacific" /> Entering de San Diego Open as a lucky loser, she advance to de second round as No. 13 [[Garbiñe Muguruza]] retire.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Ramchandani|first=Haresh|date=12 October 2022|title=Lucky loser Zheng sets up Swiatek clash in San Diego as Muguruza retires|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/san-diego-open-zheng-into-second-round-628995.html|access-date=10 August 2026|work=Tennis Majors}}</ref> She loose insyd de second round to world No. 1 den eventual champion Iga Świątek insyd three sets.<ref>{{Cite news|date=14 October 2022|title=Swiatek downs Zheng to reach San Diego quarters|url=https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/swiatek-downs-zheng-reach-san-diego-quarters-2022-10-13/|access-date=10 August 2026|work=[[Reuters]]}}</ref> Na dem name Zheng WTA Newcomer of de Year.<ref>{{cite web |title=China's Zheng Qinwen named WTA Newcomer of the Year |url=https://oca.asia/news/3599-chinas-zheng-qinwen-named-wta-newcomer-of-the-year.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110045901/https://oca.asia/news/3599-chinas-zheng-qinwen-named-wta-newcomer-of-the-year.html |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Olympic Council of Asia}}</ref>
=== 2023: US Open quarterfinal, top 20 ===
Zheng begin de season at de Adelaide International. She defeat No. 17 [[Anett Kontaveit]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen saves match point, ousts Kontaveit in Adelaide |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3005423/zheng-qinwen-saves-match-point-ousts-kontaveit-in-adelaide |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241130122924/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3005423/zheng-qinwen-saves-match-point-ousts-kontaveit-in-adelaide |archive-date=30 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> before losing to [[Victoria Azarenka]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Adelaide 1: Azarenka fends off Zheng Qinwen, into quarterfinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3010262/adelaide-1-azarenka-fends-off-zheng-qinwen-into-quarterfinals |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331083541/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3010262/adelaide-1-azarenka-fends-off-zheng-qinwen-into-quarterfinals |archive-date=31 March 2023 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> At de Australian Open, she beat [[Dalma Gálfi]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Macpherson|first1=Alex|title=AO 2023 Day 1 by the numbers: Zheng Qinwen in a hurry, Osorio's milestone and more|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3024158/ao-2023-day-1-by-the-numbers-zheng-qinwen-in-a-hurry-osorios-milestone-and-more|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=16 January 2023}}</ref> before losing to [[Bernarda Pera]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Australian Open: Pera makes third round|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-pera-makes-third-round-655418.html|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=18 January 2023}}</ref>
At de Abu Dhabi Open, Zheng defeat qualifier Rebecca Marino, No. 12 Jeļena Ostapenko,<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen upsets Ostapenko to reach Abu Dhabi quarters|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3054192/zheng-qinwen-upsets-ostapenko-to-reach-abu-dhabi-quarters|access-date=18 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=8 February 2023}}</ref> den No. 8 [[Daria Kasatkina]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen overpowers No. 1 seed Daria Kasatkina in Abu Dhabi for third Top 10 win|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-overpowers-top-seed-daria-kasatkina-abu-dhabi-third-top-10-win|access-date=18 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=10 February 2023}}</ref> widout dropping a set, to reach de semifinals. She loose insyd de semifinals to No. 19 Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.
At de Stuttgart Open, Zheng defeat lucky loser [[Alycia Parks]] before losing to world No. 1, Iga Świątek, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite news|date=21 April 2023|title=Iga Swiatek beats Zheng in Stuttgart to make winning WTA Tour return|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/apr/21/iga-swiatek-beats-zheng-in-stuttgart-to-make-winning-wta-tour-return|access-date=10 August 2026|work=[[The Guardian]]}}</ref> At de Madrid Open, she defeat [[Caty McNally]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Madrid Open: Zheng books spot in round of 32|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/madrid-open-zheng-books-spot-in-first-round-676310.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=28 April 2023}}</ref> before losing to No. 17, [[Ekaterina Alexandrova]], insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Madrid Open: Alexandrova into round of 16 against Swiatek|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/madrid-open-alexandrova-into-second-round-676784.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=30 April 2023}}</ref> At de Italian Open, Zheng defeat Alizé Cornet,<ref>{{cite web |title=Rome: Zheng Qinwen holds off Cornet to reach third round |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3340520/rome-zheng-qinwen-holds-off-cornet-to-reach-third-round |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803045450/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3340520/rome-zheng-qinwen-holds-off-cornet-to-reach-third-round |archive-date=3 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> qualifier [[Anna Bondár]],<ref>{{cite web |date=13 May 2023 |title=Italian Open: Zheng into round of 16, beats qualifier before rain stops play for day |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-into-second-round-679502.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043052/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-into-second-round-679502.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den compatriot Wang Xiyu<ref>{{cite web |date=15 May 2023 |title=Italian Open: Zheng advances to quarter-finals |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-advances-to-quarter-finals-679819.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241127235309/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-advances-to-quarter-finals-679819.html |archive-date=27 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> to reach ein second WTA 1000 quarterfinal. She then loose to No. 12 Veronika Kudermetova, insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kudermetova beats Zheng Qinwen for semis at Italian Open |url=https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202305/17/WS64644942a310b6054fad3798.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240119125438/https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202305/17/WS64644942a310b6054fad3798.html |archive-date=19 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=China Daily}}</ref> As a result, Zheng reach No. 19 insyd de WTA rankings, becoming de fifth Chinese player to break into de top 20.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ranking Reaction: Iga Swiatek kicks off 60th straight week at No. 1, Alcaraz returns to top spot |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/ranking-reaction-iga-swiatek-60th-week-at-no-1-alcaraz-returns-to-top-spot |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803163136/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/ranking-reaction-iga-swiatek-60th-week-at-no-1-alcaraz-returns-to-top-spot |archive-date=3 August 2024 |access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Rankings Watch: Rybakina hits Top 5 for first time; Zheng makes Top 20 debut |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3465469/rankings-watch-rybakina-hits-top-5-for-first-time-zheng-makes-top-20-debut |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230522235550/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3465469/rankings-watch-rybakina-hits-top-5-for-first-time-zheng-makes-top-20-debut |archive-date=22 May 2023 |access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref> At de French Open, she beat qualifier [[Tamara Zidanšek]]<ref>{{cite web |date=28 May 2023 |title=Roland-Garros: Zheng advances to second round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-advances-to-first-round-683322.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119051043/https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-advances-to-first-round-683322.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> before losing to [[Yulia Putintseva]].<ref>{{cite web |date=31 May 2023 |title=Roland-Garros: Putintseva upsets Qinwen Zheng in three sets to make third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-putintseva-advances-to-third-round-684819.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119045944/https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-putintseva-advances-to-third-round-684819.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref>
At Wimbledon, Zheng loose insyd de first round to [[Kateřina Siniaková]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Wimbledon: Siniakova books spot in second round|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wimbledon-news/wimbledon-siniakova-books-spot-in-second-round-693157.html|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=3 July 2023}}</ref>
Zheng receive a wildcard into de Palermo Ladies Open. She double bagel [[Sara Errani]],<ref>{{cite web |date=17 July 2023 |title=WTA roundup: Qinwen Zheng opens with 6–0, 6–0 win in Palermo |url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-qinwen-zheng-opens-with-6-0-6-0-win-palermo-2023-07-17/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230720025622/https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-qinwen-zheng-opens-with-6-0-6-0-win-palermo-2023-07-17/ |archive-date=20 July 2023 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |work=Reuters}}</ref> then beat [[Diane Parry]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Palermo: Zheng Qinwen battles past Parry in three sets |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3601004/palermo-zheng-qinwen-battles-past-parry-in-three-sets |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803015041/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3601004/palermo-zheng-qinwen-battles-past-parry-in-three-sets |archive-date=3 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> [[Emma Navarro]]<ref>{{cite web |date=21 July 2023 |title=Palermo Open: Zheng reaches semi-finals, takes on Sherif next |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/palermo-open-zheng-reaches-semi-finals-698670.html |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Mayar Sherif]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng beats Sherif in late-night duel; faces Paolini in Palermo final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3600788/zheng-beats-sherif-in-late-night-duel-faces-paolini-in-palermo-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119051012/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3600788/zheng-beats-sherif-in-late-night-duel-faces-paolini-in-palermo-final |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> to reach ein second WTA Tour final. She beat [[Jasmine Paolini]] insyd three sets to win ein first WTA Tour title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen beats Paolini in Palermo to capture first career title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3601535/zheng-qinwen-beats-paolini-in-palermo-to-capture-first-career-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921023120/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3601535/zheng-qinwen-beats-paolini-in-palermo-to-capture-first-career-title |archive-date=21 September 2024 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref>
[[File:Zheng_Qinwen_(2023_US_Open)_01_(cropped).jpg|left|thumb|Zheng reach ein first Grand Slam quarterfinals at de 2023 US Open.]]
At de Canadian Open, Zheng defeat [[Marta Kostyuk]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen edges Marta Kostyuk in Montreal|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/canadian-open-zheng-books-spot-in-second-round-703625.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=8 August 2023}}</ref> before losing to No. 18 Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Canadian Open: Samsonova makes last 16|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/canadian-open-samsonova-makes-last-16-704051.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=9 August 2023}}</ref> At de Cincinnati Open, she defeat qualifier Aliaksandra Sasnovich den wildcard entrant [[Venus Williams]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen rallies to beat Venus Williams in Cincinnati|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3636968/zheng-qinwen-rallies-to-beat-venus-williams-in-cincinnati|access-date=30 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=16 August 2023}}</ref> before losing to world No. 1, Iga Świątek, insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Swiatek survives Zheng scare to reach Cincinnati quarter-finals|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/swiatek-survives-zheng-scare-reach-cincinnati-quarter-finals-2023-08-17/|access-date=30 July 2026|work=[[Reuters]]|date=18 August 2023}}</ref> At de [[2023 US Open – Women's singles|US Open]], Zheng defeat [[Nadia Podoroska]],<ref>{{cite web |date=30 August 2023 |title=US Open: Zheng fires warning shot to rest of the field |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-second-round-709185.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043746/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-second-round-709185.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Kaia Kanepi]],<ref>{{cite web |date=31 August 2023 |title=US Open: Zheng ends Kanepi's run, into third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-makes-third-round-2-709889.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043303/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-makes-third-round-2-709889.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Lucia Bronzetti]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen dazzles with defense on a landmark day for Chinese tennis |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3668033/zheng-qinwen-dazzles-with-defense-on-a-landmark-day-for-chinese-tennis |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den No. 5 Ons Jabeur<ref>{{cite web |date=4 September 2023 |title=US Open: Under-par Jabeur knocked out by Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-last-8-711398.html |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> to advance to ein first major quarterfinal, wer she loose to world No. 2, [[Aryna Sabalenka]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 September 2023 |title=Sabalenka sweeps into 4th Slam semi of 2023 |url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/38339824/aryna-sabalenka-cruises-zheng-qinwen-us-open-semis |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231008190452/https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/38339824/aryna-sabalenka-cruises-zheng-qinwen-us-open-semis |archive-date=8 October 2023 |access-date=7 September 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>
Zheng win gold insyd singles at de Asian Games.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-2023-tennis-women-singles|title=Asian Games 2023: Zheng Qinwen wins women's tennis gold to secure Paris 2024 quota|last=Kano|first=Shintaro|date=29 September 2023|publisher=International Olympic Committee|access-date=25 January 2024|archive-date=16 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240816073522/https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-2023-tennis-women-singles|url-status=live}}</ref> At de China Open, she loose insyd de first round to world No. 5, Elena Rybakina, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rybakina sweeps past Zheng Qinwen into Beijing second round|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3715707/rybakina-sweeps-past-zheng-qinwen-into-beijing-second-round|access-date=30 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=2 October 2023}}</ref> At de Zhengzhou Open, Zheng defeat qualifier [[Kateryna Volodko]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=9 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen claims first win on home soil in Zhengzhou|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3732237/zheng-qinwen-claims-first-win-on-home-soil-in-zhengzhou|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> No. 6 Maria Sakkari,<ref>{{Cite news|date=11 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen notches first win over Sakkari to make Zhengzhou quarters|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3735023/zheng-qinwen-notches-first-win-over-sakkari-to-make-zhengzhou-quarters|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> [[Anhelina Kalinina]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=13 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen storms into Zhengzhou semis; faces Paolini next|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3737260/zheng-qinwen-storms-into-zhengzhou-semis-faces-paolini-next|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> den Jasmine Paolini, widout dropping a set, to reach de final. She defeat world No. 18, [[Barbora Krejčíková]], insyd de final insyd three sets to win ein second career title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen triumphs on home soil to win Zhengzhou title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3738449/zheng-qinwen-triumphs-on-home-soil-to-win-zhengzhou-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231017133438/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3738449/zheng-qinwen-triumphs-on-home-soil-to-win-zhengzhou-title |archive-date=17 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=James Walker-Roberts |date=15 October 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen says she 'wanted too much' after beating Barbora Krejcikova to win Zhengzhou Open |url=https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/wta-zhengzhou/2023/zheng-qinwen-says-she-wanted-too-much-after-beating-barbora-krejcikova-to-win-zhengzhou-open_sto9837635/story.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231015195205/https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/wta-zhengzhou/2023/zheng-qinwen-says-she-wanted-too-much-after-beating-barbora-krejcikova-to-win-zhengzhou-open_sto9837635/story.shtml |archive-date=15 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=eurosport.com}}</ref> Zheng make ein debut at de WTA Elite Trophy.<ref>{{cite news|title=Field is set for the 2023 WTA Elite Trophy Zhuhai|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3741492/field-is-set-for-the-2023-wta-elite-trophy-zhuhai|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=18 October 2023}}</ref> She defeat [[Donna Vekić]]<ref>{{Cite news|date=25 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen battles past Vekic to grab first win in Zhuhai|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3752266/zheng-qinwen-battles-past-vekic-to-grab-first-win-in-zhuhai|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> den Jeļena Ostapenko<ref>{{Cite news|date=27 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen beats Jelena Ostapenko to set up all-Chinese semifinal match at WTA Elite Trophy|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-jelena-ostapenko-all-chinese-semifinal-wta-elite-trophy-zhuhai|access-date=10 August 2026|work=Tennis}}</ref> insyd de round-robin stage. She beat compatriot [[Zhu Lin (tennis)|Zhu Lin]] insyd de semifinals<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen outlasts Zhu in Zhuhai; will face Haddad Maia in final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3755851/zheng-qinwen-outlasts-zhu-lin-in-zhuhai-will-face-haddad-maia-in-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231029001032/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3755851/zheng-qinwen-outlasts-zhu-lin-in-zhuhai-will-face-haddad-maia-in-final |archive-date=29 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> buh she loose insyd de final to [[Beatriz Haddad Maia]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Haddad Maia denies Zheng Qinwen in classic final to claim Zhuhai title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3758240/haddad-maia-denies-zheng-qinwen-in-classic-final-to-claim-zhuhai-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241126191816/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3758240/haddad-maia-denies-zheng-qinwen-in-classic-final-to-claim-zhuhai-title |archive-date=26 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Na dem name Zheng WTA Most Improved Player.<ref name="2023year">{{cite news|title=2023 WTA player and coach award winners announced|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3818533/2023-wta-player-and-coach-award-winners-announced|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=11 December 2023}}</ref>
=== 2024: Australian Open final, Olympic champion, top 5 ===
Zheng make ein debut at de United Cup as China ein No. 1 player. She defeat [[Markéta Vondroušová]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen clinches United Cup tie for China |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3842404/zheng-qinwen-clinches-united-cup-tie-for-china |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240125173819/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3842404/zheng-qinwen-clinches-united-cup-tie-for-china |archive-date=25 January 2024 |access-date=25 January 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den [[Olga Danilović]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng beats Danilovic; Serbia storms back to edge China in Perth|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3844854/zheng-holds-off-danilovic-to-send-china-vs-serbia-to-deciding-doubles|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=31 December 2023}}</ref> before losing to Iga Świątek insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Swiatek secures United Cup semifinal spot for Poland; Australia tops Serbia|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3847883/swiatek-hurkacz-clinch-united-cup-semifinal-spot-for-team-poland|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 January 2024}}</ref> At de Australian Open, Zheng eliminate [[Ashlyn Krueger]],<ref>{{cite web |date=16 January 2024 |title=Australian Open: 12th seed Zheng into second round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-12th-seed-zheng-into-second-round-737579.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127125743/https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-12th-seed-zheng-into-second-round-737579.html |archive-date=27 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Katie Boulter]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Boulter beaten by Qinwen Zheng to miss out on potential Raducanu clash |url=https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12040/13050672/australian-open-katie-boulter-beaten-by-qinwen-zheng-to-miss-out-on-potential-emma-raducanu-clash |accessdate=26 October 2024 |work=Sky Sports}}</ref> compatriot [[Wang Yafan]],<ref>{{cite web |date=20 January 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen defeats Wang Yafan to reach week 2 at Australian Open |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/zheng-qinwen-defeats-wang-yafan-to-reach-week-2-at-australian-open-738722.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127125746/https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/zheng-qinwen-defeats-wang-yafan-to-reach-week-2-at-australian-open-738722.html |archive-date=27 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Océane Dodin]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Fitzgerald|first1=Matt|title=Zheng Qinwen, lone AO top half women's seed left, joins three first-time major quarterfinalists|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-lone-top-half-seed-left-three-first-time-major-quarterfinalists-australian-open|access-date=16 July 2026|work=Tennis|date=22 January 2024}}</ref> to reach ein second consecutive major quarterfinal. She defeat [[Anna Kalinskaya]] to reach ein first major semifinal,<ref>{{cite news|last1=Fitzgerald|first1=Matt|title=In a mature turnaround, Zheng Qinwen reaches first major semifinal at Australian Open|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/mature-turnaround-zheng-qinwen-first-major-semifinal-australian-open-kalinskaya|access-date=16 July 2026|work=Tennis|date=24 January 2024}}</ref> wey she beat qualifier [[Dayana Yastremska]] to reach ein first major final.<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen bests Yastremska at Australian Open to make first Slam final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3867402/zheng-qinwen-bests-yastremska-at-australian-open-to-make-first-slam-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240828140952/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3867402/zheng-qinwen-bests-yastremska-at-australian-open-to-make-first-slam-final |archive-date=28 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> She loose insyd de final to world No. 2, Aryna Sabalenka, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68109149|title=Australian Open 2024 women's final result: Aryna Sabalenka beats Zheng Qinwen in Melbourne|date=27 January 2024|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=28 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240928135354/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68109149|url-status=live}}</ref> As a result, Zheng reach de top 10 insyd de singles rankings, de second Chinese player to do so after [[Li Na]].<ref>{{cite web |date=29 January 2024 |title=Rankings Watch: Zheng makes Top 10 debut; Mertens back to No.1 in doubles |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3870512/rankings-watch-zheng-makes-top-10-debut-mertens-back-to-no-1-in-doubles |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240809125231/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3870512/rankings-watch-zheng-makes-top-10-debut-mertens-back-to-no-1-in-doubles |archive-date=9 August 2024 |access-date=29 January 2024 |website=WTA Tour}}</ref>
Na dis sanso be China ein second-ever Olympic gold insyd tennis, den de first since de women's doubles insyd 2004.<ref>{{Cite news|last=|date=3 August 2024|title=Zheng Qinwen rewards raucous Chinese support to grab gold in tense tennis final|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/03/zheng-qinwen-paris-olympic-games-2024-womens-tennis-final-report|access-date=4 August 2024|work=The Observer|language=en-GB|issn=0029-7712}}</ref>
At de Wuhan Open, Zheng defeat wildcard entrant Jaqueline Cristian,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng becomes first Chinese woman since Li Na to win 40 matches in one year |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146421/zheng-becomes-first-chinese-woman-since-li-na-to-win-40-matches-in-one-year |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241009162137/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146421/zheng-becomes-first-chinese-woman-since-li-na-to-win-40-matches-in-one-year |archive-date=9 October 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Leylah Fernandez,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng defeats Fernandez for first time to reach Wuhan quarters |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146835/zheng-defeats-fernandez-for-first-time-to-reach-wuhan-quarters |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241208111722/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146835/zheng-defeats-fernandez-for-first-time-to-reach-wuhan-quarters |archive-date=8 December 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> No. 6 Jasmine Paolini,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng stays perfect against Paolini, sets historic Wuhan semifinal showdown |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4147692/zheng-stays-perfect-against-paolini-sets-historic-wuhan-semifinal-showdown |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110100716/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4147692/zheng-stays-perfect-against-paolini-sets-historic-wuhan-semifinal-showdown |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den compatriot [[Wang Xinyu]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Wuhan Open: Zheng advances to final against Sabalenka|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wuhan-open-zheng-advances-to-final-790070.html|access-date=14 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=12 October 2024}}</ref> to advance to ein first WTA 1000 final. At de Pan Pacific Open, Zheng defeat [[Moyuka Uchijima]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 24, 2024 |title='Trying new things': Zheng's fresh tactics help her reach Tokyo quarterfinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4155184/-trying-new-things-zheng-s-fresh-tactics-help-her-reach-tokyo-quarterfinals |access-date=14 November 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeKWOhQ7ceo |title=QINWEN ZHENG/ON COURT INTERVIEW/TOKYO OPEN 2024 |date=25 October 2024 |last=ICONIC CHANNEL TENNIS 🎾 |access-date=26 November 2024 |via=YouTube}}</ref> Leylah Fernandez,<ref>{{cite web |date=25 October 2024 |title=Qinwen Zheng Beats Leylah Fernandez in Pan Pacific Open |url=https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-beats-leylah-fernandez-in-pan-pacific-open |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241025204935/https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-beats-leylah-fernandez-in-pan-pacific-open |archive-date=25 October 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Sports Illustrated}}</ref> den No. 16 [[Diana Shnaider]]<ref>{{Cite news|date=October 26, 2024|title=Zheng Qinwen downs Diana Shnaider to book Sofia Kenin clash in Tokyo final|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/zheng-qinwen-downs-diana-shnaider-to-book-sofia-kenin-clash-in-tokyo-final|work=[[The Straits Times]]}}</ref> to reach de final.
She loose insyd de final to Coco Gauff insyd a match wich go to a third-set tiebreak.<ref>{{cite web |title=Gauff overcomes Zheng in three-hour thriller to win WTA Finals title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165822/gauff-overcomes-zheng-in-three-hour-thriller-to-win-wta-finals-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241109205313/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165822/gauff-overcomes-zheng-in-three-hour-thriller-to-win-wta-finals-title |archive-date=9 November 2024 |accessdate=9 November 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Despite de defeat, Zheng reach a career-high ranking of world No. 5.<ref>{{cite web |title='I fight, whatever happens on court': Zheng reflects on WTA Finals run |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165926/-i-fight-whatever-happens-on-court-zheng-reflects-on-wta-finals-run |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110020722/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165926/-i-fight-whatever-happens-on-court-zheng-reflects-on-wta-finals-run |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=10 November 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref>
At de [[2025 Miami Open – Women's singles|Miami Open]], Zheng overcam [[Lauren Davis]],<ref>{{cite web |date=20 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: Qinwen Zheng eases into third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/miami-open-qinwen-zheng-eases-into-third-round-813678.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> qualifier [[Taylor Townsend]],<ref>{{cite web |date=23 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: Zheng advances to last 16 |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/miami-open-wta-1000-wta-tour-news/miami-open-zheng-advances-to-last-16-814332.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den Ashlyn Krueger,<ref>{{cite web |date=25 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: China's Zheng Qinwen to face 'mountain she cannot climb' in quarter-finals |url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3303746/miami-open-chinas-zheng-qinwen-face-mountain-she-cannot-climb-quarter-finals |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=South China Morning Post}}</ref> widout dropping a set, to reach de quarterfinals. At de Charleston Open, Zheng make am three quarterfinals insyd as many tournaments plus wins over Maria Sakkari<ref>{{cite web |date=2 April 2025 |title=Charleston Open: Third seed Zheng beats Sakkari to reach last 16 |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/charleston-open-third-seed-zheng-beats-sakkari-to-reach-last-16-816114.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Elise Mertens]],<ref>{{cite web |date=3 April 2025 |title=Charleston Open: Zheng beats Mertens to reach quarter-finals |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/charleston-open-zheng-beats-mertens-to-reach-quarter-finals-816265.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> before losing insyd de last eight to ninth seed [[Ekaterina Alexandrova]].<ref>{{cite web |date=5 April 2025 |title=Semi-finals set in Charleston and Bogotá, after surprises |url=https://tennisthreads.net/wta-round-up-semi-finals-set-in-charleston-and-bogota-after-surprises/ |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Threads}}</ref>
She loose insyd de semifinals to No. 3 Coco Gauff insyd a three-hour match wey go to a third-set tiebreak.
Nevertheless, ein ranking rise to a new career-high of No. 4. She go out insyd de first round of [[2025 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|Wimbledon]] at de hands of Kateřina Siniaková.
Zheng subsequently withdraw from de Wuhan Open.
At de [[2026 French Open – Women's singles|French Open]], she go out insyd de opening round of dis major for de first time insyd ein career, losing to qualifier den eventual finalist [[Maja Chwalińska]] den winning just four games thruout de entire match.
Insyd de fourth round she win insyd straight sets against Iga Swiatek, buh she san overcam a 5-0 deficit insyd de first set to reach ein third US Open quarterfinal (den fifth major quarterfinal overall), becoming de first qualifier to reach de quarterfinals at de US Open since Emma Raducanu insyd 2021. Despite losing insyd de quarterfinals to de incumbent world No. 1 Elena Rybakina insyd three sets (after winning de first set), Zheng return to de top 100 following de tournament, climbing nearly 70 spots from No. 121 to No. 52.
== Playing style ==
Zheng ein game be centred on baseline aggression wey e be built around ein powerful serve den heavy-topspin forehand. Ein forehand be described as a signature weapon, capable of pushing opponents behind de baseline den creating opportunities for am to dictate rallies.<ref>{{cite news|title=No crown for 'Queen Wen' but Zheng learns valuable lessons|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/no-crown-queen-wen-zheng-learns-valuable-lessons-2023-09-06/|work=Reuters|date=6 September 2023|access-date=2 June 2026|last=Tennery|first=Amy}}</ref> At de 2024 Australian Open, na ein forehands average 2,800 revolutions per minute, de highest spin rate among de women wey dey compete at de tournament den close to de men's tournament average.<ref>{{cite web |last=Trollope |first=Matt |date=1 January 2025 |title=Five reasons we love Zheng Qinwen |url=https://ausopen.com/articles/news/five-reasons-we-love-zheng-qinwen |access-date=2 June 2026 |website=Australian Open}}</ref>
Zheng sanso be an athletic mover whose first serve fi be highly effective wen e land in, wey dey complement ein forehand den dey allow am to control points from de opening shot. However, ein serve at times be affected by technical issues den a low first-serve percentage. Ein heavy topspin den comparatively long swings initially make qm particularly effective on clay courts, although she cam be increasingly capable on faster surfaces.<ref>{{cite news|last=Carayol|first=Tumaini|title=Zheng follows idol to Australian Open final but Sabalenka is toughest test|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/jan/26/zheng-follows-her-idol-to-australian-final-but-sabalenka-is-toughest-test|work=The Guardian|date=26 January 2024|access-date=2 June 2026}}</ref> Although she primarily dey seek to dictate play from de baseline, she fi vary de pace of rallies pluz high, looping balls den drop shots, a tactic she use effectively during ein victory over [[Iga Świątek]] insyd de semifinals of de [[2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Paris Olympics]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Carayol|first=Tumaini|title=Iga Świątek's 25-match Roland Garros winning streak ended by Zheng Qinwen|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/01/iga-swiatek-roland-garros-streak-qinwen-zheng-paris-olympics-tennis-semi-final|work=The Guardian|date=1 August 2024|access-date=2 June 2026}}</ref>
== Coaches ==
Insyd 2021, Zheng begin dey work plus coach [[Pere Riba]].<ref name="riba">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen reuniting with coach Pere Riba for 2024|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3805943/zheng-qinwen-reuniting-with-coach-pere-riba-for-2024|access-date=2 September 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 December 2023}}</ref> Insyd June 2023, Zheng split plus Riba wey she hire [[Wim Fissette]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Mesic|first1=Dzevad|title=Qinwen Zheng hires Naomi Osaka's ex-coach|url=https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/WTA_Tennis/134015/qinwen-zheng-hires-naomi-osaka-s-excoach/|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis World|date=17 June 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Oddo|first1=Chris|title=Coach Wim Fissette about Qinwen Zheng: “Incredible athlete and worker, whose game needs to get cleaned up”|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wim-fissette-about-qinwen-zheng-she-wants-to-do-everything-it-takes-to-achieve-the-best-711529.html|work=Tennis Majors|date=5 September 2023}}</ref> Previously, Fissette coach [[Naomi Osaka]], til dem split insyd July 2022.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Tandon|first1=Kamakshi|title=Naomi Osaka, coach Wim Fissette split after sharing two major title runs|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/naomi-osaka-coach-wim-fissette-split-won-two-majors-partnership|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis|date=20 July 2022}}</ref> However, insyd September 2023, Fissette abruptly end ein collaboration plus Zheng, a decision wich na Zheng call "immoral".<ref>{{cite news|title=Coach Wim Fissette ends collaboration with Zheng Qinwen amid rumored reunion with Naomi Osaka|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/wim-fissette-ends-coach-zheng-qinwen-amid-rumored-reunion-naomi-osaka|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis|date=29 September 2023}}</ref> Fissette later reunite plus Osaka following de birth of ein daughter insyd July 2023.<ref>{{cite news|title=Naomi Osaka splits with coach Wim Fissette, practices with Patrick Mouratoglou in LA|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5766206/2024/09/14/naomi-osaka-coach-fissette-mouratoglou/|access-date=2 September 2026|work=[[The Athletic]]|date=14 September 2024}}</ref> Insyd December 2023, Zheng reunite plus Riba.<ref name="riba" />
== Endorsements ==
Insyd 2015, Zheng sign a sponsorship deal plus Nike.<ref name="endorsements">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen: China’s Tennis Ace Wins On and Off Court|url=https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1015685|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Sixth Tone]]|date=14 August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Qinwen Zheng Wins Olympic Gold in Women’s Singles|url=https://about.nike.com/en/newsroom/releases/qinwen-zheng-wins-gold|publisher=Nike|date=3 August 2024}}</ref> Na ein racquets be provided by Wilson.<ref>{{cite news|title=Geared Up: Zheng Qinwen cracks the Top 10 with Wilson and Nike|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/geared-up-qinwen-zheng-cracks-the-top-10-with-wilson-and-nike-australian-open-final|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=1 February 2024}}</ref> Insyd 2022, Zheng join Rolex as a Testimonee<ref>{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.rolex.com/en-us/rolex-family/tennis/qinwen-zheng |access-date=31 August 2026 |publisher=Rolex}}</ref> wey she sign endorsement deals plus Chinese financial service company Ant Group<ref>{{cite news|title=Ant Group Extends Partnership with Olympic Tennis Champion Qinwen Zheng as Brand Ambassador|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250109266663/en/Ant-Group-Extends-Partnership-with-Olympic-Tennis-Champion-Qinwen-Zheng-as-Brand-Ambassador|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Business Wire]]|date=10 January 2025}}</ref> den Chinese dairy company Yili Group.<ref name="endorsements" /> Insyd 2023, Zheng sign sponsorship deals plus Gatorade<ref>{{cite news|last1=Richardson|first1=James|title=Who sponsors rising Chinese star Qinwen Zheng: Nike, Gatorade and Wilson already on board|url=https://www.tennis365.com/australian-open/who-sponsors-qinwen-zheng-nike-gatorade-wilson|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis365|date=24 January 2024}}</ref> den Swisse.<ref name="endorsements" /> Insyd 2024, Zheng join Lancôme as a brand ambassador,<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen wins in Stuttgart, picks up Lancôme deal alongside world No. 1 Iga Swiatek|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-wins-in-stuttgart-picks-up-lancome-deal-alongside-world-no-1-iga-swiatek|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=16 April 2024}}</ref> she sign sponsorship deals plus Chinese milk tea brand Chagee<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen Becomes CHAGEE's First "Health Ambassador"|url=https://www.chagee.us/media-center/article/78352638-8446-4796-b23c-41530409e780|publisher=Chagee|date=25 April 2025}}</ref><ref name="endorsements" /> den Chinese consumer electronics brand vivo, wey she cam be a brand ambassador give Audi.<ref>{{cite news|title=No rest for the weary! Zheng Qinwen's off-season kicks off with new Audi sponsorship and Gatorade event|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/no-rest-for-the-weary-zheng-qinwen-s-offseason-kicks-off-with-new-audi-sponsorship-and-gatorade-event|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=17 November 2024}}</ref> Insyd 2025, Zheng cam be a global brand ambassador give Dior<ref>{{cite news|last1=Templeton|first1=Lily|title=EXCLUSIVE: Dior Taps Olympic Tennis Champion Zheng Qinwen as Global Ambassador|url=https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/dior-zheng-qinwen-global-ambassador-olympic-tennis-champion-1236793971/|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Women's Wear Daily|WWD]]|date=9 January 2025}}</ref> den Beats.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Benson|first1=Pat|title=Qinwen Zheng Named Beats Global Ambassador in Hype Video|url=https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-named-beats-global-ambassador-in-hype-video|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Sports Illustrated]]|date=19 March 2025}}</ref>
== Personal life ==
Zheng cite [[Li Na]]—de only Chinese player to win a singles major title—as a source of inspiration.<ref name="T2023">{{Cite web |last=Fitzgerald |first=Matt |date=17 January 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen sprouts from a family's big sacrifice—and the little seed Li Na planted in her heart |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-sprouts-family-sacrifice-seed-li-na-planted-australian-open-riba |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241008002050/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-sprouts-family-sacrifice-seed-li-na-planted-australian-open-riba |archive-date=8 October 2024 |access-date=25 January 2023 |website=Tennis.com}}</ref><ref name="AP2024">{{Cite web |last=HOWARD FENDRICH |date=3 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first Olympic tennis singles gold, inspired by Li Na and Liu Xang |url=https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113022350/https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |archive-date=13 November 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[AP News]] |language=en}}</ref> Insyd 2024, na Zheng say: "''I watched her since I was a little kid so I'm trying to follow in her steps. She inspired me a lot when I was a child."''<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen eyes Olympics history in Li Na's Paris footsteps |url=https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/zheng-qinwen-eyes-olympics-history-113903072.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804030250/https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/zheng-qinwen-eyes-olympics-history-113903072.html |archive-date=4 August 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=Yahoo! Sports |language=en-GB}}</ref> Zheng sanso credit ein parents dema support den guidance as a reason for ein success.<ref name="AP2024" />
Following ein gold medal win at de 2024 Summer Olympics, Zheng say dat na she always wan "''to become one of the Asians that can inspire young kids and make them love tennis more''".<ref name="shethepeople">{{Cite news|last=Thanvi|first=Ishika|date=5 August 2024|title=Meet Zheng Qinwen, Chinese Gold Medalist Who Also Beat World No 1|url=https://www.shethepeople.tv/women-at-olympics/tennis-player-zheng-qinwen-gold-medalist-paris-olympics-6798900|access-date=20 August 2024|publisher=[[SheThePeople]]|quote=Following her Olympic gold win, Zheng expressed her desire to inspire young Asians to pursue tennis, much like her idol Li Na and hurdler Liu Xiang, China’s first Olympic gold medalist in men’s track and field. Zheng attributes her success to the unwavering support of her parents...|archive-date=20 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080701/https://www.shethepeople.tv/women-at-olympics/tennis-player-zheng-qinwen-gold-medalist-paris-olympics-6798900|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kapetanakis |first=Arthur |date=5 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first singles gold medal at Paris 2024 Olympics |url=https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2024-08-05/zheng_qinwen_wins_chinas_first_singles_gold_medal_at_paris_2024_olympics.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080658/https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2024-08-05/zheng_qinwen_wins_chinas_first_singles_gold_medal_at_paris_2024_olympics.html |archive-date=20 August 2024 |access-date=20 August 2024 |website=[[US Open (tennis)]]}}</ref> She sanso say na she look up to [[Liu Xiang (hurdler)|Liu Xiang]], a Chinese hurdler whose win insyd de 110-meter hurdles at de 2004 Summer Olympics be China ein first gold insyd any men's track den field event.<ref name="shethepeople" /><ref name="AP2024">{{Cite web |last=HOWARD FENDRICH |date=3 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first Olympic tennis singles gold, inspired by Li Na and Liu Xang |url=https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113022350/https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |archive-date=13 November 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[AP News]] |language=en}}</ref> Insyd a 2024 interview plus Sky Sports, Zheng say ein hobbies include walking plus ein family, reading, den singing.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04pkcmluVLA |title=Zheng Qinwen describes herself as ____ 😅 | Get to know the Chinese star! |date=13 February 2024 |last=Sky Sports |access-date=4 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804020839/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04pkcmluVLA |archive-date=4 August 2024 |url-status=live |via=YouTube}}</ref> She sanso dey enjoy roller coaster rides wey she be a fan of de K-pop group Blackpink.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kane |first=David |date=3 September 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen loves rollercoasters, karaoke, and Blackpink, thinks Coco Gauff is more talented |url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/zheng-qinwen-rollercoasters-karaoke-blackpink-coco-gauff-2023-us-open |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804040822/https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/zheng-qinwen-rollercoasters-karaoke-blackpink-coco-gauff-2023-us-open |archive-date=4 August 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[Tennis.com]] |language=en |quote="Mostly I sing Chinese songs, slower songs," added the Blackpink stan.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Livaudais |first=Stephanie |date=27 March 2023 |title=Blink and you'll miss her: No time for Blackpink amid Zheng Qinwen's rapid rise |url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/blink-and-you-miss-her-no-time-for-blackpink-amid-zheng-qinwen-rapid-rise |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080658/https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/blink-and-you-miss-her-no-time-for-blackpink-amid-zheng-qinwen-rapid-rise |archive-date=20 August 2024 |access-date=20 August 2024 |website=[[Tennis.com]]}}</ref>
According to de China Charity Federation, Zheng donate 1 million yuan insyd August 2026 for disaster relief insyd Gyirong County during de 2026 Nepal–Tibet floods.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-08-31 |title=Zheng Qinwen donates 1 million yuan to support devastating Tibet disaster relief efforts |url=https://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/articles/zheng_qinwen_donates_1_million_yuan_to_support_devastating_tibet_disaster_relief_efforts/s1_17460_44242518 |access-date=2026-09-06 |website=[[Yardbarker]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Burack |first=Emily |date=2026-08-31 |title=Qinwen Zheng Donates to Support Disaster Relief Efforts in Tibet |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/qinwen-zheng-donates-support-disaster-143226595.html |access-date=2026-09-06 |website=[[Town & Country (magazine)|Town & Country]] |language=en-US |via=Yahoo Sports}}</ref>
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'''Zheng Qinwen''' (born 8 October 2002) be a Chinese professional tennis player. Na she be ranked world No. 4 by de WTA, she achieve insyd June 2025, wey she be de only second Chinese player to reach de top 5 insyd women's singles after [[Li Na]]. Zheng win five career singles titles, wey dey include de gold medal at de [[2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Paris Olympics]], becoming de first Asian tennis player to win an Olympic gold medal insyd singles.
Zheng win ein first WTA Tour tournament insyd 2023 at de Palermo Ladies Open, a title wey she defend insyd 2024. She win WTA 500 titles at de 2023 Zhengzhou Open den at de 2024 Pan Pacific Open. She fini runner-up at de 2024 Australian Open, wey she loose to [[Aryna Sabalenka]], den at de 2024 WTA Finals, losing to [[Coco Gauff]].
== Early life den junior years ==
Na dem born Zheng insyd Shiyan, Hubei, on 8 October 2002.<ref name="WTAprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/players/328120/qinwen-zheng |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Na ein parents encourage am to try several sports during ein kiddie time, wey dey include table tennis, before she begin dey play tennis at de age of seven.<ref name="Vogue2024">{{cite magazine|last=Remsen|first=Nick|title=Qinwen Zheng on Winning China's First-Ever Olympic Gold in Tennis|url=https://www.vogue.com/article/qinwen-zheng-on-winning-olympic-gold|magazine=Vogue|date=4 August 2024|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> At de age of eight, she lef ein parents wey she move go Wuhan to receive more advanced coaching.<ref name="Vogue2024" /> Na ein mommie initially visit am on weekends den later lef ein job to support ein training full-time.<ref name="Vogue2024" /> During ein formative years, Zheng train at an academy insyd Beijing under [[Carlos Rodríguez (tennis coach)|Carlos Rodríguez]], wey na he previously coach [[Justine Henin]] den [[Li Na]].<ref name="RG2022">{{cite web |date=27 May 2022 |title=Get to know Zheng Qinwen |url=https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/article/rg2022-get-to-know-zheng-qinwen |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Roland-Garros}}</ref><ref name="Reuters2025">{{cite news|last=Ransom|first=Ian|title=Zheng looks to emulate Li's Australian Open success|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/zheng-looks-emulate-lis-australian-open-success-2025-01-07/|work=Reuters|date=7 January 2025|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> Zheng turn professional insyd 2018 while continuing to compete on de junior circuit.<ref name="RGprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng: Player card |url=https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/players/42560-q.zheng |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Roland-Garros}}</ref> Insyd December 2018, she reach de girls' singles final of de Orange Bowl, wer she loose to Coco Gauff insyd three sets.<ref name="USTA2018">{{cite web |date=10 December 2018 |title=Coco Gauff crowned Orange Bowl singles champ |url=https://www.usta.com/en/home/stay-current/national/coco-gauff-wins-orange-bowl-18s-girls--singles-title.html |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=United States Tennis Association}}</ref> Insyd 2019, she reach de girls' singles semifinals at both de French Open den de US Open, wey she achieve a career-high ITF junior ranking of world No. 6.<ref name="RGprofile" /><ref name="ITFprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng Tennis Player Profile |url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/players/qinwen-zheng/800436017/chn/jt/S/overview/ |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=International Tennis Federation}}</ref> Insyd late 2019, Zheng move go Spain to continue ein development wey she establish a training base insyd Barcelona.<ref name="RG2022" /><ref name="Xinhua2024">{{cite news|script-title=zh:追光|十年前那个小姑娘,如何成为郑钦文|url=https://www.news.cn/sports/20240127/98e4e4c7271d4f58a4493fe0ed91110b/c.html|website=Xinhua News Agency|date=27 January 2024|language=zh|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> She begin dey work plus Spanish coach [[Pere Riba]] insyd 2021.<ref name="riba">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen reuniting with coach Pere Riba for 2024|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3805943/zheng-qinwen-reuniting-with-coach-pere-riba-for-2024|access-date=2 September 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 December 2023}}</ref>
== Career ==
=== 2021: WTA Tour debut ===
Insyd January 2021, Zheng win de Tennis Future Hamburg, Germany wer she defeat [[Linda Fruhvirtová]] insyd de final of de 25k event, dem hold at de venue of de Hamburger Tennis-Verband.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennis-tourtalk.com/67737/qinwen-zheng-wins-tennis-future-hamburg|title=Qinwen Zheng Wins Tennis Future Hamburg|work=Tennis TourTalk|date=17 January 2021|access-date=20 June 2021|archive-date=16 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220116120922/https://www.tennis-tourtalk.com/67737/qinwen-zheng-wins-tennis-future-hamburg|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 20 June 2021, she win de final of de 60k Macha Lake Open insyd Staré Splavy defeating [[Aleksandra Krunić]] insyd two sets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/tournament/w60-stare-splavy/cze/2021/w-itf-cze-02a-2021/draws-and-results/|title=ITF draws and results|publisher=www.itftennis.com|date=|access-date=20 June 2021|archive-date=23 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123165654/https://www.itftennis.com/en/tournament/w60-stare-splavy/cze/2021/w-itf-cze-02a-2021/draws-and-results/|url-status=live}}</ref> Zheng make ein WTA Tour debut at de Palermo Ladies Open, wer she defeat second seed [[Liudmila Samsonova]] insyd de first round,<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 July 2021|title=18-y.o. Zheng Qinwen arrives on WTA Tour in style with Samsonova upset: Palermo Highlights|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2193178/18-y-o-zheng-qinwen-arrives-on-wta-tour-in-style-with-samsonova-upset-palermo-highlights|access-date=20 July 2021|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=18 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118194733/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2193178/18-y-o-zheng-qinwen-arrives-on-wta-tour-in-style-with-samsonova-upset-palermo-highlights|url-status=dead}}</ref> before losing ein next match to [[Jaqueline Cristian]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Wancke|first=Barbara|date=22 July 2021|url=https://tennisthreads.net/wta-roundup-palermo-and-gdynia-2/|title=WTA Roundup: Palermo and Gdynia – Day 3|publisher=Tennis Threads|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110025912/https://tennisthreads.net/wta-roundup-palermo-and-gdynia-2/|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== 2022: French Open fourth round, top 30 ===
Ranked No. 126, Zheng enter de Melbourne Summer Set 1 after qualifying. She beat [[Mai Hontama]], [[Vera Zvonareva]], den [[Ana Konjuh]] to make ein first WTA Tour semifinal,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Melbourne 1: Zheng Qinwen beats Zvonareva in 3 sets for 1st WTA QF spot (video)|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2440989/melbourne-1-zheng-qinwen-beats-zvonareva-in-3-sets-for-1st-wta-qf-spot|access-date=6 January 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=6 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220106161443/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2440989/melbourne-1-zheng-qinwen-beats-zvonareva-in-3-sets-for-1st-wta-qf-spot|url-status=live}}</ref> buh she loose to No. 20 [[Simona Halep]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite news |date=8 January 2022|title=Halep advances, injured Osaka withdraws at Melbourne 1|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2442148/halep-advances-injured-osaka-withdraws-at-melbourne-1|access-date=8 January 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=8 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220108094707/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2442148/halep-advances-injured-osaka-withdraws-at-melbourne-1|url-status=live}}</ref> Zheng debut at de main draw of a Grand Slam tournament at de Australian Open after qualifying.<ref>{{cite news |last=Macpherson|first=Alex|date=15 January 2022|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447639/introducing-the-2022-australian-open-s-grand-slam-debutantes|title=Introducing the 2022 Australian Open's Grand Slam debutantes|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|access-date=24 May 2022|archive-date=15 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220515020850/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447639/introducing-the-2022-australian-open-s-grand-slam-debutantes|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=January 14, 2022|title=Baptiste, Zheng Qinwen, Bronzetti qualify for Australian Open|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447429/baptiste-zheng-qinwen-bronzetti-qualify-for-australian-open|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=14 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220114212606/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447429/baptiste-zheng-qinwen-bronzetti-qualify-for-australian-open|url-status=dead}}</ref> She defeat [[Aliaksandra Sasnovich]] insyd de first round,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Garber|first=Greg|date=January 18, 2022|title=Australian Open Day 3 order of play: Bencic, Anisimova to play; Barty in action|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2452994/australian-open-day-3-order-of-play-bencic-anisimova-to-play-barty-in-action|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=18 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118192336/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2452994/australian-open-day-3-order-of-play-bencic-anisimova-to-play-barty-in-action|url-status=dead}}</ref> buh she loose insyd de second round to No. 8 [[Maria Sakkari]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=January 19, 2022|title=Osaka passes Brengle test at Australian Open; to face Anisimova next|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2453850/osaka-passes-brengle-test-at-australian-open-to-face-anisimova-next|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=15 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240915214756/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2453850/osaka-passes-brengle-test-at-australian-open-to-face-anisimova-next|url-status=live}}</ref> As a result, Zheng break into de top 100 for de first time.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ubha|first1=Ravi|title='Feels like I'm at home': Sakkari flourishes as fans find voice|url=https://ausopen.com/articles/match-report/feels-im-home-sakkari-flourishes-fans-find-voice|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Australian Open|date=19 January 2022}}</ref>
At de French Open, Zheng defeat [[Maryna Zanevska]] insyd de first round.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3178838/french-open-anisimova-knocks-out-osaka-first-round-chinas-zheng-qinwen|title=Osaka's return to French Open ends in first round|publisher=South China Morning Post|date=23 May 2022|url-access=subscription|access-date=24 May 2022|archive-date=24 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220524002441/https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3178838/french-open-anisimova-knocks-out-osaka-first-round-chinas-zheng-qinwen|url-status=live}}</ref> Insyd de second round, she cam back from a set den a break down to upset No. 19 Simona Halep for ein first top-20 win.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2635302/zheng-qinwen-upends-halep-at-roland-garros|title=Zheng Qinwen upends former champion Halep at French Open|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|access-date=26 May 2022|archive-date=26 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526162042/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2635302/zheng-qinwen-upends-halep-at-roland-garros|url-status=live}}</ref> She move into de fourth round after [[Alizé Cornet]] retire while trailing by a set.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-sets-up-swiatek-clash-after-cornet-retirement-603044.html|title=Roland-Garros: Zheng sets up Swiatek clash after Cornet retirement|date=28 May 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> She loose insyd de fourth round to world No. 1 den eventual champion [[Iga Świątek]] insyd three sets. Na she be de only player to win a set against Świątek insyd de tournament. As a result, Zheng move to a new career-high of No. 54. She break into de top 50 a week later after winning ein first WTA 125 title at de Open Internacional de Valencia, defeating compatriot [[Wang Xiyu]].
At de Wimbledon Championships, Zheng defeat [[Sloane Stephens]] den [[Greet Minnen]] to reach de third round, wer she fall to No. 23 den eventual champion [[Elena Rybakina]] insyd straight sets.
At de Canadian Open, Zheng defeat wildcard entrant [[Rebecca Marino]] insyd de first round. She advance to de third round after No. 5 [[Ons Jabeur]] retire while trailing by a set. She overcam [[Bianca Andreescu]] to advance to ein first WTA 1000 quarterfinal, wer she loose to No. 14 [[Karolína Plíšková]], insyd three sets. At de US Open, she defeat No. 16 [[Jeļena Ostapenko]] den [[Anastasia Potapova]] before she loose to [[Jule Niemeier]].
At de Pan Pacific Open, Zheng defeat [[Misaki Doi]], No. 4 [[Paula Badosa]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen routs top seed Badosa in Tokyo to reach quarterfinals|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2798336/zheng-qinwen-routs-top-seed-badosa-in-tokyo-to-reach-quarterfinals|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=21 September 2022}}</ref> [[Claire Liu]] den No. 13 [[Veronika Kudermetova]] to reach ein first WTA Tour final.<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen, Liudmila Samsonova reach Pan Pacific final|url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/34654085/zheng-qinwen-liudmila-samsonova-reach-pan-pacific-final|access-date=23 July 2026|work=[[ESPN]]|date=24 September 2022}}</ref> She loose insyd de final to Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.<ref name="pacific">{{cite web |title=Samsonova wins Tokyo, edges Zheng Qinwen for third title of 2022 |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2801554/samsonova-wins-tokyo-edges-zheng-qinwen-for-third-title-of-2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925053658/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2801554/samsonova-wins-tokyo-edges-zheng-qinwen-for-third-title-of-2022 |archive-date=25 September 2022 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Despite de loss, Zheng reach a new career-high ranking of No. 28, becoming de first Chinese teenager to break into de top 30.<ref name="pacific" /> Entering de San Diego Open as a lucky loser, she advance to de second round as No. 13 [[Garbiñe Muguruza]] retire.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Ramchandani|first=Haresh|date=12 October 2022|title=Lucky loser Zheng sets up Swiatek clash in San Diego as Muguruza retires|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/san-diego-open-zheng-into-second-round-628995.html|access-date=10 August 2026|work=Tennis Majors}}</ref> She loose insyd de second round to world No. 1 den eventual champion Iga Świątek insyd three sets.<ref>{{Cite news|date=14 October 2022|title=Swiatek downs Zheng to reach San Diego quarters|url=https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/swiatek-downs-zheng-reach-san-diego-quarters-2022-10-13/|access-date=10 August 2026|work=[[Reuters]]}}</ref> Na dem name Zheng WTA Newcomer of de Year.<ref>{{cite web |title=China's Zheng Qinwen named WTA Newcomer of the Year |url=https://oca.asia/news/3599-chinas-zheng-qinwen-named-wta-newcomer-of-the-year.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110045901/https://oca.asia/news/3599-chinas-zheng-qinwen-named-wta-newcomer-of-the-year.html |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Olympic Council of Asia}}</ref>
=== 2023: US Open quarterfinal, top 20 ===
Zheng begin de season at de Adelaide International. She defeat No. 17 [[Anett Kontaveit]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen saves match point, ousts Kontaveit in Adelaide |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3005423/zheng-qinwen-saves-match-point-ousts-kontaveit-in-adelaide |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241130122924/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3005423/zheng-qinwen-saves-match-point-ousts-kontaveit-in-adelaide |archive-date=30 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> before losing to [[Victoria Azarenka]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Adelaide 1: Azarenka fends off Zheng Qinwen, into quarterfinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3010262/adelaide-1-azarenka-fends-off-zheng-qinwen-into-quarterfinals |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331083541/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3010262/adelaide-1-azarenka-fends-off-zheng-qinwen-into-quarterfinals |archive-date=31 March 2023 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> At de Australian Open, she beat [[Dalma Gálfi]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Macpherson|first1=Alex|title=AO 2023 Day 1 by the numbers: Zheng Qinwen in a hurry, Osorio's milestone and more|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3024158/ao-2023-day-1-by-the-numbers-zheng-qinwen-in-a-hurry-osorios-milestone-and-more|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=16 January 2023}}</ref> before losing to [[Bernarda Pera]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Australian Open: Pera makes third round|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-pera-makes-third-round-655418.html|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=18 January 2023}}</ref>
At de Abu Dhabi Open, Zheng defeat qualifier Rebecca Marino, No. 12 Jeļena Ostapenko,<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen upsets Ostapenko to reach Abu Dhabi quarters|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3054192/zheng-qinwen-upsets-ostapenko-to-reach-abu-dhabi-quarters|access-date=18 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=8 February 2023}}</ref> den No. 8 [[Daria Kasatkina]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen overpowers No. 1 seed Daria Kasatkina in Abu Dhabi for third Top 10 win|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-overpowers-top-seed-daria-kasatkina-abu-dhabi-third-top-10-win|access-date=18 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=10 February 2023}}</ref> widout dropping a set, to reach de semifinals. She loose insyd de semifinals to No. 19 Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.
At de Stuttgart Open, Zheng defeat lucky loser [[Alycia Parks]] before losing to world No. 1, Iga Świątek, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite news|date=21 April 2023|title=Iga Swiatek beats Zheng in Stuttgart to make winning WTA Tour return|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/apr/21/iga-swiatek-beats-zheng-in-stuttgart-to-make-winning-wta-tour-return|access-date=10 August 2026|work=[[The Guardian]]}}</ref> At de Madrid Open, she defeat [[Caty McNally]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Madrid Open: Zheng books spot in round of 32|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/madrid-open-zheng-books-spot-in-first-round-676310.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=28 April 2023}}</ref> before losing to No. 17, [[Ekaterina Alexandrova]], insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Madrid Open: Alexandrova into round of 16 against Swiatek|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/madrid-open-alexandrova-into-second-round-676784.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=30 April 2023}}</ref> At de Italian Open, Zheng defeat Alizé Cornet,<ref>{{cite web |title=Rome: Zheng Qinwen holds off Cornet to reach third round |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3340520/rome-zheng-qinwen-holds-off-cornet-to-reach-third-round |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803045450/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3340520/rome-zheng-qinwen-holds-off-cornet-to-reach-third-round |archive-date=3 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> qualifier [[Anna Bondár]],<ref>{{cite web |date=13 May 2023 |title=Italian Open: Zheng into round of 16, beats qualifier before rain stops play for day |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-into-second-round-679502.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043052/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-into-second-round-679502.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den compatriot Wang Xiyu<ref>{{cite web |date=15 May 2023 |title=Italian Open: Zheng advances to quarter-finals |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-advances-to-quarter-finals-679819.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241127235309/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-advances-to-quarter-finals-679819.html |archive-date=27 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> to reach ein second WTA 1000 quarterfinal. She then loose to No. 12 Veronika Kudermetova, insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kudermetova beats Zheng Qinwen for semis at Italian Open |url=https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202305/17/WS64644942a310b6054fad3798.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240119125438/https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202305/17/WS64644942a310b6054fad3798.html |archive-date=19 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=China Daily}}</ref> As a result, Zheng reach No. 19 insyd de WTA rankings, becoming de fifth Chinese player to break into de top 20.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ranking Reaction: Iga Swiatek kicks off 60th straight week at No. 1, Alcaraz returns to top spot |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/ranking-reaction-iga-swiatek-60th-week-at-no-1-alcaraz-returns-to-top-spot |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803163136/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/ranking-reaction-iga-swiatek-60th-week-at-no-1-alcaraz-returns-to-top-spot |archive-date=3 August 2024 |access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Rankings Watch: Rybakina hits Top 5 for first time; Zheng makes Top 20 debut |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3465469/rankings-watch-rybakina-hits-top-5-for-first-time-zheng-makes-top-20-debut |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230522235550/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3465469/rankings-watch-rybakina-hits-top-5-for-first-time-zheng-makes-top-20-debut |archive-date=22 May 2023 |access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref> At de French Open, she beat qualifier [[Tamara Zidanšek]]<ref>{{cite web |date=28 May 2023 |title=Roland-Garros: Zheng advances to second round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-advances-to-first-round-683322.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119051043/https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-advances-to-first-round-683322.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> before losing to [[Yulia Putintseva]].<ref>{{cite web |date=31 May 2023 |title=Roland-Garros: Putintseva upsets Qinwen Zheng in three sets to make third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-putintseva-advances-to-third-round-684819.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119045944/https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-putintseva-advances-to-third-round-684819.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref>
At Wimbledon, Zheng loose insyd de first round to [[Kateřina Siniaková]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Wimbledon: Siniakova books spot in second round|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wimbledon-news/wimbledon-siniakova-books-spot-in-second-round-693157.html|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=3 July 2023}}</ref>
Zheng receive a wildcard into de Palermo Ladies Open. She double bagel [[Sara Errani]],<ref>{{cite web |date=17 July 2023 |title=WTA roundup: Qinwen Zheng opens with 6–0, 6–0 win in Palermo |url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-qinwen-zheng-opens-with-6-0-6-0-win-palermo-2023-07-17/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230720025622/https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-qinwen-zheng-opens-with-6-0-6-0-win-palermo-2023-07-17/ |archive-date=20 July 2023 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |work=Reuters}}</ref> then beat [[Diane Parry]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Palermo: Zheng Qinwen battles past Parry in three sets |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3601004/palermo-zheng-qinwen-battles-past-parry-in-three-sets |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803015041/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3601004/palermo-zheng-qinwen-battles-past-parry-in-three-sets |archive-date=3 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> [[Emma Navarro]]<ref>{{cite web |date=21 July 2023 |title=Palermo Open: Zheng reaches semi-finals, takes on Sherif next |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/palermo-open-zheng-reaches-semi-finals-698670.html |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Mayar Sherif]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng beats Sherif in late-night duel; faces Paolini in Palermo final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3600788/zheng-beats-sherif-in-late-night-duel-faces-paolini-in-palermo-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119051012/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3600788/zheng-beats-sherif-in-late-night-duel-faces-paolini-in-palermo-final |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> to reach ein second WTA Tour final. She beat [[Jasmine Paolini]] insyd three sets to win ein first WTA Tour title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen beats Paolini in Palermo to capture first career title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3601535/zheng-qinwen-beats-paolini-in-palermo-to-capture-first-career-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921023120/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3601535/zheng-qinwen-beats-paolini-in-palermo-to-capture-first-career-title |archive-date=21 September 2024 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref>
[[File:Zheng_Qinwen_(2023_US_Open)_01_(cropped).jpg|left|thumb|Zheng reach ein first Grand Slam quarterfinals at de 2023 US Open.]]
At de Canadian Open, Zheng defeat [[Marta Kostyuk]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen edges Marta Kostyuk in Montreal|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/canadian-open-zheng-books-spot-in-second-round-703625.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=8 August 2023}}</ref> before losing to No. 18 Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Canadian Open: Samsonova makes last 16|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/canadian-open-samsonova-makes-last-16-704051.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=9 August 2023}}</ref> At de Cincinnati Open, she defeat qualifier Aliaksandra Sasnovich den wildcard entrant [[Venus Williams]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen rallies to beat Venus Williams in Cincinnati|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3636968/zheng-qinwen-rallies-to-beat-venus-williams-in-cincinnati|access-date=30 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=16 August 2023}}</ref> before losing to world No. 1, Iga Świątek, insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Swiatek survives Zheng scare to reach Cincinnati quarter-finals|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/swiatek-survives-zheng-scare-reach-cincinnati-quarter-finals-2023-08-17/|access-date=30 July 2026|work=[[Reuters]]|date=18 August 2023}}</ref> At de [[2023 US Open – Women's singles|US Open]], Zheng defeat [[Nadia Podoroska]],<ref>{{cite web |date=30 August 2023 |title=US Open: Zheng fires warning shot to rest of the field |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-second-round-709185.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043746/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-second-round-709185.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Kaia Kanepi]],<ref>{{cite web |date=31 August 2023 |title=US Open: Zheng ends Kanepi's run, into third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-makes-third-round-2-709889.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043303/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-makes-third-round-2-709889.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Lucia Bronzetti]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen dazzles with defense on a landmark day for Chinese tennis |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3668033/zheng-qinwen-dazzles-with-defense-on-a-landmark-day-for-chinese-tennis |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den No. 5 Ons Jabeur<ref>{{cite web |date=4 September 2023 |title=US Open: Under-par Jabeur knocked out by Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-last-8-711398.html |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> to advance to ein first major quarterfinal, wer she loose to world No. 2, [[Aryna Sabalenka]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 September 2023 |title=Sabalenka sweeps into 4th Slam semi of 2023 |url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/38339824/aryna-sabalenka-cruises-zheng-qinwen-us-open-semis |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231008190452/https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/38339824/aryna-sabalenka-cruises-zheng-qinwen-us-open-semis |archive-date=8 October 2023 |access-date=7 September 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>
Zheng win gold insyd singles at de Asian Games.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-2023-tennis-women-singles|title=Asian Games 2023: Zheng Qinwen wins women's tennis gold to secure Paris 2024 quota|last=Kano|first=Shintaro|date=29 September 2023|publisher=International Olympic Committee|access-date=25 January 2024|archive-date=16 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240816073522/https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-2023-tennis-women-singles|url-status=live}}</ref> At de China Open, she loose insyd de first round to world No. 5, Elena Rybakina, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rybakina sweeps past Zheng Qinwen into Beijing second round|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3715707/rybakina-sweeps-past-zheng-qinwen-into-beijing-second-round|access-date=30 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=2 October 2023}}</ref> At de Zhengzhou Open, Zheng defeat qualifier [[Kateryna Volodko]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=9 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen claims first win on home soil in Zhengzhou|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3732237/zheng-qinwen-claims-first-win-on-home-soil-in-zhengzhou|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> No. 6 Maria Sakkari,<ref>{{Cite news|date=11 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen notches first win over Sakkari to make Zhengzhou quarters|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3735023/zheng-qinwen-notches-first-win-over-sakkari-to-make-zhengzhou-quarters|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> [[Anhelina Kalinina]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=13 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen storms into Zhengzhou semis; faces Paolini next|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3737260/zheng-qinwen-storms-into-zhengzhou-semis-faces-paolini-next|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> den Jasmine Paolini, widout dropping a set, to reach de final. She defeat world No. 18, [[Barbora Krejčíková]], insyd de final insyd three sets to win ein second career title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen triumphs on home soil to win Zhengzhou title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3738449/zheng-qinwen-triumphs-on-home-soil-to-win-zhengzhou-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231017133438/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3738449/zheng-qinwen-triumphs-on-home-soil-to-win-zhengzhou-title |archive-date=17 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=James Walker-Roberts |date=15 October 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen says she 'wanted too much' after beating Barbora Krejcikova to win Zhengzhou Open |url=https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/wta-zhengzhou/2023/zheng-qinwen-says-she-wanted-too-much-after-beating-barbora-krejcikova-to-win-zhengzhou-open_sto9837635/story.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231015195205/https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/wta-zhengzhou/2023/zheng-qinwen-says-she-wanted-too-much-after-beating-barbora-krejcikova-to-win-zhengzhou-open_sto9837635/story.shtml |archive-date=15 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=eurosport.com}}</ref> Zheng make ein debut at de WTA Elite Trophy.<ref>{{cite news|title=Field is set for the 2023 WTA Elite Trophy Zhuhai|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3741492/field-is-set-for-the-2023-wta-elite-trophy-zhuhai|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=18 October 2023}}</ref> She defeat [[Donna Vekić]]<ref>{{Cite news|date=25 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen battles past Vekic to grab first win in Zhuhai|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3752266/zheng-qinwen-battles-past-vekic-to-grab-first-win-in-zhuhai|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> den Jeļena Ostapenko<ref>{{Cite news|date=27 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen beats Jelena Ostapenko to set up all-Chinese semifinal match at WTA Elite Trophy|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-jelena-ostapenko-all-chinese-semifinal-wta-elite-trophy-zhuhai|access-date=10 August 2026|work=Tennis}}</ref> insyd de round-robin stage. She beat compatriot [[Zhu Lin (tennis)|Zhu Lin]] insyd de semifinals<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen outlasts Zhu in Zhuhai; will face Haddad Maia in final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3755851/zheng-qinwen-outlasts-zhu-lin-in-zhuhai-will-face-haddad-maia-in-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231029001032/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3755851/zheng-qinwen-outlasts-zhu-lin-in-zhuhai-will-face-haddad-maia-in-final |archive-date=29 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> buh she loose insyd de final to [[Beatriz Haddad Maia]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Haddad Maia denies Zheng Qinwen in classic final to claim Zhuhai title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3758240/haddad-maia-denies-zheng-qinwen-in-classic-final-to-claim-zhuhai-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241126191816/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3758240/haddad-maia-denies-zheng-qinwen-in-classic-final-to-claim-zhuhai-title |archive-date=26 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Na dem name Zheng WTA Most Improved Player.<ref name="2023year">{{cite news|title=2023 WTA player and coach award winners announced|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3818533/2023-wta-player-and-coach-award-winners-announced|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=11 December 2023}}</ref>
=== 2024: Australian Open final, Olympic champion, top 5 ===
Zheng make ein debut at de United Cup as China ein No. 1 player. She defeat [[Markéta Vondroušová]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen clinches United Cup tie for China |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3842404/zheng-qinwen-clinches-united-cup-tie-for-china |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240125173819/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3842404/zheng-qinwen-clinches-united-cup-tie-for-china |archive-date=25 January 2024 |access-date=25 January 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den [[Olga Danilović]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng beats Danilovic; Serbia storms back to edge China in Perth|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3844854/zheng-holds-off-danilovic-to-send-china-vs-serbia-to-deciding-doubles|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=31 December 2023}}</ref> before losing to Iga Świątek insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Swiatek secures United Cup semifinal spot for Poland; Australia tops Serbia|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3847883/swiatek-hurkacz-clinch-united-cup-semifinal-spot-for-team-poland|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 January 2024}}</ref> At de Australian Open, Zheng eliminate [[Ashlyn Krueger]],<ref>{{cite web |date=16 January 2024 |title=Australian Open: 12th seed Zheng into second round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-12th-seed-zheng-into-second-round-737579.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127125743/https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-12th-seed-zheng-into-second-round-737579.html |archive-date=27 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Katie Boulter]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Boulter beaten by Qinwen Zheng to miss out on potential Raducanu clash |url=https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12040/13050672/australian-open-katie-boulter-beaten-by-qinwen-zheng-to-miss-out-on-potential-emma-raducanu-clash |accessdate=26 October 2024 |work=Sky Sports}}</ref> compatriot [[Wang Yafan]],<ref>{{cite web |date=20 January 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen defeats Wang Yafan to reach week 2 at Australian Open |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/zheng-qinwen-defeats-wang-yafan-to-reach-week-2-at-australian-open-738722.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127125746/https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/zheng-qinwen-defeats-wang-yafan-to-reach-week-2-at-australian-open-738722.html |archive-date=27 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Océane Dodin]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Fitzgerald|first1=Matt|title=Zheng Qinwen, lone AO top half women's seed left, joins three first-time major quarterfinalists|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-lone-top-half-seed-left-three-first-time-major-quarterfinalists-australian-open|access-date=16 July 2026|work=Tennis|date=22 January 2024}}</ref> to reach ein second consecutive major quarterfinal. She defeat [[Anna Kalinskaya]] to reach ein first major semifinal,<ref>{{cite news|last1=Fitzgerald|first1=Matt|title=In a mature turnaround, Zheng Qinwen reaches first major semifinal at Australian Open|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/mature-turnaround-zheng-qinwen-first-major-semifinal-australian-open-kalinskaya|access-date=16 July 2026|work=Tennis|date=24 January 2024}}</ref> wey she beat qualifier [[Dayana Yastremska]] to reach ein first major final.<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen bests Yastremska at Australian Open to make first Slam final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3867402/zheng-qinwen-bests-yastremska-at-australian-open-to-make-first-slam-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240828140952/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3867402/zheng-qinwen-bests-yastremska-at-australian-open-to-make-first-slam-final |archive-date=28 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> She loose insyd de final to world No. 2, Aryna Sabalenka, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68109149|title=Australian Open 2024 women's final result: Aryna Sabalenka beats Zheng Qinwen in Melbourne|date=27 January 2024|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=28 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240928135354/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68109149|url-status=live}}</ref> As a result, Zheng reach de top 10 insyd de singles rankings, de second Chinese player to do so after [[Li Na]].<ref>{{cite web |date=29 January 2024 |title=Rankings Watch: Zheng makes Top 10 debut; Mertens back to No.1 in doubles |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3870512/rankings-watch-zheng-makes-top-10-debut-mertens-back-to-no-1-in-doubles |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240809125231/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3870512/rankings-watch-zheng-makes-top-10-debut-mertens-back-to-no-1-in-doubles |archive-date=9 August 2024 |access-date=29 January 2024 |website=WTA Tour}}</ref>
Na dis sanso be China ein second-ever Olympic gold insyd tennis, den de first since de women's doubles insyd 2004.<ref>{{Cite news|last=|date=3 August 2024|title=Zheng Qinwen rewards raucous Chinese support to grab gold in tense tennis final|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/03/zheng-qinwen-paris-olympic-games-2024-womens-tennis-final-report|access-date=4 August 2024|work=The Observer|language=en-GB|issn=0029-7712}}</ref>
At de Wuhan Open, Zheng defeat wildcard entrant Jaqueline Cristian,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng becomes first Chinese woman since Li Na to win 40 matches in one year |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146421/zheng-becomes-first-chinese-woman-since-li-na-to-win-40-matches-in-one-year |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241009162137/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146421/zheng-becomes-first-chinese-woman-since-li-na-to-win-40-matches-in-one-year |archive-date=9 October 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Leylah Fernandez,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng defeats Fernandez for first time to reach Wuhan quarters |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146835/zheng-defeats-fernandez-for-first-time-to-reach-wuhan-quarters |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241208111722/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146835/zheng-defeats-fernandez-for-first-time-to-reach-wuhan-quarters |archive-date=8 December 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> No. 6 Jasmine Paolini,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng stays perfect against Paolini, sets historic Wuhan semifinal showdown |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4147692/zheng-stays-perfect-against-paolini-sets-historic-wuhan-semifinal-showdown |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110100716/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4147692/zheng-stays-perfect-against-paolini-sets-historic-wuhan-semifinal-showdown |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den compatriot [[Wang Xinyu]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Wuhan Open: Zheng advances to final against Sabalenka|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wuhan-open-zheng-advances-to-final-790070.html|access-date=14 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=12 October 2024}}</ref> to advance to ein first WTA 1000 final. At de Pan Pacific Open, Zheng defeat [[Moyuka Uchijima]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 24, 2024 |title='Trying new things': Zheng's fresh tactics help her reach Tokyo quarterfinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4155184/-trying-new-things-zheng-s-fresh-tactics-help-her-reach-tokyo-quarterfinals |access-date=14 November 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeKWOhQ7ceo |title=QINWEN ZHENG/ON COURT INTERVIEW/TOKYO OPEN 2024 |date=25 October 2024 |last=ICONIC CHANNEL TENNIS 🎾 |access-date=26 November 2024 |via=YouTube}}</ref> Leylah Fernandez,<ref>{{cite web |date=25 October 2024 |title=Qinwen Zheng Beats Leylah Fernandez in Pan Pacific Open |url=https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-beats-leylah-fernandez-in-pan-pacific-open |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241025204935/https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-beats-leylah-fernandez-in-pan-pacific-open |archive-date=25 October 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Sports Illustrated}}</ref> den No. 16 [[Diana Shnaider]]<ref>{{Cite news|date=October 26, 2024|title=Zheng Qinwen downs Diana Shnaider to book Sofia Kenin clash in Tokyo final|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/zheng-qinwen-downs-diana-shnaider-to-book-sofia-kenin-clash-in-tokyo-final|work=[[The Straits Times]]}}</ref> to reach de final.
She loose insyd de final to Coco Gauff insyd a match wich go to a third-set tiebreak.<ref>{{cite web |title=Gauff overcomes Zheng in three-hour thriller to win WTA Finals title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165822/gauff-overcomes-zheng-in-three-hour-thriller-to-win-wta-finals-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241109205313/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165822/gauff-overcomes-zheng-in-three-hour-thriller-to-win-wta-finals-title |archive-date=9 November 2024 |accessdate=9 November 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Despite de defeat, Zheng reach a career-high ranking of world No. 5.<ref>{{cite web |title='I fight, whatever happens on court': Zheng reflects on WTA Finals run |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165926/-i-fight-whatever-happens-on-court-zheng-reflects-on-wta-finals-run |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110020722/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165926/-i-fight-whatever-happens-on-court-zheng-reflects-on-wta-finals-run |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=10 November 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref>
At de [[2025 Miami Open – Women's singles|Miami Open]], Zheng overcam [[Lauren Davis]],<ref>{{cite web |date=20 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: Qinwen Zheng eases into third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/miami-open-qinwen-zheng-eases-into-third-round-813678.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> qualifier [[Taylor Townsend]],<ref>{{cite web |date=23 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: Zheng advances to last 16 |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/miami-open-wta-1000-wta-tour-news/miami-open-zheng-advances-to-last-16-814332.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den Ashlyn Krueger,<ref>{{cite web |date=25 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: China's Zheng Qinwen to face 'mountain she cannot climb' in quarter-finals |url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3303746/miami-open-chinas-zheng-qinwen-face-mountain-she-cannot-climb-quarter-finals |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=South China Morning Post}}</ref> widout dropping a set, to reach de quarterfinals. At de Charleston Open, Zheng make am three quarterfinals insyd as many tournaments plus wins over Maria Sakkari<ref>{{cite web |date=2 April 2025 |title=Charleston Open: Third seed Zheng beats Sakkari to reach last 16 |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/charleston-open-third-seed-zheng-beats-sakkari-to-reach-last-16-816114.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Elise Mertens]],<ref>{{cite web |date=3 April 2025 |title=Charleston Open: Zheng beats Mertens to reach quarter-finals |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/charleston-open-zheng-beats-mertens-to-reach-quarter-finals-816265.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> before losing insyd de last eight to ninth seed [[Ekaterina Alexandrova]].<ref>{{cite web |date=5 April 2025 |title=Semi-finals set in Charleston and Bogotá, after surprises |url=https://tennisthreads.net/wta-round-up-semi-finals-set-in-charleston-and-bogota-after-surprises/ |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Threads}}</ref>
She loose insyd de semifinals to No. 3 Coco Gauff insyd a three-hour match wey go to a third-set tiebreak.
Nevertheless, ein ranking rise to a new career-high of No. 4. She go out insyd de first round of [[2025 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|Wimbledon]] at de hands of Kateřina Siniaková.
Zheng subsequently withdraw from de Wuhan Open.
At de [[2026 French Open – Women's singles|French Open]], she go out insyd de opening round of dis major for de first time insyd ein career, losing to qualifier den eventual finalist [[Maja Chwalińska]] den winning just four games thruout de entire match.
Insyd de fourth round she win insyd straight sets against Iga Swiatek, buh she san overcam a 5-0 deficit insyd de first set to reach ein third US Open quarterfinal (den fifth major quarterfinal overall), becoming de first qualifier to reach de quarterfinals at de US Open since Emma Raducanu insyd 2021. Despite losing insyd de quarterfinals to de incumbent world No. 1 Elena Rybakina insyd three sets (after winning de first set), Zheng return to de top 100 following de tournament, climbing nearly 70 spots from No. 121 to No. 52.
== Playing style ==
Zheng ein game be centred on baseline aggression wey e be built around ein powerful serve den heavy-topspin forehand. Ein forehand be described as a signature weapon, capable of pushing opponents behind de baseline den creating opportunities for am to dictate rallies.<ref>{{cite news|title=No crown for 'Queen Wen' but Zheng learns valuable lessons|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/no-crown-queen-wen-zheng-learns-valuable-lessons-2023-09-06/|work=Reuters|date=6 September 2023|access-date=2 June 2026|last=Tennery|first=Amy}}</ref> At de 2024 Australian Open, na ein forehands average 2,800 revolutions per minute, de highest spin rate among de women wey dey compete at de tournament den close to de men's tournament average.<ref>{{cite web |last=Trollope |first=Matt |date=1 January 2025 |title=Five reasons we love Zheng Qinwen |url=https://ausopen.com/articles/news/five-reasons-we-love-zheng-qinwen |access-date=2 June 2026 |website=Australian Open}}</ref>
Zheng sanso be an athletic mover whose first serve fi be highly effective wen e land in, wey dey complement ein forehand den dey allow am to control points from de opening shot. However, ein serve at times be affected by technical issues den a low first-serve percentage. Ein heavy topspin den comparatively long swings initially make qm particularly effective on clay courts, although she cam be increasingly capable on faster surfaces.<ref>{{cite news|last=Carayol|first=Tumaini|title=Zheng follows idol to Australian Open final but Sabalenka is toughest test|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/jan/26/zheng-follows-her-idol-to-australian-final-but-sabalenka-is-toughest-test|work=The Guardian|date=26 January 2024|access-date=2 June 2026}}</ref> Although she primarily dey seek to dictate play from de baseline, she fi vary de pace of rallies pluz high, looping balls den drop shots, a tactic she use effectively during ein victory over [[Iga Świątek]] insyd de semifinals of de [[2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Paris Olympics]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Carayol|first=Tumaini|title=Iga Świątek's 25-match Roland Garros winning streak ended by Zheng Qinwen|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/01/iga-swiatek-roland-garros-streak-qinwen-zheng-paris-olympics-tennis-semi-final|work=The Guardian|date=1 August 2024|access-date=2 June 2026}}</ref>
== Coaches ==
Insyd 2021, Zheng begin dey work plus coach [[Pere Riba]].<ref name="riba">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen reuniting with coach Pere Riba for 2024|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3805943/zheng-qinwen-reuniting-with-coach-pere-riba-for-2024|access-date=2 September 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 December 2023}}</ref> Insyd June 2023, Zheng split plus Riba wey she hire [[Wim Fissette]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Mesic|first1=Dzevad|title=Qinwen Zheng hires Naomi Osaka's ex-coach|url=https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/WTA_Tennis/134015/qinwen-zheng-hires-naomi-osaka-s-excoach/|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis World|date=17 June 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Oddo|first1=Chris|title=Coach Wim Fissette about Qinwen Zheng: “Incredible athlete and worker, whose game needs to get cleaned up”|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wim-fissette-about-qinwen-zheng-she-wants-to-do-everything-it-takes-to-achieve-the-best-711529.html|work=Tennis Majors|date=5 September 2023}}</ref> Previously, Fissette coach [[Naomi Osaka]], til dem split insyd July 2022.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Tandon|first1=Kamakshi|title=Naomi Osaka, coach Wim Fissette split after sharing two major title runs|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/naomi-osaka-coach-wim-fissette-split-won-two-majors-partnership|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis|date=20 July 2022}}</ref> However, insyd September 2023, Fissette abruptly end ein collaboration plus Zheng, a decision wich na Zheng call "immoral".<ref>{{cite news|title=Coach Wim Fissette ends collaboration with Zheng Qinwen amid rumored reunion with Naomi Osaka|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/wim-fissette-ends-coach-zheng-qinwen-amid-rumored-reunion-naomi-osaka|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis|date=29 September 2023}}</ref> Fissette later reunite plus Osaka following de birth of ein daughter insyd July 2023.<ref>{{cite news|title=Naomi Osaka splits with coach Wim Fissette, practices with Patrick Mouratoglou in LA|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5766206/2024/09/14/naomi-osaka-coach-fissette-mouratoglou/|access-date=2 September 2026|work=[[The Athletic]]|date=14 September 2024}}</ref> Insyd December 2023, Zheng reunite plus Riba.<ref name="riba" />
== Endorsements ==
Insyd 2015, Zheng sign a sponsorship deal plus Nike.<ref name="endorsements">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen: China’s Tennis Ace Wins On and Off Court|url=https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1015685|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Sixth Tone]]|date=14 August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Qinwen Zheng Wins Olympic Gold in Women’s Singles|url=https://about.nike.com/en/newsroom/releases/qinwen-zheng-wins-gold|publisher=Nike|date=3 August 2024}}</ref> Na ein racquets be provided by Wilson.<ref>{{cite news|title=Geared Up: Zheng Qinwen cracks the Top 10 with Wilson and Nike|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/geared-up-qinwen-zheng-cracks-the-top-10-with-wilson-and-nike-australian-open-final|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=1 February 2024}}</ref> Insyd 2022, Zheng join Rolex as a Testimonee<ref>{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.rolex.com/en-us/rolex-family/tennis/qinwen-zheng |access-date=31 August 2026 |publisher=Rolex}}</ref> wey she sign endorsement deals plus Chinese financial service company Ant Group<ref>{{cite news|title=Ant Group Extends Partnership with Olympic Tennis Champion Qinwen Zheng as Brand Ambassador|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250109266663/en/Ant-Group-Extends-Partnership-with-Olympic-Tennis-Champion-Qinwen-Zheng-as-Brand-Ambassador|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Business Wire]]|date=10 January 2025}}</ref> den Chinese dairy company Yili Group.<ref name="endorsements" /> Insyd 2023, Zheng sign sponsorship deals plus Gatorade<ref>{{cite news|last1=Richardson|first1=James|title=Who sponsors rising Chinese star Qinwen Zheng: Nike, Gatorade and Wilson already on board|url=https://www.tennis365.com/australian-open/who-sponsors-qinwen-zheng-nike-gatorade-wilson|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis365|date=24 January 2024}}</ref> den Swisse.<ref name="endorsements" /> Insyd 2024, Zheng join Lancôme as a brand ambassador,<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen wins in Stuttgart, picks up Lancôme deal alongside world No. 1 Iga Swiatek|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-wins-in-stuttgart-picks-up-lancome-deal-alongside-world-no-1-iga-swiatek|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=16 April 2024}}</ref> she sign sponsorship deals plus Chinese milk tea brand Chagee<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen Becomes CHAGEE's First "Health Ambassador"|url=https://www.chagee.us/media-center/article/78352638-8446-4796-b23c-41530409e780|publisher=Chagee|date=25 April 2025}}</ref><ref name="endorsements" /> den Chinese consumer electronics brand vivo, wey she cam be a brand ambassador give Audi.<ref>{{cite news|title=No rest for the weary! Zheng Qinwen's off-season kicks off with new Audi sponsorship and Gatorade event|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/no-rest-for-the-weary-zheng-qinwen-s-offseason-kicks-off-with-new-audi-sponsorship-and-gatorade-event|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=17 November 2024}}</ref> Insyd 2025, Zheng cam be a global brand ambassador give Dior<ref>{{cite news|last1=Templeton|first1=Lily|title=EXCLUSIVE: Dior Taps Olympic Tennis Champion Zheng Qinwen as Global Ambassador|url=https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/dior-zheng-qinwen-global-ambassador-olympic-tennis-champion-1236793971/|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Women's Wear Daily|WWD]]|date=9 January 2025}}</ref> den Beats.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Benson|first1=Pat|title=Qinwen Zheng Named Beats Global Ambassador in Hype Video|url=https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-named-beats-global-ambassador-in-hype-video|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Sports Illustrated]]|date=19 March 2025}}</ref>
== Personal life ==
Zheng cite [[Li Na]]—de only Chinese player to win a singles major title—as a source of inspiration.<ref name="T2023">{{Cite web |last=Fitzgerald |first=Matt |date=17 January 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen sprouts from a family's big sacrifice—and the little seed Li Na planted in her heart |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-sprouts-family-sacrifice-seed-li-na-planted-australian-open-riba |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241008002050/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-sprouts-family-sacrifice-seed-li-na-planted-australian-open-riba |archive-date=8 October 2024 |access-date=25 January 2023 |website=Tennis.com}}</ref><ref name="AP2024">{{Cite web |last=HOWARD FENDRICH |date=3 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first Olympic tennis singles gold, inspired by Li Na and Liu Xang |url=https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113022350/https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |archive-date=13 November 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[AP News]] |language=en}}</ref> Insyd 2024, na Zheng say: "''I watched her since I was a little kid so I'm trying to follow in her steps. She inspired me a lot when I was a child."''<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen eyes Olympics history in Li Na's Paris footsteps |url=https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/zheng-qinwen-eyes-olympics-history-113903072.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804030250/https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/zheng-qinwen-eyes-olympics-history-113903072.html |archive-date=4 August 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=Yahoo! Sports |language=en-GB}}</ref> Zheng sanso credit ein parents dema support den guidance as a reason for ein success.<ref name="AP2024" />
Following ein gold medal win at de 2024 Summer Olympics, Zheng say dat na she always wan "''to become one of the Asians that can inspire young kids and make them love tennis more''".<ref name="shethepeople">{{Cite news|last=Thanvi|first=Ishika|date=5 August 2024|title=Meet Zheng Qinwen, Chinese Gold Medalist Who Also Beat World No 1|url=https://www.shethepeople.tv/women-at-olympics/tennis-player-zheng-qinwen-gold-medalist-paris-olympics-6798900|access-date=20 August 2024|publisher=[[SheThePeople]]|quote=Following her Olympic gold win, Zheng expressed her desire to inspire young Asians to pursue tennis, much like her idol Li Na and hurdler Liu Xiang, China’s first Olympic gold medalist in men’s track and field. Zheng attributes her success to the unwavering support of her parents...|archive-date=20 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080701/https://www.shethepeople.tv/women-at-olympics/tennis-player-zheng-qinwen-gold-medalist-paris-olympics-6798900|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kapetanakis |first=Arthur |date=5 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first singles gold medal at Paris 2024 Olympics |url=https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2024-08-05/zheng_qinwen_wins_chinas_first_singles_gold_medal_at_paris_2024_olympics.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080658/https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2024-08-05/zheng_qinwen_wins_chinas_first_singles_gold_medal_at_paris_2024_olympics.html |archive-date=20 August 2024 |access-date=20 August 2024 |website=[[US Open (tennis)]]}}</ref> She sanso say na she look up to [[Liu Xiang (hurdler)|Liu Xiang]], a Chinese hurdler whose win insyd de 110-meter hurdles at de 2004 Summer Olympics be China ein first gold insyd any men's track den field event.<ref name="shethepeople" /><ref name="AP2024">{{Cite web |last=HOWARD FENDRICH |date=3 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first Olympic tennis singles gold, inspired by Li Na and Liu Xang |url=https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113022350/https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |archive-date=13 November 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[AP News]] |language=en}}</ref> Insyd a 2024 interview plus Sky Sports, Zheng say ein hobbies include walking plus ein family, reading, den singing.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04pkcmluVLA |title=Zheng Qinwen describes herself as ____ 😅 | Get to know the Chinese star! |date=13 February 2024 |last=Sky Sports |access-date=4 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804020839/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04pkcmluVLA |archive-date=4 August 2024 |url-status=live |via=YouTube}}</ref> She sanso dey enjoy roller coaster rides wey she be a fan of de K-pop group Blackpink.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kane |first=David |date=3 September 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen loves rollercoasters, karaoke, and Blackpink, thinks Coco Gauff is more talented |url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/zheng-qinwen-rollercoasters-karaoke-blackpink-coco-gauff-2023-us-open |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804040822/https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/zheng-qinwen-rollercoasters-karaoke-blackpink-coco-gauff-2023-us-open |archive-date=4 August 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[Tennis.com]] |language=en |quote="Mostly I sing Chinese songs, slower songs," added the Blackpink stan.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Livaudais |first=Stephanie |date=27 March 2023 |title=Blink and you'll miss her: No time for Blackpink amid Zheng Qinwen's rapid rise |url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/blink-and-you-miss-her-no-time-for-blackpink-amid-zheng-qinwen-rapid-rise |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080658/https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/blink-and-you-miss-her-no-time-for-blackpink-amid-zheng-qinwen-rapid-rise |archive-date=20 August 2024 |access-date=20 August 2024 |website=[[Tennis.com]]}}</ref>
According to de China Charity Federation, Zheng donate 1 million yuan insyd August 2026 for disaster relief insyd Gyirong County during de 2026 Nepal–Tibet floods.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-08-31 |title=Zheng Qinwen donates 1 million yuan to support devastating Tibet disaster relief efforts |url=https://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/articles/zheng_qinwen_donates_1_million_yuan_to_support_devastating_tibet_disaster_relief_efforts/s1_17460_44242518 |access-date=2026-09-06 |website=[[Yardbarker]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Burack |first=Emily |date=2026-08-31 |title=Qinwen Zheng Donates to Support Disaster Relief Efforts in Tibet |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/qinwen-zheng-donates-support-disaster-143226595.html |access-date=2026-09-06 |website=[[Town & Country (magazine)|Town & Country]] |language=en-US |via=Yahoo Sports}}</ref>
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'''Zheng Qinwen''' (born 8 October 2002) be a Chinese professional tennis player. Na she be ranked world No. 4 by de WTA, she achieve insyd June 2025, wey she be de only second Chinese player to reach de top 5 insyd women's singles after [[Li Na]]. Zheng win five career singles titles, wey dey include de gold medal at de [[2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Paris Olympics]], becoming de first Asian tennis player to win an Olympic gold medal insyd singles.
Zheng win ein first WTA Tour tournament insyd 2023 at de Palermo Ladies Open, a title wey she defend insyd 2024. She win WTA 500 titles at de 2023 Zhengzhou Open den at de 2024 Pan Pacific Open. She fini runner-up at de 2024 Australian Open, wey she loose to [[Aryna Sabalenka]], den at de 2024 WTA Finals, losing to [[Coco Gauff]].
== Early life den junior years ==
Na dem born Zheng insyd Shiyan, Hubei, on 8 October 2002.<ref name="WTAprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/players/328120/qinwen-zheng |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Na ein parents encourage am to try several sports during ein kiddie time, wey dey include table tennis, before she begin dey play tennis at de age of seven.<ref name="Vogue2024">{{cite magazine|last=Remsen|first=Nick|title=Qinwen Zheng on Winning China's First-Ever Olympic Gold in Tennis|url=https://www.vogue.com/article/qinwen-zheng-on-winning-olympic-gold|magazine=Vogue|date=4 August 2024|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> At de age of eight, she lef ein parents wey she move go Wuhan to receive more advanced coaching.<ref name="Vogue2024" /> Na ein mommie initially visit am on weekends den later lef ein job to support ein training full-time.<ref name="Vogue2024" /> During ein formative years, Zheng train at an academy insyd Beijing under [[Carlos Rodríguez (tennis coach)|Carlos Rodríguez]], wey na he previously coach [[Justine Henin]] den [[Li Na]].<ref name="RG2022">{{cite web |date=27 May 2022 |title=Get to know Zheng Qinwen |url=https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/article/rg2022-get-to-know-zheng-qinwen |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Roland-Garros}}</ref><ref name="Reuters2025">{{cite news|last=Ransom|first=Ian|title=Zheng looks to emulate Li's Australian Open success|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/zheng-looks-emulate-lis-australian-open-success-2025-01-07/|work=Reuters|date=7 January 2025|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> Zheng turn professional insyd 2018 while continuing to compete on de junior circuit.<ref name="RGprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng: Player card |url=https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/players/42560-q.zheng |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Roland-Garros}}</ref> Insyd December 2018, she reach de girls' singles final of de Orange Bowl, wer she loose to Coco Gauff insyd three sets.<ref name="USTA2018">{{cite web |date=10 December 2018 |title=Coco Gauff crowned Orange Bowl singles champ |url=https://www.usta.com/en/home/stay-current/national/coco-gauff-wins-orange-bowl-18s-girls--singles-title.html |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=United States Tennis Association}}</ref> Insyd 2019, she reach de girls' singles semifinals at both de French Open den de US Open, wey she achieve a career-high ITF junior ranking of world No. 6.<ref name="RGprofile" /><ref name="ITFprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng Tennis Player Profile |url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/players/qinwen-zheng/800436017/chn/jt/S/overview/ |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=International Tennis Federation}}</ref> Insyd late 2019, Zheng move go Spain to continue ein development wey she establish a training base insyd Barcelona.<ref name="RG2022" /><ref name="Xinhua2024">{{cite news|script-title=zh:追光|十年前那个小姑娘,如何成为郑钦文|url=https://www.news.cn/sports/20240127/98e4e4c7271d4f58a4493fe0ed91110b/c.html|website=Xinhua News Agency|date=27 January 2024|language=zh|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> She begin dey work plus Spanish coach [[Pere Riba]] insyd 2021.<ref name="riba">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen reuniting with coach Pere Riba for 2024|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3805943/zheng-qinwen-reuniting-with-coach-pere-riba-for-2024|access-date=2 September 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 December 2023}}</ref>
== Career ==
=== 2021: WTA Tour debut ===
Insyd January 2021, Zheng win de Tennis Future Hamburg, Germany wer she defeat [[Linda Fruhvirtová]] insyd de final of de 25k event, dem hold at de venue of de Hamburger Tennis-Verband.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennis-tourtalk.com/67737/qinwen-zheng-wins-tennis-future-hamburg|title=Qinwen Zheng Wins Tennis Future Hamburg|work=Tennis TourTalk|date=17 January 2021|access-date=20 June 2021|archive-date=16 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220116120922/https://www.tennis-tourtalk.com/67737/qinwen-zheng-wins-tennis-future-hamburg|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 20 June 2021, she win de final of de 60k Macha Lake Open insyd Staré Splavy defeating [[Aleksandra Krunić]] insyd two sets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/tournament/w60-stare-splavy/cze/2021/w-itf-cze-02a-2021/draws-and-results/|title=ITF draws and results|publisher=www.itftennis.com|date=|access-date=20 June 2021|archive-date=23 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123165654/https://www.itftennis.com/en/tournament/w60-stare-splavy/cze/2021/w-itf-cze-02a-2021/draws-and-results/|url-status=live}}</ref> Zheng make ein WTA Tour debut at de Palermo Ladies Open, wer she defeat second seed [[Liudmila Samsonova]] insyd de first round,<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 July 2021|title=18-y.o. Zheng Qinwen arrives on WTA Tour in style with Samsonova upset: Palermo Highlights|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2193178/18-y-o-zheng-qinwen-arrives-on-wta-tour-in-style-with-samsonova-upset-palermo-highlights|access-date=20 July 2021|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=18 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118194733/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2193178/18-y-o-zheng-qinwen-arrives-on-wta-tour-in-style-with-samsonova-upset-palermo-highlights|url-status=dead}}</ref> before losing ein next match to [[Jaqueline Cristian]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Wancke|first=Barbara|date=22 July 2021|url=https://tennisthreads.net/wta-roundup-palermo-and-gdynia-2/|title=WTA Roundup: Palermo and Gdynia – Day 3|publisher=Tennis Threads|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110025912/https://tennisthreads.net/wta-roundup-palermo-and-gdynia-2/|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== 2022: French Open fourth round, top 30 ===
Ranked No. 126, Zheng enter de Melbourne Summer Set 1 after qualifying. She beat [[Mai Hontama]], [[Vera Zvonareva]], den [[Ana Konjuh]] to make ein first WTA Tour semifinal,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Melbourne 1: Zheng Qinwen beats Zvonareva in 3 sets for 1st WTA QF spot (video)|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2440989/melbourne-1-zheng-qinwen-beats-zvonareva-in-3-sets-for-1st-wta-qf-spot|access-date=6 January 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=6 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220106161443/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2440989/melbourne-1-zheng-qinwen-beats-zvonareva-in-3-sets-for-1st-wta-qf-spot|url-status=live}}</ref> buh she loose to No. 20 [[Simona Halep]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite news |date=8 January 2022|title=Halep advances, injured Osaka withdraws at Melbourne 1|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2442148/halep-advances-injured-osaka-withdraws-at-melbourne-1|access-date=8 January 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=8 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220108094707/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2442148/halep-advances-injured-osaka-withdraws-at-melbourne-1|url-status=live}}</ref> Zheng debut at de main draw of a Grand Slam tournament at de Australian Open after qualifying.<ref>{{cite news |last=Macpherson|first=Alex|date=15 January 2022|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447639/introducing-the-2022-australian-open-s-grand-slam-debutantes|title=Introducing the 2022 Australian Open's Grand Slam debutantes|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|access-date=24 May 2022|archive-date=15 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220515020850/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447639/introducing-the-2022-australian-open-s-grand-slam-debutantes|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=January 14, 2022|title=Baptiste, Zheng Qinwen, Bronzetti qualify for Australian Open|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447429/baptiste-zheng-qinwen-bronzetti-qualify-for-australian-open|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=14 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220114212606/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447429/baptiste-zheng-qinwen-bronzetti-qualify-for-australian-open|url-status=dead}}</ref> She defeat [[Aliaksandra Sasnovich]] insyd de first round,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Garber|first=Greg|date=January 18, 2022|title=Australian Open Day 3 order of play: Bencic, Anisimova to play; Barty in action|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2452994/australian-open-day-3-order-of-play-bencic-anisimova-to-play-barty-in-action|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=18 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118192336/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2452994/australian-open-day-3-order-of-play-bencic-anisimova-to-play-barty-in-action|url-status=dead}}</ref> buh she loose insyd de second round to No. 8 [[Maria Sakkari]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=January 19, 2022|title=Osaka passes Brengle test at Australian Open; to face Anisimova next|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2453850/osaka-passes-brengle-test-at-australian-open-to-face-anisimova-next|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=15 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240915214756/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2453850/osaka-passes-brengle-test-at-australian-open-to-face-anisimova-next|url-status=live}}</ref> As a result, Zheng break into de top 100 for de first time.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ubha|first1=Ravi|title='Feels like I'm at home': Sakkari flourishes as fans find voice|url=https://ausopen.com/articles/match-report/feels-im-home-sakkari-flourishes-fans-find-voice|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Australian Open|date=19 January 2022}}</ref>
At de French Open, Zheng defeat [[Maryna Zanevska]] insyd de first round.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3178838/french-open-anisimova-knocks-out-osaka-first-round-chinas-zheng-qinwen|title=Osaka's return to French Open ends in first round|publisher=South China Morning Post|date=23 May 2022|url-access=subscription|access-date=24 May 2022|archive-date=24 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220524002441/https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3178838/french-open-anisimova-knocks-out-osaka-first-round-chinas-zheng-qinwen|url-status=live}}</ref> Insyd de second round, she cam back from a set den a break down to upset No. 19 Simona Halep for ein first top-20 win.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2635302/zheng-qinwen-upends-halep-at-roland-garros|title=Zheng Qinwen upends former champion Halep at French Open|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|access-date=26 May 2022|archive-date=26 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526162042/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2635302/zheng-qinwen-upends-halep-at-roland-garros|url-status=live}}</ref> She move into de fourth round after [[Alizé Cornet]] retire while trailing by a set.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-sets-up-swiatek-clash-after-cornet-retirement-603044.html|title=Roland-Garros: Zheng sets up Swiatek clash after Cornet retirement|date=28 May 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> She loose insyd de fourth round to world No. 1 den eventual champion [[Iga Świątek]] insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news |last=Tignor|first=Steve|date=30 May 2022|title=Iga Swiatek’s towering 2022 wobbled a little against talented newcomer Zheng Qinwen, but she ended with her win streak and Roland Garros bid intact|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/iga-swiatek-s-towering-2022-wobbled-a-little-against-talented-newcomer-zheng-qin|work=Tennis.com|access-date=25 August 2025}}</ref> Na she be de only player to win a set against Świątek insyd de tournament.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Maine|first1=D'Arcy|title=How Iga Swiatek won the 2022 French Open -- and why she could dominate for the foreseeable future|url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/34036326/how-iga-swiatek-won-2022-french-open-why-dominate-foreseeable-future|access-date=8 September 2026|work=[[ESPN]]|date=4 June 2022}}</ref> As a result, Zheng move to a new career-high of No. 54. She break into de top 50 a week later after winning ein first WTA 125 title at de Open Internacional de Valencia, defeating compatriot [[Wang Xiyu]].
At de Wimbledon Championships, Zheng defeat [[Sloane Stephens]] den [[Greet Minnen]] to reach de third round, wer she fall to No. 23 den eventual champion [[Elena Rybakina]] insyd straight sets.
At de Canadian Open, Zheng defeat wildcard entrant [[Rebecca Marino]] insyd de first round. She advance to de third round after No. 5 [[Ons Jabeur]] retire while trailing by a set. She overcam [[Bianca Andreescu]] to advance to ein first WTA 1000 quarterfinal, wer she loose to No. 14 [[Karolína Plíšková]], insyd three sets. At de US Open, she defeat No. 16 [[Jeļena Ostapenko]] den [[Anastasia Potapova]] before she loose to [[Jule Niemeier]].
At de Pan Pacific Open, Zheng defeat [[Misaki Doi]], No. 4 [[Paula Badosa]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen routs top seed Badosa in Tokyo to reach quarterfinals|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2798336/zheng-qinwen-routs-top-seed-badosa-in-tokyo-to-reach-quarterfinals|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=21 September 2022}}</ref> [[Claire Liu]] den No. 13 [[Veronika Kudermetova]] to reach ein first WTA Tour final.<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen, Liudmila Samsonova reach Pan Pacific final|url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/34654085/zheng-qinwen-liudmila-samsonova-reach-pan-pacific-final|access-date=23 July 2026|work=[[ESPN]]|date=24 September 2022}}</ref> She loose insyd de final to Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.<ref name="pacific">{{cite web |title=Samsonova wins Tokyo, edges Zheng Qinwen for third title of 2022 |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2801554/samsonova-wins-tokyo-edges-zheng-qinwen-for-third-title-of-2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925053658/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2801554/samsonova-wins-tokyo-edges-zheng-qinwen-for-third-title-of-2022 |archive-date=25 September 2022 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Despite de loss, Zheng reach a new career-high ranking of No. 28, becoming de first Chinese teenager to break into de top 30.<ref name="pacific" /> Entering de San Diego Open as a lucky loser, she advance to de second round as No. 13 [[Garbiñe Muguruza]] retire.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Ramchandani|first=Haresh|date=12 October 2022|title=Lucky loser Zheng sets up Swiatek clash in San Diego as Muguruza retires|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/san-diego-open-zheng-into-second-round-628995.html|access-date=10 August 2026|work=Tennis Majors}}</ref> She loose insyd de second round to world No. 1 den eventual champion Iga Świątek insyd three sets.<ref>{{Cite news|date=14 October 2022|title=Swiatek downs Zheng to reach San Diego quarters|url=https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/swiatek-downs-zheng-reach-san-diego-quarters-2022-10-13/|access-date=10 August 2026|work=[[Reuters]]}}</ref> Na dem name Zheng WTA Newcomer of de Year.<ref>{{cite web |title=China's Zheng Qinwen named WTA Newcomer of the Year |url=https://oca.asia/news/3599-chinas-zheng-qinwen-named-wta-newcomer-of-the-year.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110045901/https://oca.asia/news/3599-chinas-zheng-qinwen-named-wta-newcomer-of-the-year.html |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Olympic Council of Asia}}</ref>
=== 2023: US Open quarterfinal, top 20 ===
Zheng begin de season at de Adelaide International. She defeat No. 17 [[Anett Kontaveit]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen saves match point, ousts Kontaveit in Adelaide |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3005423/zheng-qinwen-saves-match-point-ousts-kontaveit-in-adelaide |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241130122924/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3005423/zheng-qinwen-saves-match-point-ousts-kontaveit-in-adelaide |archive-date=30 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> before losing to [[Victoria Azarenka]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Adelaide 1: Azarenka fends off Zheng Qinwen, into quarterfinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3010262/adelaide-1-azarenka-fends-off-zheng-qinwen-into-quarterfinals |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331083541/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3010262/adelaide-1-azarenka-fends-off-zheng-qinwen-into-quarterfinals |archive-date=31 March 2023 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> At de Australian Open, she beat [[Dalma Gálfi]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Macpherson|first1=Alex|title=AO 2023 Day 1 by the numbers: Zheng Qinwen in a hurry, Osorio's milestone and more|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3024158/ao-2023-day-1-by-the-numbers-zheng-qinwen-in-a-hurry-osorios-milestone-and-more|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=16 January 2023}}</ref> before losing to [[Bernarda Pera]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Australian Open: Pera makes third round|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-pera-makes-third-round-655418.html|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=18 January 2023}}</ref>
At de Abu Dhabi Open, Zheng defeat qualifier Rebecca Marino, No. 12 Jeļena Ostapenko,<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen upsets Ostapenko to reach Abu Dhabi quarters|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3054192/zheng-qinwen-upsets-ostapenko-to-reach-abu-dhabi-quarters|access-date=18 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=8 February 2023}}</ref> den No. 8 [[Daria Kasatkina]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen overpowers No. 1 seed Daria Kasatkina in Abu Dhabi for third Top 10 win|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-overpowers-top-seed-daria-kasatkina-abu-dhabi-third-top-10-win|access-date=18 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=10 February 2023}}</ref> widout dropping a set, to reach de semifinals. She loose insyd de semifinals to No. 19 Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.
At de Stuttgart Open, Zheng defeat lucky loser [[Alycia Parks]] before losing to world No. 1, Iga Świątek, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite news|date=21 April 2023|title=Iga Swiatek beats Zheng in Stuttgart to make winning WTA Tour return|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/apr/21/iga-swiatek-beats-zheng-in-stuttgart-to-make-winning-wta-tour-return|access-date=10 August 2026|work=[[The Guardian]]}}</ref> At de Madrid Open, she defeat [[Caty McNally]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Madrid Open: Zheng books spot in round of 32|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/madrid-open-zheng-books-spot-in-first-round-676310.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=28 April 2023}}</ref> before losing to No. 17, [[Ekaterina Alexandrova]], insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Madrid Open: Alexandrova into round of 16 against Swiatek|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/madrid-open-alexandrova-into-second-round-676784.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=30 April 2023}}</ref> At de Italian Open, Zheng defeat Alizé Cornet,<ref>{{cite web |title=Rome: Zheng Qinwen holds off Cornet to reach third round |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3340520/rome-zheng-qinwen-holds-off-cornet-to-reach-third-round |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803045450/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3340520/rome-zheng-qinwen-holds-off-cornet-to-reach-third-round |archive-date=3 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> qualifier [[Anna Bondár]],<ref>{{cite web |date=13 May 2023 |title=Italian Open: Zheng into round of 16, beats qualifier before rain stops play for day |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-into-second-round-679502.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043052/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-into-second-round-679502.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den compatriot Wang Xiyu<ref>{{cite web |date=15 May 2023 |title=Italian Open: Zheng advances to quarter-finals |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-advances-to-quarter-finals-679819.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241127235309/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-advances-to-quarter-finals-679819.html |archive-date=27 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> to reach ein second WTA 1000 quarterfinal. She then loose to No. 12 Veronika Kudermetova, insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kudermetova beats Zheng Qinwen for semis at Italian Open |url=https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202305/17/WS64644942a310b6054fad3798.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240119125438/https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202305/17/WS64644942a310b6054fad3798.html |archive-date=19 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=China Daily}}</ref> As a result, Zheng reach No. 19 insyd de WTA rankings, becoming de fifth Chinese player to break into de top 20.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ranking Reaction: Iga Swiatek kicks off 60th straight week at No. 1, Alcaraz returns to top spot |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/ranking-reaction-iga-swiatek-60th-week-at-no-1-alcaraz-returns-to-top-spot |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803163136/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/ranking-reaction-iga-swiatek-60th-week-at-no-1-alcaraz-returns-to-top-spot |archive-date=3 August 2024 |access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Rankings Watch: Rybakina hits Top 5 for first time; Zheng makes Top 20 debut |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3465469/rankings-watch-rybakina-hits-top-5-for-first-time-zheng-makes-top-20-debut |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230522235550/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3465469/rankings-watch-rybakina-hits-top-5-for-first-time-zheng-makes-top-20-debut |archive-date=22 May 2023 |access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref> At de French Open, she beat qualifier [[Tamara Zidanšek]]<ref>{{cite web |date=28 May 2023 |title=Roland-Garros: Zheng advances to second round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-advances-to-first-round-683322.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119051043/https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-advances-to-first-round-683322.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> before losing to [[Yulia Putintseva]].<ref>{{cite web |date=31 May 2023 |title=Roland-Garros: Putintseva upsets Qinwen Zheng in three sets to make third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-putintseva-advances-to-third-round-684819.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119045944/https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-putintseva-advances-to-third-round-684819.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref>
At Wimbledon, Zheng loose insyd de first round to [[Kateřina Siniaková]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Wimbledon: Siniakova books spot in second round|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wimbledon-news/wimbledon-siniakova-books-spot-in-second-round-693157.html|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=3 July 2023}}</ref>
Zheng receive a wildcard into de Palermo Ladies Open. She double bagel [[Sara Errani]],<ref>{{cite web |date=17 July 2023 |title=WTA roundup: Qinwen Zheng opens with 6–0, 6–0 win in Palermo |url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-qinwen-zheng-opens-with-6-0-6-0-win-palermo-2023-07-17/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230720025622/https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-qinwen-zheng-opens-with-6-0-6-0-win-palermo-2023-07-17/ |archive-date=20 July 2023 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |work=Reuters}}</ref> then beat [[Diane Parry]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Palermo: Zheng Qinwen battles past Parry in three sets |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3601004/palermo-zheng-qinwen-battles-past-parry-in-three-sets |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803015041/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3601004/palermo-zheng-qinwen-battles-past-parry-in-three-sets |archive-date=3 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> [[Emma Navarro]]<ref>{{cite web |date=21 July 2023 |title=Palermo Open: Zheng reaches semi-finals, takes on Sherif next |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/palermo-open-zheng-reaches-semi-finals-698670.html |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Mayar Sherif]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng beats Sherif in late-night duel; faces Paolini in Palermo final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3600788/zheng-beats-sherif-in-late-night-duel-faces-paolini-in-palermo-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119051012/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3600788/zheng-beats-sherif-in-late-night-duel-faces-paolini-in-palermo-final |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> to reach ein second WTA Tour final. She beat [[Jasmine Paolini]] insyd three sets to win ein first WTA Tour title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen beats Paolini in Palermo to capture first career title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3601535/zheng-qinwen-beats-paolini-in-palermo-to-capture-first-career-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921023120/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3601535/zheng-qinwen-beats-paolini-in-palermo-to-capture-first-career-title |archive-date=21 September 2024 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref>
[[File:Zheng_Qinwen_(2023_US_Open)_01_(cropped).jpg|left|thumb|Zheng reach ein first Grand Slam quarterfinals at de 2023 US Open.]]
At de Canadian Open, Zheng defeat [[Marta Kostyuk]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen edges Marta Kostyuk in Montreal|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/canadian-open-zheng-books-spot-in-second-round-703625.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=8 August 2023}}</ref> before losing to No. 18 Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Canadian Open: Samsonova makes last 16|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/canadian-open-samsonova-makes-last-16-704051.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=9 August 2023}}</ref> At de Cincinnati Open, she defeat qualifier Aliaksandra Sasnovich den wildcard entrant [[Venus Williams]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen rallies to beat Venus Williams in Cincinnati|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3636968/zheng-qinwen-rallies-to-beat-venus-williams-in-cincinnati|access-date=30 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=16 August 2023}}</ref> before losing to world No. 1, Iga Świątek, insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Swiatek survives Zheng scare to reach Cincinnati quarter-finals|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/swiatek-survives-zheng-scare-reach-cincinnati-quarter-finals-2023-08-17/|access-date=30 July 2026|work=[[Reuters]]|date=18 August 2023}}</ref> At de [[2023 US Open – Women's singles|US Open]], Zheng defeat [[Nadia Podoroska]],<ref>{{cite web |date=30 August 2023 |title=US Open: Zheng fires warning shot to rest of the field |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-second-round-709185.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043746/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-second-round-709185.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Kaia Kanepi]],<ref>{{cite web |date=31 August 2023 |title=US Open: Zheng ends Kanepi's run, into third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-makes-third-round-2-709889.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043303/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-makes-third-round-2-709889.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Lucia Bronzetti]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen dazzles with defense on a landmark day for Chinese tennis |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3668033/zheng-qinwen-dazzles-with-defense-on-a-landmark-day-for-chinese-tennis |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den No. 5 Ons Jabeur<ref>{{cite web |date=4 September 2023 |title=US Open: Under-par Jabeur knocked out by Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-last-8-711398.html |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> to advance to ein first major quarterfinal, wer she loose to world No. 2, [[Aryna Sabalenka]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 September 2023 |title=Sabalenka sweeps into 4th Slam semi of 2023 |url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/38339824/aryna-sabalenka-cruises-zheng-qinwen-us-open-semis |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231008190452/https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/38339824/aryna-sabalenka-cruises-zheng-qinwen-us-open-semis |archive-date=8 October 2023 |access-date=7 September 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>
Zheng win gold insyd singles at de Asian Games.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-2023-tennis-women-singles|title=Asian Games 2023: Zheng Qinwen wins women's tennis gold to secure Paris 2024 quota|last=Kano|first=Shintaro|date=29 September 2023|publisher=International Olympic Committee|access-date=25 January 2024|archive-date=16 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240816073522/https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-2023-tennis-women-singles|url-status=live}}</ref> At de China Open, she loose insyd de first round to world No. 5, Elena Rybakina, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rybakina sweeps past Zheng Qinwen into Beijing second round|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3715707/rybakina-sweeps-past-zheng-qinwen-into-beijing-second-round|access-date=30 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=2 October 2023}}</ref> At de Zhengzhou Open, Zheng defeat qualifier [[Kateryna Volodko]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=9 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen claims first win on home soil in Zhengzhou|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3732237/zheng-qinwen-claims-first-win-on-home-soil-in-zhengzhou|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> No. 6 Maria Sakkari,<ref>{{Cite news|date=11 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen notches first win over Sakkari to make Zhengzhou quarters|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3735023/zheng-qinwen-notches-first-win-over-sakkari-to-make-zhengzhou-quarters|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> [[Anhelina Kalinina]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=13 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen storms into Zhengzhou semis; faces Paolini next|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3737260/zheng-qinwen-storms-into-zhengzhou-semis-faces-paolini-next|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> den Jasmine Paolini, widout dropping a set, to reach de final. She defeat world No. 18, [[Barbora Krejčíková]], insyd de final insyd three sets to win ein second career title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen triumphs on home soil to win Zhengzhou title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3738449/zheng-qinwen-triumphs-on-home-soil-to-win-zhengzhou-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231017133438/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3738449/zheng-qinwen-triumphs-on-home-soil-to-win-zhengzhou-title |archive-date=17 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=James Walker-Roberts |date=15 October 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen says she 'wanted too much' after beating Barbora Krejcikova to win Zhengzhou Open |url=https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/wta-zhengzhou/2023/zheng-qinwen-says-she-wanted-too-much-after-beating-barbora-krejcikova-to-win-zhengzhou-open_sto9837635/story.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231015195205/https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/wta-zhengzhou/2023/zheng-qinwen-says-she-wanted-too-much-after-beating-barbora-krejcikova-to-win-zhengzhou-open_sto9837635/story.shtml |archive-date=15 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=eurosport.com}}</ref> Zheng make ein debut at de WTA Elite Trophy.<ref>{{cite news|title=Field is set for the 2023 WTA Elite Trophy Zhuhai|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3741492/field-is-set-for-the-2023-wta-elite-trophy-zhuhai|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=18 October 2023}}</ref> She defeat [[Donna Vekić]]<ref>{{Cite news|date=25 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen battles past Vekic to grab first win in Zhuhai|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3752266/zheng-qinwen-battles-past-vekic-to-grab-first-win-in-zhuhai|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> den Jeļena Ostapenko<ref>{{Cite news|date=27 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen beats Jelena Ostapenko to set up all-Chinese semifinal match at WTA Elite Trophy|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-jelena-ostapenko-all-chinese-semifinal-wta-elite-trophy-zhuhai|access-date=10 August 2026|work=Tennis}}</ref> insyd de round-robin stage. She beat compatriot [[Zhu Lin (tennis)|Zhu Lin]] insyd de semifinals<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen outlasts Zhu in Zhuhai; will face Haddad Maia in final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3755851/zheng-qinwen-outlasts-zhu-lin-in-zhuhai-will-face-haddad-maia-in-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231029001032/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3755851/zheng-qinwen-outlasts-zhu-lin-in-zhuhai-will-face-haddad-maia-in-final |archive-date=29 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> buh she loose insyd de final to [[Beatriz Haddad Maia]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Haddad Maia denies Zheng Qinwen in classic final to claim Zhuhai title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3758240/haddad-maia-denies-zheng-qinwen-in-classic-final-to-claim-zhuhai-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241126191816/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3758240/haddad-maia-denies-zheng-qinwen-in-classic-final-to-claim-zhuhai-title |archive-date=26 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Na dem name Zheng WTA Most Improved Player.<ref name="2023year">{{cite news|title=2023 WTA player and coach award winners announced|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3818533/2023-wta-player-and-coach-award-winners-announced|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=11 December 2023}}</ref>
=== 2024: Australian Open final, Olympic champion, top 5 ===
Zheng make ein debut at de United Cup as China ein No. 1 player. She defeat [[Markéta Vondroušová]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen clinches United Cup tie for China |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3842404/zheng-qinwen-clinches-united-cup-tie-for-china |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240125173819/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3842404/zheng-qinwen-clinches-united-cup-tie-for-china |archive-date=25 January 2024 |access-date=25 January 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den [[Olga Danilović]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng beats Danilovic; Serbia storms back to edge China in Perth|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3844854/zheng-holds-off-danilovic-to-send-china-vs-serbia-to-deciding-doubles|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=31 December 2023}}</ref> before losing to Iga Świątek insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Swiatek secures United Cup semifinal spot for Poland; Australia tops Serbia|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3847883/swiatek-hurkacz-clinch-united-cup-semifinal-spot-for-team-poland|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 January 2024}}</ref> At de Australian Open, Zheng eliminate [[Ashlyn Krueger]],<ref>{{cite web |date=16 January 2024 |title=Australian Open: 12th seed Zheng into second round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-12th-seed-zheng-into-second-round-737579.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127125743/https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-12th-seed-zheng-into-second-round-737579.html |archive-date=27 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Katie Boulter]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Boulter beaten by Qinwen Zheng to miss out on potential Raducanu clash |url=https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12040/13050672/australian-open-katie-boulter-beaten-by-qinwen-zheng-to-miss-out-on-potential-emma-raducanu-clash |accessdate=26 October 2024 |work=Sky Sports}}</ref> compatriot [[Wang Yafan]],<ref>{{cite web |date=20 January 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen defeats Wang Yafan to reach week 2 at Australian Open |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/zheng-qinwen-defeats-wang-yafan-to-reach-week-2-at-australian-open-738722.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127125746/https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/zheng-qinwen-defeats-wang-yafan-to-reach-week-2-at-australian-open-738722.html |archive-date=27 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Océane Dodin]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Fitzgerald|first1=Matt|title=Zheng Qinwen, lone AO top half women's seed left, joins three first-time major quarterfinalists|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-lone-top-half-seed-left-three-first-time-major-quarterfinalists-australian-open|access-date=16 July 2026|work=Tennis|date=22 January 2024}}</ref> to reach ein second consecutive major quarterfinal. She defeat [[Anna Kalinskaya]] to reach ein first major semifinal,<ref>{{cite news|last1=Fitzgerald|first1=Matt|title=In a mature turnaround, Zheng Qinwen reaches first major semifinal at Australian Open|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/mature-turnaround-zheng-qinwen-first-major-semifinal-australian-open-kalinskaya|access-date=16 July 2026|work=Tennis|date=24 January 2024}}</ref> wey she beat qualifier [[Dayana Yastremska]] to reach ein first major final.<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen bests Yastremska at Australian Open to make first Slam final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3867402/zheng-qinwen-bests-yastremska-at-australian-open-to-make-first-slam-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240828140952/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3867402/zheng-qinwen-bests-yastremska-at-australian-open-to-make-first-slam-final |archive-date=28 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> She loose insyd de final to world No. 2, Aryna Sabalenka, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68109149|title=Australian Open 2024 women's final result: Aryna Sabalenka beats Zheng Qinwen in Melbourne|date=27 January 2024|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=28 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240928135354/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68109149|url-status=live}}</ref> As a result, Zheng reach de top 10 insyd de singles rankings, de second Chinese player to do so after [[Li Na]].<ref>{{cite web |date=29 January 2024 |title=Rankings Watch: Zheng makes Top 10 debut; Mertens back to No.1 in doubles |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3870512/rankings-watch-zheng-makes-top-10-debut-mertens-back-to-no-1-in-doubles |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240809125231/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3870512/rankings-watch-zheng-makes-top-10-debut-mertens-back-to-no-1-in-doubles |archive-date=9 August 2024 |access-date=29 January 2024 |website=WTA Tour}}</ref>
Na dis sanso be China ein second-ever Olympic gold insyd tennis, den de first since de women's doubles insyd 2004.<ref>{{Cite news|last=|date=3 August 2024|title=Zheng Qinwen rewards raucous Chinese support to grab gold in tense tennis final|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/03/zheng-qinwen-paris-olympic-games-2024-womens-tennis-final-report|access-date=4 August 2024|work=The Observer|language=en-GB|issn=0029-7712}}</ref>
At de Wuhan Open, Zheng defeat wildcard entrant Jaqueline Cristian,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng becomes first Chinese woman since Li Na to win 40 matches in one year |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146421/zheng-becomes-first-chinese-woman-since-li-na-to-win-40-matches-in-one-year |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241009162137/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146421/zheng-becomes-first-chinese-woman-since-li-na-to-win-40-matches-in-one-year |archive-date=9 October 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Leylah Fernandez,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng defeats Fernandez for first time to reach Wuhan quarters |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146835/zheng-defeats-fernandez-for-first-time-to-reach-wuhan-quarters |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241208111722/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146835/zheng-defeats-fernandez-for-first-time-to-reach-wuhan-quarters |archive-date=8 December 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> No. 6 Jasmine Paolini,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng stays perfect against Paolini, sets historic Wuhan semifinal showdown |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4147692/zheng-stays-perfect-against-paolini-sets-historic-wuhan-semifinal-showdown |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110100716/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4147692/zheng-stays-perfect-against-paolini-sets-historic-wuhan-semifinal-showdown |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den compatriot [[Wang Xinyu]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Wuhan Open: Zheng advances to final against Sabalenka|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wuhan-open-zheng-advances-to-final-790070.html|access-date=14 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=12 October 2024}}</ref> to advance to ein first WTA 1000 final. At de Pan Pacific Open, Zheng defeat [[Moyuka Uchijima]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 24, 2024 |title='Trying new things': Zheng's fresh tactics help her reach Tokyo quarterfinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4155184/-trying-new-things-zheng-s-fresh-tactics-help-her-reach-tokyo-quarterfinals |access-date=14 November 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeKWOhQ7ceo |title=QINWEN ZHENG/ON COURT INTERVIEW/TOKYO OPEN 2024 |date=25 October 2024 |last=ICONIC CHANNEL TENNIS 🎾 |access-date=26 November 2024 |via=YouTube}}</ref> Leylah Fernandez,<ref>{{cite web |date=25 October 2024 |title=Qinwen Zheng Beats Leylah Fernandez in Pan Pacific Open |url=https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-beats-leylah-fernandez-in-pan-pacific-open |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241025204935/https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-beats-leylah-fernandez-in-pan-pacific-open |archive-date=25 October 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Sports Illustrated}}</ref> den No. 16 [[Diana Shnaider]]<ref>{{Cite news|date=October 26, 2024|title=Zheng Qinwen downs Diana Shnaider to book Sofia Kenin clash in Tokyo final|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/zheng-qinwen-downs-diana-shnaider-to-book-sofia-kenin-clash-in-tokyo-final|work=[[The Straits Times]]}}</ref> to reach de final.
She loose insyd de final to Coco Gauff insyd a match wich go to a third-set tiebreak.<ref>{{cite web |title=Gauff overcomes Zheng in three-hour thriller to win WTA Finals title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165822/gauff-overcomes-zheng-in-three-hour-thriller-to-win-wta-finals-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241109205313/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165822/gauff-overcomes-zheng-in-three-hour-thriller-to-win-wta-finals-title |archive-date=9 November 2024 |accessdate=9 November 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Despite de defeat, Zheng reach a career-high ranking of world No. 5.<ref>{{cite web |title='I fight, whatever happens on court': Zheng reflects on WTA Finals run |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165926/-i-fight-whatever-happens-on-court-zheng-reflects-on-wta-finals-run |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110020722/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165926/-i-fight-whatever-happens-on-court-zheng-reflects-on-wta-finals-run |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=10 November 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref>
At de [[2025 Miami Open – Women's singles|Miami Open]], Zheng overcam [[Lauren Davis]],<ref>{{cite web |date=20 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: Qinwen Zheng eases into third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/miami-open-qinwen-zheng-eases-into-third-round-813678.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> qualifier [[Taylor Townsend]],<ref>{{cite web |date=23 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: Zheng advances to last 16 |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/miami-open-wta-1000-wta-tour-news/miami-open-zheng-advances-to-last-16-814332.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den Ashlyn Krueger,<ref>{{cite web |date=25 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: China's Zheng Qinwen to face 'mountain she cannot climb' in quarter-finals |url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3303746/miami-open-chinas-zheng-qinwen-face-mountain-she-cannot-climb-quarter-finals |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=South China Morning Post}}</ref> widout dropping a set, to reach de quarterfinals. At de Charleston Open, Zheng make am three quarterfinals insyd as many tournaments plus wins over Maria Sakkari<ref>{{cite web |date=2 April 2025 |title=Charleston Open: Third seed Zheng beats Sakkari to reach last 16 |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/charleston-open-third-seed-zheng-beats-sakkari-to-reach-last-16-816114.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Elise Mertens]],<ref>{{cite web |date=3 April 2025 |title=Charleston Open: Zheng beats Mertens to reach quarter-finals |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/charleston-open-zheng-beats-mertens-to-reach-quarter-finals-816265.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> before losing insyd de last eight to ninth seed [[Ekaterina Alexandrova]].<ref>{{cite web |date=5 April 2025 |title=Semi-finals set in Charleston and Bogotá, after surprises |url=https://tennisthreads.net/wta-round-up-semi-finals-set-in-charleston-and-bogota-after-surprises/ |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Threads}}</ref>
She loose insyd de semifinals to No. 3 Coco Gauff insyd a three-hour match wey go to a third-set tiebreak.
Nevertheless, ein ranking rise to a new career-high of No. 4. She go out insyd de first round of [[2025 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|Wimbledon]] at de hands of Kateřina Siniaková.
Zheng subsequently withdraw from de Wuhan Open.
At de [[2026 French Open – Women's singles|French Open]], she go out insyd de opening round of dis major for de first time insyd ein career, losing to qualifier den eventual finalist [[Maja Chwalińska]] den winning just four games thruout de entire match.
Insyd de fourth round she win insyd straight sets against Iga Swiatek, buh she san overcam a 5-0 deficit insyd de first set to reach ein third US Open quarterfinal (den fifth major quarterfinal overall), becoming de first qualifier to reach de quarterfinals at de US Open since Emma Raducanu insyd 2021. Despite losing insyd de quarterfinals to de incumbent world No. 1 Elena Rybakina insyd three sets (after winning de first set), Zheng return to de top 100 following de tournament, climbing nearly 70 spots from No. 121 to No. 52.
== Playing style ==
Zheng ein game be centred on baseline aggression wey e be built around ein powerful serve den heavy-topspin forehand. Ein forehand be described as a signature weapon, capable of pushing opponents behind de baseline den creating opportunities for am to dictate rallies.<ref>{{cite news|title=No crown for 'Queen Wen' but Zheng learns valuable lessons|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/no-crown-queen-wen-zheng-learns-valuable-lessons-2023-09-06/|work=Reuters|date=6 September 2023|access-date=2 June 2026|last=Tennery|first=Amy}}</ref> At de 2024 Australian Open, na ein forehands average 2,800 revolutions per minute, de highest spin rate among de women wey dey compete at de tournament den close to de men's tournament average.<ref>{{cite web |last=Trollope |first=Matt |date=1 January 2025 |title=Five reasons we love Zheng Qinwen |url=https://ausopen.com/articles/news/five-reasons-we-love-zheng-qinwen |access-date=2 June 2026 |website=Australian Open}}</ref>
Zheng sanso be an athletic mover whose first serve fi be highly effective wen e land in, wey dey complement ein forehand den dey allow am to control points from de opening shot. However, ein serve at times be affected by technical issues den a low first-serve percentage. Ein heavy topspin den comparatively long swings initially make qm particularly effective on clay courts, although she cam be increasingly capable on faster surfaces.<ref>{{cite news|last=Carayol|first=Tumaini|title=Zheng follows idol to Australian Open final but Sabalenka is toughest test|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/jan/26/zheng-follows-her-idol-to-australian-final-but-sabalenka-is-toughest-test|work=The Guardian|date=26 January 2024|access-date=2 June 2026}}</ref> Although she primarily dey seek to dictate play from de baseline, she fi vary de pace of rallies pluz high, looping balls den drop shots, a tactic she use effectively during ein victory over [[Iga Świątek]] insyd de semifinals of de [[2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Paris Olympics]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Carayol|first=Tumaini|title=Iga Świątek's 25-match Roland Garros winning streak ended by Zheng Qinwen|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/01/iga-swiatek-roland-garros-streak-qinwen-zheng-paris-olympics-tennis-semi-final|work=The Guardian|date=1 August 2024|access-date=2 June 2026}}</ref>
== Coaches ==
Insyd 2021, Zheng begin dey work plus coach [[Pere Riba]].<ref name="riba">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen reuniting with coach Pere Riba for 2024|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3805943/zheng-qinwen-reuniting-with-coach-pere-riba-for-2024|access-date=2 September 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 December 2023}}</ref> Insyd June 2023, Zheng split plus Riba wey she hire [[Wim Fissette]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Mesic|first1=Dzevad|title=Qinwen Zheng hires Naomi Osaka's ex-coach|url=https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/WTA_Tennis/134015/qinwen-zheng-hires-naomi-osaka-s-excoach/|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis World|date=17 June 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Oddo|first1=Chris|title=Coach Wim Fissette about Qinwen Zheng: “Incredible athlete and worker, whose game needs to get cleaned up”|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wim-fissette-about-qinwen-zheng-she-wants-to-do-everything-it-takes-to-achieve-the-best-711529.html|work=Tennis Majors|date=5 September 2023}}</ref> Previously, Fissette coach [[Naomi Osaka]], til dem split insyd July 2022.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Tandon|first1=Kamakshi|title=Naomi Osaka, coach Wim Fissette split after sharing two major title runs|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/naomi-osaka-coach-wim-fissette-split-won-two-majors-partnership|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis|date=20 July 2022}}</ref> However, insyd September 2023, Fissette abruptly end ein collaboration plus Zheng, a decision wich na Zheng call "immoral".<ref>{{cite news|title=Coach Wim Fissette ends collaboration with Zheng Qinwen amid rumored reunion with Naomi Osaka|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/wim-fissette-ends-coach-zheng-qinwen-amid-rumored-reunion-naomi-osaka|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis|date=29 September 2023}}</ref> Fissette later reunite plus Osaka following de birth of ein daughter insyd July 2023.<ref>{{cite news|title=Naomi Osaka splits with coach Wim Fissette, practices with Patrick Mouratoglou in LA|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5766206/2024/09/14/naomi-osaka-coach-fissette-mouratoglou/|access-date=2 September 2026|work=[[The Athletic]]|date=14 September 2024}}</ref> Insyd December 2023, Zheng reunite plus Riba.<ref name="riba" />
== Endorsements ==
Insyd 2015, Zheng sign a sponsorship deal plus Nike.<ref name="endorsements">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen: China’s Tennis Ace Wins On and Off Court|url=https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1015685|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Sixth Tone]]|date=14 August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Qinwen Zheng Wins Olympic Gold in Women’s Singles|url=https://about.nike.com/en/newsroom/releases/qinwen-zheng-wins-gold|publisher=Nike|date=3 August 2024}}</ref> Na ein racquets be provided by Wilson.<ref>{{cite news|title=Geared Up: Zheng Qinwen cracks the Top 10 with Wilson and Nike|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/geared-up-qinwen-zheng-cracks-the-top-10-with-wilson-and-nike-australian-open-final|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=1 February 2024}}</ref> Insyd 2022, Zheng join Rolex as a Testimonee<ref>{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.rolex.com/en-us/rolex-family/tennis/qinwen-zheng |access-date=31 August 2026 |publisher=Rolex}}</ref> wey she sign endorsement deals plus Chinese financial service company Ant Group<ref>{{cite news|title=Ant Group Extends Partnership with Olympic Tennis Champion Qinwen Zheng as Brand Ambassador|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250109266663/en/Ant-Group-Extends-Partnership-with-Olympic-Tennis-Champion-Qinwen-Zheng-as-Brand-Ambassador|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Business Wire]]|date=10 January 2025}}</ref> den Chinese dairy company Yili Group.<ref name="endorsements" /> Insyd 2023, Zheng sign sponsorship deals plus Gatorade<ref>{{cite news|last1=Richardson|first1=James|title=Who sponsors rising Chinese star Qinwen Zheng: Nike, Gatorade and Wilson already on board|url=https://www.tennis365.com/australian-open/who-sponsors-qinwen-zheng-nike-gatorade-wilson|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis365|date=24 January 2024}}</ref> den Swisse.<ref name="endorsements" /> Insyd 2024, Zheng join Lancôme as a brand ambassador,<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen wins in Stuttgart, picks up Lancôme deal alongside world No. 1 Iga Swiatek|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-wins-in-stuttgart-picks-up-lancome-deal-alongside-world-no-1-iga-swiatek|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=16 April 2024}}</ref> she sign sponsorship deals plus Chinese milk tea brand Chagee<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen Becomes CHAGEE's First "Health Ambassador"|url=https://www.chagee.us/media-center/article/78352638-8446-4796-b23c-41530409e780|publisher=Chagee|date=25 April 2025}}</ref><ref name="endorsements" /> den Chinese consumer electronics brand vivo, wey she cam be a brand ambassador give Audi.<ref>{{cite news|title=No rest for the weary! Zheng Qinwen's off-season kicks off with new Audi sponsorship and Gatorade event|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/no-rest-for-the-weary-zheng-qinwen-s-offseason-kicks-off-with-new-audi-sponsorship-and-gatorade-event|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=17 November 2024}}</ref> Insyd 2025, Zheng cam be a global brand ambassador give Dior<ref>{{cite news|last1=Templeton|first1=Lily|title=EXCLUSIVE: Dior Taps Olympic Tennis Champion Zheng Qinwen as Global Ambassador|url=https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/dior-zheng-qinwen-global-ambassador-olympic-tennis-champion-1236793971/|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Women's Wear Daily|WWD]]|date=9 January 2025}}</ref> den Beats.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Benson|first1=Pat|title=Qinwen Zheng Named Beats Global Ambassador in Hype Video|url=https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-named-beats-global-ambassador-in-hype-video|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Sports Illustrated]]|date=19 March 2025}}</ref>
== Personal life ==
Zheng cite [[Li Na]]—de only Chinese player to win a singles major title—as a source of inspiration.<ref name="T2023">{{Cite web |last=Fitzgerald |first=Matt |date=17 January 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen sprouts from a family's big sacrifice—and the little seed Li Na planted in her heart |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-sprouts-family-sacrifice-seed-li-na-planted-australian-open-riba |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241008002050/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-sprouts-family-sacrifice-seed-li-na-planted-australian-open-riba |archive-date=8 October 2024 |access-date=25 January 2023 |website=Tennis.com}}</ref><ref name="AP2024">{{Cite web |last=HOWARD FENDRICH |date=3 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first Olympic tennis singles gold, inspired by Li Na and Liu Xang |url=https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113022350/https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |archive-date=13 November 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[AP News]] |language=en}}</ref> Insyd 2024, na Zheng say: "''I watched her since I was a little kid so I'm trying to follow in her steps. She inspired me a lot when I was a child."''<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen eyes Olympics history in Li Na's Paris footsteps |url=https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/zheng-qinwen-eyes-olympics-history-113903072.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804030250/https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/zheng-qinwen-eyes-olympics-history-113903072.html |archive-date=4 August 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=Yahoo! Sports |language=en-GB}}</ref> Zheng sanso credit ein parents dema support den guidance as a reason for ein success.<ref name="AP2024" />
Following ein gold medal win at de 2024 Summer Olympics, Zheng say dat na she always wan "''to become one of the Asians that can inspire young kids and make them love tennis more''".<ref name="shethepeople">{{Cite news|last=Thanvi|first=Ishika|date=5 August 2024|title=Meet Zheng Qinwen, Chinese Gold Medalist Who Also Beat World No 1|url=https://www.shethepeople.tv/women-at-olympics/tennis-player-zheng-qinwen-gold-medalist-paris-olympics-6798900|access-date=20 August 2024|publisher=[[SheThePeople]]|quote=Following her Olympic gold win, Zheng expressed her desire to inspire young Asians to pursue tennis, much like her idol Li Na and hurdler Liu Xiang, China’s first Olympic gold medalist in men’s track and field. Zheng attributes her success to the unwavering support of her parents...|archive-date=20 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080701/https://www.shethepeople.tv/women-at-olympics/tennis-player-zheng-qinwen-gold-medalist-paris-olympics-6798900|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kapetanakis |first=Arthur |date=5 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first singles gold medal at Paris 2024 Olympics |url=https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2024-08-05/zheng_qinwen_wins_chinas_first_singles_gold_medal_at_paris_2024_olympics.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080658/https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2024-08-05/zheng_qinwen_wins_chinas_first_singles_gold_medal_at_paris_2024_olympics.html |archive-date=20 August 2024 |access-date=20 August 2024 |website=[[US Open (tennis)]]}}</ref> She sanso say na she look up to [[Liu Xiang (hurdler)|Liu Xiang]], a Chinese hurdler whose win insyd de 110-meter hurdles at de 2004 Summer Olympics be China ein first gold insyd any men's track den field event.<ref name="shethepeople" /><ref name="AP2024">{{Cite web |last=HOWARD FENDRICH |date=3 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first Olympic tennis singles gold, inspired by Li Na and Liu Xang |url=https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113022350/https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |archive-date=13 November 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[AP News]] |language=en}}</ref> Insyd a 2024 interview plus Sky Sports, Zheng say ein hobbies include walking plus ein family, reading, den singing.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04pkcmluVLA |title=Zheng Qinwen describes herself as ____ 😅 | Get to know the Chinese star! |date=13 February 2024 |last=Sky Sports |access-date=4 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804020839/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04pkcmluVLA |archive-date=4 August 2024 |url-status=live |via=YouTube}}</ref> She sanso dey enjoy roller coaster rides wey she be a fan of de K-pop group Blackpink.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kane |first=David |date=3 September 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen loves rollercoasters, karaoke, and Blackpink, thinks Coco Gauff is more talented |url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/zheng-qinwen-rollercoasters-karaoke-blackpink-coco-gauff-2023-us-open |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804040822/https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/zheng-qinwen-rollercoasters-karaoke-blackpink-coco-gauff-2023-us-open |archive-date=4 August 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[Tennis.com]] |language=en |quote="Mostly I sing Chinese songs, slower songs," added the Blackpink stan.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Livaudais |first=Stephanie |date=27 March 2023 |title=Blink and you'll miss her: No time for Blackpink amid Zheng Qinwen's rapid rise |url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/blink-and-you-miss-her-no-time-for-blackpink-amid-zheng-qinwen-rapid-rise |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080658/https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/blink-and-you-miss-her-no-time-for-blackpink-amid-zheng-qinwen-rapid-rise |archive-date=20 August 2024 |access-date=20 August 2024 |website=[[Tennis.com]]}}</ref>
According to de China Charity Federation, Zheng donate 1 million yuan insyd August 2026 for disaster relief insyd Gyirong County during de 2026 Nepal–Tibet floods.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-08-31 |title=Zheng Qinwen donates 1 million yuan to support devastating Tibet disaster relief efforts |url=https://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/articles/zheng_qinwen_donates_1_million_yuan_to_support_devastating_tibet_disaster_relief_efforts/s1_17460_44242518 |access-date=2026-09-06 |website=[[Yardbarker]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Burack |first=Emily |date=2026-08-31 |title=Qinwen Zheng Donates to Support Disaster Relief Efforts in Tibet |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/qinwen-zheng-donates-support-disaster-143226595.html |access-date=2026-09-06 |website=[[Town & Country (magazine)|Town & Country]] |language=en-US |via=Yahoo Sports}}</ref>
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'''Zheng Qinwen''' (born 8 October 2002) be a Chinese professional tennis player. Na she be ranked world No. 4 by de WTA, she achieve insyd June 2025, wey she be de only second Chinese player to reach de top 5 insyd women's singles after [[Li Na]]. Zheng win five career singles titles, wey dey include de gold medal at de [[2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Paris Olympics]], becoming de first Asian tennis player to win an Olympic gold medal insyd singles.
Zheng win ein first WTA Tour tournament insyd 2023 at de Palermo Ladies Open, a title wey she defend insyd 2024. She win WTA 500 titles at de 2023 Zhengzhou Open den at de 2024 Pan Pacific Open. She fini runner-up at de 2024 Australian Open, wey she loose to [[Aryna Sabalenka]], den at de 2024 WTA Finals, losing to [[Coco Gauff]].
== Early life den junior years ==
Na dem born Zheng insyd Shiyan, Hubei, on 8 October 2002.<ref name="WTAprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/players/328120/qinwen-zheng |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Na ein parents encourage am to try several sports during ein kiddie time, wey dey include table tennis, before she begin dey play tennis at de age of seven.<ref name="Vogue2024">{{cite magazine|last=Remsen|first=Nick|title=Qinwen Zheng on Winning China's First-Ever Olympic Gold in Tennis|url=https://www.vogue.com/article/qinwen-zheng-on-winning-olympic-gold|magazine=Vogue|date=4 August 2024|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> At de age of eight, she lef ein parents wey she move go Wuhan to receive more advanced coaching.<ref name="Vogue2024" /> Na ein mommie initially visit am on weekends den later lef ein job to support ein training full-time.<ref name="Vogue2024" /> During ein formative years, Zheng train at an academy insyd Beijing under [[Carlos Rodríguez (tennis coach)|Carlos Rodríguez]], wey na he previously coach [[Justine Henin]] den [[Li Na]].<ref name="RG2022">{{cite web |date=27 May 2022 |title=Get to know Zheng Qinwen |url=https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/article/rg2022-get-to-know-zheng-qinwen |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Roland-Garros}}</ref><ref name="Reuters2025">{{cite news|last=Ransom|first=Ian|title=Zheng looks to emulate Li's Australian Open success|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/zheng-looks-emulate-lis-australian-open-success-2025-01-07/|work=Reuters|date=7 January 2025|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> Zheng turn professional insyd 2018 while continuing to compete on de junior circuit.<ref name="RGprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng: Player card |url=https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/players/42560-q.zheng |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Roland-Garros}}</ref> Insyd December 2018, she reach de girls' singles final of de Orange Bowl, wer she loose to Coco Gauff insyd three sets.<ref name="USTA2018">{{cite web |date=10 December 2018 |title=Coco Gauff crowned Orange Bowl singles champ |url=https://www.usta.com/en/home/stay-current/national/coco-gauff-wins-orange-bowl-18s-girls--singles-title.html |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=United States Tennis Association}}</ref> Insyd 2019, she reach de girls' singles semifinals at both de French Open den de US Open, wey she achieve a career-high ITF junior ranking of world No. 6.<ref name="RGprofile" /><ref name="ITFprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng Tennis Player Profile |url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/players/qinwen-zheng/800436017/chn/jt/S/overview/ |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=International Tennis Federation}}</ref> Insyd late 2019, Zheng move go Spain to continue ein development wey she establish a training base insyd Barcelona.<ref name="RG2022" /><ref name="Xinhua2024">{{cite news|script-title=zh:追光|十年前那个小姑娘,如何成为郑钦文|url=https://www.news.cn/sports/20240127/98e4e4c7271d4f58a4493fe0ed91110b/c.html|website=Xinhua News Agency|date=27 January 2024|language=zh|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> She begin dey work plus Spanish coach [[Pere Riba]] insyd 2021.<ref name="riba">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen reuniting with coach Pere Riba for 2024|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3805943/zheng-qinwen-reuniting-with-coach-pere-riba-for-2024|access-date=2 September 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 December 2023}}</ref>
== Career ==
=== 2021: WTA Tour debut ===
Insyd January 2021, Zheng win de Tennis Future Hamburg, Germany wer she defeat [[Linda Fruhvirtová]] insyd de final of de 25k event, dem hold at de venue of de Hamburger Tennis-Verband.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennis-tourtalk.com/67737/qinwen-zheng-wins-tennis-future-hamburg|title=Qinwen Zheng Wins Tennis Future Hamburg|work=Tennis TourTalk|date=17 January 2021|access-date=20 June 2021|archive-date=16 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220116120922/https://www.tennis-tourtalk.com/67737/qinwen-zheng-wins-tennis-future-hamburg|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 20 June 2021, she win de final of de 60k Macha Lake Open insyd Staré Splavy defeating [[Aleksandra Krunić]] insyd two sets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/tournament/w60-stare-splavy/cze/2021/w-itf-cze-02a-2021/draws-and-results/|title=ITF draws and results|publisher=www.itftennis.com|date=|access-date=20 June 2021|archive-date=23 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123165654/https://www.itftennis.com/en/tournament/w60-stare-splavy/cze/2021/w-itf-cze-02a-2021/draws-and-results/|url-status=live}}</ref> Zheng make ein WTA Tour debut at de Palermo Ladies Open, wer she defeat second seed [[Liudmila Samsonova]] insyd de first round,<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 July 2021|title=18-y.o. Zheng Qinwen arrives on WTA Tour in style with Samsonova upset: Palermo Highlights|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2193178/18-y-o-zheng-qinwen-arrives-on-wta-tour-in-style-with-samsonova-upset-palermo-highlights|access-date=20 July 2021|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=18 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118194733/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2193178/18-y-o-zheng-qinwen-arrives-on-wta-tour-in-style-with-samsonova-upset-palermo-highlights|url-status=dead}}</ref> before losing ein next match to [[Jaqueline Cristian]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Wancke|first=Barbara|date=22 July 2021|url=https://tennisthreads.net/wta-roundup-palermo-and-gdynia-2/|title=WTA Roundup: Palermo and Gdynia – Day 3|publisher=Tennis Threads|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110025912/https://tennisthreads.net/wta-roundup-palermo-and-gdynia-2/|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== 2022: French Open fourth round, top 30 ===
Ranked No. 126, Zheng enter de Melbourne Summer Set 1 after qualifying. She beat [[Mai Hontama]], [[Vera Zvonareva]], den [[Ana Konjuh]] to make ein first WTA Tour semifinal,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Melbourne 1: Zheng Qinwen beats Zvonareva in 3 sets for 1st WTA QF spot (video)|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2440989/melbourne-1-zheng-qinwen-beats-zvonareva-in-3-sets-for-1st-wta-qf-spot|access-date=6 January 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=6 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220106161443/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2440989/melbourne-1-zheng-qinwen-beats-zvonareva-in-3-sets-for-1st-wta-qf-spot|url-status=live}}</ref> buh she loose to No. 20 [[Simona Halep]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite news |date=8 January 2022|title=Halep advances, injured Osaka withdraws at Melbourne 1|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2442148/halep-advances-injured-osaka-withdraws-at-melbourne-1|access-date=8 January 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=8 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220108094707/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2442148/halep-advances-injured-osaka-withdraws-at-melbourne-1|url-status=live}}</ref> Zheng debut at de main draw of a Grand Slam tournament at de Australian Open after qualifying.<ref>{{cite news |last=Macpherson|first=Alex|date=15 January 2022|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447639/introducing-the-2022-australian-open-s-grand-slam-debutantes|title=Introducing the 2022 Australian Open's Grand Slam debutantes|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|access-date=24 May 2022|archive-date=15 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220515020850/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447639/introducing-the-2022-australian-open-s-grand-slam-debutantes|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=January 14, 2022|title=Baptiste, Zheng Qinwen, Bronzetti qualify for Australian Open|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447429/baptiste-zheng-qinwen-bronzetti-qualify-for-australian-open|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=14 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220114212606/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447429/baptiste-zheng-qinwen-bronzetti-qualify-for-australian-open|url-status=dead}}</ref> She defeat [[Aliaksandra Sasnovich]] insyd de first round,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Garber|first=Greg|date=January 18, 2022|title=Australian Open Day 3 order of play: Bencic, Anisimova to play; Barty in action|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2452994/australian-open-day-3-order-of-play-bencic-anisimova-to-play-barty-in-action|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=18 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118192336/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2452994/australian-open-day-3-order-of-play-bencic-anisimova-to-play-barty-in-action|url-status=dead}}</ref> buh she loose insyd de second round to No. 8 [[Maria Sakkari]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=January 19, 2022|title=Osaka passes Brengle test at Australian Open; to face Anisimova next|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2453850/osaka-passes-brengle-test-at-australian-open-to-face-anisimova-next|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=15 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240915214756/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2453850/osaka-passes-brengle-test-at-australian-open-to-face-anisimova-next|url-status=live}}</ref> As a result, Zheng break into de top 100 for de first time.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ubha|first1=Ravi|title='Feels like I'm at home': Sakkari flourishes as fans find voice|url=https://ausopen.com/articles/match-report/feels-im-home-sakkari-flourishes-fans-find-voice|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Australian Open|date=19 January 2022}}</ref>
At de French Open, Zheng defeat [[Maryna Zanevska]] insyd de first round.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3178838/french-open-anisimova-knocks-out-osaka-first-round-chinas-zheng-qinwen|title=Osaka's return to French Open ends in first round|publisher=South China Morning Post|date=23 May 2022|url-access=subscription|access-date=24 May 2022|archive-date=24 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220524002441/https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3178838/french-open-anisimova-knocks-out-osaka-first-round-chinas-zheng-qinwen|url-status=live}}</ref> Insyd de second round, she cam back from a set den a break down to upset No. 19 Simona Halep for ein first top-20 win.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2635302/zheng-qinwen-upends-halep-at-roland-garros|title=Zheng Qinwen upends former champion Halep at French Open|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|access-date=26 May 2022|archive-date=26 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526162042/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2635302/zheng-qinwen-upends-halep-at-roland-garros|url-status=live}}</ref> She move into de fourth round after [[Alizé Cornet]] retire while trailing by a set.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-sets-up-swiatek-clash-after-cornet-retirement-603044.html|title=Roland-Garros: Zheng sets up Swiatek clash after Cornet retirement|date=28 May 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> She loose insyd de fourth round to world No. 1 den eventual champion [[Iga Świątek]] insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news |last=Tignor|first=Steve|date=30 May 2022|title=Iga Swiatek’s towering 2022 wobbled a little against talented newcomer Zheng Qinwen, but she ended with her win streak and Roland Garros bid intact|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/iga-swiatek-s-towering-2022-wobbled-a-little-against-talented-newcomer-zheng-qin|work=Tennis.com|access-date=25 August 2025}}</ref> Na she be de only player to win a set against Świątek insyd de tournament.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Maine|first1=D'Arcy|title=How Iga Swiatek won the 2022 French Open -- and why she could dominate for the foreseeable future|url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/34036326/how-iga-swiatek-won-2022-french-open-why-dominate-foreseeable-future|access-date=8 September 2026|work=[[ESPN]]|date=4 June 2022}}</ref> As a result, Zheng move to a new career-high of No. 54.<ref name="valencia">{{cite news |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2644639/zheng-qinwen-captures-wta-125-valencia-title|title=Zheng Qinwen captures WTA 125 Valencia title|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=9 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220709001357/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2644639/zheng-qinwen-captures-wta-125-valencia-title|url-status=live}}</ref> She break into de top 50 a week later<ref>{{cite news |last1=Oddo|first1=Chris|title=WTA rankings: Zheng Qinwen, Haddad Maia surging|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-rankings/wta-rankings-zheng-qinwen-haddad-maia-surging-605964.html|access-date=8 September 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=12 June 2022}}</ref> after winning ein first WTA 125 title at de Open Internacional de Valencia, defeating compatriot [[Wang Xiyu]].<ref name="valencia2">{{cite news |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2644639/zheng-qinwen-captures-wta-125-valencia-title|title=Zheng Qinwen captures WTA 125 Valencia title|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=9 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220709001357/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2644639/zheng-qinwen-captures-wta-125-valencia-title|url-status=live}}</ref>
At de Wimbledon Championships, Zheng defeat [[Sloane Stephens]] den [[Greet Minnen]] to reach de third round, wer she fall to No. 23 den eventual champion [[Elena Rybakina]] insyd straight sets.
At de Canadian Open, Zheng defeat wildcard entrant [[Rebecca Marino]] insyd de first round. She advance to de third round after No. 5 [[Ons Jabeur]] retire while trailing by a set. She overcam [[Bianca Andreescu]] to advance to ein first WTA 1000 quarterfinal, wer she loose to No. 14 [[Karolína Plíšková]], insyd three sets. At de US Open, she defeat No. 16 [[Jeļena Ostapenko]] den [[Anastasia Potapova]] before she loose to [[Jule Niemeier]].
At de Pan Pacific Open, Zheng defeat [[Misaki Doi]], No. 4 [[Paula Badosa]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen routs top seed Badosa in Tokyo to reach quarterfinals|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2798336/zheng-qinwen-routs-top-seed-badosa-in-tokyo-to-reach-quarterfinals|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=21 September 2022}}</ref> [[Claire Liu]] den No. 13 [[Veronika Kudermetova]] to reach ein first WTA Tour final.<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen, Liudmila Samsonova reach Pan Pacific final|url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/34654085/zheng-qinwen-liudmila-samsonova-reach-pan-pacific-final|access-date=23 July 2026|work=[[ESPN]]|date=24 September 2022}}</ref> She loose insyd de final to Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.<ref name="pacific">{{cite web |title=Samsonova wins Tokyo, edges Zheng Qinwen for third title of 2022 |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2801554/samsonova-wins-tokyo-edges-zheng-qinwen-for-third-title-of-2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925053658/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2801554/samsonova-wins-tokyo-edges-zheng-qinwen-for-third-title-of-2022 |archive-date=25 September 2022 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Despite de loss, Zheng reach a new career-high ranking of No. 28, becoming de first Chinese teenager to break into de top 30.<ref name="pacific" /> Entering de San Diego Open as a lucky loser, she advance to de second round as No. 13 [[Garbiñe Muguruza]] retire.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Ramchandani|first=Haresh|date=12 October 2022|title=Lucky loser Zheng sets up Swiatek clash in San Diego as Muguruza retires|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/san-diego-open-zheng-into-second-round-628995.html|access-date=10 August 2026|work=Tennis Majors}}</ref> She loose insyd de second round to world No. 1 den eventual champion Iga Świątek insyd three sets.<ref>{{Cite news|date=14 October 2022|title=Swiatek downs Zheng to reach San Diego quarters|url=https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/swiatek-downs-zheng-reach-san-diego-quarters-2022-10-13/|access-date=10 August 2026|work=[[Reuters]]}}</ref> Na dem name Zheng WTA Newcomer of de Year.<ref>{{cite web |title=China's Zheng Qinwen named WTA Newcomer of the Year |url=https://oca.asia/news/3599-chinas-zheng-qinwen-named-wta-newcomer-of-the-year.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110045901/https://oca.asia/news/3599-chinas-zheng-qinwen-named-wta-newcomer-of-the-year.html |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Olympic Council of Asia}}</ref>
=== 2023: US Open quarterfinal, top 20 ===
Zheng begin de season at de Adelaide International. She defeat No. 17 [[Anett Kontaveit]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen saves match point, ousts Kontaveit in Adelaide |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3005423/zheng-qinwen-saves-match-point-ousts-kontaveit-in-adelaide |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241130122924/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3005423/zheng-qinwen-saves-match-point-ousts-kontaveit-in-adelaide |archive-date=30 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> before losing to [[Victoria Azarenka]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Adelaide 1: Azarenka fends off Zheng Qinwen, into quarterfinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3010262/adelaide-1-azarenka-fends-off-zheng-qinwen-into-quarterfinals |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331083541/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3010262/adelaide-1-azarenka-fends-off-zheng-qinwen-into-quarterfinals |archive-date=31 March 2023 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> At de Australian Open, she beat [[Dalma Gálfi]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Macpherson|first1=Alex|title=AO 2023 Day 1 by the numbers: Zheng Qinwen in a hurry, Osorio's milestone and more|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3024158/ao-2023-day-1-by-the-numbers-zheng-qinwen-in-a-hurry-osorios-milestone-and-more|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=16 January 2023}}</ref> before losing to [[Bernarda Pera]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Australian Open: Pera makes third round|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-pera-makes-third-round-655418.html|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=18 January 2023}}</ref>
At de Abu Dhabi Open, Zheng defeat qualifier Rebecca Marino, No. 12 Jeļena Ostapenko,<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen upsets Ostapenko to reach Abu Dhabi quarters|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3054192/zheng-qinwen-upsets-ostapenko-to-reach-abu-dhabi-quarters|access-date=18 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=8 February 2023}}</ref> den No. 8 [[Daria Kasatkina]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen overpowers No. 1 seed Daria Kasatkina in Abu Dhabi for third Top 10 win|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-overpowers-top-seed-daria-kasatkina-abu-dhabi-third-top-10-win|access-date=18 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=10 February 2023}}</ref> widout dropping a set, to reach de semifinals. She loose insyd de semifinals to No. 19 Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.
At de Stuttgart Open, Zheng defeat lucky loser [[Alycia Parks]] before losing to world No. 1, Iga Świątek, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite news|date=21 April 2023|title=Iga Swiatek beats Zheng in Stuttgart to make winning WTA Tour return|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/apr/21/iga-swiatek-beats-zheng-in-stuttgart-to-make-winning-wta-tour-return|access-date=10 August 2026|work=[[The Guardian]]}}</ref> At de Madrid Open, she defeat [[Caty McNally]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Madrid Open: Zheng books spot in round of 32|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/madrid-open-zheng-books-spot-in-first-round-676310.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=28 April 2023}}</ref> before losing to No. 17, [[Ekaterina Alexandrova]], insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Madrid Open: Alexandrova into round of 16 against Swiatek|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/madrid-open-alexandrova-into-second-round-676784.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=30 April 2023}}</ref> At de Italian Open, Zheng defeat Alizé Cornet,<ref>{{cite web |title=Rome: Zheng Qinwen holds off Cornet to reach third round |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3340520/rome-zheng-qinwen-holds-off-cornet-to-reach-third-round |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803045450/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3340520/rome-zheng-qinwen-holds-off-cornet-to-reach-third-round |archive-date=3 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> qualifier [[Anna Bondár]],<ref>{{cite web |date=13 May 2023 |title=Italian Open: Zheng into round of 16, beats qualifier before rain stops play for day |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-into-second-round-679502.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043052/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-into-second-round-679502.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den compatriot Wang Xiyu<ref>{{cite web |date=15 May 2023 |title=Italian Open: Zheng advances to quarter-finals |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-advances-to-quarter-finals-679819.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241127235309/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-advances-to-quarter-finals-679819.html |archive-date=27 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> to reach ein second WTA 1000 quarterfinal. She then loose to No. 12 Veronika Kudermetova, insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kudermetova beats Zheng Qinwen for semis at Italian Open |url=https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202305/17/WS64644942a310b6054fad3798.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240119125438/https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202305/17/WS64644942a310b6054fad3798.html |archive-date=19 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=China Daily}}</ref> As a result, Zheng reach No. 19 insyd de WTA rankings, becoming de fifth Chinese player to break into de top 20.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ranking Reaction: Iga Swiatek kicks off 60th straight week at No. 1, Alcaraz returns to top spot |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/ranking-reaction-iga-swiatek-60th-week-at-no-1-alcaraz-returns-to-top-spot |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803163136/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/ranking-reaction-iga-swiatek-60th-week-at-no-1-alcaraz-returns-to-top-spot |archive-date=3 August 2024 |access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Rankings Watch: Rybakina hits Top 5 for first time; Zheng makes Top 20 debut |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3465469/rankings-watch-rybakina-hits-top-5-for-first-time-zheng-makes-top-20-debut |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230522235550/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3465469/rankings-watch-rybakina-hits-top-5-for-first-time-zheng-makes-top-20-debut |archive-date=22 May 2023 |access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref> At de French Open, she beat qualifier [[Tamara Zidanšek]]<ref>{{cite web |date=28 May 2023 |title=Roland-Garros: Zheng advances to second round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-advances-to-first-round-683322.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119051043/https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-advances-to-first-round-683322.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> before losing to [[Yulia Putintseva]].<ref>{{cite web |date=31 May 2023 |title=Roland-Garros: Putintseva upsets Qinwen Zheng in three sets to make third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-putintseva-advances-to-third-round-684819.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119045944/https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-putintseva-advances-to-third-round-684819.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref>
At Wimbledon, Zheng loose insyd de first round to [[Kateřina Siniaková]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Wimbledon: Siniakova books spot in second round|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wimbledon-news/wimbledon-siniakova-books-spot-in-second-round-693157.html|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=3 July 2023}}</ref>
Zheng receive a wildcard into de Palermo Ladies Open. She double bagel [[Sara Errani]],<ref>{{cite web |date=17 July 2023 |title=WTA roundup: Qinwen Zheng opens with 6–0, 6–0 win in Palermo |url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-qinwen-zheng-opens-with-6-0-6-0-win-palermo-2023-07-17/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230720025622/https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-qinwen-zheng-opens-with-6-0-6-0-win-palermo-2023-07-17/ |archive-date=20 July 2023 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |work=Reuters}}</ref> then beat [[Diane Parry]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Palermo: Zheng Qinwen battles past Parry in three sets |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3601004/palermo-zheng-qinwen-battles-past-parry-in-three-sets |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803015041/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3601004/palermo-zheng-qinwen-battles-past-parry-in-three-sets |archive-date=3 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> [[Emma Navarro]]<ref>{{cite web |date=21 July 2023 |title=Palermo Open: Zheng reaches semi-finals, takes on Sherif next |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/palermo-open-zheng-reaches-semi-finals-698670.html |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Mayar Sherif]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng beats Sherif in late-night duel; faces Paolini in Palermo final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3600788/zheng-beats-sherif-in-late-night-duel-faces-paolini-in-palermo-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119051012/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3600788/zheng-beats-sherif-in-late-night-duel-faces-paolini-in-palermo-final |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> to reach ein second WTA Tour final. She beat [[Jasmine Paolini]] insyd three sets to win ein first WTA Tour title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen beats Paolini in Palermo to capture first career title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3601535/zheng-qinwen-beats-paolini-in-palermo-to-capture-first-career-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921023120/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3601535/zheng-qinwen-beats-paolini-in-palermo-to-capture-first-career-title |archive-date=21 September 2024 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref>
[[File:Zheng_Qinwen_(2023_US_Open)_01_(cropped).jpg|left|thumb|Zheng reach ein first Grand Slam quarterfinals at de 2023 US Open.]]
At de Canadian Open, Zheng defeat [[Marta Kostyuk]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen edges Marta Kostyuk in Montreal|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/canadian-open-zheng-books-spot-in-second-round-703625.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=8 August 2023}}</ref> before losing to No. 18 Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Canadian Open: Samsonova makes last 16|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/canadian-open-samsonova-makes-last-16-704051.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=9 August 2023}}</ref> At de Cincinnati Open, she defeat qualifier Aliaksandra Sasnovich den wildcard entrant [[Venus Williams]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen rallies to beat Venus Williams in Cincinnati|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3636968/zheng-qinwen-rallies-to-beat-venus-williams-in-cincinnati|access-date=30 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=16 August 2023}}</ref> before losing to world No. 1, Iga Świątek, insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Swiatek survives Zheng scare to reach Cincinnati quarter-finals|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/swiatek-survives-zheng-scare-reach-cincinnati-quarter-finals-2023-08-17/|access-date=30 July 2026|work=[[Reuters]]|date=18 August 2023}}</ref> At de [[2023 US Open – Women's singles|US Open]], Zheng defeat [[Nadia Podoroska]],<ref>{{cite web |date=30 August 2023 |title=US Open: Zheng fires warning shot to rest of the field |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-second-round-709185.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043746/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-second-round-709185.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Kaia Kanepi]],<ref>{{cite web |date=31 August 2023 |title=US Open: Zheng ends Kanepi's run, into third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-makes-third-round-2-709889.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043303/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-makes-third-round-2-709889.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Lucia Bronzetti]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen dazzles with defense on a landmark day for Chinese tennis |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3668033/zheng-qinwen-dazzles-with-defense-on-a-landmark-day-for-chinese-tennis |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den No. 5 Ons Jabeur<ref>{{cite web |date=4 September 2023 |title=US Open: Under-par Jabeur knocked out by Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-last-8-711398.html |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> to advance to ein first major quarterfinal, wer she loose to world No. 2, [[Aryna Sabalenka]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 September 2023 |title=Sabalenka sweeps into 4th Slam semi of 2023 |url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/38339824/aryna-sabalenka-cruises-zheng-qinwen-us-open-semis |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231008190452/https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/38339824/aryna-sabalenka-cruises-zheng-qinwen-us-open-semis |archive-date=8 October 2023 |access-date=7 September 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>
Zheng win gold insyd singles at de Asian Games.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-2023-tennis-women-singles|title=Asian Games 2023: Zheng Qinwen wins women's tennis gold to secure Paris 2024 quota|last=Kano|first=Shintaro|date=29 September 2023|publisher=International Olympic Committee|access-date=25 January 2024|archive-date=16 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240816073522/https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-2023-tennis-women-singles|url-status=live}}</ref> At de China Open, she loose insyd de first round to world No. 5, Elena Rybakina, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rybakina sweeps past Zheng Qinwen into Beijing second round|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3715707/rybakina-sweeps-past-zheng-qinwen-into-beijing-second-round|access-date=30 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=2 October 2023}}</ref> At de Zhengzhou Open, Zheng defeat qualifier [[Kateryna Volodko]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=9 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen claims first win on home soil in Zhengzhou|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3732237/zheng-qinwen-claims-first-win-on-home-soil-in-zhengzhou|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> No. 6 Maria Sakkari,<ref>{{Cite news|date=11 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen notches first win over Sakkari to make Zhengzhou quarters|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3735023/zheng-qinwen-notches-first-win-over-sakkari-to-make-zhengzhou-quarters|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> [[Anhelina Kalinina]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=13 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen storms into Zhengzhou semis; faces Paolini next|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3737260/zheng-qinwen-storms-into-zhengzhou-semis-faces-paolini-next|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> den Jasmine Paolini, widout dropping a set, to reach de final. She defeat world No. 18, [[Barbora Krejčíková]], insyd de final insyd three sets to win ein second career title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen triumphs on home soil to win Zhengzhou title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3738449/zheng-qinwen-triumphs-on-home-soil-to-win-zhengzhou-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231017133438/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3738449/zheng-qinwen-triumphs-on-home-soil-to-win-zhengzhou-title |archive-date=17 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=James Walker-Roberts |date=15 October 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen says she 'wanted too much' after beating Barbora Krejcikova to win Zhengzhou Open |url=https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/wta-zhengzhou/2023/zheng-qinwen-says-she-wanted-too-much-after-beating-barbora-krejcikova-to-win-zhengzhou-open_sto9837635/story.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231015195205/https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/wta-zhengzhou/2023/zheng-qinwen-says-she-wanted-too-much-after-beating-barbora-krejcikova-to-win-zhengzhou-open_sto9837635/story.shtml |archive-date=15 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=eurosport.com}}</ref> Zheng make ein debut at de WTA Elite Trophy.<ref>{{cite news|title=Field is set for the 2023 WTA Elite Trophy Zhuhai|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3741492/field-is-set-for-the-2023-wta-elite-trophy-zhuhai|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=18 October 2023}}</ref> She defeat [[Donna Vekić]]<ref>{{Cite news|date=25 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen battles past Vekic to grab first win in Zhuhai|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3752266/zheng-qinwen-battles-past-vekic-to-grab-first-win-in-zhuhai|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> den Jeļena Ostapenko<ref>{{Cite news|date=27 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen beats Jelena Ostapenko to set up all-Chinese semifinal match at WTA Elite Trophy|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-jelena-ostapenko-all-chinese-semifinal-wta-elite-trophy-zhuhai|access-date=10 August 2026|work=Tennis}}</ref> insyd de round-robin stage. She beat compatriot [[Zhu Lin (tennis)|Zhu Lin]] insyd de semifinals<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen outlasts Zhu in Zhuhai; will face Haddad Maia in final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3755851/zheng-qinwen-outlasts-zhu-lin-in-zhuhai-will-face-haddad-maia-in-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231029001032/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3755851/zheng-qinwen-outlasts-zhu-lin-in-zhuhai-will-face-haddad-maia-in-final |archive-date=29 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> buh she loose insyd de final to [[Beatriz Haddad Maia]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Haddad Maia denies Zheng Qinwen in classic final to claim Zhuhai title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3758240/haddad-maia-denies-zheng-qinwen-in-classic-final-to-claim-zhuhai-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241126191816/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3758240/haddad-maia-denies-zheng-qinwen-in-classic-final-to-claim-zhuhai-title |archive-date=26 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Na dem name Zheng WTA Most Improved Player.<ref name="2023year">{{cite news|title=2023 WTA player and coach award winners announced|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3818533/2023-wta-player-and-coach-award-winners-announced|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=11 December 2023}}</ref>
=== 2024: Australian Open final, Olympic champion, top 5 ===
Zheng make ein debut at de United Cup as China ein No. 1 player. She defeat [[Markéta Vondroušová]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen clinches United Cup tie for China |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3842404/zheng-qinwen-clinches-united-cup-tie-for-china |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240125173819/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3842404/zheng-qinwen-clinches-united-cup-tie-for-china |archive-date=25 January 2024 |access-date=25 January 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den [[Olga Danilović]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng beats Danilovic; Serbia storms back to edge China in Perth|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3844854/zheng-holds-off-danilovic-to-send-china-vs-serbia-to-deciding-doubles|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=31 December 2023}}</ref> before losing to Iga Świątek insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Swiatek secures United Cup semifinal spot for Poland; Australia tops Serbia|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3847883/swiatek-hurkacz-clinch-united-cup-semifinal-spot-for-team-poland|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 January 2024}}</ref> At de Australian Open, Zheng eliminate [[Ashlyn Krueger]],<ref>{{cite web |date=16 January 2024 |title=Australian Open: 12th seed Zheng into second round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-12th-seed-zheng-into-second-round-737579.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127125743/https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-12th-seed-zheng-into-second-round-737579.html |archive-date=27 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Katie Boulter]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Boulter beaten by Qinwen Zheng to miss out on potential Raducanu clash |url=https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12040/13050672/australian-open-katie-boulter-beaten-by-qinwen-zheng-to-miss-out-on-potential-emma-raducanu-clash |accessdate=26 October 2024 |work=Sky Sports}}</ref> compatriot [[Wang Yafan]],<ref>{{cite web |date=20 January 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen defeats Wang Yafan to reach week 2 at Australian Open |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/zheng-qinwen-defeats-wang-yafan-to-reach-week-2-at-australian-open-738722.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127125746/https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/zheng-qinwen-defeats-wang-yafan-to-reach-week-2-at-australian-open-738722.html |archive-date=27 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Océane Dodin]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Fitzgerald|first1=Matt|title=Zheng Qinwen, lone AO top half women's seed left, joins three first-time major quarterfinalists|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-lone-top-half-seed-left-three-first-time-major-quarterfinalists-australian-open|access-date=16 July 2026|work=Tennis|date=22 January 2024}}</ref> to reach ein second consecutive major quarterfinal. She defeat [[Anna Kalinskaya]] to reach ein first major semifinal,<ref>{{cite news|last1=Fitzgerald|first1=Matt|title=In a mature turnaround, Zheng Qinwen reaches first major semifinal at Australian Open|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/mature-turnaround-zheng-qinwen-first-major-semifinal-australian-open-kalinskaya|access-date=16 July 2026|work=Tennis|date=24 January 2024}}</ref> wey she beat qualifier [[Dayana Yastremska]] to reach ein first major final.<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen bests Yastremska at Australian Open to make first Slam final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3867402/zheng-qinwen-bests-yastremska-at-australian-open-to-make-first-slam-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240828140952/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3867402/zheng-qinwen-bests-yastremska-at-australian-open-to-make-first-slam-final |archive-date=28 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> She loose insyd de final to world No. 2, Aryna Sabalenka, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68109149|title=Australian Open 2024 women's final result: Aryna Sabalenka beats Zheng Qinwen in Melbourne|date=27 January 2024|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=28 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240928135354/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68109149|url-status=live}}</ref> As a result, Zheng reach de top 10 insyd de singles rankings, de second Chinese player to do so after [[Li Na]].<ref>{{cite web |date=29 January 2024 |title=Rankings Watch: Zheng makes Top 10 debut; Mertens back to No.1 in doubles |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3870512/rankings-watch-zheng-makes-top-10-debut-mertens-back-to-no-1-in-doubles |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240809125231/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3870512/rankings-watch-zheng-makes-top-10-debut-mertens-back-to-no-1-in-doubles |archive-date=9 August 2024 |access-date=29 January 2024 |website=WTA Tour}}</ref>
Na dis sanso be China ein second-ever Olympic gold insyd tennis, den de first since de women's doubles insyd 2004.<ref>{{Cite news|last=|date=3 August 2024|title=Zheng Qinwen rewards raucous Chinese support to grab gold in tense tennis final|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/03/zheng-qinwen-paris-olympic-games-2024-womens-tennis-final-report|access-date=4 August 2024|work=The Observer|language=en-GB|issn=0029-7712}}</ref>
At de Wuhan Open, Zheng defeat wildcard entrant Jaqueline Cristian,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng becomes first Chinese woman since Li Na to win 40 matches in one year |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146421/zheng-becomes-first-chinese-woman-since-li-na-to-win-40-matches-in-one-year |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241009162137/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146421/zheng-becomes-first-chinese-woman-since-li-na-to-win-40-matches-in-one-year |archive-date=9 October 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Leylah Fernandez,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng defeats Fernandez for first time to reach Wuhan quarters |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146835/zheng-defeats-fernandez-for-first-time-to-reach-wuhan-quarters |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241208111722/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146835/zheng-defeats-fernandez-for-first-time-to-reach-wuhan-quarters |archive-date=8 December 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> No. 6 Jasmine Paolini,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng stays perfect against Paolini, sets historic Wuhan semifinal showdown |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4147692/zheng-stays-perfect-against-paolini-sets-historic-wuhan-semifinal-showdown |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110100716/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4147692/zheng-stays-perfect-against-paolini-sets-historic-wuhan-semifinal-showdown |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den compatriot [[Wang Xinyu]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Wuhan Open: Zheng advances to final against Sabalenka|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wuhan-open-zheng-advances-to-final-790070.html|access-date=14 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=12 October 2024}}</ref> to advance to ein first WTA 1000 final. At de Pan Pacific Open, Zheng defeat [[Moyuka Uchijima]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 24, 2024 |title='Trying new things': Zheng's fresh tactics help her reach Tokyo quarterfinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4155184/-trying-new-things-zheng-s-fresh-tactics-help-her-reach-tokyo-quarterfinals |access-date=14 November 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeKWOhQ7ceo |title=QINWEN ZHENG/ON COURT INTERVIEW/TOKYO OPEN 2024 |date=25 October 2024 |last=ICONIC CHANNEL TENNIS 🎾 |access-date=26 November 2024 |via=YouTube}}</ref> Leylah Fernandez,<ref>{{cite web |date=25 October 2024 |title=Qinwen Zheng Beats Leylah Fernandez in Pan Pacific Open |url=https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-beats-leylah-fernandez-in-pan-pacific-open |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241025204935/https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-beats-leylah-fernandez-in-pan-pacific-open |archive-date=25 October 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Sports Illustrated}}</ref> den No. 16 [[Diana Shnaider]]<ref>{{Cite news|date=October 26, 2024|title=Zheng Qinwen downs Diana Shnaider to book Sofia Kenin clash in Tokyo final|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/zheng-qinwen-downs-diana-shnaider-to-book-sofia-kenin-clash-in-tokyo-final|work=[[The Straits Times]]}}</ref> to reach de final.
She loose insyd de final to Coco Gauff insyd a match wich go to a third-set tiebreak.<ref>{{cite web |title=Gauff overcomes Zheng in three-hour thriller to win WTA Finals title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165822/gauff-overcomes-zheng-in-three-hour-thriller-to-win-wta-finals-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241109205313/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165822/gauff-overcomes-zheng-in-three-hour-thriller-to-win-wta-finals-title |archive-date=9 November 2024 |accessdate=9 November 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Despite de defeat, Zheng reach a career-high ranking of world No. 5.<ref>{{cite web |title='I fight, whatever happens on court': Zheng reflects on WTA Finals run |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165926/-i-fight-whatever-happens-on-court-zheng-reflects-on-wta-finals-run |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110020722/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165926/-i-fight-whatever-happens-on-court-zheng-reflects-on-wta-finals-run |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=10 November 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref>
At de [[2025 Miami Open – Women's singles|Miami Open]], Zheng overcam [[Lauren Davis]],<ref>{{cite web |date=20 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: Qinwen Zheng eases into third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/miami-open-qinwen-zheng-eases-into-third-round-813678.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> qualifier [[Taylor Townsend]],<ref>{{cite web |date=23 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: Zheng advances to last 16 |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/miami-open-wta-1000-wta-tour-news/miami-open-zheng-advances-to-last-16-814332.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den Ashlyn Krueger,<ref>{{cite web |date=25 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: China's Zheng Qinwen to face 'mountain she cannot climb' in quarter-finals |url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3303746/miami-open-chinas-zheng-qinwen-face-mountain-she-cannot-climb-quarter-finals |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=South China Morning Post}}</ref> widout dropping a set, to reach de quarterfinals. At de Charleston Open, Zheng make am three quarterfinals insyd as many tournaments plus wins over Maria Sakkari<ref>{{cite web |date=2 April 2025 |title=Charleston Open: Third seed Zheng beats Sakkari to reach last 16 |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/charleston-open-third-seed-zheng-beats-sakkari-to-reach-last-16-816114.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Elise Mertens]],<ref>{{cite web |date=3 April 2025 |title=Charleston Open: Zheng beats Mertens to reach quarter-finals |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/charleston-open-zheng-beats-mertens-to-reach-quarter-finals-816265.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> before losing insyd de last eight to ninth seed [[Ekaterina Alexandrova]].<ref>{{cite web |date=5 April 2025 |title=Semi-finals set in Charleston and Bogotá, after surprises |url=https://tennisthreads.net/wta-round-up-semi-finals-set-in-charleston-and-bogota-after-surprises/ |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Threads}}</ref>
She loose insyd de semifinals to No. 3 Coco Gauff insyd a three-hour match wey go to a third-set tiebreak.
Nevertheless, ein ranking rise to a new career-high of No. 4. She go out insyd de first round of [[2025 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|Wimbledon]] at de hands of Kateřina Siniaková.
Zheng subsequently withdraw from de Wuhan Open.
At de [[2026 French Open – Women's singles|French Open]], she go out insyd de opening round of dis major for de first time insyd ein career, losing to qualifier den eventual finalist [[Maja Chwalińska]] den winning just four games thruout de entire match.
Insyd de fourth round she win insyd straight sets against Iga Swiatek, buh she san overcam a 5-0 deficit insyd de first set to reach ein third US Open quarterfinal (den fifth major quarterfinal overall), becoming de first qualifier to reach de quarterfinals at de US Open since Emma Raducanu insyd 2021. Despite losing insyd de quarterfinals to de incumbent world No. 1 Elena Rybakina insyd three sets (after winning de first set), Zheng return to de top 100 following de tournament, climbing nearly 70 spots from No. 121 to No. 52.
== Playing style ==
Zheng ein game be centred on baseline aggression wey e be built around ein powerful serve den heavy-topspin forehand. Ein forehand be described as a signature weapon, capable of pushing opponents behind de baseline den creating opportunities for am to dictate rallies.<ref>{{cite news|title=No crown for 'Queen Wen' but Zheng learns valuable lessons|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/no-crown-queen-wen-zheng-learns-valuable-lessons-2023-09-06/|work=Reuters|date=6 September 2023|access-date=2 June 2026|last=Tennery|first=Amy}}</ref> At de 2024 Australian Open, na ein forehands average 2,800 revolutions per minute, de highest spin rate among de women wey dey compete at de tournament den close to de men's tournament average.<ref>{{cite web |last=Trollope |first=Matt |date=1 January 2025 |title=Five reasons we love Zheng Qinwen |url=https://ausopen.com/articles/news/five-reasons-we-love-zheng-qinwen |access-date=2 June 2026 |website=Australian Open}}</ref>
Zheng sanso be an athletic mover whose first serve fi be highly effective wen e land in, wey dey complement ein forehand den dey allow am to control points from de opening shot. However, ein serve at times be affected by technical issues den a low first-serve percentage. Ein heavy topspin den comparatively long swings initially make qm particularly effective on clay courts, although she cam be increasingly capable on faster surfaces.<ref>{{cite news|last=Carayol|first=Tumaini|title=Zheng follows idol to Australian Open final but Sabalenka is toughest test|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/jan/26/zheng-follows-her-idol-to-australian-final-but-sabalenka-is-toughest-test|work=The Guardian|date=26 January 2024|access-date=2 June 2026}}</ref> Although she primarily dey seek to dictate play from de baseline, she fi vary de pace of rallies pluz high, looping balls den drop shots, a tactic she use effectively during ein victory over [[Iga Świątek]] insyd de semifinals of de [[2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Paris Olympics]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Carayol|first=Tumaini|title=Iga Świątek's 25-match Roland Garros winning streak ended by Zheng Qinwen|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/01/iga-swiatek-roland-garros-streak-qinwen-zheng-paris-olympics-tennis-semi-final|work=The Guardian|date=1 August 2024|access-date=2 June 2026}}</ref>
== Coaches ==
Insyd 2021, Zheng begin dey work plus coach [[Pere Riba]].<ref name="riba">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen reuniting with coach Pere Riba for 2024|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3805943/zheng-qinwen-reuniting-with-coach-pere-riba-for-2024|access-date=2 September 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 December 2023}}</ref> Insyd June 2023, Zheng split plus Riba wey she hire [[Wim Fissette]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Mesic|first1=Dzevad|title=Qinwen Zheng hires Naomi Osaka's ex-coach|url=https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/WTA_Tennis/134015/qinwen-zheng-hires-naomi-osaka-s-excoach/|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis World|date=17 June 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Oddo|first1=Chris|title=Coach Wim Fissette about Qinwen Zheng: “Incredible athlete and worker, whose game needs to get cleaned up”|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wim-fissette-about-qinwen-zheng-she-wants-to-do-everything-it-takes-to-achieve-the-best-711529.html|work=Tennis Majors|date=5 September 2023}}</ref> Previously, Fissette coach [[Naomi Osaka]], til dem split insyd July 2022.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Tandon|first1=Kamakshi|title=Naomi Osaka, coach Wim Fissette split after sharing two major title runs|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/naomi-osaka-coach-wim-fissette-split-won-two-majors-partnership|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis|date=20 July 2022}}</ref> However, insyd September 2023, Fissette abruptly end ein collaboration plus Zheng, a decision wich na Zheng call "immoral".<ref>{{cite news|title=Coach Wim Fissette ends collaboration with Zheng Qinwen amid rumored reunion with Naomi Osaka|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/wim-fissette-ends-coach-zheng-qinwen-amid-rumored-reunion-naomi-osaka|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis|date=29 September 2023}}</ref> Fissette later reunite plus Osaka following de birth of ein daughter insyd July 2023.<ref>{{cite news|title=Naomi Osaka splits with coach Wim Fissette, practices with Patrick Mouratoglou in LA|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5766206/2024/09/14/naomi-osaka-coach-fissette-mouratoglou/|access-date=2 September 2026|work=[[The Athletic]]|date=14 September 2024}}</ref> Insyd December 2023, Zheng reunite plus Riba.<ref name="riba" />
== Endorsements ==
Insyd 2015, Zheng sign a sponsorship deal plus Nike.<ref name="endorsements">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen: China’s Tennis Ace Wins On and Off Court|url=https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1015685|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Sixth Tone]]|date=14 August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Qinwen Zheng Wins Olympic Gold in Women’s Singles|url=https://about.nike.com/en/newsroom/releases/qinwen-zheng-wins-gold|publisher=Nike|date=3 August 2024}}</ref> Na ein racquets be provided by Wilson.<ref>{{cite news|title=Geared Up: Zheng Qinwen cracks the Top 10 with Wilson and Nike|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/geared-up-qinwen-zheng-cracks-the-top-10-with-wilson-and-nike-australian-open-final|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=1 February 2024}}</ref> Insyd 2022, Zheng join Rolex as a Testimonee<ref>{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.rolex.com/en-us/rolex-family/tennis/qinwen-zheng |access-date=31 August 2026 |publisher=Rolex}}</ref> wey she sign endorsement deals plus Chinese financial service company Ant Group<ref>{{cite news|title=Ant Group Extends Partnership with Olympic Tennis Champion Qinwen Zheng as Brand Ambassador|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250109266663/en/Ant-Group-Extends-Partnership-with-Olympic-Tennis-Champion-Qinwen-Zheng-as-Brand-Ambassador|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Business Wire]]|date=10 January 2025}}</ref> den Chinese dairy company Yili Group.<ref name="endorsements" /> Insyd 2023, Zheng sign sponsorship deals plus Gatorade<ref>{{cite news|last1=Richardson|first1=James|title=Who sponsors rising Chinese star Qinwen Zheng: Nike, Gatorade and Wilson already on board|url=https://www.tennis365.com/australian-open/who-sponsors-qinwen-zheng-nike-gatorade-wilson|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis365|date=24 January 2024}}</ref> den Swisse.<ref name="endorsements" /> Insyd 2024, Zheng join Lancôme as a brand ambassador,<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen wins in Stuttgart, picks up Lancôme deal alongside world No. 1 Iga Swiatek|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-wins-in-stuttgart-picks-up-lancome-deal-alongside-world-no-1-iga-swiatek|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=16 April 2024}}</ref> she sign sponsorship deals plus Chinese milk tea brand Chagee<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen Becomes CHAGEE's First "Health Ambassador"|url=https://www.chagee.us/media-center/article/78352638-8446-4796-b23c-41530409e780|publisher=Chagee|date=25 April 2025}}</ref><ref name="endorsements" /> den Chinese consumer electronics brand vivo, wey she cam be a brand ambassador give Audi.<ref>{{cite news|title=No rest for the weary! Zheng Qinwen's off-season kicks off with new Audi sponsorship and Gatorade event|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/no-rest-for-the-weary-zheng-qinwen-s-offseason-kicks-off-with-new-audi-sponsorship-and-gatorade-event|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=17 November 2024}}</ref> Insyd 2025, Zheng cam be a global brand ambassador give Dior<ref>{{cite news|last1=Templeton|first1=Lily|title=EXCLUSIVE: Dior Taps Olympic Tennis Champion Zheng Qinwen as Global Ambassador|url=https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/dior-zheng-qinwen-global-ambassador-olympic-tennis-champion-1236793971/|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Women's Wear Daily|WWD]]|date=9 January 2025}}</ref> den Beats.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Benson|first1=Pat|title=Qinwen Zheng Named Beats Global Ambassador in Hype Video|url=https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-named-beats-global-ambassador-in-hype-video|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Sports Illustrated]]|date=19 March 2025}}</ref>
== Personal life ==
Zheng cite [[Li Na]]—de only Chinese player to win a singles major title—as a source of inspiration.<ref name="T2023">{{Cite web |last=Fitzgerald |first=Matt |date=17 January 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen sprouts from a family's big sacrifice—and the little seed Li Na planted in her heart |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-sprouts-family-sacrifice-seed-li-na-planted-australian-open-riba |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241008002050/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-sprouts-family-sacrifice-seed-li-na-planted-australian-open-riba |archive-date=8 October 2024 |access-date=25 January 2023 |website=Tennis.com}}</ref><ref name="AP2024">{{Cite web |last=HOWARD FENDRICH |date=3 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first Olympic tennis singles gold, inspired by Li Na and Liu Xang |url=https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113022350/https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |archive-date=13 November 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[AP News]] |language=en}}</ref> Insyd 2024, na Zheng say: "''I watched her since I was a little kid so I'm trying to follow in her steps. She inspired me a lot when I was a child."''<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen eyes Olympics history in Li Na's Paris footsteps |url=https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/zheng-qinwen-eyes-olympics-history-113903072.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804030250/https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/zheng-qinwen-eyes-olympics-history-113903072.html |archive-date=4 August 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=Yahoo! Sports |language=en-GB}}</ref> Zheng sanso credit ein parents dema support den guidance as a reason for ein success.<ref name="AP2024" />
Following ein gold medal win at de 2024 Summer Olympics, Zheng say dat na she always wan "''to become one of the Asians that can inspire young kids and make them love tennis more''".<ref name="shethepeople">{{Cite news|last=Thanvi|first=Ishika|date=5 August 2024|title=Meet Zheng Qinwen, Chinese Gold Medalist Who Also Beat World No 1|url=https://www.shethepeople.tv/women-at-olympics/tennis-player-zheng-qinwen-gold-medalist-paris-olympics-6798900|access-date=20 August 2024|publisher=[[SheThePeople]]|quote=Following her Olympic gold win, Zheng expressed her desire to inspire young Asians to pursue tennis, much like her idol Li Na and hurdler Liu Xiang, China’s first Olympic gold medalist in men’s track and field. Zheng attributes her success to the unwavering support of her parents...|archive-date=20 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080701/https://www.shethepeople.tv/women-at-olympics/tennis-player-zheng-qinwen-gold-medalist-paris-olympics-6798900|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kapetanakis |first=Arthur |date=5 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first singles gold medal at Paris 2024 Olympics |url=https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2024-08-05/zheng_qinwen_wins_chinas_first_singles_gold_medal_at_paris_2024_olympics.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080658/https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2024-08-05/zheng_qinwen_wins_chinas_first_singles_gold_medal_at_paris_2024_olympics.html |archive-date=20 August 2024 |access-date=20 August 2024 |website=[[US Open (tennis)]]}}</ref> She sanso say na she look up to [[Liu Xiang (hurdler)|Liu Xiang]], a Chinese hurdler whose win insyd de 110-meter hurdles at de 2004 Summer Olympics be China ein first gold insyd any men's track den field event.<ref name="shethepeople" /><ref name="AP2024">{{Cite web |last=HOWARD FENDRICH |date=3 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first Olympic tennis singles gold, inspired by Li Na and Liu Xang |url=https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113022350/https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |archive-date=13 November 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[AP News]] |language=en}}</ref> Insyd a 2024 interview plus Sky Sports, Zheng say ein hobbies include walking plus ein family, reading, den singing.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04pkcmluVLA |title=Zheng Qinwen describes herself as ____ 😅 | Get to know the Chinese star! |date=13 February 2024 |last=Sky Sports |access-date=4 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804020839/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04pkcmluVLA |archive-date=4 August 2024 |url-status=live |via=YouTube}}</ref> She sanso dey enjoy roller coaster rides wey she be a fan of de K-pop group Blackpink.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kane |first=David |date=3 September 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen loves rollercoasters, karaoke, and Blackpink, thinks Coco Gauff is more talented |url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/zheng-qinwen-rollercoasters-karaoke-blackpink-coco-gauff-2023-us-open |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804040822/https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/zheng-qinwen-rollercoasters-karaoke-blackpink-coco-gauff-2023-us-open |archive-date=4 August 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[Tennis.com]] |language=en |quote="Mostly I sing Chinese songs, slower songs," added the Blackpink stan.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Livaudais |first=Stephanie |date=27 March 2023 |title=Blink and you'll miss her: No time for Blackpink amid Zheng Qinwen's rapid rise |url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/blink-and-you-miss-her-no-time-for-blackpink-amid-zheng-qinwen-rapid-rise |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080658/https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/blink-and-you-miss-her-no-time-for-blackpink-amid-zheng-qinwen-rapid-rise |archive-date=20 August 2024 |access-date=20 August 2024 |website=[[Tennis.com]]}}</ref>
According to de China Charity Federation, Zheng donate 1 million yuan insyd August 2026 for disaster relief insyd Gyirong County during de 2026 Nepal–Tibet floods.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-08-31 |title=Zheng Qinwen donates 1 million yuan to support devastating Tibet disaster relief efforts |url=https://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/articles/zheng_qinwen_donates_1_million_yuan_to_support_devastating_tibet_disaster_relief_efforts/s1_17460_44242518 |access-date=2026-09-06 |website=[[Yardbarker]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Burack |first=Emily |date=2026-08-31 |title=Qinwen Zheng Donates to Support Disaster Relief Efforts in Tibet |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/qinwen-zheng-donates-support-disaster-143226595.html |access-date=2026-09-06 |website=[[Town & Country (magazine)|Town & Country]] |language=en-US |via=Yahoo Sports}}</ref>
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'''Zheng Qinwen''' (born 8 October 2002) be a Chinese professional tennis player. Na she be ranked world No. 4 by de WTA, she achieve insyd June 2025, wey she be de only second Chinese player to reach de top 5 insyd women's singles after [[Li Na]]. Zheng win five career singles titles, wey dey include de gold medal at de [[2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Paris Olympics]], becoming de first Asian tennis player to win an Olympic gold medal insyd singles.
Zheng win ein first WTA Tour tournament insyd 2023 at de Palermo Ladies Open, a title wey she defend insyd 2024. She win WTA 500 titles at de 2023 Zhengzhou Open den at de 2024 Pan Pacific Open. She fini runner-up at de 2024 Australian Open, wey she loose to [[Aryna Sabalenka]], den at de 2024 WTA Finals, losing to [[Coco Gauff]].
== Early life den junior years ==
Na dem born Zheng insyd Shiyan, Hubei, on 8 October 2002.<ref name="WTAprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/players/328120/qinwen-zheng |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Na ein parents encourage am to try several sports during ein kiddie time, wey dey include table tennis, before she begin dey play tennis at de age of seven.<ref name="Vogue2024">{{cite magazine|last=Remsen|first=Nick|title=Qinwen Zheng on Winning China's First-Ever Olympic Gold in Tennis|url=https://www.vogue.com/article/qinwen-zheng-on-winning-olympic-gold|magazine=Vogue|date=4 August 2024|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> At de age of eight, she lef ein parents wey she move go Wuhan to receive more advanced coaching.<ref name="Vogue2024" /> Na ein mommie initially visit am on weekends den later lef ein job to support ein training full-time.<ref name="Vogue2024" /> During ein formative years, Zheng train at an academy insyd Beijing under [[Carlos Rodríguez (tennis coach)|Carlos Rodríguez]], wey na he previously coach [[Justine Henin]] den [[Li Na]].<ref name="RG2022">{{cite web |date=27 May 2022 |title=Get to know Zheng Qinwen |url=https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/article/rg2022-get-to-know-zheng-qinwen |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Roland-Garros}}</ref><ref name="Reuters2025">{{cite news|last=Ransom|first=Ian|title=Zheng looks to emulate Li's Australian Open success|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/zheng-looks-emulate-lis-australian-open-success-2025-01-07/|work=Reuters|date=7 January 2025|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> Zheng turn professional insyd 2018 while continuing to compete on de junior circuit.<ref name="RGprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng: Player card |url=https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/players/42560-q.zheng |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Roland-Garros}}</ref> Insyd December 2018, she reach de girls' singles final of de Orange Bowl, wer she loose to Coco Gauff insyd three sets.<ref name="USTA2018">{{cite web |date=10 December 2018 |title=Coco Gauff crowned Orange Bowl singles champ |url=https://www.usta.com/en/home/stay-current/national/coco-gauff-wins-orange-bowl-18s-girls--singles-title.html |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=United States Tennis Association}}</ref> Insyd 2019, she reach de girls' singles semifinals at both de French Open den de US Open, wey she achieve a career-high ITF junior ranking of world No. 6.<ref name="RGprofile" /><ref name="ITFprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng Tennis Player Profile |url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/players/qinwen-zheng/800436017/chn/jt/S/overview/ |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=International Tennis Federation}}</ref> Insyd late 2019, Zheng move go Spain to continue ein development wey she establish a training base insyd Barcelona.<ref name="RG2022" /><ref name="Xinhua2024">{{cite news|script-title=zh:追光|十年前那个小姑娘,如何成为郑钦文|url=https://www.news.cn/sports/20240127/98e4e4c7271d4f58a4493fe0ed91110b/c.html|website=Xinhua News Agency|date=27 January 2024|language=zh|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> She begin dey work plus Spanish coach [[Pere Riba]] insyd 2021.<ref name="riba">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen reuniting with coach Pere Riba for 2024|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3805943/zheng-qinwen-reuniting-with-coach-pere-riba-for-2024|access-date=2 September 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 December 2023}}</ref>
== Career ==
=== 2021: WTA Tour debut ===
Insyd January 2021, Zheng win de Tennis Future Hamburg, Germany wer she defeat [[Linda Fruhvirtová]] insyd de final of de 25k event, dem hold at de venue of de Hamburger Tennis-Verband.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennis-tourtalk.com/67737/qinwen-zheng-wins-tennis-future-hamburg|title=Qinwen Zheng Wins Tennis Future Hamburg|work=Tennis TourTalk|date=17 January 2021|access-date=20 June 2021|archive-date=16 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220116120922/https://www.tennis-tourtalk.com/67737/qinwen-zheng-wins-tennis-future-hamburg|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 20 June 2021, she win de final of de 60k Macha Lake Open insyd Staré Splavy defeating [[Aleksandra Krunić]] insyd two sets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/tournament/w60-stare-splavy/cze/2021/w-itf-cze-02a-2021/draws-and-results/|title=ITF draws and results|publisher=www.itftennis.com|date=|access-date=20 June 2021|archive-date=23 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123165654/https://www.itftennis.com/en/tournament/w60-stare-splavy/cze/2021/w-itf-cze-02a-2021/draws-and-results/|url-status=live}}</ref> Zheng make ein WTA Tour debut at de Palermo Ladies Open, wer she defeat second seed [[Liudmila Samsonova]] insyd de first round,<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 July 2021|title=18-y.o. Zheng Qinwen arrives on WTA Tour in style with Samsonova upset: Palermo Highlights|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2193178/18-y-o-zheng-qinwen-arrives-on-wta-tour-in-style-with-samsonova-upset-palermo-highlights|access-date=20 July 2021|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=18 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118194733/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2193178/18-y-o-zheng-qinwen-arrives-on-wta-tour-in-style-with-samsonova-upset-palermo-highlights|url-status=dead}}</ref> before losing ein next match to [[Jaqueline Cristian]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Wancke|first=Barbara|date=22 July 2021|url=https://tennisthreads.net/wta-roundup-palermo-and-gdynia-2/|title=WTA Roundup: Palermo and Gdynia – Day 3|publisher=Tennis Threads|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110025912/https://tennisthreads.net/wta-roundup-palermo-and-gdynia-2/|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== 2022: French Open fourth round, top 30 ===
Ranked No. 126, Zheng enter de Melbourne Summer Set 1 after qualifying. She beat [[Mai Hontama]], [[Vera Zvonareva]], den [[Ana Konjuh]] to make ein first WTA Tour semifinal,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Melbourne 1: Zheng Qinwen beats Zvonareva in 3 sets for 1st WTA QF spot (video)|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2440989/melbourne-1-zheng-qinwen-beats-zvonareva-in-3-sets-for-1st-wta-qf-spot|access-date=6 January 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=6 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220106161443/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2440989/melbourne-1-zheng-qinwen-beats-zvonareva-in-3-sets-for-1st-wta-qf-spot|url-status=live}}</ref> buh she loose to No. 20 [[Simona Halep]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite news |date=8 January 2022|title=Halep advances, injured Osaka withdraws at Melbourne 1|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2442148/halep-advances-injured-osaka-withdraws-at-melbourne-1|access-date=8 January 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=8 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220108094707/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2442148/halep-advances-injured-osaka-withdraws-at-melbourne-1|url-status=live}}</ref> Zheng debut at de main draw of a Grand Slam tournament at de Australian Open after qualifying.<ref>{{cite news |last=Macpherson|first=Alex|date=15 January 2022|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447639/introducing-the-2022-australian-open-s-grand-slam-debutantes|title=Introducing the 2022 Australian Open's Grand Slam debutantes|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|access-date=24 May 2022|archive-date=15 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220515020850/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447639/introducing-the-2022-australian-open-s-grand-slam-debutantes|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=January 14, 2022|title=Baptiste, Zheng Qinwen, Bronzetti qualify for Australian Open|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447429/baptiste-zheng-qinwen-bronzetti-qualify-for-australian-open|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=14 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220114212606/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447429/baptiste-zheng-qinwen-bronzetti-qualify-for-australian-open|url-status=dead}}</ref> She defeat [[Aliaksandra Sasnovich]] insyd de first round,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Garber|first=Greg|date=January 18, 2022|title=Australian Open Day 3 order of play: Bencic, Anisimova to play; Barty in action|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2452994/australian-open-day-3-order-of-play-bencic-anisimova-to-play-barty-in-action|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=18 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118192336/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2452994/australian-open-day-3-order-of-play-bencic-anisimova-to-play-barty-in-action|url-status=dead}}</ref> buh she loose insyd de second round to No. 8 [[Maria Sakkari]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=January 19, 2022|title=Osaka passes Brengle test at Australian Open; to face Anisimova next|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2453850/osaka-passes-brengle-test-at-australian-open-to-face-anisimova-next|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=15 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240915214756/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2453850/osaka-passes-brengle-test-at-australian-open-to-face-anisimova-next|url-status=live}}</ref> As a result, Zheng break into de top 100 for de first time.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ubha|first1=Ravi|title='Feels like I'm at home': Sakkari flourishes as fans find voice|url=https://ausopen.com/articles/match-report/feels-im-home-sakkari-flourishes-fans-find-voice|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Australian Open|date=19 January 2022}}</ref>
At de French Open, Zheng defeat [[Maryna Zanevska]] insyd de first round.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3178838/french-open-anisimova-knocks-out-osaka-first-round-chinas-zheng-qinwen|title=Osaka's return to French Open ends in first round|publisher=South China Morning Post|date=23 May 2022|url-access=subscription|access-date=24 May 2022|archive-date=24 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220524002441/https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3178838/french-open-anisimova-knocks-out-osaka-first-round-chinas-zheng-qinwen|url-status=live}}</ref> Insyd de second round, she cam back from a set den a break down to upset No. 19 Simona Halep for ein first top-20 win.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2635302/zheng-qinwen-upends-halep-at-roland-garros|title=Zheng Qinwen upends former champion Halep at French Open|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|access-date=26 May 2022|archive-date=26 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526162042/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2635302/zheng-qinwen-upends-halep-at-roland-garros|url-status=live}}</ref> She move into de fourth round after [[Alizé Cornet]] retire while trailing by a set.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-sets-up-swiatek-clash-after-cornet-retirement-603044.html|title=Roland-Garros: Zheng sets up Swiatek clash after Cornet retirement|date=28 May 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> She loose insyd de fourth round to world No. 1 den eventual champion [[Iga Świątek]] insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news |last=Tignor|first=Steve|date=30 May 2022|title=Iga Swiatek’s towering 2022 wobbled a little against talented newcomer Zheng Qinwen, but she ended with her win streak and Roland Garros bid intact|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/iga-swiatek-s-towering-2022-wobbled-a-little-against-talented-newcomer-zheng-qin|work=Tennis.com|access-date=25 August 2025}}</ref> Na she be de only player to win a set against Świątek insyd de tournament.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Maine|first1=D'Arcy|title=How Iga Swiatek won the 2022 French Open -- and why she could dominate for the foreseeable future|url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/34036326/how-iga-swiatek-won-2022-french-open-why-dominate-foreseeable-future|access-date=8 September 2026|work=[[ESPN]]|date=4 June 2022}}</ref> As a result, Zheng move to a new career-high of No. 54.<ref name="valencia">{{cite news |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2644639/zheng-qinwen-captures-wta-125-valencia-title|title=Zheng Qinwen captures WTA 125 Valencia title|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=9 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220709001357/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2644639/zheng-qinwen-captures-wta-125-valencia-title|url-status=live}}</ref> She break into de top 50 a week later<ref>{{cite news |last1=Oddo|first1=Chris|title=WTA rankings: Zheng Qinwen, Haddad Maia surging|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-rankings/wta-rankings-zheng-qinwen-haddad-maia-surging-605964.html|access-date=8 September 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=12 June 2022}}</ref> after winning ein first WTA 125 title at de Open Internacional de Valencia, defeating compatriot [[Wang Xiyu]].<ref name="valencia2">{{cite news |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2644639/zheng-qinwen-captures-wta-125-valencia-title|title=Zheng Qinwen captures WTA 125 Valencia title|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=9 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220709001357/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2644639/zheng-qinwen-captures-wta-125-valencia-title|url-status=live}}</ref>
At de Wimbledon Championships, Zheng defeat [[Sloane Stephens]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2658987/tan-prevails-over-serena-in-three-hour-wimbledon-opener|title=Tan prevails over Serena in three-hour Wimbledon opener|website=WTA Tennis|access-date=28 June 2022|archive-date=6 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220706224106/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2658987/tan-prevails-over-serena-in-three-hour-wimbledon-opener|url-status=dead}}</ref> den [[Greet Minnen]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wimbledon-news/wimbledon-qinwen-zheng-moves-into-third-round-609331.html|title=Zheng to meet Rybakina in Wimbledon third round|date=30 June 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> to reach de third round, wer she fall to No. 23 den eventual champion [[Elena Rybakina]] insyd straight sets.
At de Canadian Open, Zheng defeat wildcard entrant [[Rebecca Marino]] insyd de first round. She advance to de third round after No. 5 [[Ons Jabeur]] retire while trailing by a set. She overcam [[Bianca Andreescu]] to advance to ein first WTA 1000 quarterfinal, wer she loose to No. 14 [[Karolína Plíšková]], insyd three sets. At de US Open, she defeat No. 16 [[Jeļena Ostapenko]] den [[Anastasia Potapova]] before she loose to [[Jule Niemeier]].
At de Pan Pacific Open, Zheng defeat [[Misaki Doi]], No. 4 [[Paula Badosa]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen routs top seed Badosa in Tokyo to reach quarterfinals|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2798336/zheng-qinwen-routs-top-seed-badosa-in-tokyo-to-reach-quarterfinals|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=21 September 2022}}</ref> [[Claire Liu]] den No. 13 [[Veronika Kudermetova]] to reach ein first WTA Tour final.<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen, Liudmila Samsonova reach Pan Pacific final|url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/34654085/zheng-qinwen-liudmila-samsonova-reach-pan-pacific-final|access-date=23 July 2026|work=[[ESPN]]|date=24 September 2022}}</ref> She loose insyd de final to Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.<ref name="pacific">{{cite web |title=Samsonova wins Tokyo, edges Zheng Qinwen for third title of 2022 |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2801554/samsonova-wins-tokyo-edges-zheng-qinwen-for-third-title-of-2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925053658/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2801554/samsonova-wins-tokyo-edges-zheng-qinwen-for-third-title-of-2022 |archive-date=25 September 2022 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Despite de loss, Zheng reach a new career-high ranking of No. 28, becoming de first Chinese teenager to break into de top 30.<ref name="pacific" /> Entering de San Diego Open as a lucky loser, she advance to de second round as No. 13 [[Garbiñe Muguruza]] retire.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Ramchandani|first=Haresh|date=12 October 2022|title=Lucky loser Zheng sets up Swiatek clash in San Diego as Muguruza retires|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/san-diego-open-zheng-into-second-round-628995.html|access-date=10 August 2026|work=Tennis Majors}}</ref> She loose insyd de second round to world No. 1 den eventual champion Iga Świątek insyd three sets.<ref>{{Cite news|date=14 October 2022|title=Swiatek downs Zheng to reach San Diego quarters|url=https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/swiatek-downs-zheng-reach-san-diego-quarters-2022-10-13/|access-date=10 August 2026|work=[[Reuters]]}}</ref> Na dem name Zheng WTA Newcomer of de Year.<ref>{{cite web |title=China's Zheng Qinwen named WTA Newcomer of the Year |url=https://oca.asia/news/3599-chinas-zheng-qinwen-named-wta-newcomer-of-the-year.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110045901/https://oca.asia/news/3599-chinas-zheng-qinwen-named-wta-newcomer-of-the-year.html |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Olympic Council of Asia}}</ref>
=== 2023: US Open quarterfinal, top 20 ===
Zheng begin de season at de Adelaide International. She defeat No. 17 [[Anett Kontaveit]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen saves match point, ousts Kontaveit in Adelaide |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3005423/zheng-qinwen-saves-match-point-ousts-kontaveit-in-adelaide |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241130122924/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3005423/zheng-qinwen-saves-match-point-ousts-kontaveit-in-adelaide |archive-date=30 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> before losing to [[Victoria Azarenka]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Adelaide 1: Azarenka fends off Zheng Qinwen, into quarterfinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3010262/adelaide-1-azarenka-fends-off-zheng-qinwen-into-quarterfinals |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331083541/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3010262/adelaide-1-azarenka-fends-off-zheng-qinwen-into-quarterfinals |archive-date=31 March 2023 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> At de Australian Open, she beat [[Dalma Gálfi]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Macpherson|first1=Alex|title=AO 2023 Day 1 by the numbers: Zheng Qinwen in a hurry, Osorio's milestone and more|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3024158/ao-2023-day-1-by-the-numbers-zheng-qinwen-in-a-hurry-osorios-milestone-and-more|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=16 January 2023}}</ref> before losing to [[Bernarda Pera]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Australian Open: Pera makes third round|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-pera-makes-third-round-655418.html|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=18 January 2023}}</ref>
At de Abu Dhabi Open, Zheng defeat qualifier Rebecca Marino, No. 12 Jeļena Ostapenko,<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen upsets Ostapenko to reach Abu Dhabi quarters|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3054192/zheng-qinwen-upsets-ostapenko-to-reach-abu-dhabi-quarters|access-date=18 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=8 February 2023}}</ref> den No. 8 [[Daria Kasatkina]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen overpowers No. 1 seed Daria Kasatkina in Abu Dhabi for third Top 10 win|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-overpowers-top-seed-daria-kasatkina-abu-dhabi-third-top-10-win|access-date=18 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=10 February 2023}}</ref> widout dropping a set, to reach de semifinals. She loose insyd de semifinals to No. 19 Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.
At de Stuttgart Open, Zheng defeat lucky loser [[Alycia Parks]] before losing to world No. 1, Iga Świątek, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite news|date=21 April 2023|title=Iga Swiatek beats Zheng in Stuttgart to make winning WTA Tour return|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/apr/21/iga-swiatek-beats-zheng-in-stuttgart-to-make-winning-wta-tour-return|access-date=10 August 2026|work=[[The Guardian]]}}</ref> At de Madrid Open, she defeat [[Caty McNally]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Madrid Open: Zheng books spot in round of 32|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/madrid-open-zheng-books-spot-in-first-round-676310.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=28 April 2023}}</ref> before losing to No. 17, [[Ekaterina Alexandrova]], insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Madrid Open: Alexandrova into round of 16 against Swiatek|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/madrid-open-alexandrova-into-second-round-676784.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=30 April 2023}}</ref> At de Italian Open, Zheng defeat Alizé Cornet,<ref>{{cite web |title=Rome: Zheng Qinwen holds off Cornet to reach third round |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3340520/rome-zheng-qinwen-holds-off-cornet-to-reach-third-round |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803045450/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3340520/rome-zheng-qinwen-holds-off-cornet-to-reach-third-round |archive-date=3 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> qualifier [[Anna Bondár]],<ref>{{cite web |date=13 May 2023 |title=Italian Open: Zheng into round of 16, beats qualifier before rain stops play for day |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-into-second-round-679502.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043052/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-into-second-round-679502.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den compatriot Wang Xiyu<ref>{{cite web |date=15 May 2023 |title=Italian Open: Zheng advances to quarter-finals |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-advances-to-quarter-finals-679819.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241127235309/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-advances-to-quarter-finals-679819.html |archive-date=27 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> to reach ein second WTA 1000 quarterfinal. She then loose to No. 12 Veronika Kudermetova, insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kudermetova beats Zheng Qinwen for semis at Italian Open |url=https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202305/17/WS64644942a310b6054fad3798.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240119125438/https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202305/17/WS64644942a310b6054fad3798.html |archive-date=19 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=China Daily}}</ref> As a result, Zheng reach No. 19 insyd de WTA rankings, becoming de fifth Chinese player to break into de top 20.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ranking Reaction: Iga Swiatek kicks off 60th straight week at No. 1, Alcaraz returns to top spot |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/ranking-reaction-iga-swiatek-60th-week-at-no-1-alcaraz-returns-to-top-spot |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803163136/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/ranking-reaction-iga-swiatek-60th-week-at-no-1-alcaraz-returns-to-top-spot |archive-date=3 August 2024 |access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Rankings Watch: Rybakina hits Top 5 for first time; Zheng makes Top 20 debut |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3465469/rankings-watch-rybakina-hits-top-5-for-first-time-zheng-makes-top-20-debut |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230522235550/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3465469/rankings-watch-rybakina-hits-top-5-for-first-time-zheng-makes-top-20-debut |archive-date=22 May 2023 |access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref> At de French Open, she beat qualifier [[Tamara Zidanšek]]<ref>{{cite web |date=28 May 2023 |title=Roland-Garros: Zheng advances to second round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-advances-to-first-round-683322.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119051043/https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-advances-to-first-round-683322.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> before losing to [[Yulia Putintseva]].<ref>{{cite web |date=31 May 2023 |title=Roland-Garros: Putintseva upsets Qinwen Zheng in three sets to make third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-putintseva-advances-to-third-round-684819.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119045944/https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-putintseva-advances-to-third-round-684819.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref>
At Wimbledon, Zheng loose insyd de first round to [[Kateřina Siniaková]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Wimbledon: Siniakova books spot in second round|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wimbledon-news/wimbledon-siniakova-books-spot-in-second-round-693157.html|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=3 July 2023}}</ref>
Zheng receive a wildcard into de Palermo Ladies Open. She double bagel [[Sara Errani]],<ref>{{cite web |date=17 July 2023 |title=WTA roundup: Qinwen Zheng opens with 6–0, 6–0 win in Palermo |url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-qinwen-zheng-opens-with-6-0-6-0-win-palermo-2023-07-17/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230720025622/https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-qinwen-zheng-opens-with-6-0-6-0-win-palermo-2023-07-17/ |archive-date=20 July 2023 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |work=Reuters}}</ref> then beat [[Diane Parry]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Palermo: Zheng Qinwen battles past Parry in three sets |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3601004/palermo-zheng-qinwen-battles-past-parry-in-three-sets |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803015041/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3601004/palermo-zheng-qinwen-battles-past-parry-in-three-sets |archive-date=3 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> [[Emma Navarro]]<ref>{{cite web |date=21 July 2023 |title=Palermo Open: Zheng reaches semi-finals, takes on Sherif next |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/palermo-open-zheng-reaches-semi-finals-698670.html |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Mayar Sherif]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng beats Sherif in late-night duel; faces Paolini in Palermo final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3600788/zheng-beats-sherif-in-late-night-duel-faces-paolini-in-palermo-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119051012/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3600788/zheng-beats-sherif-in-late-night-duel-faces-paolini-in-palermo-final |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> to reach ein second WTA Tour final. She beat [[Jasmine Paolini]] insyd three sets to win ein first WTA Tour title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen beats Paolini in Palermo to capture first career title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3601535/zheng-qinwen-beats-paolini-in-palermo-to-capture-first-career-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921023120/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3601535/zheng-qinwen-beats-paolini-in-palermo-to-capture-first-career-title |archive-date=21 September 2024 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref>
[[File:Zheng_Qinwen_(2023_US_Open)_01_(cropped).jpg|left|thumb|Zheng reach ein first Grand Slam quarterfinals at de 2023 US Open.]]
At de Canadian Open, Zheng defeat [[Marta Kostyuk]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen edges Marta Kostyuk in Montreal|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/canadian-open-zheng-books-spot-in-second-round-703625.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=8 August 2023}}</ref> before losing to No. 18 Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Canadian Open: Samsonova makes last 16|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/canadian-open-samsonova-makes-last-16-704051.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=9 August 2023}}</ref> At de Cincinnati Open, she defeat qualifier Aliaksandra Sasnovich den wildcard entrant [[Venus Williams]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen rallies to beat Venus Williams in Cincinnati|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3636968/zheng-qinwen-rallies-to-beat-venus-williams-in-cincinnati|access-date=30 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=16 August 2023}}</ref> before losing to world No. 1, Iga Świątek, insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Swiatek survives Zheng scare to reach Cincinnati quarter-finals|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/swiatek-survives-zheng-scare-reach-cincinnati-quarter-finals-2023-08-17/|access-date=30 July 2026|work=[[Reuters]]|date=18 August 2023}}</ref> At de [[2023 US Open – Women's singles|US Open]], Zheng defeat [[Nadia Podoroska]],<ref>{{cite web |date=30 August 2023 |title=US Open: Zheng fires warning shot to rest of the field |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-second-round-709185.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043746/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-second-round-709185.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Kaia Kanepi]],<ref>{{cite web |date=31 August 2023 |title=US Open: Zheng ends Kanepi's run, into third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-makes-third-round-2-709889.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043303/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-makes-third-round-2-709889.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Lucia Bronzetti]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen dazzles with defense on a landmark day for Chinese tennis |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3668033/zheng-qinwen-dazzles-with-defense-on-a-landmark-day-for-chinese-tennis |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den No. 5 Ons Jabeur<ref>{{cite web |date=4 September 2023 |title=US Open: Under-par Jabeur knocked out by Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-last-8-711398.html |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> to advance to ein first major quarterfinal, wer she loose to world No. 2, [[Aryna Sabalenka]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 September 2023 |title=Sabalenka sweeps into 4th Slam semi of 2023 |url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/38339824/aryna-sabalenka-cruises-zheng-qinwen-us-open-semis |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231008190452/https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/38339824/aryna-sabalenka-cruises-zheng-qinwen-us-open-semis |archive-date=8 October 2023 |access-date=7 September 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>
Zheng win gold insyd singles at de Asian Games.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-2023-tennis-women-singles|title=Asian Games 2023: Zheng Qinwen wins women's tennis gold to secure Paris 2024 quota|last=Kano|first=Shintaro|date=29 September 2023|publisher=International Olympic Committee|access-date=25 January 2024|archive-date=16 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240816073522/https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-2023-tennis-women-singles|url-status=live}}</ref> At de China Open, she loose insyd de first round to world No. 5, Elena Rybakina, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rybakina sweeps past Zheng Qinwen into Beijing second round|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3715707/rybakina-sweeps-past-zheng-qinwen-into-beijing-second-round|access-date=30 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=2 October 2023}}</ref> At de Zhengzhou Open, Zheng defeat qualifier [[Kateryna Volodko]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=9 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen claims first win on home soil in Zhengzhou|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3732237/zheng-qinwen-claims-first-win-on-home-soil-in-zhengzhou|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> No. 6 Maria Sakkari,<ref>{{Cite news|date=11 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen notches first win over Sakkari to make Zhengzhou quarters|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3735023/zheng-qinwen-notches-first-win-over-sakkari-to-make-zhengzhou-quarters|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> [[Anhelina Kalinina]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=13 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen storms into Zhengzhou semis; faces Paolini next|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3737260/zheng-qinwen-storms-into-zhengzhou-semis-faces-paolini-next|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> den Jasmine Paolini, widout dropping a set, to reach de final. She defeat world No. 18, [[Barbora Krejčíková]], insyd de final insyd three sets to win ein second career title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen triumphs on home soil to win Zhengzhou title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3738449/zheng-qinwen-triumphs-on-home-soil-to-win-zhengzhou-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231017133438/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3738449/zheng-qinwen-triumphs-on-home-soil-to-win-zhengzhou-title |archive-date=17 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=James Walker-Roberts |date=15 October 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen says she 'wanted too much' after beating Barbora Krejcikova to win Zhengzhou Open |url=https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/wta-zhengzhou/2023/zheng-qinwen-says-she-wanted-too-much-after-beating-barbora-krejcikova-to-win-zhengzhou-open_sto9837635/story.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231015195205/https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/wta-zhengzhou/2023/zheng-qinwen-says-she-wanted-too-much-after-beating-barbora-krejcikova-to-win-zhengzhou-open_sto9837635/story.shtml |archive-date=15 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=eurosport.com}}</ref> Zheng make ein debut at de WTA Elite Trophy.<ref>{{cite news|title=Field is set for the 2023 WTA Elite Trophy Zhuhai|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3741492/field-is-set-for-the-2023-wta-elite-trophy-zhuhai|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=18 October 2023}}</ref> She defeat [[Donna Vekić]]<ref>{{Cite news|date=25 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen battles past Vekic to grab first win in Zhuhai|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3752266/zheng-qinwen-battles-past-vekic-to-grab-first-win-in-zhuhai|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> den Jeļena Ostapenko<ref>{{Cite news|date=27 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen beats Jelena Ostapenko to set up all-Chinese semifinal match at WTA Elite Trophy|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-jelena-ostapenko-all-chinese-semifinal-wta-elite-trophy-zhuhai|access-date=10 August 2026|work=Tennis}}</ref> insyd de round-robin stage. She beat compatriot [[Zhu Lin (tennis)|Zhu Lin]] insyd de semifinals<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen outlasts Zhu in Zhuhai; will face Haddad Maia in final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3755851/zheng-qinwen-outlasts-zhu-lin-in-zhuhai-will-face-haddad-maia-in-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231029001032/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3755851/zheng-qinwen-outlasts-zhu-lin-in-zhuhai-will-face-haddad-maia-in-final |archive-date=29 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> buh she loose insyd de final to [[Beatriz Haddad Maia]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Haddad Maia denies Zheng Qinwen in classic final to claim Zhuhai title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3758240/haddad-maia-denies-zheng-qinwen-in-classic-final-to-claim-zhuhai-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241126191816/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3758240/haddad-maia-denies-zheng-qinwen-in-classic-final-to-claim-zhuhai-title |archive-date=26 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Na dem name Zheng WTA Most Improved Player.<ref name="2023year">{{cite news|title=2023 WTA player and coach award winners announced|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3818533/2023-wta-player-and-coach-award-winners-announced|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=11 December 2023}}</ref>
=== 2024: Australian Open final, Olympic champion, top 5 ===
Zheng make ein debut at de United Cup as China ein No. 1 player. She defeat [[Markéta Vondroušová]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen clinches United Cup tie for China |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3842404/zheng-qinwen-clinches-united-cup-tie-for-china |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240125173819/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3842404/zheng-qinwen-clinches-united-cup-tie-for-china |archive-date=25 January 2024 |access-date=25 January 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den [[Olga Danilović]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng beats Danilovic; Serbia storms back to edge China in Perth|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3844854/zheng-holds-off-danilovic-to-send-china-vs-serbia-to-deciding-doubles|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=31 December 2023}}</ref> before losing to Iga Świątek insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Swiatek secures United Cup semifinal spot for Poland; Australia tops Serbia|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3847883/swiatek-hurkacz-clinch-united-cup-semifinal-spot-for-team-poland|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 January 2024}}</ref> At de Australian Open, Zheng eliminate [[Ashlyn Krueger]],<ref>{{cite web |date=16 January 2024 |title=Australian Open: 12th seed Zheng into second round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-12th-seed-zheng-into-second-round-737579.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127125743/https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-12th-seed-zheng-into-second-round-737579.html |archive-date=27 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Katie Boulter]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Boulter beaten by Qinwen Zheng to miss out on potential Raducanu clash |url=https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12040/13050672/australian-open-katie-boulter-beaten-by-qinwen-zheng-to-miss-out-on-potential-emma-raducanu-clash |accessdate=26 October 2024 |work=Sky Sports}}</ref> compatriot [[Wang Yafan]],<ref>{{cite web |date=20 January 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen defeats Wang Yafan to reach week 2 at Australian Open |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/zheng-qinwen-defeats-wang-yafan-to-reach-week-2-at-australian-open-738722.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127125746/https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/zheng-qinwen-defeats-wang-yafan-to-reach-week-2-at-australian-open-738722.html |archive-date=27 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Océane Dodin]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Fitzgerald|first1=Matt|title=Zheng Qinwen, lone AO top half women's seed left, joins three first-time major quarterfinalists|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-lone-top-half-seed-left-three-first-time-major-quarterfinalists-australian-open|access-date=16 July 2026|work=Tennis|date=22 January 2024}}</ref> to reach ein second consecutive major quarterfinal. She defeat [[Anna Kalinskaya]] to reach ein first major semifinal,<ref>{{cite news|last1=Fitzgerald|first1=Matt|title=In a mature turnaround, Zheng Qinwen reaches first major semifinal at Australian Open|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/mature-turnaround-zheng-qinwen-first-major-semifinal-australian-open-kalinskaya|access-date=16 July 2026|work=Tennis|date=24 January 2024}}</ref> wey she beat qualifier [[Dayana Yastremska]] to reach ein first major final.<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen bests Yastremska at Australian Open to make first Slam final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3867402/zheng-qinwen-bests-yastremska-at-australian-open-to-make-first-slam-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240828140952/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3867402/zheng-qinwen-bests-yastremska-at-australian-open-to-make-first-slam-final |archive-date=28 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> She loose insyd de final to world No. 2, Aryna Sabalenka, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68109149|title=Australian Open 2024 women's final result: Aryna Sabalenka beats Zheng Qinwen in Melbourne|date=27 January 2024|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=28 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240928135354/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68109149|url-status=live}}</ref> As a result, Zheng reach de top 10 insyd de singles rankings, de second Chinese player to do so after [[Li Na]].<ref>{{cite web |date=29 January 2024 |title=Rankings Watch: Zheng makes Top 10 debut; Mertens back to No.1 in doubles |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3870512/rankings-watch-zheng-makes-top-10-debut-mertens-back-to-no-1-in-doubles |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240809125231/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3870512/rankings-watch-zheng-makes-top-10-debut-mertens-back-to-no-1-in-doubles |archive-date=9 August 2024 |access-date=29 January 2024 |website=WTA Tour}}</ref>
Na dis sanso be China ein second-ever Olympic gold insyd tennis, den de first since de women's doubles insyd 2004.<ref>{{Cite news|last=|date=3 August 2024|title=Zheng Qinwen rewards raucous Chinese support to grab gold in tense tennis final|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/03/zheng-qinwen-paris-olympic-games-2024-womens-tennis-final-report|access-date=4 August 2024|work=The Observer|language=en-GB|issn=0029-7712}}</ref>
At de Wuhan Open, Zheng defeat wildcard entrant Jaqueline Cristian,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng becomes first Chinese woman since Li Na to win 40 matches in one year |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146421/zheng-becomes-first-chinese-woman-since-li-na-to-win-40-matches-in-one-year |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241009162137/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146421/zheng-becomes-first-chinese-woman-since-li-na-to-win-40-matches-in-one-year |archive-date=9 October 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Leylah Fernandez,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng defeats Fernandez for first time to reach Wuhan quarters |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146835/zheng-defeats-fernandez-for-first-time-to-reach-wuhan-quarters |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241208111722/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146835/zheng-defeats-fernandez-for-first-time-to-reach-wuhan-quarters |archive-date=8 December 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> No. 6 Jasmine Paolini,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng stays perfect against Paolini, sets historic Wuhan semifinal showdown |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4147692/zheng-stays-perfect-against-paolini-sets-historic-wuhan-semifinal-showdown |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110100716/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4147692/zheng-stays-perfect-against-paolini-sets-historic-wuhan-semifinal-showdown |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den compatriot [[Wang Xinyu]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Wuhan Open: Zheng advances to final against Sabalenka|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wuhan-open-zheng-advances-to-final-790070.html|access-date=14 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=12 October 2024}}</ref> to advance to ein first WTA 1000 final. At de Pan Pacific Open, Zheng defeat [[Moyuka Uchijima]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 24, 2024 |title='Trying new things': Zheng's fresh tactics help her reach Tokyo quarterfinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4155184/-trying-new-things-zheng-s-fresh-tactics-help-her-reach-tokyo-quarterfinals |access-date=14 November 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeKWOhQ7ceo |title=QINWEN ZHENG/ON COURT INTERVIEW/TOKYO OPEN 2024 |date=25 October 2024 |last=ICONIC CHANNEL TENNIS 🎾 |access-date=26 November 2024 |via=YouTube}}</ref> Leylah Fernandez,<ref>{{cite web |date=25 October 2024 |title=Qinwen Zheng Beats Leylah Fernandez in Pan Pacific Open |url=https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-beats-leylah-fernandez-in-pan-pacific-open |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241025204935/https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-beats-leylah-fernandez-in-pan-pacific-open |archive-date=25 October 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Sports Illustrated}}</ref> den No. 16 [[Diana Shnaider]]<ref>{{Cite news|date=October 26, 2024|title=Zheng Qinwen downs Diana Shnaider to book Sofia Kenin clash in Tokyo final|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/zheng-qinwen-downs-diana-shnaider-to-book-sofia-kenin-clash-in-tokyo-final|work=[[The Straits Times]]}}</ref> to reach de final.
She loose insyd de final to Coco Gauff insyd a match wich go to a third-set tiebreak.<ref>{{cite web |title=Gauff overcomes Zheng in three-hour thriller to win WTA Finals title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165822/gauff-overcomes-zheng-in-three-hour-thriller-to-win-wta-finals-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241109205313/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165822/gauff-overcomes-zheng-in-three-hour-thriller-to-win-wta-finals-title |archive-date=9 November 2024 |accessdate=9 November 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Despite de defeat, Zheng reach a career-high ranking of world No. 5.<ref>{{cite web |title='I fight, whatever happens on court': Zheng reflects on WTA Finals run |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165926/-i-fight-whatever-happens-on-court-zheng-reflects-on-wta-finals-run |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110020722/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165926/-i-fight-whatever-happens-on-court-zheng-reflects-on-wta-finals-run |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=10 November 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref>
At de [[2025 Miami Open – Women's singles|Miami Open]], Zheng overcam [[Lauren Davis]],<ref>{{cite web |date=20 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: Qinwen Zheng eases into third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/miami-open-qinwen-zheng-eases-into-third-round-813678.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> qualifier [[Taylor Townsend]],<ref>{{cite web |date=23 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: Zheng advances to last 16 |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/miami-open-wta-1000-wta-tour-news/miami-open-zheng-advances-to-last-16-814332.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den Ashlyn Krueger,<ref>{{cite web |date=25 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: China's Zheng Qinwen to face 'mountain she cannot climb' in quarter-finals |url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3303746/miami-open-chinas-zheng-qinwen-face-mountain-she-cannot-climb-quarter-finals |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=South China Morning Post}}</ref> widout dropping a set, to reach de quarterfinals. At de Charleston Open, Zheng make am three quarterfinals insyd as many tournaments plus wins over Maria Sakkari<ref>{{cite web |date=2 April 2025 |title=Charleston Open: Third seed Zheng beats Sakkari to reach last 16 |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/charleston-open-third-seed-zheng-beats-sakkari-to-reach-last-16-816114.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Elise Mertens]],<ref>{{cite web |date=3 April 2025 |title=Charleston Open: Zheng beats Mertens to reach quarter-finals |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/charleston-open-zheng-beats-mertens-to-reach-quarter-finals-816265.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> before losing insyd de last eight to ninth seed [[Ekaterina Alexandrova]].<ref>{{cite web |date=5 April 2025 |title=Semi-finals set in Charleston and Bogotá, after surprises |url=https://tennisthreads.net/wta-round-up-semi-finals-set-in-charleston-and-bogota-after-surprises/ |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Threads}}</ref>
She loose insyd de semifinals to No. 3 Coco Gauff insyd a three-hour match wey go to a third-set tiebreak.
Nevertheless, ein ranking rise to a new career-high of No. 4. She go out insyd de first round of [[2025 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|Wimbledon]] at de hands of Kateřina Siniaková.
Zheng subsequently withdraw from de Wuhan Open.
At de [[2026 French Open – Women's singles|French Open]], she go out insyd de opening round of dis major for de first time insyd ein career, losing to qualifier den eventual finalist [[Maja Chwalińska]] den winning just four games thruout de entire match.
Insyd de fourth round she win insyd straight sets against Iga Swiatek, buh she san overcam a 5-0 deficit insyd de first set to reach ein third US Open quarterfinal (den fifth major quarterfinal overall), becoming de first qualifier to reach de quarterfinals at de US Open since Emma Raducanu insyd 2021. Despite losing insyd de quarterfinals to de incumbent world No. 1 Elena Rybakina insyd three sets (after winning de first set), Zheng return to de top 100 following de tournament, climbing nearly 70 spots from No. 121 to No. 52.
== Playing style ==
Zheng ein game be centred on baseline aggression wey e be built around ein powerful serve den heavy-topspin forehand. Ein forehand be described as a signature weapon, capable of pushing opponents behind de baseline den creating opportunities for am to dictate rallies.<ref>{{cite news|title=No crown for 'Queen Wen' but Zheng learns valuable lessons|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/no-crown-queen-wen-zheng-learns-valuable-lessons-2023-09-06/|work=Reuters|date=6 September 2023|access-date=2 June 2026|last=Tennery|first=Amy}}</ref> At de 2024 Australian Open, na ein forehands average 2,800 revolutions per minute, de highest spin rate among de women wey dey compete at de tournament den close to de men's tournament average.<ref>{{cite web |last=Trollope |first=Matt |date=1 January 2025 |title=Five reasons we love Zheng Qinwen |url=https://ausopen.com/articles/news/five-reasons-we-love-zheng-qinwen |access-date=2 June 2026 |website=Australian Open}}</ref>
Zheng sanso be an athletic mover whose first serve fi be highly effective wen e land in, wey dey complement ein forehand den dey allow am to control points from de opening shot. However, ein serve at times be affected by technical issues den a low first-serve percentage. Ein heavy topspin den comparatively long swings initially make qm particularly effective on clay courts, although she cam be increasingly capable on faster surfaces.<ref>{{cite news|last=Carayol|first=Tumaini|title=Zheng follows idol to Australian Open final but Sabalenka is toughest test|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/jan/26/zheng-follows-her-idol-to-australian-final-but-sabalenka-is-toughest-test|work=The Guardian|date=26 January 2024|access-date=2 June 2026}}</ref> Although she primarily dey seek to dictate play from de baseline, she fi vary de pace of rallies pluz high, looping balls den drop shots, a tactic she use effectively during ein victory over [[Iga Świątek]] insyd de semifinals of de [[2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Paris Olympics]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Carayol|first=Tumaini|title=Iga Świątek's 25-match Roland Garros winning streak ended by Zheng Qinwen|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/01/iga-swiatek-roland-garros-streak-qinwen-zheng-paris-olympics-tennis-semi-final|work=The Guardian|date=1 August 2024|access-date=2 June 2026}}</ref>
== Coaches ==
Insyd 2021, Zheng begin dey work plus coach [[Pere Riba]].<ref name="riba">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen reuniting with coach Pere Riba for 2024|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3805943/zheng-qinwen-reuniting-with-coach-pere-riba-for-2024|access-date=2 September 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 December 2023}}</ref> Insyd June 2023, Zheng split plus Riba wey she hire [[Wim Fissette]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Mesic|first1=Dzevad|title=Qinwen Zheng hires Naomi Osaka's ex-coach|url=https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/WTA_Tennis/134015/qinwen-zheng-hires-naomi-osaka-s-excoach/|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis World|date=17 June 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Oddo|first1=Chris|title=Coach Wim Fissette about Qinwen Zheng: “Incredible athlete and worker, whose game needs to get cleaned up”|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wim-fissette-about-qinwen-zheng-she-wants-to-do-everything-it-takes-to-achieve-the-best-711529.html|work=Tennis Majors|date=5 September 2023}}</ref> Previously, Fissette coach [[Naomi Osaka]], til dem split insyd July 2022.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Tandon|first1=Kamakshi|title=Naomi Osaka, coach Wim Fissette split after sharing two major title runs|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/naomi-osaka-coach-wim-fissette-split-won-two-majors-partnership|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis|date=20 July 2022}}</ref> However, insyd September 2023, Fissette abruptly end ein collaboration plus Zheng, a decision wich na Zheng call "immoral".<ref>{{cite news|title=Coach Wim Fissette ends collaboration with Zheng Qinwen amid rumored reunion with Naomi Osaka|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/wim-fissette-ends-coach-zheng-qinwen-amid-rumored-reunion-naomi-osaka|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis|date=29 September 2023}}</ref> Fissette later reunite plus Osaka following de birth of ein daughter insyd July 2023.<ref>{{cite news|title=Naomi Osaka splits with coach Wim Fissette, practices with Patrick Mouratoglou in LA|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5766206/2024/09/14/naomi-osaka-coach-fissette-mouratoglou/|access-date=2 September 2026|work=[[The Athletic]]|date=14 September 2024}}</ref> Insyd December 2023, Zheng reunite plus Riba.<ref name="riba" />
== Endorsements ==
Insyd 2015, Zheng sign a sponsorship deal plus Nike.<ref name="endorsements">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen: China’s Tennis Ace Wins On and Off Court|url=https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1015685|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Sixth Tone]]|date=14 August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Qinwen Zheng Wins Olympic Gold in Women’s Singles|url=https://about.nike.com/en/newsroom/releases/qinwen-zheng-wins-gold|publisher=Nike|date=3 August 2024}}</ref> Na ein racquets be provided by Wilson.<ref>{{cite news|title=Geared Up: Zheng Qinwen cracks the Top 10 with Wilson and Nike|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/geared-up-qinwen-zheng-cracks-the-top-10-with-wilson-and-nike-australian-open-final|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=1 February 2024}}</ref> Insyd 2022, Zheng join Rolex as a Testimonee<ref>{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.rolex.com/en-us/rolex-family/tennis/qinwen-zheng |access-date=31 August 2026 |publisher=Rolex}}</ref> wey she sign endorsement deals plus Chinese financial service company Ant Group<ref>{{cite news|title=Ant Group Extends Partnership with Olympic Tennis Champion Qinwen Zheng as Brand Ambassador|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250109266663/en/Ant-Group-Extends-Partnership-with-Olympic-Tennis-Champion-Qinwen-Zheng-as-Brand-Ambassador|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Business Wire]]|date=10 January 2025}}</ref> den Chinese dairy company Yili Group.<ref name="endorsements" /> Insyd 2023, Zheng sign sponsorship deals plus Gatorade<ref>{{cite news|last1=Richardson|first1=James|title=Who sponsors rising Chinese star Qinwen Zheng: Nike, Gatorade and Wilson already on board|url=https://www.tennis365.com/australian-open/who-sponsors-qinwen-zheng-nike-gatorade-wilson|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis365|date=24 January 2024}}</ref> den Swisse.<ref name="endorsements" /> Insyd 2024, Zheng join Lancôme as a brand ambassador,<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen wins in Stuttgart, picks up Lancôme deal alongside world No. 1 Iga Swiatek|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-wins-in-stuttgart-picks-up-lancome-deal-alongside-world-no-1-iga-swiatek|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=16 April 2024}}</ref> she sign sponsorship deals plus Chinese milk tea brand Chagee<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen Becomes CHAGEE's First "Health Ambassador"|url=https://www.chagee.us/media-center/article/78352638-8446-4796-b23c-41530409e780|publisher=Chagee|date=25 April 2025}}</ref><ref name="endorsements" /> den Chinese consumer electronics brand vivo, wey she cam be a brand ambassador give Audi.<ref>{{cite news|title=No rest for the weary! Zheng Qinwen's off-season kicks off with new Audi sponsorship and Gatorade event|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/no-rest-for-the-weary-zheng-qinwen-s-offseason-kicks-off-with-new-audi-sponsorship-and-gatorade-event|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=17 November 2024}}</ref> Insyd 2025, Zheng cam be a global brand ambassador give Dior<ref>{{cite news|last1=Templeton|first1=Lily|title=EXCLUSIVE: Dior Taps Olympic Tennis Champion Zheng Qinwen as Global Ambassador|url=https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/dior-zheng-qinwen-global-ambassador-olympic-tennis-champion-1236793971/|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Women's Wear Daily|WWD]]|date=9 January 2025}}</ref> den Beats.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Benson|first1=Pat|title=Qinwen Zheng Named Beats Global Ambassador in Hype Video|url=https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-named-beats-global-ambassador-in-hype-video|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Sports Illustrated]]|date=19 March 2025}}</ref>
== Personal life ==
Zheng cite [[Li Na]]—de only Chinese player to win a singles major title—as a source of inspiration.<ref name="T2023">{{Cite web |last=Fitzgerald |first=Matt |date=17 January 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen sprouts from a family's big sacrifice—and the little seed Li Na planted in her heart |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-sprouts-family-sacrifice-seed-li-na-planted-australian-open-riba |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241008002050/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-sprouts-family-sacrifice-seed-li-na-planted-australian-open-riba |archive-date=8 October 2024 |access-date=25 January 2023 |website=Tennis.com}}</ref><ref name="AP2024">{{Cite web |last=HOWARD FENDRICH |date=3 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first Olympic tennis singles gold, inspired by Li Na and Liu Xang |url=https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113022350/https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |archive-date=13 November 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[AP News]] |language=en}}</ref> Insyd 2024, na Zheng say: "''I watched her since I was a little kid so I'm trying to follow in her steps. She inspired me a lot when I was a child."''<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen eyes Olympics history in Li Na's Paris footsteps |url=https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/zheng-qinwen-eyes-olympics-history-113903072.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804030250/https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/zheng-qinwen-eyes-olympics-history-113903072.html |archive-date=4 August 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=Yahoo! Sports |language=en-GB}}</ref> Zheng sanso credit ein parents dema support den guidance as a reason for ein success.<ref name="AP2024" />
Following ein gold medal win at de 2024 Summer Olympics, Zheng say dat na she always wan "''to become one of the Asians that can inspire young kids and make them love tennis more''".<ref name="shethepeople">{{Cite news|last=Thanvi|first=Ishika|date=5 August 2024|title=Meet Zheng Qinwen, Chinese Gold Medalist Who Also Beat World No 1|url=https://www.shethepeople.tv/women-at-olympics/tennis-player-zheng-qinwen-gold-medalist-paris-olympics-6798900|access-date=20 August 2024|publisher=[[SheThePeople]]|quote=Following her Olympic gold win, Zheng expressed her desire to inspire young Asians to pursue tennis, much like her idol Li Na and hurdler Liu Xiang, China’s first Olympic gold medalist in men’s track and field. Zheng attributes her success to the unwavering support of her parents...|archive-date=20 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080701/https://www.shethepeople.tv/women-at-olympics/tennis-player-zheng-qinwen-gold-medalist-paris-olympics-6798900|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kapetanakis |first=Arthur |date=5 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first singles gold medal at Paris 2024 Olympics |url=https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2024-08-05/zheng_qinwen_wins_chinas_first_singles_gold_medal_at_paris_2024_olympics.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080658/https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2024-08-05/zheng_qinwen_wins_chinas_first_singles_gold_medal_at_paris_2024_olympics.html |archive-date=20 August 2024 |access-date=20 August 2024 |website=[[US Open (tennis)]]}}</ref> She sanso say na she look up to [[Liu Xiang (hurdler)|Liu Xiang]], a Chinese hurdler whose win insyd de 110-meter hurdles at de 2004 Summer Olympics be China ein first gold insyd any men's track den field event.<ref name="shethepeople" /><ref name="AP2024">{{Cite web |last=HOWARD FENDRICH |date=3 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first Olympic tennis singles gold, inspired by Li Na and Liu Xang |url=https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113022350/https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |archive-date=13 November 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[AP News]] |language=en}}</ref> Insyd a 2024 interview plus Sky Sports, Zheng say ein hobbies include walking plus ein family, reading, den singing.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04pkcmluVLA |title=Zheng Qinwen describes herself as ____ 😅 | Get to know the Chinese star! |date=13 February 2024 |last=Sky Sports |access-date=4 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804020839/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04pkcmluVLA |archive-date=4 August 2024 |url-status=live |via=YouTube}}</ref> She sanso dey enjoy roller coaster rides wey she be a fan of de K-pop group Blackpink.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kane |first=David |date=3 September 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen loves rollercoasters, karaoke, and Blackpink, thinks Coco Gauff is more talented |url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/zheng-qinwen-rollercoasters-karaoke-blackpink-coco-gauff-2023-us-open |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804040822/https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/zheng-qinwen-rollercoasters-karaoke-blackpink-coco-gauff-2023-us-open |archive-date=4 August 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[Tennis.com]] |language=en |quote="Mostly I sing Chinese songs, slower songs," added the Blackpink stan.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Livaudais |first=Stephanie |date=27 March 2023 |title=Blink and you'll miss her: No time for Blackpink amid Zheng Qinwen's rapid rise |url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/blink-and-you-miss-her-no-time-for-blackpink-amid-zheng-qinwen-rapid-rise |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080658/https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/blink-and-you-miss-her-no-time-for-blackpink-amid-zheng-qinwen-rapid-rise |archive-date=20 August 2024 |access-date=20 August 2024 |website=[[Tennis.com]]}}</ref>
According to de China Charity Federation, Zheng donate 1 million yuan insyd August 2026 for disaster relief insyd Gyirong County during de 2026 Nepal–Tibet floods.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-08-31 |title=Zheng Qinwen donates 1 million yuan to support devastating Tibet disaster relief efforts |url=https://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/articles/zheng_qinwen_donates_1_million_yuan_to_support_devastating_tibet_disaster_relief_efforts/s1_17460_44242518 |access-date=2026-09-06 |website=[[Yardbarker]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Burack |first=Emily |date=2026-08-31 |title=Qinwen Zheng Donates to Support Disaster Relief Efforts in Tibet |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/qinwen-zheng-donates-support-disaster-143226595.html |access-date=2026-09-06 |website=[[Town & Country (magazine)|Town & Country]] |language=en-US |via=Yahoo Sports}}</ref>
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'''Zheng Qinwen''' (born 8 October 2002) be a Chinese professional tennis player. Na she be ranked world No. 4 by de WTA, she achieve insyd June 2025, wey she be de only second Chinese player to reach de top 5 insyd women's singles after [[Li Na]]. Zheng win five career singles titles, wey dey include de gold medal at de [[2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Paris Olympics]], becoming de first Asian tennis player to win an Olympic gold medal insyd singles.
Zheng win ein first WTA Tour tournament insyd 2023 at de Palermo Ladies Open, a title wey she defend insyd 2024. She win WTA 500 titles at de 2023 Zhengzhou Open den at de 2024 Pan Pacific Open. She fini runner-up at de 2024 Australian Open, wey she loose to [[Aryna Sabalenka]], den at de 2024 WTA Finals, losing to [[Coco Gauff]].
== Early life den junior years ==
Na dem born Zheng insyd Shiyan, Hubei, on 8 October 2002.<ref name="WTAprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/players/328120/qinwen-zheng |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Na ein parents encourage am to try several sports during ein kiddie time, wey dey include table tennis, before she begin dey play tennis at de age of seven.<ref name="Vogue2024">{{cite magazine|last=Remsen|first=Nick|title=Qinwen Zheng on Winning China's First-Ever Olympic Gold in Tennis|url=https://www.vogue.com/article/qinwen-zheng-on-winning-olympic-gold|magazine=Vogue|date=4 August 2024|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> At de age of eight, she lef ein parents wey she move go Wuhan to receive more advanced coaching.<ref name="Vogue2024" /> Na ein mommie initially visit am on weekends den later lef ein job to support ein training full-time.<ref name="Vogue2024" /> During ein formative years, Zheng train at an academy insyd Beijing under [[Carlos Rodríguez (tennis coach)|Carlos Rodríguez]], wey na he previously coach [[Justine Henin]] den [[Li Na]].<ref name="RG2022">{{cite web |date=27 May 2022 |title=Get to know Zheng Qinwen |url=https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/article/rg2022-get-to-know-zheng-qinwen |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Roland-Garros}}</ref><ref name="Reuters2025">{{cite news|last=Ransom|first=Ian|title=Zheng looks to emulate Li's Australian Open success|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/zheng-looks-emulate-lis-australian-open-success-2025-01-07/|work=Reuters|date=7 January 2025|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> Zheng turn professional insyd 2018 while continuing to compete on de junior circuit.<ref name="RGprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng: Player card |url=https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/players/42560-q.zheng |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Roland-Garros}}</ref> Insyd December 2018, she reach de girls' singles final of de Orange Bowl, wer she loose to Coco Gauff insyd three sets.<ref name="USTA2018">{{cite web |date=10 December 2018 |title=Coco Gauff crowned Orange Bowl singles champ |url=https://www.usta.com/en/home/stay-current/national/coco-gauff-wins-orange-bowl-18s-girls--singles-title.html |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=United States Tennis Association}}</ref> Insyd 2019, she reach de girls' singles semifinals at both de French Open den de US Open, wey she achieve a career-high ITF junior ranking of world No. 6.<ref name="RGprofile" /><ref name="ITFprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng Tennis Player Profile |url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/players/qinwen-zheng/800436017/chn/jt/S/overview/ |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=International Tennis Federation}}</ref> Insyd late 2019, Zheng move go Spain to continue ein development wey she establish a training base insyd Barcelona.<ref name="RG2022" /><ref name="Xinhua2024">{{cite news|script-title=zh:追光|十年前那个小姑娘,如何成为郑钦文|url=https://www.news.cn/sports/20240127/98e4e4c7271d4f58a4493fe0ed91110b/c.html|website=Xinhua News Agency|date=27 January 2024|language=zh|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> She begin dey work plus Spanish coach [[Pere Riba]] insyd 2021.<ref name="riba">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen reuniting with coach Pere Riba for 2024|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3805943/zheng-qinwen-reuniting-with-coach-pere-riba-for-2024|access-date=2 September 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 December 2023}}</ref>
== Career ==
=== 2021: WTA Tour debut ===
Insyd January 2021, Zheng win de Tennis Future Hamburg, Germany wer she defeat [[Linda Fruhvirtová]] insyd de final of de 25k event, dem hold at de venue of de Hamburger Tennis-Verband.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennis-tourtalk.com/67737/qinwen-zheng-wins-tennis-future-hamburg|title=Qinwen Zheng Wins Tennis Future Hamburg|work=Tennis TourTalk|date=17 January 2021|access-date=20 June 2021|archive-date=16 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220116120922/https://www.tennis-tourtalk.com/67737/qinwen-zheng-wins-tennis-future-hamburg|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 20 June 2021, she win de final of de 60k Macha Lake Open insyd Staré Splavy defeating [[Aleksandra Krunić]] insyd two sets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/tournament/w60-stare-splavy/cze/2021/w-itf-cze-02a-2021/draws-and-results/|title=ITF draws and results|publisher=www.itftennis.com|date=|access-date=20 June 2021|archive-date=23 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123165654/https://www.itftennis.com/en/tournament/w60-stare-splavy/cze/2021/w-itf-cze-02a-2021/draws-and-results/|url-status=live}}</ref> Zheng make ein WTA Tour debut at de Palermo Ladies Open, wer she defeat second seed [[Liudmila Samsonova]] insyd de first round,<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 July 2021|title=18-y.o. Zheng Qinwen arrives on WTA Tour in style with Samsonova upset: Palermo Highlights|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2193178/18-y-o-zheng-qinwen-arrives-on-wta-tour-in-style-with-samsonova-upset-palermo-highlights|access-date=20 July 2021|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=18 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118194733/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2193178/18-y-o-zheng-qinwen-arrives-on-wta-tour-in-style-with-samsonova-upset-palermo-highlights|url-status=dead}}</ref> before losing ein next match to [[Jaqueline Cristian]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Wancke|first=Barbara|date=22 July 2021|url=https://tennisthreads.net/wta-roundup-palermo-and-gdynia-2/|title=WTA Roundup: Palermo and Gdynia – Day 3|publisher=Tennis Threads|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110025912/https://tennisthreads.net/wta-roundup-palermo-and-gdynia-2/|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== 2022: French Open fourth round, top 30 ===
Ranked No. 126, Zheng enter de Melbourne Summer Set 1 after qualifying. She beat [[Mai Hontama]], [[Vera Zvonareva]], den [[Ana Konjuh]] to make ein first WTA Tour semifinal,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Melbourne 1: Zheng Qinwen beats Zvonareva in 3 sets for 1st WTA QF spot (video)|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2440989/melbourne-1-zheng-qinwen-beats-zvonareva-in-3-sets-for-1st-wta-qf-spot|access-date=6 January 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=6 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220106161443/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2440989/melbourne-1-zheng-qinwen-beats-zvonareva-in-3-sets-for-1st-wta-qf-spot|url-status=live}}</ref> buh she loose to No. 20 [[Simona Halep]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite news |date=8 January 2022|title=Halep advances, injured Osaka withdraws at Melbourne 1|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2442148/halep-advances-injured-osaka-withdraws-at-melbourne-1|access-date=8 January 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=8 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220108094707/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2442148/halep-advances-injured-osaka-withdraws-at-melbourne-1|url-status=live}}</ref> Zheng debut at de main draw of a Grand Slam tournament at de Australian Open after qualifying.<ref>{{cite news |last=Macpherson|first=Alex|date=15 January 2022|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447639/introducing-the-2022-australian-open-s-grand-slam-debutantes|title=Introducing the 2022 Australian Open's Grand Slam debutantes|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|access-date=24 May 2022|archive-date=15 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220515020850/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447639/introducing-the-2022-australian-open-s-grand-slam-debutantes|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=January 14, 2022|title=Baptiste, Zheng Qinwen, Bronzetti qualify for Australian Open|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447429/baptiste-zheng-qinwen-bronzetti-qualify-for-australian-open|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=14 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220114212606/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447429/baptiste-zheng-qinwen-bronzetti-qualify-for-australian-open|url-status=dead}}</ref> She defeat [[Aliaksandra Sasnovich]] insyd de first round,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Garber|first=Greg|date=January 18, 2022|title=Australian Open Day 3 order of play: Bencic, Anisimova to play; Barty in action|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2452994/australian-open-day-3-order-of-play-bencic-anisimova-to-play-barty-in-action|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=18 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118192336/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2452994/australian-open-day-3-order-of-play-bencic-anisimova-to-play-barty-in-action|url-status=dead}}</ref> buh she loose insyd de second round to No. 8 [[Maria Sakkari]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=January 19, 2022|title=Osaka passes Brengle test at Australian Open; to face Anisimova next|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2453850/osaka-passes-brengle-test-at-australian-open-to-face-anisimova-next|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=15 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240915214756/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2453850/osaka-passes-brengle-test-at-australian-open-to-face-anisimova-next|url-status=live}}</ref> As a result, Zheng break into de top 100 for de first time.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ubha|first1=Ravi|title='Feels like I'm at home': Sakkari flourishes as fans find voice|url=https://ausopen.com/articles/match-report/feels-im-home-sakkari-flourishes-fans-find-voice|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Australian Open|date=19 January 2022}}</ref>
At de French Open, Zheng defeat [[Maryna Zanevska]] insyd de first round.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3178838/french-open-anisimova-knocks-out-osaka-first-round-chinas-zheng-qinwen|title=Osaka's return to French Open ends in first round|publisher=South China Morning Post|date=23 May 2022|url-access=subscription|access-date=24 May 2022|archive-date=24 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220524002441/https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3178838/french-open-anisimova-knocks-out-osaka-first-round-chinas-zheng-qinwen|url-status=live}}</ref> Insyd de second round, she cam back from a set den a break down to upset No. 19 Simona Halep for ein first top-20 win.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2635302/zheng-qinwen-upends-halep-at-roland-garros|title=Zheng Qinwen upends former champion Halep at French Open|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|access-date=26 May 2022|archive-date=26 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526162042/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2635302/zheng-qinwen-upends-halep-at-roland-garros|url-status=live}}</ref> She move into de fourth round after [[Alizé Cornet]] retire while trailing by a set.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-sets-up-swiatek-clash-after-cornet-retirement-603044.html|title=Roland-Garros: Zheng sets up Swiatek clash after Cornet retirement|date=28 May 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> She loose insyd de fourth round to world No. 1 den eventual champion [[Iga Świątek]] insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news |last=Tignor|first=Steve|date=30 May 2022|title=Iga Swiatek’s towering 2022 wobbled a little against talented newcomer Zheng Qinwen, but she ended with her win streak and Roland Garros bid intact|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/iga-swiatek-s-towering-2022-wobbled-a-little-against-talented-newcomer-zheng-qin|work=Tennis.com|access-date=25 August 2025}}</ref> Na she be de only player to win a set against Świątek insyd de tournament.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Maine|first1=D'Arcy|title=How Iga Swiatek won the 2022 French Open -- and why she could dominate for the foreseeable future|url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/34036326/how-iga-swiatek-won-2022-french-open-why-dominate-foreseeable-future|access-date=8 September 2026|work=[[ESPN]]|date=4 June 2022}}</ref> As a result, Zheng move to a new career-high of No. 54.<ref name="valencia">{{cite news |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2644639/zheng-qinwen-captures-wta-125-valencia-title|title=Zheng Qinwen captures WTA 125 Valencia title|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=9 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220709001357/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2644639/zheng-qinwen-captures-wta-125-valencia-title|url-status=live}}</ref> She break into de top 50 a week later<ref>{{cite news |last1=Oddo|first1=Chris|title=WTA rankings: Zheng Qinwen, Haddad Maia surging|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-rankings/wta-rankings-zheng-qinwen-haddad-maia-surging-605964.html|access-date=8 September 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=12 June 2022}}</ref> after winning ein first WTA 125 title at de Open Internacional de Valencia, defeating compatriot [[Wang Xiyu]].<ref name="valencia" />
At de Wimbledon Championships, Zheng defeat [[Sloane Stephens]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2658987/tan-prevails-over-serena-in-three-hour-wimbledon-opener|title=Tan prevails over Serena in three-hour Wimbledon opener|website=WTA Tennis|access-date=28 June 2022|archive-date=6 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220706224106/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2658987/tan-prevails-over-serena-in-three-hour-wimbledon-opener|url-status=dead}}</ref> den [[Greet Minnen]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wimbledon-news/wimbledon-qinwen-zheng-moves-into-third-round-609331.html|title=Zheng to meet Rybakina in Wimbledon third round|date=30 June 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> to reach de third round, wer she fall to No. 23 den eventual champion [[Elena Rybakina]] insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/matches/wta/wimbledon/qinwen-zheng-vs-elena-rybakina|title=Qinwen Zheng vs Elena Rybakina|date=9 November 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110035800/https://www.tennismajors.com/matches/wta/wimbledon/qinwen-zheng-vs-elena-rybakina|url-status=live}}</ref>
At de Canadian Open, Zheng defeat wildcard entrant [[Rebecca Marino]] insyd de first round.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/national-bank-open-zheng-through-to-second-round-616979.html|title=National Bank Open: Zheng through to second round, defeating Canadian Marino|date=9 August 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110035825/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/national-bank-open-zheng-through-to-second-round-616979.html|url-status=live}}</ref> She advance to de third round after No. 5 [[Ons Jabeur]] retire while trailing by a set. She overcam [[Bianca Andreescu]] to advance to ein first WTA 1000 quarterfinal, wer she loose to No. 14 [[Karolína Plíšková]], insyd three sets. At de US Open, she defeat No. 16 [[Jeļena Ostapenko]] den [[Anastasia Potapova]] before she loose to [[Jule Niemeier]].
At de Pan Pacific Open, Zheng defeat [[Misaki Doi]], No. 4 [[Paula Badosa]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen routs top seed Badosa in Tokyo to reach quarterfinals|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2798336/zheng-qinwen-routs-top-seed-badosa-in-tokyo-to-reach-quarterfinals|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=21 September 2022}}</ref> [[Claire Liu]] den No. 13 [[Veronika Kudermetova]] to reach ein first WTA Tour final.<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen, Liudmila Samsonova reach Pan Pacific final|url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/34654085/zheng-qinwen-liudmila-samsonova-reach-pan-pacific-final|access-date=23 July 2026|work=[[ESPN]]|date=24 September 2022}}</ref> She loose insyd de final to Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.<ref name="pacific">{{cite web |title=Samsonova wins Tokyo, edges Zheng Qinwen for third title of 2022 |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2801554/samsonova-wins-tokyo-edges-zheng-qinwen-for-third-title-of-2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925053658/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2801554/samsonova-wins-tokyo-edges-zheng-qinwen-for-third-title-of-2022 |archive-date=25 September 2022 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Despite de loss, Zheng reach a new career-high ranking of No. 28, becoming de first Chinese teenager to break into de top 30.<ref name="pacific" /> Entering de San Diego Open as a lucky loser, she advance to de second round as No. 13 [[Garbiñe Muguruza]] retire.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Ramchandani|first=Haresh|date=12 October 2022|title=Lucky loser Zheng sets up Swiatek clash in San Diego as Muguruza retires|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/san-diego-open-zheng-into-second-round-628995.html|access-date=10 August 2026|work=Tennis Majors}}</ref> She loose insyd de second round to world No. 1 den eventual champion Iga Świątek insyd three sets.<ref>{{Cite news|date=14 October 2022|title=Swiatek downs Zheng to reach San Diego quarters|url=https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/swiatek-downs-zheng-reach-san-diego-quarters-2022-10-13/|access-date=10 August 2026|work=[[Reuters]]}}</ref> Na dem name Zheng WTA Newcomer of de Year.<ref>{{cite web |title=China's Zheng Qinwen named WTA Newcomer of the Year |url=https://oca.asia/news/3599-chinas-zheng-qinwen-named-wta-newcomer-of-the-year.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110045901/https://oca.asia/news/3599-chinas-zheng-qinwen-named-wta-newcomer-of-the-year.html |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Olympic Council of Asia}}</ref>
=== 2023: US Open quarterfinal, top 20 ===
Zheng begin de season at de Adelaide International. She defeat No. 17 [[Anett Kontaveit]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen saves match point, ousts Kontaveit in Adelaide |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3005423/zheng-qinwen-saves-match-point-ousts-kontaveit-in-adelaide |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241130122924/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3005423/zheng-qinwen-saves-match-point-ousts-kontaveit-in-adelaide |archive-date=30 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> before losing to [[Victoria Azarenka]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Adelaide 1: Azarenka fends off Zheng Qinwen, into quarterfinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3010262/adelaide-1-azarenka-fends-off-zheng-qinwen-into-quarterfinals |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331083541/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3010262/adelaide-1-azarenka-fends-off-zheng-qinwen-into-quarterfinals |archive-date=31 March 2023 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> At de Australian Open, she beat [[Dalma Gálfi]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Macpherson|first1=Alex|title=AO 2023 Day 1 by the numbers: Zheng Qinwen in a hurry, Osorio's milestone and more|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3024158/ao-2023-day-1-by-the-numbers-zheng-qinwen-in-a-hurry-osorios-milestone-and-more|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=16 January 2023}}</ref> before losing to [[Bernarda Pera]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Australian Open: Pera makes third round|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-pera-makes-third-round-655418.html|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=18 January 2023}}</ref>
At de Abu Dhabi Open, Zheng defeat qualifier Rebecca Marino, No. 12 Jeļena Ostapenko,<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen upsets Ostapenko to reach Abu Dhabi quarters|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3054192/zheng-qinwen-upsets-ostapenko-to-reach-abu-dhabi-quarters|access-date=18 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=8 February 2023}}</ref> den No. 8 [[Daria Kasatkina]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen overpowers No. 1 seed Daria Kasatkina in Abu Dhabi for third Top 10 win|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-overpowers-top-seed-daria-kasatkina-abu-dhabi-third-top-10-win|access-date=18 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=10 February 2023}}</ref> widout dropping a set, to reach de semifinals. She loose insyd de semifinals to No. 19 Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.
At de Stuttgart Open, Zheng defeat lucky loser [[Alycia Parks]] before losing to world No. 1, Iga Świątek, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite news|date=21 April 2023|title=Iga Swiatek beats Zheng in Stuttgart to make winning WTA Tour return|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/apr/21/iga-swiatek-beats-zheng-in-stuttgart-to-make-winning-wta-tour-return|access-date=10 August 2026|work=[[The Guardian]]}}</ref> At de Madrid Open, she defeat [[Caty McNally]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Madrid Open: Zheng books spot in round of 32|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/madrid-open-zheng-books-spot-in-first-round-676310.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=28 April 2023}}</ref> before losing to No. 17, [[Ekaterina Alexandrova]], insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Madrid Open: Alexandrova into round of 16 against Swiatek|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/madrid-open-alexandrova-into-second-round-676784.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=30 April 2023}}</ref> At de Italian Open, Zheng defeat Alizé Cornet,<ref>{{cite web |title=Rome: Zheng Qinwen holds off Cornet to reach third round |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3340520/rome-zheng-qinwen-holds-off-cornet-to-reach-third-round |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803045450/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3340520/rome-zheng-qinwen-holds-off-cornet-to-reach-third-round |archive-date=3 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> qualifier [[Anna Bondár]],<ref>{{cite web |date=13 May 2023 |title=Italian Open: Zheng into round of 16, beats qualifier before rain stops play for day |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-into-second-round-679502.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043052/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-into-second-round-679502.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den compatriot Wang Xiyu<ref>{{cite web |date=15 May 2023 |title=Italian Open: Zheng advances to quarter-finals |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-advances-to-quarter-finals-679819.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241127235309/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-advances-to-quarter-finals-679819.html |archive-date=27 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> to reach ein second WTA 1000 quarterfinal. She then loose to No. 12 Veronika Kudermetova, insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kudermetova beats Zheng Qinwen for semis at Italian Open |url=https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202305/17/WS64644942a310b6054fad3798.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240119125438/https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202305/17/WS64644942a310b6054fad3798.html |archive-date=19 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=China Daily}}</ref> As a result, Zheng reach No. 19 insyd de WTA rankings, becoming de fifth Chinese player to break into de top 20.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ranking Reaction: Iga Swiatek kicks off 60th straight week at No. 1, Alcaraz returns to top spot |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/ranking-reaction-iga-swiatek-60th-week-at-no-1-alcaraz-returns-to-top-spot |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803163136/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/ranking-reaction-iga-swiatek-60th-week-at-no-1-alcaraz-returns-to-top-spot |archive-date=3 August 2024 |access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Rankings Watch: Rybakina hits Top 5 for first time; Zheng makes Top 20 debut |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3465469/rankings-watch-rybakina-hits-top-5-for-first-time-zheng-makes-top-20-debut |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230522235550/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3465469/rankings-watch-rybakina-hits-top-5-for-first-time-zheng-makes-top-20-debut |archive-date=22 May 2023 |access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref> At de French Open, she beat qualifier [[Tamara Zidanšek]]<ref>{{cite web |date=28 May 2023 |title=Roland-Garros: Zheng advances to second round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-advances-to-first-round-683322.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119051043/https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-advances-to-first-round-683322.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> before losing to [[Yulia Putintseva]].<ref>{{cite web |date=31 May 2023 |title=Roland-Garros: Putintseva upsets Qinwen Zheng in three sets to make third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-putintseva-advances-to-third-round-684819.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119045944/https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-putintseva-advances-to-third-round-684819.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref>
At Wimbledon, Zheng loose insyd de first round to [[Kateřina Siniaková]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Wimbledon: Siniakova books spot in second round|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wimbledon-news/wimbledon-siniakova-books-spot-in-second-round-693157.html|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=3 July 2023}}</ref>
Zheng receive a wildcard into de Palermo Ladies Open. She double bagel [[Sara Errani]],<ref>{{cite web |date=17 July 2023 |title=WTA roundup: Qinwen Zheng opens with 6–0, 6–0 win in Palermo |url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-qinwen-zheng-opens-with-6-0-6-0-win-palermo-2023-07-17/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230720025622/https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-qinwen-zheng-opens-with-6-0-6-0-win-palermo-2023-07-17/ |archive-date=20 July 2023 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |work=Reuters}}</ref> then beat [[Diane Parry]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Palermo: Zheng Qinwen battles past Parry in three sets |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3601004/palermo-zheng-qinwen-battles-past-parry-in-three-sets |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803015041/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3601004/palermo-zheng-qinwen-battles-past-parry-in-three-sets |archive-date=3 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> [[Emma Navarro]]<ref>{{cite web |date=21 July 2023 |title=Palermo Open: Zheng reaches semi-finals, takes on Sherif next |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/palermo-open-zheng-reaches-semi-finals-698670.html |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Mayar Sherif]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng beats Sherif in late-night duel; faces Paolini in Palermo final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3600788/zheng-beats-sherif-in-late-night-duel-faces-paolini-in-palermo-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119051012/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3600788/zheng-beats-sherif-in-late-night-duel-faces-paolini-in-palermo-final |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> to reach ein second WTA Tour final. She beat [[Jasmine Paolini]] insyd three sets to win ein first WTA Tour title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen beats Paolini in Palermo to capture first career title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3601535/zheng-qinwen-beats-paolini-in-palermo-to-capture-first-career-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921023120/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3601535/zheng-qinwen-beats-paolini-in-palermo-to-capture-first-career-title |archive-date=21 September 2024 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref>
[[File:Zheng_Qinwen_(2023_US_Open)_01_(cropped).jpg|left|thumb|Zheng reach ein first Grand Slam quarterfinals at de 2023 US Open.]]
At de Canadian Open, Zheng defeat [[Marta Kostyuk]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen edges Marta Kostyuk in Montreal|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/canadian-open-zheng-books-spot-in-second-round-703625.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=8 August 2023}}</ref> before losing to No. 18 Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Canadian Open: Samsonova makes last 16|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/canadian-open-samsonova-makes-last-16-704051.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=9 August 2023}}</ref> At de Cincinnati Open, she defeat qualifier Aliaksandra Sasnovich den wildcard entrant [[Venus Williams]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen rallies to beat Venus Williams in Cincinnati|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3636968/zheng-qinwen-rallies-to-beat-venus-williams-in-cincinnati|access-date=30 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=16 August 2023}}</ref> before losing to world No. 1, Iga Świątek, insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Swiatek survives Zheng scare to reach Cincinnati quarter-finals|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/swiatek-survives-zheng-scare-reach-cincinnati-quarter-finals-2023-08-17/|access-date=30 July 2026|work=[[Reuters]]|date=18 August 2023}}</ref> At de [[2023 US Open – Women's singles|US Open]], Zheng defeat [[Nadia Podoroska]],<ref>{{cite web |date=30 August 2023 |title=US Open: Zheng fires warning shot to rest of the field |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-second-round-709185.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043746/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-second-round-709185.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Kaia Kanepi]],<ref>{{cite web |date=31 August 2023 |title=US Open: Zheng ends Kanepi's run, into third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-makes-third-round-2-709889.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043303/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-makes-third-round-2-709889.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Lucia Bronzetti]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen dazzles with defense on a landmark day for Chinese tennis |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3668033/zheng-qinwen-dazzles-with-defense-on-a-landmark-day-for-chinese-tennis |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den No. 5 Ons Jabeur<ref>{{cite web |date=4 September 2023 |title=US Open: Under-par Jabeur knocked out by Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-last-8-711398.html |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> to advance to ein first major quarterfinal, wer she loose to world No. 2, [[Aryna Sabalenka]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 September 2023 |title=Sabalenka sweeps into 4th Slam semi of 2023 |url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/38339824/aryna-sabalenka-cruises-zheng-qinwen-us-open-semis |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231008190452/https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/38339824/aryna-sabalenka-cruises-zheng-qinwen-us-open-semis |archive-date=8 October 2023 |access-date=7 September 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>
Zheng win gold insyd singles at de Asian Games.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-2023-tennis-women-singles|title=Asian Games 2023: Zheng Qinwen wins women's tennis gold to secure Paris 2024 quota|last=Kano|first=Shintaro|date=29 September 2023|publisher=International Olympic Committee|access-date=25 January 2024|archive-date=16 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240816073522/https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-2023-tennis-women-singles|url-status=live}}</ref> At de China Open, she loose insyd de first round to world No. 5, Elena Rybakina, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rybakina sweeps past Zheng Qinwen into Beijing second round|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3715707/rybakina-sweeps-past-zheng-qinwen-into-beijing-second-round|access-date=30 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=2 October 2023}}</ref> At de Zhengzhou Open, Zheng defeat qualifier [[Kateryna Volodko]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=9 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen claims first win on home soil in Zhengzhou|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3732237/zheng-qinwen-claims-first-win-on-home-soil-in-zhengzhou|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> No. 6 Maria Sakkari,<ref>{{Cite news|date=11 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen notches first win over Sakkari to make Zhengzhou quarters|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3735023/zheng-qinwen-notches-first-win-over-sakkari-to-make-zhengzhou-quarters|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> [[Anhelina Kalinina]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=13 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen storms into Zhengzhou semis; faces Paolini next|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3737260/zheng-qinwen-storms-into-zhengzhou-semis-faces-paolini-next|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> den Jasmine Paolini, widout dropping a set, to reach de final. She defeat world No. 18, [[Barbora Krejčíková]], insyd de final insyd three sets to win ein second career title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen triumphs on home soil to win Zhengzhou title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3738449/zheng-qinwen-triumphs-on-home-soil-to-win-zhengzhou-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231017133438/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3738449/zheng-qinwen-triumphs-on-home-soil-to-win-zhengzhou-title |archive-date=17 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=James Walker-Roberts |date=15 October 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen says she 'wanted too much' after beating Barbora Krejcikova to win Zhengzhou Open |url=https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/wta-zhengzhou/2023/zheng-qinwen-says-she-wanted-too-much-after-beating-barbora-krejcikova-to-win-zhengzhou-open_sto9837635/story.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231015195205/https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/wta-zhengzhou/2023/zheng-qinwen-says-she-wanted-too-much-after-beating-barbora-krejcikova-to-win-zhengzhou-open_sto9837635/story.shtml |archive-date=15 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=eurosport.com}}</ref> Zheng make ein debut at de WTA Elite Trophy.<ref>{{cite news|title=Field is set for the 2023 WTA Elite Trophy Zhuhai|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3741492/field-is-set-for-the-2023-wta-elite-trophy-zhuhai|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=18 October 2023}}</ref> She defeat [[Donna Vekić]]<ref>{{Cite news|date=25 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen battles past Vekic to grab first win in Zhuhai|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3752266/zheng-qinwen-battles-past-vekic-to-grab-first-win-in-zhuhai|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> den Jeļena Ostapenko<ref>{{Cite news|date=27 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen beats Jelena Ostapenko to set up all-Chinese semifinal match at WTA Elite Trophy|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-jelena-ostapenko-all-chinese-semifinal-wta-elite-trophy-zhuhai|access-date=10 August 2026|work=Tennis}}</ref> insyd de round-robin stage. She beat compatriot [[Zhu Lin (tennis)|Zhu Lin]] insyd de semifinals<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen outlasts Zhu in Zhuhai; will face Haddad Maia in final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3755851/zheng-qinwen-outlasts-zhu-lin-in-zhuhai-will-face-haddad-maia-in-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231029001032/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3755851/zheng-qinwen-outlasts-zhu-lin-in-zhuhai-will-face-haddad-maia-in-final |archive-date=29 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> buh she loose insyd de final to [[Beatriz Haddad Maia]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Haddad Maia denies Zheng Qinwen in classic final to claim Zhuhai title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3758240/haddad-maia-denies-zheng-qinwen-in-classic-final-to-claim-zhuhai-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241126191816/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3758240/haddad-maia-denies-zheng-qinwen-in-classic-final-to-claim-zhuhai-title |archive-date=26 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Na dem name Zheng WTA Most Improved Player.<ref name="2023year">{{cite news|title=2023 WTA player and coach award winners announced|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3818533/2023-wta-player-and-coach-award-winners-announced|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=11 December 2023}}</ref>
=== 2024: Australian Open final, Olympic champion, top 5 ===
Zheng make ein debut at de United Cup as China ein No. 1 player. She defeat [[Markéta Vondroušová]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen clinches United Cup tie for China |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3842404/zheng-qinwen-clinches-united-cup-tie-for-china |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240125173819/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3842404/zheng-qinwen-clinches-united-cup-tie-for-china |archive-date=25 January 2024 |access-date=25 January 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den [[Olga Danilović]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng beats Danilovic; Serbia storms back to edge China in Perth|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3844854/zheng-holds-off-danilovic-to-send-china-vs-serbia-to-deciding-doubles|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=31 December 2023}}</ref> before losing to Iga Świątek insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Swiatek secures United Cup semifinal spot for Poland; Australia tops Serbia|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3847883/swiatek-hurkacz-clinch-united-cup-semifinal-spot-for-team-poland|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 January 2024}}</ref> At de Australian Open, Zheng eliminate [[Ashlyn Krueger]],<ref>{{cite web |date=16 January 2024 |title=Australian Open: 12th seed Zheng into second round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-12th-seed-zheng-into-second-round-737579.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127125743/https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-12th-seed-zheng-into-second-round-737579.html |archive-date=27 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Katie Boulter]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Boulter beaten by Qinwen Zheng to miss out on potential Raducanu clash |url=https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12040/13050672/australian-open-katie-boulter-beaten-by-qinwen-zheng-to-miss-out-on-potential-emma-raducanu-clash |accessdate=26 October 2024 |work=Sky Sports}}</ref> compatriot [[Wang Yafan]],<ref>{{cite web |date=20 January 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen defeats Wang Yafan to reach week 2 at Australian Open |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/zheng-qinwen-defeats-wang-yafan-to-reach-week-2-at-australian-open-738722.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127125746/https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/zheng-qinwen-defeats-wang-yafan-to-reach-week-2-at-australian-open-738722.html |archive-date=27 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Océane Dodin]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Fitzgerald|first1=Matt|title=Zheng Qinwen, lone AO top half women's seed left, joins three first-time major quarterfinalists|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-lone-top-half-seed-left-three-first-time-major-quarterfinalists-australian-open|access-date=16 July 2026|work=Tennis|date=22 January 2024}}</ref> to reach ein second consecutive major quarterfinal. She defeat [[Anna Kalinskaya]] to reach ein first major semifinal,<ref>{{cite news|last1=Fitzgerald|first1=Matt|title=In a mature turnaround, Zheng Qinwen reaches first major semifinal at Australian Open|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/mature-turnaround-zheng-qinwen-first-major-semifinal-australian-open-kalinskaya|access-date=16 July 2026|work=Tennis|date=24 January 2024}}</ref> wey she beat qualifier [[Dayana Yastremska]] to reach ein first major final.<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen bests Yastremska at Australian Open to make first Slam final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3867402/zheng-qinwen-bests-yastremska-at-australian-open-to-make-first-slam-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240828140952/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3867402/zheng-qinwen-bests-yastremska-at-australian-open-to-make-first-slam-final |archive-date=28 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> She loose insyd de final to world No. 2, Aryna Sabalenka, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68109149|title=Australian Open 2024 women's final result: Aryna Sabalenka beats Zheng Qinwen in Melbourne|date=27 January 2024|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=28 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240928135354/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68109149|url-status=live}}</ref> As a result, Zheng reach de top 10 insyd de singles rankings, de second Chinese player to do so after [[Li Na]].<ref>{{cite web |date=29 January 2024 |title=Rankings Watch: Zheng makes Top 10 debut; Mertens back to No.1 in doubles |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3870512/rankings-watch-zheng-makes-top-10-debut-mertens-back-to-no-1-in-doubles |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240809125231/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3870512/rankings-watch-zheng-makes-top-10-debut-mertens-back-to-no-1-in-doubles |archive-date=9 August 2024 |access-date=29 January 2024 |website=WTA Tour}}</ref>
Na dis sanso be China ein second-ever Olympic gold insyd tennis, den de first since de women's doubles insyd 2004.<ref>{{Cite news|last=|date=3 August 2024|title=Zheng Qinwen rewards raucous Chinese support to grab gold in tense tennis final|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/03/zheng-qinwen-paris-olympic-games-2024-womens-tennis-final-report|access-date=4 August 2024|work=The Observer|language=en-GB|issn=0029-7712}}</ref>
At de Wuhan Open, Zheng defeat wildcard entrant Jaqueline Cristian,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng becomes first Chinese woman since Li Na to win 40 matches in one year |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146421/zheng-becomes-first-chinese-woman-since-li-na-to-win-40-matches-in-one-year |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241009162137/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146421/zheng-becomes-first-chinese-woman-since-li-na-to-win-40-matches-in-one-year |archive-date=9 October 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Leylah Fernandez,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng defeats Fernandez for first time to reach Wuhan quarters |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146835/zheng-defeats-fernandez-for-first-time-to-reach-wuhan-quarters |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241208111722/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146835/zheng-defeats-fernandez-for-first-time-to-reach-wuhan-quarters |archive-date=8 December 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> No. 6 Jasmine Paolini,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng stays perfect against Paolini, sets historic Wuhan semifinal showdown |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4147692/zheng-stays-perfect-against-paolini-sets-historic-wuhan-semifinal-showdown |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110100716/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4147692/zheng-stays-perfect-against-paolini-sets-historic-wuhan-semifinal-showdown |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den compatriot [[Wang Xinyu]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Wuhan Open: Zheng advances to final against Sabalenka|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wuhan-open-zheng-advances-to-final-790070.html|access-date=14 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=12 October 2024}}</ref> to advance to ein first WTA 1000 final. At de Pan Pacific Open, Zheng defeat [[Moyuka Uchijima]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 24, 2024 |title='Trying new things': Zheng's fresh tactics help her reach Tokyo quarterfinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4155184/-trying-new-things-zheng-s-fresh-tactics-help-her-reach-tokyo-quarterfinals |access-date=14 November 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeKWOhQ7ceo |title=QINWEN ZHENG/ON COURT INTERVIEW/TOKYO OPEN 2024 |date=25 October 2024 |last=ICONIC CHANNEL TENNIS 🎾 |access-date=26 November 2024 |via=YouTube}}</ref> Leylah Fernandez,<ref>{{cite web |date=25 October 2024 |title=Qinwen Zheng Beats Leylah Fernandez in Pan Pacific Open |url=https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-beats-leylah-fernandez-in-pan-pacific-open |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241025204935/https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-beats-leylah-fernandez-in-pan-pacific-open |archive-date=25 October 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Sports Illustrated}}</ref> den No. 16 [[Diana Shnaider]]<ref>{{Cite news|date=October 26, 2024|title=Zheng Qinwen downs Diana Shnaider to book Sofia Kenin clash in Tokyo final|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/zheng-qinwen-downs-diana-shnaider-to-book-sofia-kenin-clash-in-tokyo-final|work=[[The Straits Times]]}}</ref> to reach de final.
She loose insyd de final to Coco Gauff insyd a match wich go to a third-set tiebreak.<ref>{{cite web |title=Gauff overcomes Zheng in three-hour thriller to win WTA Finals title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165822/gauff-overcomes-zheng-in-three-hour-thriller-to-win-wta-finals-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241109205313/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165822/gauff-overcomes-zheng-in-three-hour-thriller-to-win-wta-finals-title |archive-date=9 November 2024 |accessdate=9 November 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Despite de defeat, Zheng reach a career-high ranking of world No. 5.<ref>{{cite web |title='I fight, whatever happens on court': Zheng reflects on WTA Finals run |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165926/-i-fight-whatever-happens-on-court-zheng-reflects-on-wta-finals-run |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110020722/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165926/-i-fight-whatever-happens-on-court-zheng-reflects-on-wta-finals-run |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=10 November 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref>
At de [[2025 Miami Open – Women's singles|Miami Open]], Zheng overcam [[Lauren Davis]],<ref>{{cite web |date=20 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: Qinwen Zheng eases into third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/miami-open-qinwen-zheng-eases-into-third-round-813678.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> qualifier [[Taylor Townsend]],<ref>{{cite web |date=23 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: Zheng advances to last 16 |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/miami-open-wta-1000-wta-tour-news/miami-open-zheng-advances-to-last-16-814332.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den Ashlyn Krueger,<ref>{{cite web |date=25 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: China's Zheng Qinwen to face 'mountain she cannot climb' in quarter-finals |url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3303746/miami-open-chinas-zheng-qinwen-face-mountain-she-cannot-climb-quarter-finals |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=South China Morning Post}}</ref> widout dropping a set, to reach de quarterfinals. At de Charleston Open, Zheng make am three quarterfinals insyd as many tournaments plus wins over Maria Sakkari<ref>{{cite web |date=2 April 2025 |title=Charleston Open: Third seed Zheng beats Sakkari to reach last 16 |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/charleston-open-third-seed-zheng-beats-sakkari-to-reach-last-16-816114.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Elise Mertens]],<ref>{{cite web |date=3 April 2025 |title=Charleston Open: Zheng beats Mertens to reach quarter-finals |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/charleston-open-zheng-beats-mertens-to-reach-quarter-finals-816265.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> before losing insyd de last eight to ninth seed [[Ekaterina Alexandrova]].<ref>{{cite web |date=5 April 2025 |title=Semi-finals set in Charleston and Bogotá, after surprises |url=https://tennisthreads.net/wta-round-up-semi-finals-set-in-charleston-and-bogota-after-surprises/ |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Threads}}</ref>
She loose insyd de semifinals to No. 3 Coco Gauff insyd a three-hour match wey go to a third-set tiebreak.
Nevertheless, ein ranking rise to a new career-high of No. 4. She go out insyd de first round of [[2025 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|Wimbledon]] at de hands of Kateřina Siniaková.
Zheng subsequently withdraw from de Wuhan Open.
At de [[2026 French Open – Women's singles|French Open]], she go out insyd de opening round of dis major for de first time insyd ein career, losing to qualifier den eventual finalist [[Maja Chwalińska]] den winning just four games thruout de entire match.
Insyd de fourth round she win insyd straight sets against Iga Swiatek, buh she san overcam a 5-0 deficit insyd de first set to reach ein third US Open quarterfinal (den fifth major quarterfinal overall), becoming de first qualifier to reach de quarterfinals at de US Open since Emma Raducanu insyd 2021. Despite losing insyd de quarterfinals to de incumbent world No. 1 Elena Rybakina insyd three sets (after winning de first set), Zheng return to de top 100 following de tournament, climbing nearly 70 spots from No. 121 to No. 52.
== Playing style ==
Zheng ein game be centred on baseline aggression wey e be built around ein powerful serve den heavy-topspin forehand. Ein forehand be described as a signature weapon, capable of pushing opponents behind de baseline den creating opportunities for am to dictate rallies.<ref>{{cite news|title=No crown for 'Queen Wen' but Zheng learns valuable lessons|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/no-crown-queen-wen-zheng-learns-valuable-lessons-2023-09-06/|work=Reuters|date=6 September 2023|access-date=2 June 2026|last=Tennery|first=Amy}}</ref> At de 2024 Australian Open, na ein forehands average 2,800 revolutions per minute, de highest spin rate among de women wey dey compete at de tournament den close to de men's tournament average.<ref>{{cite web |last=Trollope |first=Matt |date=1 January 2025 |title=Five reasons we love Zheng Qinwen |url=https://ausopen.com/articles/news/five-reasons-we-love-zheng-qinwen |access-date=2 June 2026 |website=Australian Open}}</ref>
Zheng sanso be an athletic mover whose first serve fi be highly effective wen e land in, wey dey complement ein forehand den dey allow am to control points from de opening shot. However, ein serve at times be affected by technical issues den a low first-serve percentage. Ein heavy topspin den comparatively long swings initially make qm particularly effective on clay courts, although she cam be increasingly capable on faster surfaces.<ref>{{cite news|last=Carayol|first=Tumaini|title=Zheng follows idol to Australian Open final but Sabalenka is toughest test|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/jan/26/zheng-follows-her-idol-to-australian-final-but-sabalenka-is-toughest-test|work=The Guardian|date=26 January 2024|access-date=2 June 2026}}</ref> Although she primarily dey seek to dictate play from de baseline, she fi vary de pace of rallies pluz high, looping balls den drop shots, a tactic she use effectively during ein victory over [[Iga Świątek]] insyd de semifinals of de [[2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Paris Olympics]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Carayol|first=Tumaini|title=Iga Świątek's 25-match Roland Garros winning streak ended by Zheng Qinwen|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/01/iga-swiatek-roland-garros-streak-qinwen-zheng-paris-olympics-tennis-semi-final|work=The Guardian|date=1 August 2024|access-date=2 June 2026}}</ref>
== Coaches ==
Insyd 2021, Zheng begin dey work plus coach [[Pere Riba]].<ref name="riba">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen reuniting with coach Pere Riba for 2024|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3805943/zheng-qinwen-reuniting-with-coach-pere-riba-for-2024|access-date=2 September 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 December 2023}}</ref> Insyd June 2023, Zheng split plus Riba wey she hire [[Wim Fissette]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Mesic|first1=Dzevad|title=Qinwen Zheng hires Naomi Osaka's ex-coach|url=https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/WTA_Tennis/134015/qinwen-zheng-hires-naomi-osaka-s-excoach/|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis World|date=17 June 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Oddo|first1=Chris|title=Coach Wim Fissette about Qinwen Zheng: “Incredible athlete and worker, whose game needs to get cleaned up”|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wim-fissette-about-qinwen-zheng-she-wants-to-do-everything-it-takes-to-achieve-the-best-711529.html|work=Tennis Majors|date=5 September 2023}}</ref> Previously, Fissette coach [[Naomi Osaka]], til dem split insyd July 2022.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Tandon|first1=Kamakshi|title=Naomi Osaka, coach Wim Fissette split after sharing two major title runs|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/naomi-osaka-coach-wim-fissette-split-won-two-majors-partnership|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis|date=20 July 2022}}</ref> However, insyd September 2023, Fissette abruptly end ein collaboration plus Zheng, a decision wich na Zheng call "immoral".<ref>{{cite news|title=Coach Wim Fissette ends collaboration with Zheng Qinwen amid rumored reunion with Naomi Osaka|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/wim-fissette-ends-coach-zheng-qinwen-amid-rumored-reunion-naomi-osaka|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis|date=29 September 2023}}</ref> Fissette later reunite plus Osaka following de birth of ein daughter insyd July 2023.<ref>{{cite news|title=Naomi Osaka splits with coach Wim Fissette, practices with Patrick Mouratoglou in LA|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5766206/2024/09/14/naomi-osaka-coach-fissette-mouratoglou/|access-date=2 September 2026|work=[[The Athletic]]|date=14 September 2024}}</ref> Insyd December 2023, Zheng reunite plus Riba.<ref name="riba" />
== Endorsements ==
Insyd 2015, Zheng sign a sponsorship deal plus Nike.<ref name="endorsements">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen: China’s Tennis Ace Wins On and Off Court|url=https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1015685|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Sixth Tone]]|date=14 August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Qinwen Zheng Wins Olympic Gold in Women’s Singles|url=https://about.nike.com/en/newsroom/releases/qinwen-zheng-wins-gold|publisher=Nike|date=3 August 2024}}</ref> Na ein racquets be provided by Wilson.<ref>{{cite news|title=Geared Up: Zheng Qinwen cracks the Top 10 with Wilson and Nike|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/geared-up-qinwen-zheng-cracks-the-top-10-with-wilson-and-nike-australian-open-final|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=1 February 2024}}</ref> Insyd 2022, Zheng join Rolex as a Testimonee<ref>{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.rolex.com/en-us/rolex-family/tennis/qinwen-zheng |access-date=31 August 2026 |publisher=Rolex}}</ref> wey she sign endorsement deals plus Chinese financial service company Ant Group<ref>{{cite news|title=Ant Group Extends Partnership with Olympic Tennis Champion Qinwen Zheng as Brand Ambassador|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250109266663/en/Ant-Group-Extends-Partnership-with-Olympic-Tennis-Champion-Qinwen-Zheng-as-Brand-Ambassador|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Business Wire]]|date=10 January 2025}}</ref> den Chinese dairy company Yili Group.<ref name="endorsements" /> Insyd 2023, Zheng sign sponsorship deals plus Gatorade<ref>{{cite news|last1=Richardson|first1=James|title=Who sponsors rising Chinese star Qinwen Zheng: Nike, Gatorade and Wilson already on board|url=https://www.tennis365.com/australian-open/who-sponsors-qinwen-zheng-nike-gatorade-wilson|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis365|date=24 January 2024}}</ref> den Swisse.<ref name="endorsements" /> Insyd 2024, Zheng join Lancôme as a brand ambassador,<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen wins in Stuttgart, picks up Lancôme deal alongside world No. 1 Iga Swiatek|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-wins-in-stuttgart-picks-up-lancome-deal-alongside-world-no-1-iga-swiatek|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=16 April 2024}}</ref> she sign sponsorship deals plus Chinese milk tea brand Chagee<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen Becomes CHAGEE's First "Health Ambassador"|url=https://www.chagee.us/media-center/article/78352638-8446-4796-b23c-41530409e780|publisher=Chagee|date=25 April 2025}}</ref><ref name="endorsements" /> den Chinese consumer electronics brand vivo, wey she cam be a brand ambassador give Audi.<ref>{{cite news|title=No rest for the weary! Zheng Qinwen's off-season kicks off with new Audi sponsorship and Gatorade event|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/no-rest-for-the-weary-zheng-qinwen-s-offseason-kicks-off-with-new-audi-sponsorship-and-gatorade-event|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=17 November 2024}}</ref> Insyd 2025, Zheng cam be a global brand ambassador give Dior<ref>{{cite news|last1=Templeton|first1=Lily|title=EXCLUSIVE: Dior Taps Olympic Tennis Champion Zheng Qinwen as Global Ambassador|url=https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/dior-zheng-qinwen-global-ambassador-olympic-tennis-champion-1236793971/|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Women's Wear Daily|WWD]]|date=9 January 2025}}</ref> den Beats.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Benson|first1=Pat|title=Qinwen Zheng Named Beats Global Ambassador in Hype Video|url=https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-named-beats-global-ambassador-in-hype-video|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Sports Illustrated]]|date=19 March 2025}}</ref>
== Personal life ==
Zheng cite [[Li Na]]—de only Chinese player to win a singles major title—as a source of inspiration.<ref name="T2023">{{Cite web |last=Fitzgerald |first=Matt |date=17 January 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen sprouts from a family's big sacrifice—and the little seed Li Na planted in her heart |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-sprouts-family-sacrifice-seed-li-na-planted-australian-open-riba |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241008002050/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-sprouts-family-sacrifice-seed-li-na-planted-australian-open-riba |archive-date=8 October 2024 |access-date=25 January 2023 |website=Tennis.com}}</ref><ref name="AP2024">{{Cite web |last=HOWARD FENDRICH |date=3 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first Olympic tennis singles gold, inspired by Li Na and Liu Xang |url=https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113022350/https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |archive-date=13 November 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[AP News]] |language=en}}</ref> Insyd 2024, na Zheng say: "''I watched her since I was a little kid so I'm trying to follow in her steps. She inspired me a lot when I was a child."''<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen eyes Olympics history in Li Na's Paris footsteps |url=https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/zheng-qinwen-eyes-olympics-history-113903072.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804030250/https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/zheng-qinwen-eyes-olympics-history-113903072.html |archive-date=4 August 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=Yahoo! Sports |language=en-GB}}</ref> Zheng sanso credit ein parents dema support den guidance as a reason for ein success.<ref name="AP2024" />
Following ein gold medal win at de 2024 Summer Olympics, Zheng say dat na she always wan "''to become one of the Asians that can inspire young kids and make them love tennis more''".<ref name="shethepeople">{{Cite news|last=Thanvi|first=Ishika|date=5 August 2024|title=Meet Zheng Qinwen, Chinese Gold Medalist Who Also Beat World No 1|url=https://www.shethepeople.tv/women-at-olympics/tennis-player-zheng-qinwen-gold-medalist-paris-olympics-6798900|access-date=20 August 2024|publisher=[[SheThePeople]]|quote=Following her Olympic gold win, Zheng expressed her desire to inspire young Asians to pursue tennis, much like her idol Li Na and hurdler Liu Xiang, China’s first Olympic gold medalist in men’s track and field. Zheng attributes her success to the unwavering support of her parents...|archive-date=20 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080701/https://www.shethepeople.tv/women-at-olympics/tennis-player-zheng-qinwen-gold-medalist-paris-olympics-6798900|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kapetanakis |first=Arthur |date=5 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first singles gold medal at Paris 2024 Olympics |url=https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2024-08-05/zheng_qinwen_wins_chinas_first_singles_gold_medal_at_paris_2024_olympics.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080658/https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2024-08-05/zheng_qinwen_wins_chinas_first_singles_gold_medal_at_paris_2024_olympics.html |archive-date=20 August 2024 |access-date=20 August 2024 |website=[[US Open (tennis)]]}}</ref> She sanso say na she look up to [[Liu Xiang (hurdler)|Liu Xiang]], a Chinese hurdler whose win insyd de 110-meter hurdles at de 2004 Summer Olympics be China ein first gold insyd any men's track den field event.<ref name="shethepeople" /><ref name="AP2024">{{Cite web |last=HOWARD FENDRICH |date=3 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first Olympic tennis singles gold, inspired by Li Na and Liu Xang |url=https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113022350/https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |archive-date=13 November 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[AP News]] |language=en}}</ref> Insyd a 2024 interview plus Sky Sports, Zheng say ein hobbies include walking plus ein family, reading, den singing.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04pkcmluVLA |title=Zheng Qinwen describes herself as ____ 😅 | Get to know the Chinese star! |date=13 February 2024 |last=Sky Sports |access-date=4 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804020839/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04pkcmluVLA |archive-date=4 August 2024 |url-status=live |via=YouTube}}</ref> She sanso dey enjoy roller coaster rides wey she be a fan of de K-pop group Blackpink.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kane |first=David |date=3 September 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen loves rollercoasters, karaoke, and Blackpink, thinks Coco Gauff is more talented |url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/zheng-qinwen-rollercoasters-karaoke-blackpink-coco-gauff-2023-us-open |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804040822/https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/zheng-qinwen-rollercoasters-karaoke-blackpink-coco-gauff-2023-us-open |archive-date=4 August 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[Tennis.com]] |language=en |quote="Mostly I sing Chinese songs, slower songs," added the Blackpink stan.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Livaudais |first=Stephanie |date=27 March 2023 |title=Blink and you'll miss her: No time for Blackpink amid Zheng Qinwen's rapid rise |url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/blink-and-you-miss-her-no-time-for-blackpink-amid-zheng-qinwen-rapid-rise |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080658/https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/blink-and-you-miss-her-no-time-for-blackpink-amid-zheng-qinwen-rapid-rise |archive-date=20 August 2024 |access-date=20 August 2024 |website=[[Tennis.com]]}}</ref>
According to de China Charity Federation, Zheng donate 1 million yuan insyd August 2026 for disaster relief insyd Gyirong County during de 2026 Nepal–Tibet floods.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-08-31 |title=Zheng Qinwen donates 1 million yuan to support devastating Tibet disaster relief efforts |url=https://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/articles/zheng_qinwen_donates_1_million_yuan_to_support_devastating_tibet_disaster_relief_efforts/s1_17460_44242518 |access-date=2026-09-06 |website=[[Yardbarker]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Burack |first=Emily |date=2026-08-31 |title=Qinwen Zheng Donates to Support Disaster Relief Efforts in Tibet |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/qinwen-zheng-donates-support-disaster-143226595.html |access-date=2026-09-06 |website=[[Town & Country (magazine)|Town & Country]] |language=en-US |via=Yahoo Sports}}</ref>
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'''Zheng Qinwen''' (born 8 October 2002) be a Chinese professional tennis player. Na she be ranked world No. 4 by de WTA, she achieve insyd June 2025, wey she be de only second Chinese player to reach de top 5 insyd women's singles after [[Li Na]]. Zheng win five career singles titles, wey dey include de gold medal at de [[2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Paris Olympics]], becoming de first Asian tennis player to win an Olympic gold medal insyd singles.
Zheng win ein first WTA Tour tournament insyd 2023 at de Palermo Ladies Open, a title wey she defend insyd 2024. She win WTA 500 titles at de 2023 Zhengzhou Open den at de 2024 Pan Pacific Open. She fini runner-up at de 2024 Australian Open, wey she loose to [[Aryna Sabalenka]], den at de 2024 WTA Finals, losing to [[Coco Gauff]].
== Early life den junior years ==
Na dem born Zheng insyd Shiyan, Hubei, on 8 October 2002.<ref name="WTAprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/players/328120/qinwen-zheng |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Na ein parents encourage am to try several sports during ein kiddie time, wey dey include table tennis, before she begin dey play tennis at de age of seven.<ref name="Vogue2024">{{cite magazine|last=Remsen|first=Nick|title=Qinwen Zheng on Winning China's First-Ever Olympic Gold in Tennis|url=https://www.vogue.com/article/qinwen-zheng-on-winning-olympic-gold|magazine=Vogue|date=4 August 2024|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> At de age of eight, she lef ein parents wey she move go Wuhan to receive more advanced coaching.<ref name="Vogue2024" /> Na ein mommie initially visit am on weekends den later lef ein job to support ein training full-time.<ref name="Vogue2024" /> During ein formative years, Zheng train at an academy insyd Beijing under [[Carlos Rodríguez (tennis coach)|Carlos Rodríguez]], wey na he previously coach [[Justine Henin]] den [[Li Na]].<ref name="RG2022">{{cite web |date=27 May 2022 |title=Get to know Zheng Qinwen |url=https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/article/rg2022-get-to-know-zheng-qinwen |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Roland-Garros}}</ref><ref name="Reuters2025">{{cite news|last=Ransom|first=Ian|title=Zheng looks to emulate Li's Australian Open success|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/zheng-looks-emulate-lis-australian-open-success-2025-01-07/|work=Reuters|date=7 January 2025|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> Zheng turn professional insyd 2018 while continuing to compete on de junior circuit.<ref name="RGprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng: Player card |url=https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/players/42560-q.zheng |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Roland-Garros}}</ref> Insyd December 2018, she reach de girls' singles final of de Orange Bowl, wer she loose to Coco Gauff insyd three sets.<ref name="USTA2018">{{cite web |date=10 December 2018 |title=Coco Gauff crowned Orange Bowl singles champ |url=https://www.usta.com/en/home/stay-current/national/coco-gauff-wins-orange-bowl-18s-girls--singles-title.html |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=United States Tennis Association}}</ref> Insyd 2019, she reach de girls' singles semifinals at both de French Open den de US Open, wey she achieve a career-high ITF junior ranking of world No. 6.<ref name="RGprofile" /><ref name="ITFprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng Tennis Player Profile |url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/players/qinwen-zheng/800436017/chn/jt/S/overview/ |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=International Tennis Federation}}</ref> Insyd late 2019, Zheng move go Spain to continue ein development wey she establish a training base insyd Barcelona.<ref name="RG2022" /><ref name="Xinhua2024">{{cite news|script-title=zh:追光|十年前那个小姑娘,如何成为郑钦文|url=https://www.news.cn/sports/20240127/98e4e4c7271d4f58a4493fe0ed91110b/c.html|website=Xinhua News Agency|date=27 January 2024|language=zh|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> She begin dey work plus Spanish coach [[Pere Riba]] insyd 2021.<ref name="riba">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen reuniting with coach Pere Riba for 2024|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3805943/zheng-qinwen-reuniting-with-coach-pere-riba-for-2024|access-date=2 September 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 December 2023}}</ref>
== Career ==
=== 2021: WTA Tour debut ===
Insyd January 2021, Zheng win de Tennis Future Hamburg, Germany wer she defeat [[Linda Fruhvirtová]] insyd de final of de 25k event, dem hold at de venue of de Hamburger Tennis-Verband.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennis-tourtalk.com/67737/qinwen-zheng-wins-tennis-future-hamburg|title=Qinwen Zheng Wins Tennis Future Hamburg|work=Tennis TourTalk|date=17 January 2021|access-date=20 June 2021|archive-date=16 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220116120922/https://www.tennis-tourtalk.com/67737/qinwen-zheng-wins-tennis-future-hamburg|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 20 June 2021, she win de final of de 60k Macha Lake Open insyd Staré Splavy defeating [[Aleksandra Krunić]] insyd two sets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/tournament/w60-stare-splavy/cze/2021/w-itf-cze-02a-2021/draws-and-results/|title=ITF draws and results|publisher=www.itftennis.com|date=|access-date=20 June 2021|archive-date=23 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123165654/https://www.itftennis.com/en/tournament/w60-stare-splavy/cze/2021/w-itf-cze-02a-2021/draws-and-results/|url-status=live}}</ref> Zheng make ein WTA Tour debut at de Palermo Ladies Open, wer she defeat second seed [[Liudmila Samsonova]] insyd de first round,<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 July 2021|title=18-y.o. Zheng Qinwen arrives on WTA Tour in style with Samsonova upset: Palermo Highlights|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2193178/18-y-o-zheng-qinwen-arrives-on-wta-tour-in-style-with-samsonova-upset-palermo-highlights|access-date=20 July 2021|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=18 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118194733/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2193178/18-y-o-zheng-qinwen-arrives-on-wta-tour-in-style-with-samsonova-upset-palermo-highlights|url-status=dead}}</ref> before losing ein next match to [[Jaqueline Cristian]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Wancke|first=Barbara|date=22 July 2021|url=https://tennisthreads.net/wta-roundup-palermo-and-gdynia-2/|title=WTA Roundup: Palermo and Gdynia – Day 3|publisher=Tennis Threads|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110025912/https://tennisthreads.net/wta-roundup-palermo-and-gdynia-2/|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== 2022: French Open fourth round, top 30 ===
Ranked No. 126, Zheng enter de Melbourne Summer Set 1 after qualifying. She beat [[Mai Hontama]], [[Vera Zvonareva]], den [[Ana Konjuh]] to make ein first WTA Tour semifinal,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Melbourne 1: Zheng Qinwen beats Zvonareva in 3 sets for 1st WTA QF spot (video)|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2440989/melbourne-1-zheng-qinwen-beats-zvonareva-in-3-sets-for-1st-wta-qf-spot|access-date=6 January 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=6 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220106161443/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2440989/melbourne-1-zheng-qinwen-beats-zvonareva-in-3-sets-for-1st-wta-qf-spot|url-status=live}}</ref> buh she loose to No. 20 [[Simona Halep]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite news |date=8 January 2022|title=Halep advances, injured Osaka withdraws at Melbourne 1|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2442148/halep-advances-injured-osaka-withdraws-at-melbourne-1|access-date=8 January 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=8 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220108094707/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2442148/halep-advances-injured-osaka-withdraws-at-melbourne-1|url-status=live}}</ref> Zheng debut at de main draw of a Grand Slam tournament at de Australian Open after qualifying.<ref>{{cite news |last=Macpherson|first=Alex|date=15 January 2022|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447639/introducing-the-2022-australian-open-s-grand-slam-debutantes|title=Introducing the 2022 Australian Open's Grand Slam debutantes|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|access-date=24 May 2022|archive-date=15 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220515020850/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447639/introducing-the-2022-australian-open-s-grand-slam-debutantes|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=January 14, 2022|title=Baptiste, Zheng Qinwen, Bronzetti qualify for Australian Open|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447429/baptiste-zheng-qinwen-bronzetti-qualify-for-australian-open|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=14 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220114212606/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447429/baptiste-zheng-qinwen-bronzetti-qualify-for-australian-open|url-status=dead}}</ref> She defeat [[Aliaksandra Sasnovich]] insyd de first round,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Garber|first=Greg|date=January 18, 2022|title=Australian Open Day 3 order of play: Bencic, Anisimova to play; Barty in action|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2452994/australian-open-day-3-order-of-play-bencic-anisimova-to-play-barty-in-action|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=18 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118192336/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2452994/australian-open-day-3-order-of-play-bencic-anisimova-to-play-barty-in-action|url-status=dead}}</ref> buh she loose insyd de second round to No. 8 [[Maria Sakkari]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=January 19, 2022|title=Osaka passes Brengle test at Australian Open; to face Anisimova next|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2453850/osaka-passes-brengle-test-at-australian-open-to-face-anisimova-next|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=15 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240915214756/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2453850/osaka-passes-brengle-test-at-australian-open-to-face-anisimova-next|url-status=live}}</ref> As a result, Zheng break into de top 100 for de first time.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ubha|first1=Ravi|title='Feels like I'm at home': Sakkari flourishes as fans find voice|url=https://ausopen.com/articles/match-report/feels-im-home-sakkari-flourishes-fans-find-voice|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Australian Open|date=19 January 2022}}</ref>
At de French Open, Zheng defeat [[Maryna Zanevska]] insyd de first round.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3178838/french-open-anisimova-knocks-out-osaka-first-round-chinas-zheng-qinwen|title=Osaka's return to French Open ends in first round|publisher=South China Morning Post|date=23 May 2022|url-access=subscription|access-date=24 May 2022|archive-date=24 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220524002441/https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3178838/french-open-anisimova-knocks-out-osaka-first-round-chinas-zheng-qinwen|url-status=live}}</ref> Insyd de second round, she cam back from a set den a break down to upset No. 19 Simona Halep for ein first top-20 win.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2635302/zheng-qinwen-upends-halep-at-roland-garros|title=Zheng Qinwen upends former champion Halep at French Open|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|access-date=26 May 2022|archive-date=26 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526162042/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2635302/zheng-qinwen-upends-halep-at-roland-garros|url-status=live}}</ref> She move into de fourth round after [[Alizé Cornet]] retire while trailing by a set.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-sets-up-swiatek-clash-after-cornet-retirement-603044.html|title=Roland-Garros: Zheng sets up Swiatek clash after Cornet retirement|date=28 May 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> She loose insyd de fourth round to world No. 1 den eventual champion [[Iga Świątek]] insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news |last=Tignor|first=Steve|date=30 May 2022|title=Iga Swiatek’s towering 2022 wobbled a little against talented newcomer Zheng Qinwen, but she ended with her win streak and Roland Garros bid intact|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/iga-swiatek-s-towering-2022-wobbled-a-little-against-talented-newcomer-zheng-qin|work=Tennis.com|access-date=25 August 2025}}</ref> Na she be de only player to win a set against Świątek insyd de tournament.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Maine|first1=D'Arcy|title=How Iga Swiatek won the 2022 French Open -- and why she could dominate for the foreseeable future|url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/34036326/how-iga-swiatek-won-2022-french-open-why-dominate-foreseeable-future|access-date=8 September 2026|work=[[ESPN]]|date=4 June 2022}}</ref> As a result, Zheng move to a new career-high of No. 54.<ref name="valencia">{{cite news |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2644639/zheng-qinwen-captures-wta-125-valencia-title|title=Zheng Qinwen captures WTA 125 Valencia title|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=9 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220709001357/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2644639/zheng-qinwen-captures-wta-125-valencia-title|url-status=live}}</ref> She break into de top 50 a week later<ref>{{cite news |last1=Oddo|first1=Chris|title=WTA rankings: Zheng Qinwen, Haddad Maia surging|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-rankings/wta-rankings-zheng-qinwen-haddad-maia-surging-605964.html|access-date=8 September 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=12 June 2022}}</ref> after winning ein first WTA 125 title at de Open Internacional de Valencia, defeating compatriot [[Wang Xiyu]].<ref name="valencia" />
At de Wimbledon Championships, Zheng defeat [[Sloane Stephens]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2658987/tan-prevails-over-serena-in-three-hour-wimbledon-opener|title=Tan prevails over Serena in three-hour Wimbledon opener|website=WTA Tennis|access-date=28 June 2022|archive-date=6 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220706224106/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2658987/tan-prevails-over-serena-in-three-hour-wimbledon-opener|url-status=dead}}</ref> den [[Greet Minnen]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wimbledon-news/wimbledon-qinwen-zheng-moves-into-third-round-609331.html|title=Zheng to meet Rybakina in Wimbledon third round|date=30 June 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> to reach de third round, wer she fall to No. 23 den eventual champion [[Elena Rybakina]] insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/matches/wta/wimbledon/qinwen-zheng-vs-elena-rybakina|title=Qinwen Zheng vs Elena Rybakina|date=9 November 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110035800/https://www.tennismajors.com/matches/wta/wimbledon/qinwen-zheng-vs-elena-rybakina|url-status=live}}</ref>
At de Canadian Open, Zheng defeat wildcard entrant [[Rebecca Marino]] insyd de first round.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/national-bank-open-zheng-through-to-second-round-616979.html|title=National Bank Open: Zheng through to second round, defeating Canadian Marino|date=9 August 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110035825/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/national-bank-open-zheng-through-to-second-round-616979.html|url-status=live}}</ref> She advance to de third round after No. 5 [[Ons Jabeur]] retire while trailing by a set.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wta-toronto-national-bank-open/national-bank-open-zheng-makes-last-16-617299.html|title=Zheng Qinwen makes last 16 as Jabeur retires with abdominal pain|date=10 August 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> She overcam [[Bianca Andreescu]] to advance to ein first WTA 1000 quarterfinal,<ref>{{cite news |last=Chidley-Hill|first=John|date=10 August 2022|url=https://nationalpost.com/sports/top-seed-iga-swiatek-cruises-into-third-round-at-national-bank-open|title=Bianca Andreescu out of National Bank Open with loss to China's Zheng|publisher=National Post|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> wer she loose to No. 14 [[Karolína Plíšková]], insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/national-bank-open-pliskova-books-spot-in-last-four-617698.html|title=National Bank Open: Pliskova books spot in semi-finals against Haddad Maia|date=13 August 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> At de US Open, she defeat No. 16 [[Jeļena Ostapenko]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-through-to-second-round-620672.html|title=US Open: Zheng through to second round, eliminating Ostapenko|date=30 August 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=19 January 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119044655/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-through-to-second-round-620672.html|url-status=live}}</ref> den [[Anastasia Potapova]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://english.news.cn/20220902/69df77b84cf14581955c8d02626da6ad/c.html|title=Zheng Qinwen, Yuan Yue advance into US Open last 32|publisher=Xinhua|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> before she loose to [[Jule Niemeier]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-niemeier-moves-into-last-16-622605.html|title=Wimbledon quarter-finalist Niemeier advances to US Open fourth round; Swiatek next|date=4 September 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110035808/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-niemeier-moves-into-last-16-622605.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
At de Pan Pacific Open, Zheng defeat [[Misaki Doi]], No. 4 [[Paula Badosa]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen routs top seed Badosa in Tokyo to reach quarterfinals|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2798336/zheng-qinwen-routs-top-seed-badosa-in-tokyo-to-reach-quarterfinals|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=21 September 2022}}</ref> [[Claire Liu]] den No. 13 [[Veronika Kudermetova]] to reach ein first WTA Tour final.<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen, Liudmila Samsonova reach Pan Pacific final|url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/34654085/zheng-qinwen-liudmila-samsonova-reach-pan-pacific-final|access-date=23 July 2026|work=[[ESPN]]|date=24 September 2022}}</ref> She loose insyd de final to Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.<ref name="pacific">{{cite web |title=Samsonova wins Tokyo, edges Zheng Qinwen for third title of 2022 |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2801554/samsonova-wins-tokyo-edges-zheng-qinwen-for-third-title-of-2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925053658/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2801554/samsonova-wins-tokyo-edges-zheng-qinwen-for-third-title-of-2022 |archive-date=25 September 2022 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Despite de loss, Zheng reach a new career-high ranking of No. 28, becoming de first Chinese teenager to break into de top 30.<ref name="pacific" /> Entering de San Diego Open as a lucky loser, she advance to de second round as No. 13 [[Garbiñe Muguruza]] retire.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Ramchandani|first=Haresh|date=12 October 2022|title=Lucky loser Zheng sets up Swiatek clash in San Diego as Muguruza retires|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/san-diego-open-zheng-into-second-round-628995.html|access-date=10 August 2026|work=Tennis Majors}}</ref> She loose insyd de second round to world No. 1 den eventual champion Iga Świątek insyd three sets.<ref>{{Cite news|date=14 October 2022|title=Swiatek downs Zheng to reach San Diego quarters|url=https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/swiatek-downs-zheng-reach-san-diego-quarters-2022-10-13/|access-date=10 August 2026|work=[[Reuters]]}}</ref> Na dem name Zheng WTA Newcomer of de Year.<ref>{{cite web |title=China's Zheng Qinwen named WTA Newcomer of the Year |url=https://oca.asia/news/3599-chinas-zheng-qinwen-named-wta-newcomer-of-the-year.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110045901/https://oca.asia/news/3599-chinas-zheng-qinwen-named-wta-newcomer-of-the-year.html |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Olympic Council of Asia}}</ref>
=== 2023: US Open quarterfinal, top 20 ===
Zheng begin de season at de Adelaide International. She defeat No. 17 [[Anett Kontaveit]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen saves match point, ousts Kontaveit in Adelaide |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3005423/zheng-qinwen-saves-match-point-ousts-kontaveit-in-adelaide |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241130122924/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3005423/zheng-qinwen-saves-match-point-ousts-kontaveit-in-adelaide |archive-date=30 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> before losing to [[Victoria Azarenka]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Adelaide 1: Azarenka fends off Zheng Qinwen, into quarterfinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3010262/adelaide-1-azarenka-fends-off-zheng-qinwen-into-quarterfinals |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331083541/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3010262/adelaide-1-azarenka-fends-off-zheng-qinwen-into-quarterfinals |archive-date=31 March 2023 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> At de Australian Open, she beat [[Dalma Gálfi]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Macpherson|first1=Alex|title=AO 2023 Day 1 by the numbers: Zheng Qinwen in a hurry, Osorio's milestone and more|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3024158/ao-2023-day-1-by-the-numbers-zheng-qinwen-in-a-hurry-osorios-milestone-and-more|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=16 January 2023}}</ref> before losing to [[Bernarda Pera]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Australian Open: Pera makes third round|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-pera-makes-third-round-655418.html|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=18 January 2023}}</ref>
At de Abu Dhabi Open, Zheng defeat qualifier Rebecca Marino, No. 12 Jeļena Ostapenko,<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen upsets Ostapenko to reach Abu Dhabi quarters|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3054192/zheng-qinwen-upsets-ostapenko-to-reach-abu-dhabi-quarters|access-date=18 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=8 February 2023}}</ref> den No. 8 [[Daria Kasatkina]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen overpowers No. 1 seed Daria Kasatkina in Abu Dhabi for third Top 10 win|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-overpowers-top-seed-daria-kasatkina-abu-dhabi-third-top-10-win|access-date=18 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=10 February 2023}}</ref> widout dropping a set, to reach de semifinals. She loose insyd de semifinals to No. 19 Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.
At de Stuttgart Open, Zheng defeat lucky loser [[Alycia Parks]] before losing to world No. 1, Iga Świątek, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite news|date=21 April 2023|title=Iga Swiatek beats Zheng in Stuttgart to make winning WTA Tour return|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/apr/21/iga-swiatek-beats-zheng-in-stuttgart-to-make-winning-wta-tour-return|access-date=10 August 2026|work=[[The Guardian]]}}</ref> At de Madrid Open, she defeat [[Caty McNally]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Madrid Open: Zheng books spot in round of 32|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/madrid-open-zheng-books-spot-in-first-round-676310.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=28 April 2023}}</ref> before losing to No. 17, [[Ekaterina Alexandrova]], insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Madrid Open: Alexandrova into round of 16 against Swiatek|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/madrid-open-alexandrova-into-second-round-676784.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=30 April 2023}}</ref> At de Italian Open, Zheng defeat Alizé Cornet,<ref>{{cite web |title=Rome: Zheng Qinwen holds off Cornet to reach third round |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3340520/rome-zheng-qinwen-holds-off-cornet-to-reach-third-round |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803045450/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3340520/rome-zheng-qinwen-holds-off-cornet-to-reach-third-round |archive-date=3 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> qualifier [[Anna Bondár]],<ref>{{cite web |date=13 May 2023 |title=Italian Open: Zheng into round of 16, beats qualifier before rain stops play for day |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-into-second-round-679502.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043052/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-into-second-round-679502.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den compatriot Wang Xiyu<ref>{{cite web |date=15 May 2023 |title=Italian Open: Zheng advances to quarter-finals |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-advances-to-quarter-finals-679819.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241127235309/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-advances-to-quarter-finals-679819.html |archive-date=27 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> to reach ein second WTA 1000 quarterfinal. She then loose to No. 12 Veronika Kudermetova, insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kudermetova beats Zheng Qinwen for semis at Italian Open |url=https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202305/17/WS64644942a310b6054fad3798.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240119125438/https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202305/17/WS64644942a310b6054fad3798.html |archive-date=19 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=China Daily}}</ref> As a result, Zheng reach No. 19 insyd de WTA rankings, becoming de fifth Chinese player to break into de top 20.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ranking Reaction: Iga Swiatek kicks off 60th straight week at No. 1, Alcaraz returns to top spot |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/ranking-reaction-iga-swiatek-60th-week-at-no-1-alcaraz-returns-to-top-spot |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803163136/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/ranking-reaction-iga-swiatek-60th-week-at-no-1-alcaraz-returns-to-top-spot |archive-date=3 August 2024 |access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Rankings Watch: Rybakina hits Top 5 for first time; Zheng makes Top 20 debut |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3465469/rankings-watch-rybakina-hits-top-5-for-first-time-zheng-makes-top-20-debut |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230522235550/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3465469/rankings-watch-rybakina-hits-top-5-for-first-time-zheng-makes-top-20-debut |archive-date=22 May 2023 |access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref> At de French Open, she beat qualifier [[Tamara Zidanšek]]<ref>{{cite web |date=28 May 2023 |title=Roland-Garros: Zheng advances to second round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-advances-to-first-round-683322.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119051043/https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-advances-to-first-round-683322.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> before losing to [[Yulia Putintseva]].<ref>{{cite web |date=31 May 2023 |title=Roland-Garros: Putintseva upsets Qinwen Zheng in three sets to make third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-putintseva-advances-to-third-round-684819.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119045944/https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-putintseva-advances-to-third-round-684819.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref>
At Wimbledon, Zheng loose insyd de first round to [[Kateřina Siniaková]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Wimbledon: Siniakova books spot in second round|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wimbledon-news/wimbledon-siniakova-books-spot-in-second-round-693157.html|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=3 July 2023}}</ref>
Zheng receive a wildcard into de Palermo Ladies Open. She double bagel [[Sara Errani]],<ref>{{cite web |date=17 July 2023 |title=WTA roundup: Qinwen Zheng opens with 6–0, 6–0 win in Palermo |url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-qinwen-zheng-opens-with-6-0-6-0-win-palermo-2023-07-17/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230720025622/https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-qinwen-zheng-opens-with-6-0-6-0-win-palermo-2023-07-17/ |archive-date=20 July 2023 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |work=Reuters}}</ref> then beat [[Diane Parry]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Palermo: Zheng Qinwen battles past Parry in three sets |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3601004/palermo-zheng-qinwen-battles-past-parry-in-three-sets |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803015041/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3601004/palermo-zheng-qinwen-battles-past-parry-in-three-sets |archive-date=3 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> [[Emma Navarro]]<ref>{{cite web |date=21 July 2023 |title=Palermo Open: Zheng reaches semi-finals, takes on Sherif next |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/palermo-open-zheng-reaches-semi-finals-698670.html |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Mayar Sherif]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng beats Sherif in late-night duel; faces Paolini in Palermo final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3600788/zheng-beats-sherif-in-late-night-duel-faces-paolini-in-palermo-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119051012/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3600788/zheng-beats-sherif-in-late-night-duel-faces-paolini-in-palermo-final |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> to reach ein second WTA Tour final. She beat [[Jasmine Paolini]] insyd three sets to win ein first WTA Tour title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen beats Paolini in Palermo to capture first career title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3601535/zheng-qinwen-beats-paolini-in-palermo-to-capture-first-career-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921023120/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3601535/zheng-qinwen-beats-paolini-in-palermo-to-capture-first-career-title |archive-date=21 September 2024 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref>
[[File:Zheng_Qinwen_(2023_US_Open)_01_(cropped).jpg|left|thumb|Zheng reach ein first Grand Slam quarterfinals at de 2023 US Open.]]
At de Canadian Open, Zheng defeat [[Marta Kostyuk]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen edges Marta Kostyuk in Montreal|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/canadian-open-zheng-books-spot-in-second-round-703625.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=8 August 2023}}</ref> before losing to No. 18 Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Canadian Open: Samsonova makes last 16|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/canadian-open-samsonova-makes-last-16-704051.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=9 August 2023}}</ref> At de Cincinnati Open, she defeat qualifier Aliaksandra Sasnovich den wildcard entrant [[Venus Williams]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen rallies to beat Venus Williams in Cincinnati|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3636968/zheng-qinwen-rallies-to-beat-venus-williams-in-cincinnati|access-date=30 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=16 August 2023}}</ref> before losing to world No. 1, Iga Świątek, insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Swiatek survives Zheng scare to reach Cincinnati quarter-finals|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/swiatek-survives-zheng-scare-reach-cincinnati-quarter-finals-2023-08-17/|access-date=30 July 2026|work=[[Reuters]]|date=18 August 2023}}</ref> At de [[2023 US Open – Women's singles|US Open]], Zheng defeat [[Nadia Podoroska]],<ref>{{cite web |date=30 August 2023 |title=US Open: Zheng fires warning shot to rest of the field |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-second-round-709185.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043746/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-second-round-709185.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Kaia Kanepi]],<ref>{{cite web |date=31 August 2023 |title=US Open: Zheng ends Kanepi's run, into third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-makes-third-round-2-709889.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043303/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-makes-third-round-2-709889.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Lucia Bronzetti]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen dazzles with defense on a landmark day for Chinese tennis |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3668033/zheng-qinwen-dazzles-with-defense-on-a-landmark-day-for-chinese-tennis |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den No. 5 Ons Jabeur<ref>{{cite web |date=4 September 2023 |title=US Open: Under-par Jabeur knocked out by Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-last-8-711398.html |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> to advance to ein first major quarterfinal, wer she loose to world No. 2, [[Aryna Sabalenka]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 September 2023 |title=Sabalenka sweeps into 4th Slam semi of 2023 |url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/38339824/aryna-sabalenka-cruises-zheng-qinwen-us-open-semis |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231008190452/https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/38339824/aryna-sabalenka-cruises-zheng-qinwen-us-open-semis |archive-date=8 October 2023 |access-date=7 September 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>
Zheng win gold insyd singles at de Asian Games.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-2023-tennis-women-singles|title=Asian Games 2023: Zheng Qinwen wins women's tennis gold to secure Paris 2024 quota|last=Kano|first=Shintaro|date=29 September 2023|publisher=International Olympic Committee|access-date=25 January 2024|archive-date=16 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240816073522/https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-2023-tennis-women-singles|url-status=live}}</ref> At de China Open, she loose insyd de first round to world No. 5, Elena Rybakina, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rybakina sweeps past Zheng Qinwen into Beijing second round|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3715707/rybakina-sweeps-past-zheng-qinwen-into-beijing-second-round|access-date=30 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=2 October 2023}}</ref> At de Zhengzhou Open, Zheng defeat qualifier [[Kateryna Volodko]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=9 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen claims first win on home soil in Zhengzhou|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3732237/zheng-qinwen-claims-first-win-on-home-soil-in-zhengzhou|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> No. 6 Maria Sakkari,<ref>{{Cite news|date=11 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen notches first win over Sakkari to make Zhengzhou quarters|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3735023/zheng-qinwen-notches-first-win-over-sakkari-to-make-zhengzhou-quarters|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> [[Anhelina Kalinina]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=13 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen storms into Zhengzhou semis; faces Paolini next|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3737260/zheng-qinwen-storms-into-zhengzhou-semis-faces-paolini-next|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> den Jasmine Paolini, widout dropping a set, to reach de final. She defeat world No. 18, [[Barbora Krejčíková]], insyd de final insyd three sets to win ein second career title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen triumphs on home soil to win Zhengzhou title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3738449/zheng-qinwen-triumphs-on-home-soil-to-win-zhengzhou-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231017133438/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3738449/zheng-qinwen-triumphs-on-home-soil-to-win-zhengzhou-title |archive-date=17 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=James Walker-Roberts |date=15 October 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen says she 'wanted too much' after beating Barbora Krejcikova to win Zhengzhou Open |url=https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/wta-zhengzhou/2023/zheng-qinwen-says-she-wanted-too-much-after-beating-barbora-krejcikova-to-win-zhengzhou-open_sto9837635/story.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231015195205/https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/wta-zhengzhou/2023/zheng-qinwen-says-she-wanted-too-much-after-beating-barbora-krejcikova-to-win-zhengzhou-open_sto9837635/story.shtml |archive-date=15 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=eurosport.com}}</ref> Zheng make ein debut at de WTA Elite Trophy.<ref>{{cite news|title=Field is set for the 2023 WTA Elite Trophy Zhuhai|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3741492/field-is-set-for-the-2023-wta-elite-trophy-zhuhai|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=18 October 2023}}</ref> She defeat [[Donna Vekić]]<ref>{{Cite news|date=25 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen battles past Vekic to grab first win in Zhuhai|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3752266/zheng-qinwen-battles-past-vekic-to-grab-first-win-in-zhuhai|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> den Jeļena Ostapenko<ref>{{Cite news|date=27 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen beats Jelena Ostapenko to set up all-Chinese semifinal match at WTA Elite Trophy|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-jelena-ostapenko-all-chinese-semifinal-wta-elite-trophy-zhuhai|access-date=10 August 2026|work=Tennis}}</ref> insyd de round-robin stage. She beat compatriot [[Zhu Lin (tennis)|Zhu Lin]] insyd de semifinals<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen outlasts Zhu in Zhuhai; will face Haddad Maia in final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3755851/zheng-qinwen-outlasts-zhu-lin-in-zhuhai-will-face-haddad-maia-in-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231029001032/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3755851/zheng-qinwen-outlasts-zhu-lin-in-zhuhai-will-face-haddad-maia-in-final |archive-date=29 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> buh she loose insyd de final to [[Beatriz Haddad Maia]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Haddad Maia denies Zheng Qinwen in classic final to claim Zhuhai title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3758240/haddad-maia-denies-zheng-qinwen-in-classic-final-to-claim-zhuhai-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241126191816/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3758240/haddad-maia-denies-zheng-qinwen-in-classic-final-to-claim-zhuhai-title |archive-date=26 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Na dem name Zheng WTA Most Improved Player.<ref name="2023year">{{cite news|title=2023 WTA player and coach award winners announced|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3818533/2023-wta-player-and-coach-award-winners-announced|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=11 December 2023}}</ref>
=== 2024: Australian Open final, Olympic champion, top 5 ===
Zheng make ein debut at de United Cup as China ein No. 1 player. She defeat [[Markéta Vondroušová]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen clinches United Cup tie for China |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3842404/zheng-qinwen-clinches-united-cup-tie-for-china |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240125173819/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3842404/zheng-qinwen-clinches-united-cup-tie-for-china |archive-date=25 January 2024 |access-date=25 January 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den [[Olga Danilović]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng beats Danilovic; Serbia storms back to edge China in Perth|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3844854/zheng-holds-off-danilovic-to-send-china-vs-serbia-to-deciding-doubles|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=31 December 2023}}</ref> before losing to Iga Świątek insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Swiatek secures United Cup semifinal spot for Poland; Australia tops Serbia|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3847883/swiatek-hurkacz-clinch-united-cup-semifinal-spot-for-team-poland|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 January 2024}}</ref> At de Australian Open, Zheng eliminate [[Ashlyn Krueger]],<ref>{{cite web |date=16 January 2024 |title=Australian Open: 12th seed Zheng into second round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-12th-seed-zheng-into-second-round-737579.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127125743/https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-12th-seed-zheng-into-second-round-737579.html |archive-date=27 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Katie Boulter]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Boulter beaten by Qinwen Zheng to miss out on potential Raducanu clash |url=https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12040/13050672/australian-open-katie-boulter-beaten-by-qinwen-zheng-to-miss-out-on-potential-emma-raducanu-clash |accessdate=26 October 2024 |work=Sky Sports}}</ref> compatriot [[Wang Yafan]],<ref>{{cite web |date=20 January 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen defeats Wang Yafan to reach week 2 at Australian Open |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/zheng-qinwen-defeats-wang-yafan-to-reach-week-2-at-australian-open-738722.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127125746/https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/zheng-qinwen-defeats-wang-yafan-to-reach-week-2-at-australian-open-738722.html |archive-date=27 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Océane Dodin]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Fitzgerald|first1=Matt|title=Zheng Qinwen, lone AO top half women's seed left, joins three first-time major quarterfinalists|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-lone-top-half-seed-left-three-first-time-major-quarterfinalists-australian-open|access-date=16 July 2026|work=Tennis|date=22 January 2024}}</ref> to reach ein second consecutive major quarterfinal. She defeat [[Anna Kalinskaya]] to reach ein first major semifinal,<ref>{{cite news|last1=Fitzgerald|first1=Matt|title=In a mature turnaround, Zheng Qinwen reaches first major semifinal at Australian Open|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/mature-turnaround-zheng-qinwen-first-major-semifinal-australian-open-kalinskaya|access-date=16 July 2026|work=Tennis|date=24 January 2024}}</ref> wey she beat qualifier [[Dayana Yastremska]] to reach ein first major final.<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen bests Yastremska at Australian Open to make first Slam final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3867402/zheng-qinwen-bests-yastremska-at-australian-open-to-make-first-slam-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240828140952/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3867402/zheng-qinwen-bests-yastremska-at-australian-open-to-make-first-slam-final |archive-date=28 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> She loose insyd de final to world No. 2, Aryna Sabalenka, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68109149|title=Australian Open 2024 women's final result: Aryna Sabalenka beats Zheng Qinwen in Melbourne|date=27 January 2024|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=28 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240928135354/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68109149|url-status=live}}</ref> As a result, Zheng reach de top 10 insyd de singles rankings, de second Chinese player to do so after [[Li Na]].<ref>{{cite web |date=29 January 2024 |title=Rankings Watch: Zheng makes Top 10 debut; Mertens back to No.1 in doubles |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3870512/rankings-watch-zheng-makes-top-10-debut-mertens-back-to-no-1-in-doubles |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240809125231/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3870512/rankings-watch-zheng-makes-top-10-debut-mertens-back-to-no-1-in-doubles |archive-date=9 August 2024 |access-date=29 January 2024 |website=WTA Tour}}</ref>
Na dis sanso be China ein second-ever Olympic gold insyd tennis, den de first since de women's doubles insyd 2004.<ref>{{Cite news|last=|date=3 August 2024|title=Zheng Qinwen rewards raucous Chinese support to grab gold in tense tennis final|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/03/zheng-qinwen-paris-olympic-games-2024-womens-tennis-final-report|access-date=4 August 2024|work=The Observer|language=en-GB|issn=0029-7712}}</ref>
At de Wuhan Open, Zheng defeat wildcard entrant Jaqueline Cristian,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng becomes first Chinese woman since Li Na to win 40 matches in one year |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146421/zheng-becomes-first-chinese-woman-since-li-na-to-win-40-matches-in-one-year |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241009162137/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146421/zheng-becomes-first-chinese-woman-since-li-na-to-win-40-matches-in-one-year |archive-date=9 October 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Leylah Fernandez,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng defeats Fernandez for first time to reach Wuhan quarters |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146835/zheng-defeats-fernandez-for-first-time-to-reach-wuhan-quarters |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241208111722/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146835/zheng-defeats-fernandez-for-first-time-to-reach-wuhan-quarters |archive-date=8 December 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> No. 6 Jasmine Paolini,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng stays perfect against Paolini, sets historic Wuhan semifinal showdown |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4147692/zheng-stays-perfect-against-paolini-sets-historic-wuhan-semifinal-showdown |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110100716/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4147692/zheng-stays-perfect-against-paolini-sets-historic-wuhan-semifinal-showdown |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den compatriot [[Wang Xinyu]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Wuhan Open: Zheng advances to final against Sabalenka|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wuhan-open-zheng-advances-to-final-790070.html|access-date=14 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=12 October 2024}}</ref> to advance to ein first WTA 1000 final. At de Pan Pacific Open, Zheng defeat [[Moyuka Uchijima]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 24, 2024 |title='Trying new things': Zheng's fresh tactics help her reach Tokyo quarterfinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4155184/-trying-new-things-zheng-s-fresh-tactics-help-her-reach-tokyo-quarterfinals |access-date=14 November 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeKWOhQ7ceo |title=QINWEN ZHENG/ON COURT INTERVIEW/TOKYO OPEN 2024 |date=25 October 2024 |last=ICONIC CHANNEL TENNIS 🎾 |access-date=26 November 2024 |via=YouTube}}</ref> Leylah Fernandez,<ref>{{cite web |date=25 October 2024 |title=Qinwen Zheng Beats Leylah Fernandez in Pan Pacific Open |url=https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-beats-leylah-fernandez-in-pan-pacific-open |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241025204935/https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-beats-leylah-fernandez-in-pan-pacific-open |archive-date=25 October 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Sports Illustrated}}</ref> den No. 16 [[Diana Shnaider]]<ref>{{Cite news|date=October 26, 2024|title=Zheng Qinwen downs Diana Shnaider to book Sofia Kenin clash in Tokyo final|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/zheng-qinwen-downs-diana-shnaider-to-book-sofia-kenin-clash-in-tokyo-final|work=[[The Straits Times]]}}</ref> to reach de final.
She loose insyd de final to Coco Gauff insyd a match wich go to a third-set tiebreak.<ref>{{cite web |title=Gauff overcomes Zheng in three-hour thriller to win WTA Finals title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165822/gauff-overcomes-zheng-in-three-hour-thriller-to-win-wta-finals-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241109205313/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165822/gauff-overcomes-zheng-in-three-hour-thriller-to-win-wta-finals-title |archive-date=9 November 2024 |accessdate=9 November 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Despite de defeat, Zheng reach a career-high ranking of world No. 5.<ref>{{cite web |title='I fight, whatever happens on court': Zheng reflects on WTA Finals run |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165926/-i-fight-whatever-happens-on-court-zheng-reflects-on-wta-finals-run |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110020722/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165926/-i-fight-whatever-happens-on-court-zheng-reflects-on-wta-finals-run |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=10 November 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref>
At de [[2025 Miami Open – Women's singles|Miami Open]], Zheng overcam [[Lauren Davis]],<ref>{{cite web |date=20 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: Qinwen Zheng eases into third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/miami-open-qinwen-zheng-eases-into-third-round-813678.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> qualifier [[Taylor Townsend]],<ref>{{cite web |date=23 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: Zheng advances to last 16 |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/miami-open-wta-1000-wta-tour-news/miami-open-zheng-advances-to-last-16-814332.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den Ashlyn Krueger,<ref>{{cite web |date=25 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: China's Zheng Qinwen to face 'mountain she cannot climb' in quarter-finals |url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3303746/miami-open-chinas-zheng-qinwen-face-mountain-she-cannot-climb-quarter-finals |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=South China Morning Post}}</ref> widout dropping a set, to reach de quarterfinals. At de Charleston Open, Zheng make am three quarterfinals insyd as many tournaments plus wins over Maria Sakkari<ref>{{cite web |date=2 April 2025 |title=Charleston Open: Third seed Zheng beats Sakkari to reach last 16 |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/charleston-open-third-seed-zheng-beats-sakkari-to-reach-last-16-816114.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Elise Mertens]],<ref>{{cite web |date=3 April 2025 |title=Charleston Open: Zheng beats Mertens to reach quarter-finals |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/charleston-open-zheng-beats-mertens-to-reach-quarter-finals-816265.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> before losing insyd de last eight to ninth seed [[Ekaterina Alexandrova]].<ref>{{cite web |date=5 April 2025 |title=Semi-finals set in Charleston and Bogotá, after surprises |url=https://tennisthreads.net/wta-round-up-semi-finals-set-in-charleston-and-bogota-after-surprises/ |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Threads}}</ref>
She loose insyd de semifinals to No. 3 Coco Gauff insyd a three-hour match wey go to a third-set tiebreak.
Nevertheless, ein ranking rise to a new career-high of No. 4. She go out insyd de first round of [[2025 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|Wimbledon]] at de hands of Kateřina Siniaková.
Zheng subsequently withdraw from de Wuhan Open.
At de [[2026 French Open – Women's singles|French Open]], she go out insyd de opening round of dis major for de first time insyd ein career, losing to qualifier den eventual finalist [[Maja Chwalińska]] den winning just four games thruout de entire match.
Insyd de fourth round she win insyd straight sets against Iga Swiatek, buh she san overcam a 5-0 deficit insyd de first set to reach ein third US Open quarterfinal (den fifth major quarterfinal overall), becoming de first qualifier to reach de quarterfinals at de US Open since Emma Raducanu insyd 2021. Despite losing insyd de quarterfinals to de incumbent world No. 1 Elena Rybakina insyd three sets (after winning de first set), Zheng return to de top 100 following de tournament, climbing nearly 70 spots from No. 121 to No. 52.
== Playing style ==
Zheng ein game be centred on baseline aggression wey e be built around ein powerful serve den heavy-topspin forehand. Ein forehand be described as a signature weapon, capable of pushing opponents behind de baseline den creating opportunities for am to dictate rallies.<ref>{{cite news|title=No crown for 'Queen Wen' but Zheng learns valuable lessons|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/no-crown-queen-wen-zheng-learns-valuable-lessons-2023-09-06/|work=Reuters|date=6 September 2023|access-date=2 June 2026|last=Tennery|first=Amy}}</ref> At de 2024 Australian Open, na ein forehands average 2,800 revolutions per minute, de highest spin rate among de women wey dey compete at de tournament den close to de men's tournament average.<ref>{{cite web |last=Trollope |first=Matt |date=1 January 2025 |title=Five reasons we love Zheng Qinwen |url=https://ausopen.com/articles/news/five-reasons-we-love-zheng-qinwen |access-date=2 June 2026 |website=Australian Open}}</ref>
Zheng sanso be an athletic mover whose first serve fi be highly effective wen e land in, wey dey complement ein forehand den dey allow am to control points from de opening shot. However, ein serve at times be affected by technical issues den a low first-serve percentage. Ein heavy topspin den comparatively long swings initially make qm particularly effective on clay courts, although she cam be increasingly capable on faster surfaces.<ref>{{cite news|last=Carayol|first=Tumaini|title=Zheng follows idol to Australian Open final but Sabalenka is toughest test|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/jan/26/zheng-follows-her-idol-to-australian-final-but-sabalenka-is-toughest-test|work=The Guardian|date=26 January 2024|access-date=2 June 2026}}</ref> Although she primarily dey seek to dictate play from de baseline, she fi vary de pace of rallies pluz high, looping balls den drop shots, a tactic she use effectively during ein victory over [[Iga Świątek]] insyd de semifinals of de [[2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Paris Olympics]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Carayol|first=Tumaini|title=Iga Świątek's 25-match Roland Garros winning streak ended by Zheng Qinwen|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/01/iga-swiatek-roland-garros-streak-qinwen-zheng-paris-olympics-tennis-semi-final|work=The Guardian|date=1 August 2024|access-date=2 June 2026}}</ref>
== Coaches ==
Insyd 2021, Zheng begin dey work plus coach [[Pere Riba]].<ref name="riba">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen reuniting with coach Pere Riba for 2024|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3805943/zheng-qinwen-reuniting-with-coach-pere-riba-for-2024|access-date=2 September 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 December 2023}}</ref> Insyd June 2023, Zheng split plus Riba wey she hire [[Wim Fissette]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Mesic|first1=Dzevad|title=Qinwen Zheng hires Naomi Osaka's ex-coach|url=https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/WTA_Tennis/134015/qinwen-zheng-hires-naomi-osaka-s-excoach/|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis World|date=17 June 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Oddo|first1=Chris|title=Coach Wim Fissette about Qinwen Zheng: “Incredible athlete and worker, whose game needs to get cleaned up”|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wim-fissette-about-qinwen-zheng-she-wants-to-do-everything-it-takes-to-achieve-the-best-711529.html|work=Tennis Majors|date=5 September 2023}}</ref> Previously, Fissette coach [[Naomi Osaka]], til dem split insyd July 2022.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Tandon|first1=Kamakshi|title=Naomi Osaka, coach Wim Fissette split after sharing two major title runs|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/naomi-osaka-coach-wim-fissette-split-won-two-majors-partnership|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis|date=20 July 2022}}</ref> However, insyd September 2023, Fissette abruptly end ein collaboration plus Zheng, a decision wich na Zheng call "immoral".<ref>{{cite news|title=Coach Wim Fissette ends collaboration with Zheng Qinwen amid rumored reunion with Naomi Osaka|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/wim-fissette-ends-coach-zheng-qinwen-amid-rumored-reunion-naomi-osaka|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis|date=29 September 2023}}</ref> Fissette later reunite plus Osaka following de birth of ein daughter insyd July 2023.<ref>{{cite news|title=Naomi Osaka splits with coach Wim Fissette, practices with Patrick Mouratoglou in LA|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5766206/2024/09/14/naomi-osaka-coach-fissette-mouratoglou/|access-date=2 September 2026|work=[[The Athletic]]|date=14 September 2024}}</ref> Insyd December 2023, Zheng reunite plus Riba.<ref name="riba" />
== Endorsements ==
Insyd 2015, Zheng sign a sponsorship deal plus Nike.<ref name="endorsements">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen: China’s Tennis Ace Wins On and Off Court|url=https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1015685|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Sixth Tone]]|date=14 August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Qinwen Zheng Wins Olympic Gold in Women’s Singles|url=https://about.nike.com/en/newsroom/releases/qinwen-zheng-wins-gold|publisher=Nike|date=3 August 2024}}</ref> Na ein racquets be provided by Wilson.<ref>{{cite news|title=Geared Up: Zheng Qinwen cracks the Top 10 with Wilson and Nike|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/geared-up-qinwen-zheng-cracks-the-top-10-with-wilson-and-nike-australian-open-final|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=1 February 2024}}</ref> Insyd 2022, Zheng join Rolex as a Testimonee<ref>{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.rolex.com/en-us/rolex-family/tennis/qinwen-zheng |access-date=31 August 2026 |publisher=Rolex}}</ref> wey she sign endorsement deals plus Chinese financial service company Ant Group<ref>{{cite news|title=Ant Group Extends Partnership with Olympic Tennis Champion Qinwen Zheng as Brand Ambassador|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250109266663/en/Ant-Group-Extends-Partnership-with-Olympic-Tennis-Champion-Qinwen-Zheng-as-Brand-Ambassador|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Business Wire]]|date=10 January 2025}}</ref> den Chinese dairy company Yili Group.<ref name="endorsements" /> Insyd 2023, Zheng sign sponsorship deals plus Gatorade<ref>{{cite news|last1=Richardson|first1=James|title=Who sponsors rising Chinese star Qinwen Zheng: Nike, Gatorade and Wilson already on board|url=https://www.tennis365.com/australian-open/who-sponsors-qinwen-zheng-nike-gatorade-wilson|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis365|date=24 January 2024}}</ref> den Swisse.<ref name="endorsements" /> Insyd 2024, Zheng join Lancôme as a brand ambassador,<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen wins in Stuttgart, picks up Lancôme deal alongside world No. 1 Iga Swiatek|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-wins-in-stuttgart-picks-up-lancome-deal-alongside-world-no-1-iga-swiatek|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=16 April 2024}}</ref> she sign sponsorship deals plus Chinese milk tea brand Chagee<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen Becomes CHAGEE's First "Health Ambassador"|url=https://www.chagee.us/media-center/article/78352638-8446-4796-b23c-41530409e780|publisher=Chagee|date=25 April 2025}}</ref><ref name="endorsements" /> den Chinese consumer electronics brand vivo, wey she cam be a brand ambassador give Audi.<ref>{{cite news|title=No rest for the weary! Zheng Qinwen's off-season kicks off with new Audi sponsorship and Gatorade event|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/no-rest-for-the-weary-zheng-qinwen-s-offseason-kicks-off-with-new-audi-sponsorship-and-gatorade-event|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=17 November 2024}}</ref> Insyd 2025, Zheng cam be a global brand ambassador give Dior<ref>{{cite news|last1=Templeton|first1=Lily|title=EXCLUSIVE: Dior Taps Olympic Tennis Champion Zheng Qinwen as Global Ambassador|url=https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/dior-zheng-qinwen-global-ambassador-olympic-tennis-champion-1236793971/|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Women's Wear Daily|WWD]]|date=9 January 2025}}</ref> den Beats.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Benson|first1=Pat|title=Qinwen Zheng Named Beats Global Ambassador in Hype Video|url=https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-named-beats-global-ambassador-in-hype-video|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Sports Illustrated]]|date=19 March 2025}}</ref>
== Personal life ==
Zheng cite [[Li Na]]—de only Chinese player to win a singles major title—as a source of inspiration.<ref name="T2023">{{Cite web |last=Fitzgerald |first=Matt |date=17 January 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen sprouts from a family's big sacrifice—and the little seed Li Na planted in her heart |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-sprouts-family-sacrifice-seed-li-na-planted-australian-open-riba |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241008002050/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-sprouts-family-sacrifice-seed-li-na-planted-australian-open-riba |archive-date=8 October 2024 |access-date=25 January 2023 |website=Tennis.com}}</ref><ref name="AP2024">{{Cite web |last=HOWARD FENDRICH |date=3 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first Olympic tennis singles gold, inspired by Li Na and Liu Xang |url=https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113022350/https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |archive-date=13 November 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[AP News]] |language=en}}</ref> Insyd 2024, na Zheng say: "''I watched her since I was a little kid so I'm trying to follow in her steps. She inspired me a lot when I was a child."''<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen eyes Olympics history in Li Na's Paris footsteps |url=https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/zheng-qinwen-eyes-olympics-history-113903072.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804030250/https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/zheng-qinwen-eyes-olympics-history-113903072.html |archive-date=4 August 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=Yahoo! Sports |language=en-GB}}</ref> Zheng sanso credit ein parents dema support den guidance as a reason for ein success.<ref name="AP2024" />
Following ein gold medal win at de 2024 Summer Olympics, Zheng say dat na she always wan "''to become one of the Asians that can inspire young kids and make them love tennis more''".<ref name="shethepeople">{{Cite news|last=Thanvi|first=Ishika|date=5 August 2024|title=Meet Zheng Qinwen, Chinese Gold Medalist Who Also Beat World No 1|url=https://www.shethepeople.tv/women-at-olympics/tennis-player-zheng-qinwen-gold-medalist-paris-olympics-6798900|access-date=20 August 2024|publisher=[[SheThePeople]]|quote=Following her Olympic gold win, Zheng expressed her desire to inspire young Asians to pursue tennis, much like her idol Li Na and hurdler Liu Xiang, China’s first Olympic gold medalist in men’s track and field. Zheng attributes her success to the unwavering support of her parents...|archive-date=20 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080701/https://www.shethepeople.tv/women-at-olympics/tennis-player-zheng-qinwen-gold-medalist-paris-olympics-6798900|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kapetanakis |first=Arthur |date=5 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first singles gold medal at Paris 2024 Olympics |url=https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2024-08-05/zheng_qinwen_wins_chinas_first_singles_gold_medal_at_paris_2024_olympics.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080658/https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2024-08-05/zheng_qinwen_wins_chinas_first_singles_gold_medal_at_paris_2024_olympics.html |archive-date=20 August 2024 |access-date=20 August 2024 |website=[[US Open (tennis)]]}}</ref> She sanso say na she look up to [[Liu Xiang (hurdler)|Liu Xiang]], a Chinese hurdler whose win insyd de 110-meter hurdles at de 2004 Summer Olympics be China ein first gold insyd any men's track den field event.<ref name="shethepeople" /><ref name="AP2024">{{Cite web |last=HOWARD FENDRICH |date=3 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first Olympic tennis singles gold, inspired by Li Na and Liu Xang |url=https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113022350/https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |archive-date=13 November 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[AP News]] |language=en}}</ref> Insyd a 2024 interview plus Sky Sports, Zheng say ein hobbies include walking plus ein family, reading, den singing.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04pkcmluVLA |title=Zheng Qinwen describes herself as ____ 😅 | Get to know the Chinese star! |date=13 February 2024 |last=Sky Sports |access-date=4 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804020839/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04pkcmluVLA |archive-date=4 August 2024 |url-status=live |via=YouTube}}</ref> She sanso dey enjoy roller coaster rides wey she be a fan of de K-pop group Blackpink.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kane |first=David |date=3 September 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen loves rollercoasters, karaoke, and Blackpink, thinks Coco Gauff is more talented |url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/zheng-qinwen-rollercoasters-karaoke-blackpink-coco-gauff-2023-us-open |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804040822/https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/zheng-qinwen-rollercoasters-karaoke-blackpink-coco-gauff-2023-us-open |archive-date=4 August 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[Tennis.com]] |language=en |quote="Mostly I sing Chinese songs, slower songs," added the Blackpink stan.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Livaudais |first=Stephanie |date=27 March 2023 |title=Blink and you'll miss her: No time for Blackpink amid Zheng Qinwen's rapid rise |url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/blink-and-you-miss-her-no-time-for-blackpink-amid-zheng-qinwen-rapid-rise |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080658/https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/blink-and-you-miss-her-no-time-for-blackpink-amid-zheng-qinwen-rapid-rise |archive-date=20 August 2024 |access-date=20 August 2024 |website=[[Tennis.com]]}}</ref>
According to de China Charity Federation, Zheng donate 1 million yuan insyd August 2026 for disaster relief insyd Gyirong County during de 2026 Nepal–Tibet floods.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-08-31 |title=Zheng Qinwen donates 1 million yuan to support devastating Tibet disaster relief efforts |url=https://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/articles/zheng_qinwen_donates_1_million_yuan_to_support_devastating_tibet_disaster_relief_efforts/s1_17460_44242518 |access-date=2026-09-06 |website=[[Yardbarker]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Burack |first=Emily |date=2026-08-31 |title=Qinwen Zheng Donates to Support Disaster Relief Efforts in Tibet |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/qinwen-zheng-donates-support-disaster-143226595.html |access-date=2026-09-06 |website=[[Town & Country (magazine)|Town & Country]] |language=en-US |via=Yahoo Sports}}</ref>
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'''Zheng Qinwen''' (born 8 October 2002) be a Chinese professional tennis player. Na she be ranked world No. 4 by de WTA, she achieve insyd June 2025, wey she be de only second Chinese player to reach de top 5 insyd women's singles after [[Li Na]]. Zheng win five career singles titles, wey dey include de gold medal at de [[2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Paris Olympics]], becoming de first Asian tennis player to win an Olympic gold medal insyd singles.
Zheng win ein first WTA Tour tournament insyd 2023 at de Palermo Ladies Open, a title wey she defend insyd 2024. She win WTA 500 titles at de 2023 Zhengzhou Open den at de 2024 Pan Pacific Open. She fini runner-up at de 2024 Australian Open, wey she loose to [[Aryna Sabalenka]], den at de 2024 WTA Finals, losing to [[Coco Gauff]].
== Early life den junior years ==
Na dem born Zheng insyd Shiyan, Hubei, on 8 October 2002.<ref name="WTAprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/players/328120/qinwen-zheng |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Na ein parents encourage am to try several sports during ein kiddie time, wey dey include table tennis, before she begin dey play tennis at de age of seven.<ref name="Vogue2024">{{cite magazine|last=Remsen|first=Nick|title=Qinwen Zheng on Winning China's First-Ever Olympic Gold in Tennis|url=https://www.vogue.com/article/qinwen-zheng-on-winning-olympic-gold|magazine=Vogue|date=4 August 2024|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> At de age of eight, she lef ein parents wey she move go Wuhan to receive more advanced coaching.<ref name="Vogue2024" /> Na ein mommie initially visit am on weekends den later lef ein job to support ein training full-time.<ref name="Vogue2024" /> During ein formative years, Zheng train at an academy insyd Beijing under [[Carlos Rodríguez (tennis coach)|Carlos Rodríguez]], wey na he previously coach [[Justine Henin]] den [[Li Na]].<ref name="RG2022">{{cite web |date=27 May 2022 |title=Get to know Zheng Qinwen |url=https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/article/rg2022-get-to-know-zheng-qinwen |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Roland-Garros}}</ref><ref name="Reuters2025">{{cite news|last=Ransom|first=Ian|title=Zheng looks to emulate Li's Australian Open success|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/zheng-looks-emulate-lis-australian-open-success-2025-01-07/|work=Reuters|date=7 January 2025|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> Zheng turn professional insyd 2018 while continuing to compete on de junior circuit.<ref name="RGprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng: Player card |url=https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/players/42560-q.zheng |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Roland-Garros}}</ref> Insyd December 2018, she reach de girls' singles final of de Orange Bowl, wer she loose to Coco Gauff insyd three sets.<ref name="USTA2018">{{cite web |date=10 December 2018 |title=Coco Gauff crowned Orange Bowl singles champ |url=https://www.usta.com/en/home/stay-current/national/coco-gauff-wins-orange-bowl-18s-girls--singles-title.html |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=United States Tennis Association}}</ref> Insyd 2019, she reach de girls' singles semifinals at both de French Open den de US Open, wey she achieve a career-high ITF junior ranking of world No. 6.<ref name="RGprofile" /><ref name="ITFprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng Tennis Player Profile |url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/players/qinwen-zheng/800436017/chn/jt/S/overview/ |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=International Tennis Federation}}</ref> Insyd late 2019, Zheng move go Spain to continue ein development wey she establish a training base insyd Barcelona.<ref name="RG2022" /><ref name="Xinhua2024">{{cite news|script-title=zh:追光|十年前那个小姑娘,如何成为郑钦文|url=https://www.news.cn/sports/20240127/98e4e4c7271d4f58a4493fe0ed91110b/c.html|website=Xinhua News Agency|date=27 January 2024|language=zh|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> She begin dey work plus Spanish coach [[Pere Riba]] insyd 2021.<ref name="riba">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen reuniting with coach Pere Riba for 2024|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3805943/zheng-qinwen-reuniting-with-coach-pere-riba-for-2024|access-date=2 September 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 December 2023}}</ref>
== Career ==
=== 2021: WTA Tour debut ===
Insyd January 2021, Zheng win de Tennis Future Hamburg, Germany wer she defeat [[Linda Fruhvirtová]] insyd de final of de 25k event, dem hold at de venue of de Hamburger Tennis-Verband.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennis-tourtalk.com/67737/qinwen-zheng-wins-tennis-future-hamburg|title=Qinwen Zheng Wins Tennis Future Hamburg|work=Tennis TourTalk|date=17 January 2021|access-date=20 June 2021|archive-date=16 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220116120922/https://www.tennis-tourtalk.com/67737/qinwen-zheng-wins-tennis-future-hamburg|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 20 June 2021, she win de final of de 60k Macha Lake Open insyd Staré Splavy defeating [[Aleksandra Krunić]] insyd two sets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/tournament/w60-stare-splavy/cze/2021/w-itf-cze-02a-2021/draws-and-results/|title=ITF draws and results|publisher=www.itftennis.com|date=|access-date=20 June 2021|archive-date=23 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123165654/https://www.itftennis.com/en/tournament/w60-stare-splavy/cze/2021/w-itf-cze-02a-2021/draws-and-results/|url-status=live}}</ref> Zheng make ein WTA Tour debut at de Palermo Ladies Open, wer she defeat second seed [[Liudmila Samsonova]] insyd de first round,<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 July 2021|title=18-y.o. Zheng Qinwen arrives on WTA Tour in style with Samsonova upset: Palermo Highlights|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2193178/18-y-o-zheng-qinwen-arrives-on-wta-tour-in-style-with-samsonova-upset-palermo-highlights|access-date=20 July 2021|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=18 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118194733/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2193178/18-y-o-zheng-qinwen-arrives-on-wta-tour-in-style-with-samsonova-upset-palermo-highlights|url-status=dead}}</ref> before losing ein next match to [[Jaqueline Cristian]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Wancke|first=Barbara|date=22 July 2021|url=https://tennisthreads.net/wta-roundup-palermo-and-gdynia-2/|title=WTA Roundup: Palermo and Gdynia – Day 3|publisher=Tennis Threads|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110025912/https://tennisthreads.net/wta-roundup-palermo-and-gdynia-2/|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== 2022: French Open fourth round, top 30 ===
Ranked No. 126, Zheng enter de Melbourne Summer Set 1 after qualifying. She beat [[Mai Hontama]], [[Vera Zvonareva]], den [[Ana Konjuh]] to make ein first WTA Tour semifinal,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Melbourne 1: Zheng Qinwen beats Zvonareva in 3 sets for 1st WTA QF spot (video)|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2440989/melbourne-1-zheng-qinwen-beats-zvonareva-in-3-sets-for-1st-wta-qf-spot|access-date=6 January 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=6 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220106161443/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2440989/melbourne-1-zheng-qinwen-beats-zvonareva-in-3-sets-for-1st-wta-qf-spot|url-status=live}}</ref> buh she loose to No. 20 [[Simona Halep]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite news |date=8 January 2022|title=Halep advances, injured Osaka withdraws at Melbourne 1|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2442148/halep-advances-injured-osaka-withdraws-at-melbourne-1|access-date=8 January 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=8 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220108094707/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2442148/halep-advances-injured-osaka-withdraws-at-melbourne-1|url-status=live}}</ref> Zheng debut at de main draw of a Grand Slam tournament at de Australian Open after qualifying.<ref>{{cite news |last=Macpherson|first=Alex|date=15 January 2022|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447639/introducing-the-2022-australian-open-s-grand-slam-debutantes|title=Introducing the 2022 Australian Open's Grand Slam debutantes|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|access-date=24 May 2022|archive-date=15 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220515020850/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447639/introducing-the-2022-australian-open-s-grand-slam-debutantes|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=January 14, 2022|title=Baptiste, Zheng Qinwen, Bronzetti qualify for Australian Open|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447429/baptiste-zheng-qinwen-bronzetti-qualify-for-australian-open|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=14 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220114212606/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447429/baptiste-zheng-qinwen-bronzetti-qualify-for-australian-open|url-status=dead}}</ref> She defeat [[Aliaksandra Sasnovich]] insyd de first round,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Garber|first=Greg|date=January 18, 2022|title=Australian Open Day 3 order of play: Bencic, Anisimova to play; Barty in action|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2452994/australian-open-day-3-order-of-play-bencic-anisimova-to-play-barty-in-action|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=18 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118192336/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2452994/australian-open-day-3-order-of-play-bencic-anisimova-to-play-barty-in-action|url-status=dead}}</ref> buh she loose insyd de second round to No. 8 [[Maria Sakkari]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=January 19, 2022|title=Osaka passes Brengle test at Australian Open; to face Anisimova next|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2453850/osaka-passes-brengle-test-at-australian-open-to-face-anisimova-next|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=15 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240915214756/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2453850/osaka-passes-brengle-test-at-australian-open-to-face-anisimova-next|url-status=live}}</ref> As a result, Zheng break into de top 100 for de first time.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ubha|first1=Ravi|title='Feels like I'm at home': Sakkari flourishes as fans find voice|url=https://ausopen.com/articles/match-report/feels-im-home-sakkari-flourishes-fans-find-voice|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Australian Open|date=19 January 2022}}</ref>
At de French Open, Zheng defeat [[Maryna Zanevska]] insyd de first round.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3178838/french-open-anisimova-knocks-out-osaka-first-round-chinas-zheng-qinwen|title=Osaka's return to French Open ends in first round|publisher=South China Morning Post|date=23 May 2022|url-access=subscription|access-date=24 May 2022|archive-date=24 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220524002441/https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3178838/french-open-anisimova-knocks-out-osaka-first-round-chinas-zheng-qinwen|url-status=live}}</ref> Insyd de second round, she cam back from a set den a break down to upset No. 19 Simona Halep for ein first top-20 win.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2635302/zheng-qinwen-upends-halep-at-roland-garros|title=Zheng Qinwen upends former champion Halep at French Open|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|access-date=26 May 2022|archive-date=26 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526162042/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2635302/zheng-qinwen-upends-halep-at-roland-garros|url-status=live}}</ref> She move into de fourth round after [[Alizé Cornet]] retire while trailing by a set.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-sets-up-swiatek-clash-after-cornet-retirement-603044.html|title=Roland-Garros: Zheng sets up Swiatek clash after Cornet retirement|date=28 May 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> She loose insyd de fourth round to world No. 1 den eventual champion [[Iga Świątek]] insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news |last=Tignor|first=Steve|date=30 May 2022|title=Iga Swiatek’s towering 2022 wobbled a little against talented newcomer Zheng Qinwen, but she ended with her win streak and Roland Garros bid intact|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/iga-swiatek-s-towering-2022-wobbled-a-little-against-talented-newcomer-zheng-qin|work=Tennis.com|access-date=25 August 2025}}</ref> Na she be de only player to win a set against Świątek insyd de tournament.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Maine|first1=D'Arcy|title=How Iga Swiatek won the 2022 French Open -- and why she could dominate for the foreseeable future|url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/34036326/how-iga-swiatek-won-2022-french-open-why-dominate-foreseeable-future|access-date=8 September 2026|work=[[ESPN]]|date=4 June 2022}}</ref> As a result, Zheng move to a new career-high of No. 54.<ref name="valencia">{{cite news |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2644639/zheng-qinwen-captures-wta-125-valencia-title|title=Zheng Qinwen captures WTA 125 Valencia title|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=9 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220709001357/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2644639/zheng-qinwen-captures-wta-125-valencia-title|url-status=live}}</ref> She break into de top 50 a week later<ref>{{cite news |last1=Oddo|first1=Chris|title=WTA rankings: Zheng Qinwen, Haddad Maia surging|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-rankings/wta-rankings-zheng-qinwen-haddad-maia-surging-605964.html|access-date=8 September 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=12 June 2022}}</ref> after winning ein first WTA 125 title at de Open Internacional de Valencia, defeating compatriot [[Wang Xiyu]].<ref name="valencia" />
At de Wimbledon Championships, Zheng defeat [[Sloane Stephens]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2658987/tan-prevails-over-serena-in-three-hour-wimbledon-opener|title=Tan prevails over Serena in three-hour Wimbledon opener|website=WTA Tennis|access-date=28 June 2022|archive-date=6 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220706224106/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2658987/tan-prevails-over-serena-in-three-hour-wimbledon-opener|url-status=dead}}</ref> den [[Greet Minnen]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wimbledon-news/wimbledon-qinwen-zheng-moves-into-third-round-609331.html|title=Zheng to meet Rybakina in Wimbledon third round|date=30 June 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> to reach de third round, wer she fall to No. 23 den eventual champion [[Elena Rybakina]] insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/matches/wta/wimbledon/qinwen-zheng-vs-elena-rybakina|title=Qinwen Zheng vs Elena Rybakina|date=9 November 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110035800/https://www.tennismajors.com/matches/wta/wimbledon/qinwen-zheng-vs-elena-rybakina|url-status=live}}</ref>
At de Canadian Open, Zheng defeat wildcard entrant [[Rebecca Marino]] insyd de first round.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/national-bank-open-zheng-through-to-second-round-616979.html|title=National Bank Open: Zheng through to second round, defeating Canadian Marino|date=9 August 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110035825/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/national-bank-open-zheng-through-to-second-round-616979.html|url-status=live}}</ref> She advance to de third round after No. 5 [[Ons Jabeur]] retire while trailing by a set.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wta-toronto-national-bank-open/national-bank-open-zheng-makes-last-16-617299.html|title=Zheng Qinwen makes last 16 as Jabeur retires with abdominal pain|date=10 August 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> She overcam [[Bianca Andreescu]] to advance to ein first WTA 1000 quarterfinal,<ref>{{cite news |last=Chidley-Hill|first=John|date=10 August 2022|url=https://nationalpost.com/sports/top-seed-iga-swiatek-cruises-into-third-round-at-national-bank-open|title=Bianca Andreescu out of National Bank Open with loss to China's Zheng|publisher=National Post|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> wer she loose to No. 14 [[Karolína Plíšková]], insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/national-bank-open-pliskova-books-spot-in-last-four-617698.html|title=National Bank Open: Pliskova books spot in semi-finals against Haddad Maia|date=13 August 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> At de US Open, she defeat No. 16 [[Jeļena Ostapenko]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-through-to-second-round-620672.html|title=US Open: Zheng through to second round, eliminating Ostapenko|date=30 August 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=19 January 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119044655/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-through-to-second-round-620672.html|url-status=live}}</ref> den [[Anastasia Potapova]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://english.news.cn/20220902/69df77b84cf14581955c8d02626da6ad/c.html|title=Zheng Qinwen, Yuan Yue advance into US Open last 32|publisher=Xinhua|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> before she loose to [[Jule Niemeier]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-niemeier-moves-into-last-16-622605.html|title=Wimbledon quarter-finalist Niemeier advances to US Open fourth round; Swiatek next|date=4 September 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110035808/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-niemeier-moves-into-last-16-622605.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
At de Pan Pacific Open, Zheng defeat [[Misaki Doi]], No. 4 [[Paula Badosa]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen routs top seed Badosa in Tokyo to reach quarterfinals|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2798336/zheng-qinwen-routs-top-seed-badosa-in-tokyo-to-reach-quarterfinals|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=21 September 2022}}</ref> [[Claire Liu]] den No. 13 [[Veronika Kudermetova]] to reach ein first WTA Tour final.<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen, Liudmila Samsonova reach Pan Pacific final|url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/34654085/zheng-qinwen-liudmila-samsonova-reach-pan-pacific-final|access-date=23 July 2026|work=[[ESPN]]|date=24 September 2022}}</ref> She loose insyd de final to Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.<ref name="pacific">{{cite web |title=Samsonova wins Tokyo, edges Zheng Qinwen for third title of 2022 |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2801554/samsonova-wins-tokyo-edges-zheng-qinwen-for-third-title-of-2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925053658/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2801554/samsonova-wins-tokyo-edges-zheng-qinwen-for-third-title-of-2022 |archive-date=25 September 2022 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Despite de loss, Zheng reach a new career-high ranking of No. 28, becoming de first Chinese teenager to break into de top 30.<ref name="pacific" /> Entering de San Diego Open as a lucky loser, she advance to de second round as No. 13 [[Garbiñe Muguruza]] retire.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Ramchandani|first=Haresh|date=12 October 2022|title=Lucky loser Zheng sets up Swiatek clash in San Diego as Muguruza retires|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/san-diego-open-zheng-into-second-round-628995.html|access-date=10 August 2026|work=Tennis Majors}}</ref> She loose insyd de second round to world No. 1 den eventual champion Iga Świątek insyd three sets.<ref>{{Cite news|date=14 October 2022|title=Swiatek downs Zheng to reach San Diego quarters|url=https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/swiatek-downs-zheng-reach-san-diego-quarters-2022-10-13/|access-date=10 August 2026|work=[[Reuters]]}}</ref> Na dem name Zheng WTA Newcomer of de Year.<ref>{{cite web |title=China's Zheng Qinwen named WTA Newcomer of the Year |url=https://oca.asia/news/3599-chinas-zheng-qinwen-named-wta-newcomer-of-the-year.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110045901/https://oca.asia/news/3599-chinas-zheng-qinwen-named-wta-newcomer-of-the-year.html |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Olympic Council of Asia}}</ref>
=== 2023: US Open quarterfinal, top 20 ===
Zheng begin de season at de Adelaide International. She defeat No. 17 [[Anett Kontaveit]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen saves match point, ousts Kontaveit in Adelaide |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3005423/zheng-qinwen-saves-match-point-ousts-kontaveit-in-adelaide |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241130122924/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3005423/zheng-qinwen-saves-match-point-ousts-kontaveit-in-adelaide |archive-date=30 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> before losing to [[Victoria Azarenka]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Adelaide 1: Azarenka fends off Zheng Qinwen, into quarterfinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3010262/adelaide-1-azarenka-fends-off-zheng-qinwen-into-quarterfinals |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331083541/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3010262/adelaide-1-azarenka-fends-off-zheng-qinwen-into-quarterfinals |archive-date=31 March 2023 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> At de Australian Open, she beat [[Dalma Gálfi]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Macpherson|first1=Alex|title=AO 2023 Day 1 by the numbers: Zheng Qinwen in a hurry, Osorio's milestone and more|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3024158/ao-2023-day-1-by-the-numbers-zheng-qinwen-in-a-hurry-osorios-milestone-and-more|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=16 January 2023}}</ref> before losing to [[Bernarda Pera]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Australian Open: Pera makes third round|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-pera-makes-third-round-655418.html|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=18 January 2023}}</ref>
At de Abu Dhabi Open, Zheng defeat qualifier Rebecca Marino, No. 12 Jeļena Ostapenko,<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen upsets Ostapenko to reach Abu Dhabi quarters|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3054192/zheng-qinwen-upsets-ostapenko-to-reach-abu-dhabi-quarters|access-date=18 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=8 February 2023}}</ref> den No. 8 [[Daria Kasatkina]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen overpowers No. 1 seed Daria Kasatkina in Abu Dhabi for third Top 10 win|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-overpowers-top-seed-daria-kasatkina-abu-dhabi-third-top-10-win|access-date=18 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=10 February 2023}}</ref> widout dropping a set, to reach de semifinals. She loose insyd de semifinals to No. 19 Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.
At de Stuttgart Open, Zheng defeat lucky loser [[Alycia Parks]] before losing to world No. 1, Iga Świątek, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite news|date=21 April 2023|title=Iga Swiatek beats Zheng in Stuttgart to make winning WTA Tour return|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/apr/21/iga-swiatek-beats-zheng-in-stuttgart-to-make-winning-wta-tour-return|access-date=10 August 2026|work=[[The Guardian]]}}</ref> At de Madrid Open, she defeat [[Caty McNally]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Madrid Open: Zheng books spot in round of 32|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/madrid-open-zheng-books-spot-in-first-round-676310.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=28 April 2023}}</ref> before losing to No. 17, [[Ekaterina Alexandrova]], insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Madrid Open: Alexandrova into round of 16 against Swiatek|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/madrid-open-alexandrova-into-second-round-676784.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=30 April 2023}}</ref> At de Italian Open, Zheng defeat Alizé Cornet,<ref>{{cite web |title=Rome: Zheng Qinwen holds off Cornet to reach third round |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3340520/rome-zheng-qinwen-holds-off-cornet-to-reach-third-round |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803045450/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3340520/rome-zheng-qinwen-holds-off-cornet-to-reach-third-round |archive-date=3 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> qualifier [[Anna Bondár]],<ref>{{cite web |date=13 May 2023 |title=Italian Open: Zheng into round of 16, beats qualifier before rain stops play for day |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-into-second-round-679502.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043052/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-into-second-round-679502.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den compatriot Wang Xiyu<ref>{{cite web |date=15 May 2023 |title=Italian Open: Zheng advances to quarter-finals |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-advances-to-quarter-finals-679819.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241127235309/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-advances-to-quarter-finals-679819.html |archive-date=27 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> to reach ein second WTA 1000 quarterfinal. She then loose to No. 12 Veronika Kudermetova, insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kudermetova beats Zheng Qinwen for semis at Italian Open |url=https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202305/17/WS64644942a310b6054fad3798.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240119125438/https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202305/17/WS64644942a310b6054fad3798.html |archive-date=19 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=China Daily}}</ref> As a result, Zheng reach No. 19 insyd de WTA rankings, becoming de fifth Chinese player to break into de top 20.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ranking Reaction: Iga Swiatek kicks off 60th straight week at No. 1, Alcaraz returns to top spot |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/ranking-reaction-iga-swiatek-60th-week-at-no-1-alcaraz-returns-to-top-spot |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803163136/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/ranking-reaction-iga-swiatek-60th-week-at-no-1-alcaraz-returns-to-top-spot |archive-date=3 August 2024 |access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Rankings Watch: Rybakina hits Top 5 for first time; Zheng makes Top 20 debut |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3465469/rankings-watch-rybakina-hits-top-5-for-first-time-zheng-makes-top-20-debut |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230522235550/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3465469/rankings-watch-rybakina-hits-top-5-for-first-time-zheng-makes-top-20-debut |archive-date=22 May 2023 |access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref> At de French Open, she beat qualifier [[Tamara Zidanšek]]<ref>{{cite web |date=28 May 2023 |title=Roland-Garros: Zheng advances to second round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-advances-to-first-round-683322.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119051043/https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-advances-to-first-round-683322.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> before losing to [[Yulia Putintseva]].<ref>{{cite web |date=31 May 2023 |title=Roland-Garros: Putintseva upsets Qinwen Zheng in three sets to make third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-putintseva-advances-to-third-round-684819.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119045944/https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-putintseva-advances-to-third-round-684819.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref>
At Wimbledon, Zheng loose insyd de first round to [[Kateřina Siniaková]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Wimbledon: Siniakova books spot in second round|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wimbledon-news/wimbledon-siniakova-books-spot-in-second-round-693157.html|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=3 July 2023}}</ref>
Zheng receive a wildcard into de Palermo Ladies Open. She double bagel [[Sara Errani]],<ref>{{cite web |date=17 July 2023 |title=WTA roundup: Qinwen Zheng opens with 6–0, 6–0 win in Palermo |url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-qinwen-zheng-opens-with-6-0-6-0-win-palermo-2023-07-17/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230720025622/https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-qinwen-zheng-opens-with-6-0-6-0-win-palermo-2023-07-17/ |archive-date=20 July 2023 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |work=Reuters}}</ref> then beat [[Diane Parry]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Palermo: Zheng Qinwen battles past Parry in three sets |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3601004/palermo-zheng-qinwen-battles-past-parry-in-three-sets |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803015041/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3601004/palermo-zheng-qinwen-battles-past-parry-in-three-sets |archive-date=3 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> [[Emma Navarro]]<ref>{{cite web |date=21 July 2023 |title=Palermo Open: Zheng reaches semi-finals, takes on Sherif next |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/palermo-open-zheng-reaches-semi-finals-698670.html |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Mayar Sherif]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng beats Sherif in late-night duel; faces Paolini in Palermo final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3600788/zheng-beats-sherif-in-late-night-duel-faces-paolini-in-palermo-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119051012/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3600788/zheng-beats-sherif-in-late-night-duel-faces-paolini-in-palermo-final |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> to reach ein second WTA Tour final. She beat [[Jasmine Paolini]] insyd three sets to win ein first WTA Tour title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen beats Paolini in Palermo to capture first career title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3601535/zheng-qinwen-beats-paolini-in-palermo-to-capture-first-career-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921023120/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3601535/zheng-qinwen-beats-paolini-in-palermo-to-capture-first-career-title |archive-date=21 September 2024 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref>
[[File:Zheng_Qinwen_(2023_US_Open)_01_(cropped).jpg|left|thumb|Zheng reach ein first Grand Slam quarterfinals at de 2023 US Open.]]
At de Canadian Open, Zheng defeat [[Marta Kostyuk]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen edges Marta Kostyuk in Montreal|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/canadian-open-zheng-books-spot-in-second-round-703625.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=8 August 2023}}</ref> before losing to No. 18 Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Canadian Open: Samsonova makes last 16|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/canadian-open-samsonova-makes-last-16-704051.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=9 August 2023}}</ref> At de Cincinnati Open, she defeat qualifier Aliaksandra Sasnovich den wildcard entrant [[Venus Williams]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen rallies to beat Venus Williams in Cincinnati|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3636968/zheng-qinwen-rallies-to-beat-venus-williams-in-cincinnati|access-date=30 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=16 August 2023}}</ref> before losing to world No. 1, Iga Świątek, insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Swiatek survives Zheng scare to reach Cincinnati quarter-finals|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/swiatek-survives-zheng-scare-reach-cincinnati-quarter-finals-2023-08-17/|access-date=30 July 2026|work=[[Reuters]]|date=18 August 2023}}</ref> At de [[2023 US Open – Women's singles|US Open]], Zheng defeat [[Nadia Podoroska]],<ref>{{cite web |date=30 August 2023 |title=US Open: Zheng fires warning shot to rest of the field |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-second-round-709185.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043746/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-second-round-709185.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Kaia Kanepi]],<ref>{{cite web |date=31 August 2023 |title=US Open: Zheng ends Kanepi's run, into third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-makes-third-round-2-709889.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043303/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-makes-third-round-2-709889.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Lucia Bronzetti]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen dazzles with defense on a landmark day for Chinese tennis |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3668033/zheng-qinwen-dazzles-with-defense-on-a-landmark-day-for-chinese-tennis |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den No. 5 Ons Jabeur<ref>{{cite web |date=4 September 2023 |title=US Open: Under-par Jabeur knocked out by Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-last-8-711398.html |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> to advance to ein first major quarterfinal, wer she loose to world No. 2, [[Aryna Sabalenka]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 September 2023 |title=Sabalenka sweeps into 4th Slam semi of 2023 |url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/38339824/aryna-sabalenka-cruises-zheng-qinwen-us-open-semis |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231008190452/https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/38339824/aryna-sabalenka-cruises-zheng-qinwen-us-open-semis |archive-date=8 October 2023 |access-date=7 September 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>
Zheng win gold insyd singles at de Asian Games.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-2023-tennis-women-singles|title=Asian Games 2023: Zheng Qinwen wins women's tennis gold to secure Paris 2024 quota|last=Kano|first=Shintaro|date=29 September 2023|publisher=International Olympic Committee|access-date=25 January 2024|archive-date=16 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240816073522/https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-2023-tennis-women-singles|url-status=live}}</ref> At de China Open, she loose insyd de first round to world No. 5, Elena Rybakina, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rybakina sweeps past Zheng Qinwen into Beijing second round|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3715707/rybakina-sweeps-past-zheng-qinwen-into-beijing-second-round|access-date=30 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=2 October 2023}}</ref> At de Zhengzhou Open, Zheng defeat qualifier [[Kateryna Volodko]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=9 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen claims first win on home soil in Zhengzhou|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3732237/zheng-qinwen-claims-first-win-on-home-soil-in-zhengzhou|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> No. 6 Maria Sakkari,<ref>{{Cite news|date=11 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen notches first win over Sakkari to make Zhengzhou quarters|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3735023/zheng-qinwen-notches-first-win-over-sakkari-to-make-zhengzhou-quarters|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> [[Anhelina Kalinina]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=13 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen storms into Zhengzhou semis; faces Paolini next|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3737260/zheng-qinwen-storms-into-zhengzhou-semis-faces-paolini-next|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> den Jasmine Paolini, widout dropping a set, to reach de final. She defeat world No. 18, [[Barbora Krejčíková]], insyd de final insyd three sets to win ein second career title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen triumphs on home soil to win Zhengzhou title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3738449/zheng-qinwen-triumphs-on-home-soil-to-win-zhengzhou-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231017133438/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3738449/zheng-qinwen-triumphs-on-home-soil-to-win-zhengzhou-title |archive-date=17 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=James Walker-Roberts |date=15 October 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen says she 'wanted too much' after beating Barbora Krejcikova to win Zhengzhou Open |url=https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/wta-zhengzhou/2023/zheng-qinwen-says-she-wanted-too-much-after-beating-barbora-krejcikova-to-win-zhengzhou-open_sto9837635/story.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231015195205/https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/wta-zhengzhou/2023/zheng-qinwen-says-she-wanted-too-much-after-beating-barbora-krejcikova-to-win-zhengzhou-open_sto9837635/story.shtml |archive-date=15 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=eurosport.com}}</ref> Zheng make ein debut at de WTA Elite Trophy.<ref>{{cite news|title=Field is set for the 2023 WTA Elite Trophy Zhuhai|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3741492/field-is-set-for-the-2023-wta-elite-trophy-zhuhai|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=18 October 2023}}</ref> She defeat [[Donna Vekić]]<ref>{{Cite news|date=25 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen battles past Vekic to grab first win in Zhuhai|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3752266/zheng-qinwen-battles-past-vekic-to-grab-first-win-in-zhuhai|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> den Jeļena Ostapenko<ref>{{Cite news|date=27 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen beats Jelena Ostapenko to set up all-Chinese semifinal match at WTA Elite Trophy|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-jelena-ostapenko-all-chinese-semifinal-wta-elite-trophy-zhuhai|access-date=10 August 2026|work=Tennis}}</ref> insyd de round-robin stage. She beat compatriot [[Zhu Lin (tennis)|Zhu Lin]] insyd de semifinals<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen outlasts Zhu in Zhuhai; will face Haddad Maia in final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3755851/zheng-qinwen-outlasts-zhu-lin-in-zhuhai-will-face-haddad-maia-in-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231029001032/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3755851/zheng-qinwen-outlasts-zhu-lin-in-zhuhai-will-face-haddad-maia-in-final |archive-date=29 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> buh she loose insyd de final to [[Beatriz Haddad Maia]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Haddad Maia denies Zheng Qinwen in classic final to claim Zhuhai title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3758240/haddad-maia-denies-zheng-qinwen-in-classic-final-to-claim-zhuhai-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241126191816/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3758240/haddad-maia-denies-zheng-qinwen-in-classic-final-to-claim-zhuhai-title |archive-date=26 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Na dem name Zheng WTA Most Improved Player.<ref name="2023year">{{cite news|title=2023 WTA player and coach award winners announced|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3818533/2023-wta-player-and-coach-award-winners-announced|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=11 December 2023}}</ref>
=== 2024: Australian Open final, Olympic champion, top 5 ===
Zheng make ein debut at de United Cup as China ein No. 1 player. She defeat [[Markéta Vondroušová]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen clinches United Cup tie for China |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3842404/zheng-qinwen-clinches-united-cup-tie-for-china |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240125173819/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3842404/zheng-qinwen-clinches-united-cup-tie-for-china |archive-date=25 January 2024 |access-date=25 January 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den [[Olga Danilović]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng beats Danilovic; Serbia storms back to edge China in Perth|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3844854/zheng-holds-off-danilovic-to-send-china-vs-serbia-to-deciding-doubles|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=31 December 2023}}</ref> before losing to Iga Świątek insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Swiatek secures United Cup semifinal spot for Poland; Australia tops Serbia|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3847883/swiatek-hurkacz-clinch-united-cup-semifinal-spot-for-team-poland|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 January 2024}}</ref> At de Australian Open, Zheng eliminate [[Ashlyn Krueger]],<ref>{{cite web |date=16 January 2024 |title=Australian Open: 12th seed Zheng into second round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-12th-seed-zheng-into-second-round-737579.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127125743/https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-12th-seed-zheng-into-second-round-737579.html |archive-date=27 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Katie Boulter]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Boulter beaten by Qinwen Zheng to miss out on potential Raducanu clash |url=https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12040/13050672/australian-open-katie-boulter-beaten-by-qinwen-zheng-to-miss-out-on-potential-emma-raducanu-clash |accessdate=26 October 2024 |work=Sky Sports}}</ref> compatriot [[Wang Yafan]],<ref>{{cite web |date=20 January 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen defeats Wang Yafan to reach week 2 at Australian Open |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/zheng-qinwen-defeats-wang-yafan-to-reach-week-2-at-australian-open-738722.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127125746/https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/zheng-qinwen-defeats-wang-yafan-to-reach-week-2-at-australian-open-738722.html |archive-date=27 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Océane Dodin]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Fitzgerald|first1=Matt|title=Zheng Qinwen, lone AO top half women's seed left, joins three first-time major quarterfinalists|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-lone-top-half-seed-left-three-first-time-major-quarterfinalists-australian-open|access-date=16 July 2026|work=Tennis|date=22 January 2024}}</ref> to reach ein second consecutive major quarterfinal. She defeat [[Anna Kalinskaya]] to reach ein first major semifinal,<ref>{{cite news|last1=Fitzgerald|first1=Matt|title=In a mature turnaround, Zheng Qinwen reaches first major semifinal at Australian Open|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/mature-turnaround-zheng-qinwen-first-major-semifinal-australian-open-kalinskaya|access-date=16 July 2026|work=Tennis|date=24 January 2024}}</ref> wey she beat qualifier [[Dayana Yastremska]] to reach ein first major final.<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen bests Yastremska at Australian Open to make first Slam final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3867402/zheng-qinwen-bests-yastremska-at-australian-open-to-make-first-slam-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240828140952/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3867402/zheng-qinwen-bests-yastremska-at-australian-open-to-make-first-slam-final |archive-date=28 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> She loose insyd de final to world No. 2, Aryna Sabalenka, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68109149|title=Australian Open 2024 women's final result: Aryna Sabalenka beats Zheng Qinwen in Melbourne|date=27 January 2024|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=28 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240928135354/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68109149|url-status=live}}</ref> As a result, Zheng reach de top 10 insyd de singles rankings, de second Chinese player to do so after [[Li Na]].<ref>{{cite web |date=29 January 2024 |title=Rankings Watch: Zheng makes Top 10 debut; Mertens back to No.1 in doubles |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3870512/rankings-watch-zheng-makes-top-10-debut-mertens-back-to-no-1-in-doubles |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240809125231/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3870512/rankings-watch-zheng-makes-top-10-debut-mertens-back-to-no-1-in-doubles |archive-date=9 August 2024 |access-date=29 January 2024 |website=WTA Tour}}</ref>
Na dis sanso be China ein second-ever Olympic gold insyd tennis, den de first since de women's doubles insyd 2004.<ref>{{Cite news|last=|date=3 August 2024|title=Zheng Qinwen rewards raucous Chinese support to grab gold in tense tennis final|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/03/zheng-qinwen-paris-olympic-games-2024-womens-tennis-final-report|access-date=4 August 2024|work=The Observer|language=en-GB|issn=0029-7712}}</ref>
At de Wuhan Open, Zheng defeat wildcard entrant Jaqueline Cristian,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng becomes first Chinese woman since Li Na to win 40 matches in one year |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146421/zheng-becomes-first-chinese-woman-since-li-na-to-win-40-matches-in-one-year |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241009162137/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146421/zheng-becomes-first-chinese-woman-since-li-na-to-win-40-matches-in-one-year |archive-date=9 October 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Leylah Fernandez,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng defeats Fernandez for first time to reach Wuhan quarters |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146835/zheng-defeats-fernandez-for-first-time-to-reach-wuhan-quarters |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241208111722/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146835/zheng-defeats-fernandez-for-first-time-to-reach-wuhan-quarters |archive-date=8 December 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> No. 6 Jasmine Paolini,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng stays perfect against Paolini, sets historic Wuhan semifinal showdown |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4147692/zheng-stays-perfect-against-paolini-sets-historic-wuhan-semifinal-showdown |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110100716/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4147692/zheng-stays-perfect-against-paolini-sets-historic-wuhan-semifinal-showdown |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den compatriot [[Wang Xinyu]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Wuhan Open: Zheng advances to final against Sabalenka|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wuhan-open-zheng-advances-to-final-790070.html|access-date=14 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=12 October 2024}}</ref> to advance to ein first WTA 1000 final. At de Pan Pacific Open, Zheng defeat [[Moyuka Uchijima]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 24, 2024 |title='Trying new things': Zheng's fresh tactics help her reach Tokyo quarterfinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4155184/-trying-new-things-zheng-s-fresh-tactics-help-her-reach-tokyo-quarterfinals |access-date=14 November 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeKWOhQ7ceo |title=QINWEN ZHENG/ON COURT INTERVIEW/TOKYO OPEN 2024 |date=25 October 2024 |last=ICONIC CHANNEL TENNIS 🎾 |access-date=26 November 2024 |via=YouTube}}</ref> Leylah Fernandez,<ref>{{cite web |date=25 October 2024 |title=Qinwen Zheng Beats Leylah Fernandez in Pan Pacific Open |url=https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-beats-leylah-fernandez-in-pan-pacific-open |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241025204935/https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-beats-leylah-fernandez-in-pan-pacific-open |archive-date=25 October 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Sports Illustrated}}</ref> den No. 16 [[Diana Shnaider]]<ref>{{Cite news|date=October 26, 2024|title=Zheng Qinwen downs Diana Shnaider to book Sofia Kenin clash in Tokyo final|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/zheng-qinwen-downs-diana-shnaider-to-book-sofia-kenin-clash-in-tokyo-final|work=[[The Straits Times]]}}</ref> to reach de final.
She loose insyd de final to Coco Gauff insyd a match wich go to a third-set tiebreak.<ref>{{cite web |title=Gauff overcomes Zheng in three-hour thriller to win WTA Finals title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165822/gauff-overcomes-zheng-in-three-hour-thriller-to-win-wta-finals-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241109205313/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165822/gauff-overcomes-zheng-in-three-hour-thriller-to-win-wta-finals-title |archive-date=9 November 2024 |accessdate=9 November 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Despite de defeat, Zheng reach a career-high ranking of world No. 5.<ref>{{cite web |title='I fight, whatever happens on court': Zheng reflects on WTA Finals run |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165926/-i-fight-whatever-happens-on-court-zheng-reflects-on-wta-finals-run |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110020722/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165926/-i-fight-whatever-happens-on-court-zheng-reflects-on-wta-finals-run |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=10 November 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref>
At de [[2025 Miami Open – Women's singles|Miami Open]], Zheng overcam [[Lauren Davis]],<ref>{{cite web |date=20 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: Qinwen Zheng eases into third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/miami-open-qinwen-zheng-eases-into-third-round-813678.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> qualifier [[Taylor Townsend]],<ref>{{cite web |date=23 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: Zheng advances to last 16 |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/miami-open-wta-1000-wta-tour-news/miami-open-zheng-advances-to-last-16-814332.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den Ashlyn Krueger,<ref>{{cite web |date=25 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: China's Zheng Qinwen to face 'mountain she cannot climb' in quarter-finals |url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3303746/miami-open-chinas-zheng-qinwen-face-mountain-she-cannot-climb-quarter-finals |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=South China Morning Post}}</ref> widout dropping a set, to reach de quarterfinals. At de Charleston Open, Zheng make am three quarterfinals insyd as many tournaments plus wins over Maria Sakkari<ref>{{cite web |date=2 April 2025 |title=Charleston Open: Third seed Zheng beats Sakkari to reach last 16 |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/charleston-open-third-seed-zheng-beats-sakkari-to-reach-last-16-816114.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Elise Mertens]],<ref>{{cite web |date=3 April 2025 |title=Charleston Open: Zheng beats Mertens to reach quarter-finals |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/charleston-open-zheng-beats-mertens-to-reach-quarter-finals-816265.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> before losing insyd de last eight to ninth seed [[Ekaterina Alexandrova]].<ref>{{cite web |date=5 April 2025 |title=Semi-finals set in Charleston and Bogotá, after surprises |url=https://tennisthreads.net/wta-round-up-semi-finals-set-in-charleston-and-bogota-after-surprises/ |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Threads}}</ref>
She loose insyd de semifinals to No. 3 Coco Gauff insyd a three-hour match wey go to a third-set tiebreak.
Nevertheless, ein ranking rise to a new career-high of No. 4. She go out insyd de first round of [[2025 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|Wimbledon]] at de hands of Kateřina Siniaková.
Zheng subsequently withdraw from de Wuhan Open.
At de [[2026 French Open – Women's singles|French Open]], she go out insyd de opening round of dis major for de first time insyd ein career, losing to qualifier den eventual finalist [[Maja Chwalińska]] den winning just four games thruout de entire match.
Insyd de fourth round she win insyd straight sets against Iga Swiatek, buh she san overcam a 5-0 deficit insyd de first set to reach ein third US Open quarterfinal (den fifth major quarterfinal overall), becoming de first qualifier to reach de quarterfinals at de US Open since Emma Raducanu insyd 2021. Despite losing insyd de quarterfinals to de incumbent world No. 1 Elena Rybakina insyd three sets (after winning de first set), Zheng return to de top 100 following de tournament, climbing nearly 70 spots from No. 121 to No. 52.
== Playing style ==
Zheng ein game be centred on baseline aggression wey e be built around ein powerful serve den heavy-topspin forehand. Ein forehand be described as a signature weapon, capable of pushing opponents behind de baseline den creating opportunities for am to dictate rallies.<ref>{{cite news|title=No crown for 'Queen Wen' but Zheng learns valuable lessons|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/no-crown-queen-wen-zheng-learns-valuable-lessons-2023-09-06/|work=Reuters|date=6 September 2023|access-date=2 June 2026|last=Tennery|first=Amy}}</ref> At de 2024 Australian Open, na ein forehands average 2,800 revolutions per minute, de highest spin rate among de women wey dey compete at de tournament den close to de men's tournament average.<ref>{{cite web |last=Trollope |first=Matt |date=1 January 2025 |title=Five reasons we love Zheng Qinwen |url=https://ausopen.com/articles/news/five-reasons-we-love-zheng-qinwen |access-date=2 June 2026 |website=Australian Open}}</ref> Zheng sanso be an athletic mover whose first serve fi be highly effective wen e land in, wey dey complement ein forehand den dey allow am to control points from de opening shot. However, ein serve at times be affected by technical issues den a low first-serve percentage. Ein heavy topspin den comparatively long swings initially make qm particularly effective on clay courts, although she cam be increasingly capable on faster surfaces.<ref>{{cite news|last=Carayol|first=Tumaini|title=Zheng follows idol to Australian Open final but Sabalenka is toughest test|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/jan/26/zheng-follows-her-idol-to-australian-final-but-sabalenka-is-toughest-test|work=The Guardian|date=26 January 2024|access-date=2 June 2026}}</ref> Although she primarily dey seek to dictate play from de baseline, she fi vary de pace of rallies pluz high, looping balls den drop shots, a tactic she use effectively during ein victory over [[Iga Świątek]] insyd de semifinals of de [[2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Paris Olympics]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Carayol|first=Tumaini|title=Iga Świątek's 25-match Roland Garros winning streak ended by Zheng Qinwen|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/01/iga-swiatek-roland-garros-streak-qinwen-zheng-paris-olympics-tennis-semi-final|work=The Guardian|date=1 August 2024|access-date=2 June 2026}}</ref>
== Coaches ==
Insyd 2021, Zheng begin dey work plus coach [[Pere Riba]].<ref name="riba">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen reuniting with coach Pere Riba for 2024|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3805943/zheng-qinwen-reuniting-with-coach-pere-riba-for-2024|access-date=2 September 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 December 2023}}</ref> Insyd June 2023, Zheng split plus Riba wey she hire [[Wim Fissette]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Mesic|first1=Dzevad|title=Qinwen Zheng hires Naomi Osaka's ex-coach|url=https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/WTA_Tennis/134015/qinwen-zheng-hires-naomi-osaka-s-excoach/|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis World|date=17 June 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Oddo|first1=Chris|title=Coach Wim Fissette about Qinwen Zheng: “Incredible athlete and worker, whose game needs to get cleaned up”|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wim-fissette-about-qinwen-zheng-she-wants-to-do-everything-it-takes-to-achieve-the-best-711529.html|work=Tennis Majors|date=5 September 2023}}</ref> Previously, Fissette coach [[Naomi Osaka]], til dem split insyd July 2022.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Tandon|first1=Kamakshi|title=Naomi Osaka, coach Wim Fissette split after sharing two major title runs|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/naomi-osaka-coach-wim-fissette-split-won-two-majors-partnership|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis|date=20 July 2022}}</ref> However, insyd September 2023, Fissette abruptly end ein collaboration plus Zheng, a decision wich na Zheng call "immoral".<ref>{{cite news|title=Coach Wim Fissette ends collaboration with Zheng Qinwen amid rumored reunion with Naomi Osaka|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/wim-fissette-ends-coach-zheng-qinwen-amid-rumored-reunion-naomi-osaka|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis|date=29 September 2023}}</ref> Fissette later reunite plus Osaka following de birth of ein daughter insyd July 2023.<ref>{{cite news|title=Naomi Osaka splits with coach Wim Fissette, practices with Patrick Mouratoglou in LA|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5766206/2024/09/14/naomi-osaka-coach-fissette-mouratoglou/|access-date=2 September 2026|work=[[The Athletic]]|date=14 September 2024}}</ref> Insyd December 2023, Zheng reunite plus Riba.<ref name="riba" />
== Endorsements ==
Insyd 2015, Zheng sign a sponsorship deal plus Nike.<ref name="endorsements">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen: China’s Tennis Ace Wins On and Off Court|url=https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1015685|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Sixth Tone]]|date=14 August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Qinwen Zheng Wins Olympic Gold in Women’s Singles|url=https://about.nike.com/en/newsroom/releases/qinwen-zheng-wins-gold|publisher=Nike|date=3 August 2024}}</ref> Na ein racquets be provided by Wilson.<ref>{{cite news|title=Geared Up: Zheng Qinwen cracks the Top 10 with Wilson and Nike|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/geared-up-qinwen-zheng-cracks-the-top-10-with-wilson-and-nike-australian-open-final|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=1 February 2024}}</ref> Insyd 2022, Zheng join Rolex as a Testimonee<ref>{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.rolex.com/en-us/rolex-family/tennis/qinwen-zheng |access-date=31 August 2026 |publisher=Rolex}}</ref> wey she sign endorsement deals plus Chinese financial service company Ant Group<ref>{{cite news|title=Ant Group Extends Partnership with Olympic Tennis Champion Qinwen Zheng as Brand Ambassador|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250109266663/en/Ant-Group-Extends-Partnership-with-Olympic-Tennis-Champion-Qinwen-Zheng-as-Brand-Ambassador|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Business Wire]]|date=10 January 2025}}</ref> den Chinese dairy company Yili Group.<ref name="endorsements" /> Insyd 2023, Zheng sign sponsorship deals plus Gatorade<ref>{{cite news|last1=Richardson|first1=James|title=Who sponsors rising Chinese star Qinwen Zheng: Nike, Gatorade and Wilson already on board|url=https://www.tennis365.com/australian-open/who-sponsors-qinwen-zheng-nike-gatorade-wilson|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis365|date=24 January 2024}}</ref> den Swisse.<ref name="endorsements" /> Insyd 2024, Zheng join Lancôme as a brand ambassador,<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen wins in Stuttgart, picks up Lancôme deal alongside world No. 1 Iga Swiatek|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-wins-in-stuttgart-picks-up-lancome-deal-alongside-world-no-1-iga-swiatek|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=16 April 2024}}</ref> she sign sponsorship deals plus Chinese milk tea brand Chagee<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen Becomes CHAGEE's First "Health Ambassador"|url=https://www.chagee.us/media-center/article/78352638-8446-4796-b23c-41530409e780|publisher=Chagee|date=25 April 2025}}</ref><ref name="endorsements" /> den Chinese consumer electronics brand vivo, wey she cam be a brand ambassador give Audi.<ref>{{cite news|title=No rest for the weary! Zheng Qinwen's off-season kicks off with new Audi sponsorship and Gatorade event|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/no-rest-for-the-weary-zheng-qinwen-s-offseason-kicks-off-with-new-audi-sponsorship-and-gatorade-event|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=17 November 2024}}</ref> Insyd 2025, Zheng cam be a global brand ambassador give Dior<ref>{{cite news|last1=Templeton|first1=Lily|title=EXCLUSIVE: Dior Taps Olympic Tennis Champion Zheng Qinwen as Global Ambassador|url=https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/dior-zheng-qinwen-global-ambassador-olympic-tennis-champion-1236793971/|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Women's Wear Daily|WWD]]|date=9 January 2025}}</ref> den Beats.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Benson|first1=Pat|title=Qinwen Zheng Named Beats Global Ambassador in Hype Video|url=https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-named-beats-global-ambassador-in-hype-video|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Sports Illustrated]]|date=19 March 2025}}</ref>
== Personal life ==
Zheng cite [[Li Na]]—de only Chinese player to win a singles major title—as a source of inspiration.<ref name="T2023">{{Cite web |last=Fitzgerald |first=Matt |date=17 January 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen sprouts from a family's big sacrifice—and the little seed Li Na planted in her heart |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-sprouts-family-sacrifice-seed-li-na-planted-australian-open-riba |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241008002050/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-sprouts-family-sacrifice-seed-li-na-planted-australian-open-riba |archive-date=8 October 2024 |access-date=25 January 2023 |website=Tennis.com}}</ref><ref name="AP2024">{{Cite web |last=HOWARD FENDRICH |date=3 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first Olympic tennis singles gold, inspired by Li Na and Liu Xang |url=https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113022350/https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |archive-date=13 November 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[AP News]] |language=en}}</ref> Insyd 2024, na Zheng say: "''I watched her since I was a little kid so I'm trying to follow in her steps. She inspired me a lot when I was a child."''<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen eyes Olympics history in Li Na's Paris footsteps |url=https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/zheng-qinwen-eyes-olympics-history-113903072.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804030250/https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/zheng-qinwen-eyes-olympics-history-113903072.html |archive-date=4 August 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=Yahoo! Sports |language=en-GB}}</ref> Zheng sanso credit ein parents dema support den guidance as a reason for ein success.<ref name="AP2024" />
Following ein gold medal win at de 2024 Summer Olympics, Zheng say dat na she always wan "''to become one of the Asians that can inspire young kids and make them love tennis more''".<ref name="shethepeople">{{Cite news|last=Thanvi|first=Ishika|date=5 August 2024|title=Meet Zheng Qinwen, Chinese Gold Medalist Who Also Beat World No 1|url=https://www.shethepeople.tv/women-at-olympics/tennis-player-zheng-qinwen-gold-medalist-paris-olympics-6798900|access-date=20 August 2024|publisher=[[SheThePeople]]|quote=Following her Olympic gold win, Zheng expressed her desire to inspire young Asians to pursue tennis, much like her idol Li Na and hurdler Liu Xiang, China’s first Olympic gold medalist in men’s track and field. Zheng attributes her success to the unwavering support of her parents...|archive-date=20 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080701/https://www.shethepeople.tv/women-at-olympics/tennis-player-zheng-qinwen-gold-medalist-paris-olympics-6798900|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kapetanakis |first=Arthur |date=5 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first singles gold medal at Paris 2024 Olympics |url=https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2024-08-05/zheng_qinwen_wins_chinas_first_singles_gold_medal_at_paris_2024_olympics.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080658/https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2024-08-05/zheng_qinwen_wins_chinas_first_singles_gold_medal_at_paris_2024_olympics.html |archive-date=20 August 2024 |access-date=20 August 2024 |website=[[US Open (tennis)]]}}</ref> She sanso say na she look up to [[Liu Xiang (hurdler)|Liu Xiang]], a Chinese hurdler whose win insyd de 110-meter hurdles at de 2004 Summer Olympics be China ein first gold insyd any men's track den field event.<ref name="shethepeople" /><ref name="AP2024">{{Cite web |last=HOWARD FENDRICH |date=3 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first Olympic tennis singles gold, inspired by Li Na and Liu Xang |url=https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113022350/https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |archive-date=13 November 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[AP News]] |language=en}}</ref> Insyd a 2024 interview plus Sky Sports, Zheng say ein hobbies include walking plus ein family, reading, den singing.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04pkcmluVLA |title=Zheng Qinwen describes herself as ____ 😅 | Get to know the Chinese star! |date=13 February 2024 |last=Sky Sports |access-date=4 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804020839/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04pkcmluVLA |archive-date=4 August 2024 |url-status=live |via=YouTube}}</ref> She sanso dey enjoy roller coaster rides wey she be a fan of de K-pop group Blackpink.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kane |first=David |date=3 September 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen loves rollercoasters, karaoke, and Blackpink, thinks Coco Gauff is more talented |url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/zheng-qinwen-rollercoasters-karaoke-blackpink-coco-gauff-2023-us-open |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804040822/https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/zheng-qinwen-rollercoasters-karaoke-blackpink-coco-gauff-2023-us-open |archive-date=4 August 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[Tennis.com]] |language=en |quote="Mostly I sing Chinese songs, slower songs," added the Blackpink stan.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Livaudais |first=Stephanie |date=27 March 2023 |title=Blink and you'll miss her: No time for Blackpink amid Zheng Qinwen's rapid rise |url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/blink-and-you-miss-her-no-time-for-blackpink-amid-zheng-qinwen-rapid-rise |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080658/https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/blink-and-you-miss-her-no-time-for-blackpink-amid-zheng-qinwen-rapid-rise |archive-date=20 August 2024 |access-date=20 August 2024 |website=[[Tennis.com]]}}</ref>
According to de China Charity Federation, Zheng donate 1 million yuan insyd August 2026 for disaster relief insyd Gyirong County during de 2026 Nepal–Tibet floods.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-08-31 |title=Zheng Qinwen donates 1 million yuan to support devastating Tibet disaster relief efforts |url=https://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/articles/zheng_qinwen_donates_1_million_yuan_to_support_devastating_tibet_disaster_relief_efforts/s1_17460_44242518 |access-date=2026-09-06 |website=[[Yardbarker]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Burack |first=Emily |date=2026-08-31 |title=Qinwen Zheng Donates to Support Disaster Relief Efforts in Tibet |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/qinwen-zheng-donates-support-disaster-143226595.html |access-date=2026-09-06 |website=[[Town & Country (magazine)|Town & Country]] |language=en-US |via=Yahoo Sports}}</ref>
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'''Zheng Qinwen''' (born 8 October 2002) be a Chinese professional tennis player. Na she be ranked world No. 4 by de WTA, she achieve insyd June 2025, wey she be de only second Chinese player to reach de top 5 insyd women's singles after [[Li Na]]. Zheng win five career singles titles, wey dey include de gold medal at de [[2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Paris Olympics]], becoming de first Asian tennis player to win an Olympic gold medal insyd singles.
Zheng win ein first WTA Tour tournament insyd 2023 at de Palermo Ladies Open, a title wey she defend insyd 2024. She win WTA 500 titles at de 2023 Zhengzhou Open den at de 2024 Pan Pacific Open. She fini runner-up at de 2024 Australian Open, wey she loose to [[Aryna Sabalenka]], den at de 2024 WTA Finals, losing to [[Coco Gauff]].
== Early life den junior years ==
Na dem born Zheng insyd Shiyan, Hubei, on 8 October 2002.<ref name="WTAprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/players/328120/qinwen-zheng |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Na ein parents encourage am to try several sports during ein kiddie time, wey dey include table tennis, before she begin dey play tennis at de age of seven.<ref name="Vogue2024">{{cite magazine|last=Remsen|first=Nick|title=Qinwen Zheng on Winning China's First-Ever Olympic Gold in Tennis|url=https://www.vogue.com/article/qinwen-zheng-on-winning-olympic-gold|magazine=Vogue|date=4 August 2024|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> At de age of eight, she lef ein parents wey she move go Wuhan to receive more advanced coaching.<ref name="Vogue2024" /> Na ein mommie initially visit am on weekends den later lef ein job to support ein training full-time.<ref name="Vogue2024" /> During ein formative years, Zheng train at an academy insyd Beijing under [[Carlos Rodríguez (tennis coach)|Carlos Rodríguez]], wey na he previously coach [[Justine Henin]] den [[Li Na]].<ref name="RG2022">{{cite web |date=27 May 2022 |title=Get to know Zheng Qinwen |url=https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/article/rg2022-get-to-know-zheng-qinwen |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Roland-Garros}}</ref><ref name="Reuters2025">{{cite news|last=Ransom|first=Ian|title=Zheng looks to emulate Li's Australian Open success|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/zheng-looks-emulate-lis-australian-open-success-2025-01-07/|work=Reuters|date=7 January 2025|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> Zheng turn professional insyd 2018 while continuing to compete on de junior circuit.<ref name="RGprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng: Player card |url=https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/players/42560-q.zheng |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Roland-Garros}}</ref> Insyd December 2018, she reach de girls' singles final of de Orange Bowl, wer she loose to Coco Gauff insyd three sets.<ref name="USTA2018">{{cite web |date=10 December 2018 |title=Coco Gauff crowned Orange Bowl singles champ |url=https://www.usta.com/en/home/stay-current/national/coco-gauff-wins-orange-bowl-18s-girls--singles-title.html |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=United States Tennis Association}}</ref> Insyd 2019, she reach de girls' singles semifinals at both de French Open den de US Open, wey she achieve a career-high ITF junior ranking of world No. 6.<ref name="RGprofile" /><ref name="ITFprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng Tennis Player Profile |url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/players/qinwen-zheng/800436017/chn/jt/S/overview/ |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=International Tennis Federation}}</ref> Insyd late 2019, Zheng move go Spain to continue ein development wey she establish a training base insyd Barcelona.<ref name="RG2022" /><ref name="Xinhua2024">{{cite news|script-title=zh:追光|十年前那个小姑娘,如何成为郑钦文|url=https://www.news.cn/sports/20240127/98e4e4c7271d4f58a4493fe0ed91110b/c.html|website=Xinhua News Agency|date=27 January 2024|language=zh|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> She begin dey work plus Spanish coach [[Pere Riba]] insyd 2021.<ref name="riba">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen reuniting with coach Pere Riba for 2024|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3805943/zheng-qinwen-reuniting-with-coach-pere-riba-for-2024|access-date=2 September 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 December 2023}}</ref>
== Career ==
=== 2021: WTA Tour debut ===
Insyd January 2021, Zheng win de Tennis Future Hamburg, Germany wer she defeat [[Linda Fruhvirtová]] insyd de final of de 25k event, dem hold at de venue of de Hamburger Tennis-Verband.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennis-tourtalk.com/67737/qinwen-zheng-wins-tennis-future-hamburg|title=Qinwen Zheng Wins Tennis Future Hamburg|work=Tennis TourTalk|date=17 January 2021|access-date=20 June 2021|archive-date=16 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220116120922/https://www.tennis-tourtalk.com/67737/qinwen-zheng-wins-tennis-future-hamburg|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 20 June 2021, she win de final of de 60k Macha Lake Open insyd Staré Splavy defeating [[Aleksandra Krunić]] insyd two sets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/tournament/w60-stare-splavy/cze/2021/w-itf-cze-02a-2021/draws-and-results/|title=ITF draws and results|publisher=www.itftennis.com|date=|access-date=20 June 2021|archive-date=23 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123165654/https://www.itftennis.com/en/tournament/w60-stare-splavy/cze/2021/w-itf-cze-02a-2021/draws-and-results/|url-status=live}}</ref> Zheng make ein WTA Tour debut at de Palermo Ladies Open, wer she defeat second seed [[Liudmila Samsonova]] insyd de first round,<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 July 2021|title=18-y.o. Zheng Qinwen arrives on WTA Tour in style with Samsonova upset: Palermo Highlights|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2193178/18-y-o-zheng-qinwen-arrives-on-wta-tour-in-style-with-samsonova-upset-palermo-highlights|access-date=20 July 2021|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=18 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118194733/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2193178/18-y-o-zheng-qinwen-arrives-on-wta-tour-in-style-with-samsonova-upset-palermo-highlights|url-status=dead}}</ref> before losing ein next match to [[Jaqueline Cristian]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Wancke|first=Barbara|date=22 July 2021|url=https://tennisthreads.net/wta-roundup-palermo-and-gdynia-2/|title=WTA Roundup: Palermo and Gdynia – Day 3|publisher=Tennis Threads|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110025912/https://tennisthreads.net/wta-roundup-palermo-and-gdynia-2/|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== 2022: French Open fourth round, top 30 ===
Ranked No. 126, Zheng enter de Melbourne Summer Set 1 after qualifying. She beat [[Mai Hontama]], [[Vera Zvonareva]], den [[Ana Konjuh]] to make ein first WTA Tour semifinal,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Melbourne 1: Zheng Qinwen beats Zvonareva in 3 sets for 1st WTA QF spot (video)|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2440989/melbourne-1-zheng-qinwen-beats-zvonareva-in-3-sets-for-1st-wta-qf-spot|access-date=6 January 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=6 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220106161443/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2440989/melbourne-1-zheng-qinwen-beats-zvonareva-in-3-sets-for-1st-wta-qf-spot|url-status=live}}</ref> buh she loose to No. 20 [[Simona Halep]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite news |date=8 January 2022|title=Halep advances, injured Osaka withdraws at Melbourne 1|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2442148/halep-advances-injured-osaka-withdraws-at-melbourne-1|access-date=8 January 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=8 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220108094707/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2442148/halep-advances-injured-osaka-withdraws-at-melbourne-1|url-status=live}}</ref> Zheng debut at de main draw of a Grand Slam tournament at de Australian Open after qualifying.<ref>{{cite news |last=Macpherson|first=Alex|date=15 January 2022|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447639/introducing-the-2022-australian-open-s-grand-slam-debutantes|title=Introducing the 2022 Australian Open's Grand Slam debutantes|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|access-date=24 May 2022|archive-date=15 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220515020850/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447639/introducing-the-2022-australian-open-s-grand-slam-debutantes|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=January 14, 2022|title=Baptiste, Zheng Qinwen, Bronzetti qualify for Australian Open|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447429/baptiste-zheng-qinwen-bronzetti-qualify-for-australian-open|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=14 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220114212606/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447429/baptiste-zheng-qinwen-bronzetti-qualify-for-australian-open|url-status=dead}}</ref> She defeat [[Aliaksandra Sasnovich]] insyd de first round,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Garber|first=Greg|date=January 18, 2022|title=Australian Open Day 3 order of play: Bencic, Anisimova to play; Barty in action|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2452994/australian-open-day-3-order-of-play-bencic-anisimova-to-play-barty-in-action|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=18 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118192336/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2452994/australian-open-day-3-order-of-play-bencic-anisimova-to-play-barty-in-action|url-status=dead}}</ref> buh she loose insyd de second round to No. 8 [[Maria Sakkari]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=January 19, 2022|title=Osaka passes Brengle test at Australian Open; to face Anisimova next|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2453850/osaka-passes-brengle-test-at-australian-open-to-face-anisimova-next|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=15 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240915214756/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2453850/osaka-passes-brengle-test-at-australian-open-to-face-anisimova-next|url-status=live}}</ref> As a result, Zheng break into de top 100 for de first time.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ubha|first1=Ravi|title='Feels like I'm at home': Sakkari flourishes as fans find voice|url=https://ausopen.com/articles/match-report/feels-im-home-sakkari-flourishes-fans-find-voice|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Australian Open|date=19 January 2022}}</ref>
At de French Open, Zheng defeat [[Maryna Zanevska]] insyd de first round.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3178838/french-open-anisimova-knocks-out-osaka-first-round-chinas-zheng-qinwen|title=Osaka's return to French Open ends in first round|publisher=South China Morning Post|date=23 May 2022|url-access=subscription|access-date=24 May 2022|archive-date=24 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220524002441/https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3178838/french-open-anisimova-knocks-out-osaka-first-round-chinas-zheng-qinwen|url-status=live}}</ref> Insyd de second round, she cam back from a set den a break down to upset No. 19 Simona Halep for ein first top-20 win.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2635302/zheng-qinwen-upends-halep-at-roland-garros|title=Zheng Qinwen upends former champion Halep at French Open|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|access-date=26 May 2022|archive-date=26 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526162042/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2635302/zheng-qinwen-upends-halep-at-roland-garros|url-status=live}}</ref> She move into de fourth round after [[Alizé Cornet]] retire while trailing by a set.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-sets-up-swiatek-clash-after-cornet-retirement-603044.html|title=Roland-Garros: Zheng sets up Swiatek clash after Cornet retirement|date=28 May 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> She loose insyd de fourth round to world No. 1 den eventual champion [[Iga Świątek]] insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news |last=Tignor|first=Steve|date=30 May 2022|title=Iga Swiatek’s towering 2022 wobbled a little against talented newcomer Zheng Qinwen, but she ended with her win streak and Roland Garros bid intact|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/iga-swiatek-s-towering-2022-wobbled-a-little-against-talented-newcomer-zheng-qin|work=Tennis.com|access-date=25 August 2025}}</ref> Na she be de only player to win a set against Świątek insyd de tournament.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Maine|first1=D'Arcy|title=How Iga Swiatek won the 2022 French Open -- and why she could dominate for the foreseeable future|url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/34036326/how-iga-swiatek-won-2022-french-open-why-dominate-foreseeable-future|access-date=8 September 2026|work=[[ESPN]]|date=4 June 2022}}</ref> As a result, Zheng move to a new career-high of No. 54.<ref name="valencia">{{cite news |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2644639/zheng-qinwen-captures-wta-125-valencia-title|title=Zheng Qinwen captures WTA 125 Valencia title|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=9 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220709001357/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2644639/zheng-qinwen-captures-wta-125-valencia-title|url-status=live}}</ref> She break into de top 50 a week later<ref>{{cite news |last1=Oddo|first1=Chris|title=WTA rankings: Zheng Qinwen, Haddad Maia surging|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-rankings/wta-rankings-zheng-qinwen-haddad-maia-surging-605964.html|access-date=8 September 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=12 June 2022}}</ref> after winning ein first WTA 125 title at de Open Internacional de Valencia, defeating compatriot [[Wang Xiyu]].<ref name="valencia" />
At de Wimbledon Championships, Zheng defeat [[Sloane Stephens]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2658987/tan-prevails-over-serena-in-three-hour-wimbledon-opener|title=Tan prevails over Serena in three-hour Wimbledon opener|website=WTA Tennis|access-date=28 June 2022|archive-date=6 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220706224106/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2658987/tan-prevails-over-serena-in-three-hour-wimbledon-opener|url-status=dead}}</ref> den [[Greet Minnen]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wimbledon-news/wimbledon-qinwen-zheng-moves-into-third-round-609331.html|title=Zheng to meet Rybakina in Wimbledon third round|date=30 June 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> to reach de third round, wer she fall to No. 23 den eventual champion [[Elena Rybakina]] insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/matches/wta/wimbledon/qinwen-zheng-vs-elena-rybakina|title=Qinwen Zheng vs Elena Rybakina|date=9 November 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110035800/https://www.tennismajors.com/matches/wta/wimbledon/qinwen-zheng-vs-elena-rybakina|url-status=live}}</ref>
At de Canadian Open, Zheng defeat wildcard entrant [[Rebecca Marino]] insyd de first round.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/national-bank-open-zheng-through-to-second-round-616979.html|title=National Bank Open: Zheng through to second round, defeating Canadian Marino|date=9 August 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110035825/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/national-bank-open-zheng-through-to-second-round-616979.html|url-status=live}}</ref> She advance to de third round after No. 5 [[Ons Jabeur]] retire while trailing by a set.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wta-toronto-national-bank-open/national-bank-open-zheng-makes-last-16-617299.html|title=Zheng Qinwen makes last 16 as Jabeur retires with abdominal pain|date=10 August 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> She overcam [[Bianca Andreescu]] to advance to ein first WTA 1000 quarterfinal,<ref>{{cite news |last=Chidley-Hill|first=John|date=10 August 2022|url=https://nationalpost.com/sports/top-seed-iga-swiatek-cruises-into-third-round-at-national-bank-open|title=Bianca Andreescu out of National Bank Open with loss to China's Zheng|publisher=National Post|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> wer she loose to No. 14 [[Karolína Plíšková]], insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/national-bank-open-pliskova-books-spot-in-last-four-617698.html|title=National Bank Open: Pliskova books spot in semi-finals against Haddad Maia|date=13 August 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> At de US Open, she defeat No. 16 [[Jeļena Ostapenko]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-through-to-second-round-620672.html|title=US Open: Zheng through to second round, eliminating Ostapenko|date=30 August 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=19 January 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119044655/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-through-to-second-round-620672.html|url-status=live}}</ref> den [[Anastasia Potapova]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://english.news.cn/20220902/69df77b84cf14581955c8d02626da6ad/c.html|title=Zheng Qinwen, Yuan Yue advance into US Open last 32|publisher=Xinhua|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> before she loose to [[Jule Niemeier]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-niemeier-moves-into-last-16-622605.html|title=Wimbledon quarter-finalist Niemeier advances to US Open fourth round; Swiatek next|date=4 September 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110035808/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-niemeier-moves-into-last-16-622605.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
At de Pan Pacific Open, Zheng defeat [[Misaki Doi]], No. 4 [[Paula Badosa]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen routs top seed Badosa in Tokyo to reach quarterfinals|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2798336/zheng-qinwen-routs-top-seed-badosa-in-tokyo-to-reach-quarterfinals|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=21 September 2022}}</ref> [[Claire Liu]] den No. 13 [[Veronika Kudermetova]] to reach ein first WTA Tour final.<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen, Liudmila Samsonova reach Pan Pacific final|url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/34654085/zheng-qinwen-liudmila-samsonova-reach-pan-pacific-final|access-date=23 July 2026|work=[[ESPN]]|date=24 September 2022}}</ref> She loose insyd de final to Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.<ref name="pacific">{{cite web |title=Samsonova wins Tokyo, edges Zheng Qinwen for third title of 2022 |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2801554/samsonova-wins-tokyo-edges-zheng-qinwen-for-third-title-of-2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925053658/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2801554/samsonova-wins-tokyo-edges-zheng-qinwen-for-third-title-of-2022 |archive-date=25 September 2022 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Despite de loss, Zheng reach a new career-high ranking of No. 28, becoming de first Chinese teenager to break into de top 30.<ref name="pacific" /> Entering de San Diego Open as a lucky loser, she advance to de second round as No. 13 [[Garbiñe Muguruza]] retire.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Ramchandani|first=Haresh|date=12 October 2022|title=Lucky loser Zheng sets up Swiatek clash in San Diego as Muguruza retires|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/san-diego-open-zheng-into-second-round-628995.html|access-date=10 August 2026|work=Tennis Majors}}</ref> She loose insyd de second round to world No. 1 den eventual champion Iga Świątek insyd three sets.<ref>{{Cite news|date=14 October 2022|title=Swiatek downs Zheng to reach San Diego quarters|url=https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/swiatek-downs-zheng-reach-san-diego-quarters-2022-10-13/|access-date=10 August 2026|work=[[Reuters]]}}</ref> Na dem name Zheng WTA Newcomer of de Year.<ref>{{cite web |title=China's Zheng Qinwen named WTA Newcomer of the Year |url=https://oca.asia/news/3599-chinas-zheng-qinwen-named-wta-newcomer-of-the-year.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110045901/https://oca.asia/news/3599-chinas-zheng-qinwen-named-wta-newcomer-of-the-year.html |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Olympic Council of Asia}}</ref>
=== 2023: US Open quarterfinal, top 20 ===
Zheng begin de season at de Adelaide International. She defeat No. 17 [[Anett Kontaveit]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen saves match point, ousts Kontaveit in Adelaide |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3005423/zheng-qinwen-saves-match-point-ousts-kontaveit-in-adelaide |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241130122924/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3005423/zheng-qinwen-saves-match-point-ousts-kontaveit-in-adelaide |archive-date=30 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> before losing to [[Victoria Azarenka]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Adelaide 1: Azarenka fends off Zheng Qinwen, into quarterfinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3010262/adelaide-1-azarenka-fends-off-zheng-qinwen-into-quarterfinals |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331083541/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3010262/adelaide-1-azarenka-fends-off-zheng-qinwen-into-quarterfinals |archive-date=31 March 2023 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> At de Australian Open, she beat [[Dalma Gálfi]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Macpherson|first1=Alex|title=AO 2023 Day 1 by the numbers: Zheng Qinwen in a hurry, Osorio's milestone and more|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3024158/ao-2023-day-1-by-the-numbers-zheng-qinwen-in-a-hurry-osorios-milestone-and-more|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=16 January 2023}}</ref> before losing to [[Bernarda Pera]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Australian Open: Pera makes third round|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-pera-makes-third-round-655418.html|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=18 January 2023}}</ref>
At de Abu Dhabi Open, Zheng defeat qualifier Rebecca Marino, No. 12 Jeļena Ostapenko,<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen upsets Ostapenko to reach Abu Dhabi quarters|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3054192/zheng-qinwen-upsets-ostapenko-to-reach-abu-dhabi-quarters|access-date=18 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=8 February 2023}}</ref> den No. 8 [[Daria Kasatkina]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen overpowers No. 1 seed Daria Kasatkina in Abu Dhabi for third Top 10 win|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-overpowers-top-seed-daria-kasatkina-abu-dhabi-third-top-10-win|access-date=18 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=10 February 2023}}</ref> widout dropping a set, to reach de semifinals. She loose insyd de semifinals to No. 19 Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.
At de Stuttgart Open, Zheng defeat lucky loser [[Alycia Parks]] before losing to world No. 1, Iga Świątek, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite news|date=21 April 2023|title=Iga Swiatek beats Zheng in Stuttgart to make winning WTA Tour return|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/apr/21/iga-swiatek-beats-zheng-in-stuttgart-to-make-winning-wta-tour-return|access-date=10 August 2026|work=[[The Guardian]]}}</ref> At de Madrid Open, she defeat [[Caty McNally]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Madrid Open: Zheng books spot in round of 32|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/madrid-open-zheng-books-spot-in-first-round-676310.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=28 April 2023}}</ref> before losing to No. 17, [[Ekaterina Alexandrova]], insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Madrid Open: Alexandrova into round of 16 against Swiatek|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/madrid-open-alexandrova-into-second-round-676784.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=30 April 2023}}</ref> At de Italian Open, Zheng defeat Alizé Cornet,<ref>{{cite web |title=Rome: Zheng Qinwen holds off Cornet to reach third round |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3340520/rome-zheng-qinwen-holds-off-cornet-to-reach-third-round |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803045450/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3340520/rome-zheng-qinwen-holds-off-cornet-to-reach-third-round |archive-date=3 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> qualifier [[Anna Bondár]],<ref>{{cite web |date=13 May 2023 |title=Italian Open: Zheng into round of 16, beats qualifier before rain stops play for day |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-into-second-round-679502.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043052/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-into-second-round-679502.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den compatriot Wang Xiyu<ref>{{cite web |date=15 May 2023 |title=Italian Open: Zheng advances to quarter-finals |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-advances-to-quarter-finals-679819.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241127235309/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-advances-to-quarter-finals-679819.html |archive-date=27 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> to reach ein second WTA 1000 quarterfinal. She then loose to No. 12 Veronika Kudermetova, insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kudermetova beats Zheng Qinwen for semis at Italian Open |url=https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202305/17/WS64644942a310b6054fad3798.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240119125438/https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202305/17/WS64644942a310b6054fad3798.html |archive-date=19 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=China Daily}}</ref> As a result, Zheng reach No. 19 insyd de WTA rankings, becoming de fifth Chinese player to break into de top 20.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ranking Reaction: Iga Swiatek kicks off 60th straight week at No. 1, Alcaraz returns to top spot |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/ranking-reaction-iga-swiatek-60th-week-at-no-1-alcaraz-returns-to-top-spot |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803163136/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/ranking-reaction-iga-swiatek-60th-week-at-no-1-alcaraz-returns-to-top-spot |archive-date=3 August 2024 |access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Rankings Watch: Rybakina hits Top 5 for first time; Zheng makes Top 20 debut |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3465469/rankings-watch-rybakina-hits-top-5-for-first-time-zheng-makes-top-20-debut |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230522235550/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3465469/rankings-watch-rybakina-hits-top-5-for-first-time-zheng-makes-top-20-debut |archive-date=22 May 2023 |access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref> At de French Open, she beat qualifier [[Tamara Zidanšek]]<ref>{{cite web |date=28 May 2023 |title=Roland-Garros: Zheng advances to second round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-advances-to-first-round-683322.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119051043/https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-advances-to-first-round-683322.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> before losing to [[Yulia Putintseva]].<ref>{{cite web |date=31 May 2023 |title=Roland-Garros: Putintseva upsets Qinwen Zheng in three sets to make third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-putintseva-advances-to-third-round-684819.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119045944/https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-putintseva-advances-to-third-round-684819.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref>
At Wimbledon, Zheng loose insyd de first round to [[Kateřina Siniaková]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Wimbledon: Siniakova books spot in second round|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wimbledon-news/wimbledon-siniakova-books-spot-in-second-round-693157.html|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=3 July 2023}}</ref>
Zheng receive a wildcard into de Palermo Ladies Open. She double bagel [[Sara Errani]],<ref>{{cite web |date=17 July 2023 |title=WTA roundup: Qinwen Zheng opens with 6–0, 6–0 win in Palermo |url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-qinwen-zheng-opens-with-6-0-6-0-win-palermo-2023-07-17/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230720025622/https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-qinwen-zheng-opens-with-6-0-6-0-win-palermo-2023-07-17/ |archive-date=20 July 2023 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |work=Reuters}}</ref> then beat [[Diane Parry]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Palermo: Zheng Qinwen battles past Parry in three sets |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3601004/palermo-zheng-qinwen-battles-past-parry-in-three-sets |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803015041/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3601004/palermo-zheng-qinwen-battles-past-parry-in-three-sets |archive-date=3 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> [[Emma Navarro]]<ref>{{cite web |date=21 July 2023 |title=Palermo Open: Zheng reaches semi-finals, takes on Sherif next |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/palermo-open-zheng-reaches-semi-finals-698670.html |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Mayar Sherif]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng beats Sherif in late-night duel; faces Paolini in Palermo final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3600788/zheng-beats-sherif-in-late-night-duel-faces-paolini-in-palermo-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119051012/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3600788/zheng-beats-sherif-in-late-night-duel-faces-paolini-in-palermo-final |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> to reach ein second WTA Tour final. She beat [[Jasmine Paolini]] insyd three sets to win ein first WTA Tour title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen beats Paolini in Palermo to capture first career title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3601535/zheng-qinwen-beats-paolini-in-palermo-to-capture-first-career-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921023120/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3601535/zheng-qinwen-beats-paolini-in-palermo-to-capture-first-career-title |archive-date=21 September 2024 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref>
[[File:Zheng_Qinwen_(2023_US_Open)_01_(cropped).jpg|left|thumb|Zheng reach ein first Grand Slam quarterfinals at de 2023 US Open.]]
At de Canadian Open, Zheng defeat [[Marta Kostyuk]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen edges Marta Kostyuk in Montreal|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/canadian-open-zheng-books-spot-in-second-round-703625.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=8 August 2023}}</ref> before losing to No. 18 Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Canadian Open: Samsonova makes last 16|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/canadian-open-samsonova-makes-last-16-704051.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=9 August 2023}}</ref> At de Cincinnati Open, she defeat qualifier Aliaksandra Sasnovich den wildcard entrant [[Venus Williams]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen rallies to beat Venus Williams in Cincinnati|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3636968/zheng-qinwen-rallies-to-beat-venus-williams-in-cincinnati|access-date=30 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=16 August 2023}}</ref> before losing to world No. 1, Iga Świątek, insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Swiatek survives Zheng scare to reach Cincinnati quarter-finals|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/swiatek-survives-zheng-scare-reach-cincinnati-quarter-finals-2023-08-17/|access-date=30 July 2026|work=[[Reuters]]|date=18 August 2023}}</ref> At de [[2023 US Open – Women's singles|US Open]], Zheng defeat [[Nadia Podoroska]],<ref>{{cite web |date=30 August 2023 |title=US Open: Zheng fires warning shot to rest of the field |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-second-round-709185.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043746/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-second-round-709185.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Kaia Kanepi]],<ref>{{cite web |date=31 August 2023 |title=US Open: Zheng ends Kanepi's run, into third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-makes-third-round-2-709889.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043303/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-makes-third-round-2-709889.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Lucia Bronzetti]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen dazzles with defense on a landmark day for Chinese tennis |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3668033/zheng-qinwen-dazzles-with-defense-on-a-landmark-day-for-chinese-tennis |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den No. 5 Ons Jabeur<ref>{{cite web |date=4 September 2023 |title=US Open: Under-par Jabeur knocked out by Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-last-8-711398.html |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> to advance to ein first major quarterfinal, wer she loose to world No. 2, [[Aryna Sabalenka]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 September 2023 |title=Sabalenka sweeps into 4th Slam semi of 2023 |url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/38339824/aryna-sabalenka-cruises-zheng-qinwen-us-open-semis |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231008190452/https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/38339824/aryna-sabalenka-cruises-zheng-qinwen-us-open-semis |archive-date=8 October 2023 |access-date=7 September 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>
Zheng win gold insyd singles at de Asian Games.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-2023-tennis-women-singles|title=Asian Games 2023: Zheng Qinwen wins women's tennis gold to secure Paris 2024 quota|last=Kano|first=Shintaro|date=29 September 2023|publisher=International Olympic Committee|access-date=25 January 2024|archive-date=16 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240816073522/https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-2023-tennis-women-singles|url-status=live}}</ref> At de China Open, she loose insyd de first round to world No. 5, Elena Rybakina, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rybakina sweeps past Zheng Qinwen into Beijing second round|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3715707/rybakina-sweeps-past-zheng-qinwen-into-beijing-second-round|access-date=30 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=2 October 2023}}</ref> At de Zhengzhou Open, Zheng defeat qualifier [[Kateryna Volodko]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=9 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen claims first win on home soil in Zhengzhou|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3732237/zheng-qinwen-claims-first-win-on-home-soil-in-zhengzhou|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> No. 6 Maria Sakkari,<ref>{{Cite news|date=11 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen notches first win over Sakkari to make Zhengzhou quarters|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3735023/zheng-qinwen-notches-first-win-over-sakkari-to-make-zhengzhou-quarters|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> [[Anhelina Kalinina]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=13 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen storms into Zhengzhou semis; faces Paolini next|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3737260/zheng-qinwen-storms-into-zhengzhou-semis-faces-paolini-next|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> den Jasmine Paolini, widout dropping a set, to reach de final. She defeat world No. 18, [[Barbora Krejčíková]], insyd de final insyd three sets to win ein second career title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen triumphs on home soil to win Zhengzhou title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3738449/zheng-qinwen-triumphs-on-home-soil-to-win-zhengzhou-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231017133438/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3738449/zheng-qinwen-triumphs-on-home-soil-to-win-zhengzhou-title |archive-date=17 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=James Walker-Roberts |date=15 October 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen says she 'wanted too much' after beating Barbora Krejcikova to win Zhengzhou Open |url=https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/wta-zhengzhou/2023/zheng-qinwen-says-she-wanted-too-much-after-beating-barbora-krejcikova-to-win-zhengzhou-open_sto9837635/story.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231015195205/https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/wta-zhengzhou/2023/zheng-qinwen-says-she-wanted-too-much-after-beating-barbora-krejcikova-to-win-zhengzhou-open_sto9837635/story.shtml |archive-date=15 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=eurosport.com}}</ref> Zheng make ein debut at de WTA Elite Trophy.<ref>{{cite news|title=Field is set for the 2023 WTA Elite Trophy Zhuhai|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3741492/field-is-set-for-the-2023-wta-elite-trophy-zhuhai|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=18 October 2023}}</ref> She defeat [[Donna Vekić]]<ref>{{Cite news|date=25 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen battles past Vekic to grab first win in Zhuhai|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3752266/zheng-qinwen-battles-past-vekic-to-grab-first-win-in-zhuhai|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> den Jeļena Ostapenko<ref>{{Cite news|date=27 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen beats Jelena Ostapenko to set up all-Chinese semifinal match at WTA Elite Trophy|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-jelena-ostapenko-all-chinese-semifinal-wta-elite-trophy-zhuhai|access-date=10 August 2026|work=Tennis}}</ref> insyd de round-robin stage. She beat compatriot [[Zhu Lin (tennis)|Zhu Lin]] insyd de semifinals<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen outlasts Zhu in Zhuhai; will face Haddad Maia in final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3755851/zheng-qinwen-outlasts-zhu-lin-in-zhuhai-will-face-haddad-maia-in-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231029001032/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3755851/zheng-qinwen-outlasts-zhu-lin-in-zhuhai-will-face-haddad-maia-in-final |archive-date=29 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> buh she loose insyd de final to [[Beatriz Haddad Maia]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Haddad Maia denies Zheng Qinwen in classic final to claim Zhuhai title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3758240/haddad-maia-denies-zheng-qinwen-in-classic-final-to-claim-zhuhai-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241126191816/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3758240/haddad-maia-denies-zheng-qinwen-in-classic-final-to-claim-zhuhai-title |archive-date=26 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Na dem name Zheng WTA Most Improved Player.<ref name="2023year">{{cite news|title=2023 WTA player and coach award winners announced|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3818533/2023-wta-player-and-coach-award-winners-announced|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=11 December 2023}}</ref>
=== 2024: Australian Open final, Olympic champion, top 5 ===
Zheng make ein debut at de United Cup as China ein No. 1 player. She defeat [[Markéta Vondroušová]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen clinches United Cup tie for China |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3842404/zheng-qinwen-clinches-united-cup-tie-for-china |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240125173819/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3842404/zheng-qinwen-clinches-united-cup-tie-for-china |archive-date=25 January 2024 |access-date=25 January 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den [[Olga Danilović]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng beats Danilovic; Serbia storms back to edge China in Perth|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3844854/zheng-holds-off-danilovic-to-send-china-vs-serbia-to-deciding-doubles|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=31 December 2023}}</ref> before losing to Iga Świątek insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Swiatek secures United Cup semifinal spot for Poland; Australia tops Serbia|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3847883/swiatek-hurkacz-clinch-united-cup-semifinal-spot-for-team-poland|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 January 2024}}</ref> At de Australian Open, Zheng eliminate [[Ashlyn Krueger]],<ref>{{cite web |date=16 January 2024 |title=Australian Open: 12th seed Zheng into second round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-12th-seed-zheng-into-second-round-737579.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127125743/https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-12th-seed-zheng-into-second-round-737579.html |archive-date=27 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Katie Boulter]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Boulter beaten by Qinwen Zheng to miss out on potential Raducanu clash |url=https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12040/13050672/australian-open-katie-boulter-beaten-by-qinwen-zheng-to-miss-out-on-potential-emma-raducanu-clash |accessdate=26 October 2024 |work=Sky Sports}}</ref> compatriot [[Wang Yafan]],<ref>{{cite web |date=20 January 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen defeats Wang Yafan to reach week 2 at Australian Open |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/zheng-qinwen-defeats-wang-yafan-to-reach-week-2-at-australian-open-738722.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127125746/https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/zheng-qinwen-defeats-wang-yafan-to-reach-week-2-at-australian-open-738722.html |archive-date=27 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Océane Dodin]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Fitzgerald|first1=Matt|title=Zheng Qinwen, lone AO top half women's seed left, joins three first-time major quarterfinalists|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-lone-top-half-seed-left-three-first-time-major-quarterfinalists-australian-open|access-date=16 July 2026|work=Tennis|date=22 January 2024}}</ref> to reach ein second consecutive major quarterfinal. She defeat [[Anna Kalinskaya]] to reach ein first major semifinal,<ref>{{cite news|last1=Fitzgerald|first1=Matt|title=In a mature turnaround, Zheng Qinwen reaches first major semifinal at Australian Open|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/mature-turnaround-zheng-qinwen-first-major-semifinal-australian-open-kalinskaya|access-date=16 July 2026|work=Tennis|date=24 January 2024}}</ref> wey she beat qualifier [[Dayana Yastremska]] to reach ein first major final.<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen bests Yastremska at Australian Open to make first Slam final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3867402/zheng-qinwen-bests-yastremska-at-australian-open-to-make-first-slam-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240828140952/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3867402/zheng-qinwen-bests-yastremska-at-australian-open-to-make-first-slam-final |archive-date=28 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> She loose insyd de final to world No. 2, Aryna Sabalenka, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68109149|title=Australian Open 2024 women's final result: Aryna Sabalenka beats Zheng Qinwen in Melbourne|date=27 January 2024|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=28 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240928135354/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68109149|url-status=live}}</ref> As a result, Zheng reach de top 10 insyd de singles rankings, de second Chinese player to do so after [[Li Na]].<ref>{{cite web |date=29 January 2024 |title=Rankings Watch: Zheng makes Top 10 debut; Mertens back to No.1 in doubles |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3870512/rankings-watch-zheng-makes-top-10-debut-mertens-back-to-no-1-in-doubles |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240809125231/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3870512/rankings-watch-zheng-makes-top-10-debut-mertens-back-to-no-1-in-doubles |archive-date=9 August 2024 |access-date=29 January 2024 |website=WTA Tour}}</ref>
Na dis sanso be China ein second-ever Olympic gold insyd tennis, den de first since de women's doubles insyd 2004.<ref>{{Cite news|last=|date=3 August 2024|title=Zheng Qinwen rewards raucous Chinese support to grab gold in tense tennis final|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/03/zheng-qinwen-paris-olympic-games-2024-womens-tennis-final-report|access-date=4 August 2024|work=The Observer|language=en-GB|issn=0029-7712}}</ref>
At de Wuhan Open, Zheng defeat wildcard entrant Jaqueline Cristian,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng becomes first Chinese woman since Li Na to win 40 matches in one year |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146421/zheng-becomes-first-chinese-woman-since-li-na-to-win-40-matches-in-one-year |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241009162137/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146421/zheng-becomes-first-chinese-woman-since-li-na-to-win-40-matches-in-one-year |archive-date=9 October 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Leylah Fernandez,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng defeats Fernandez for first time to reach Wuhan quarters |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146835/zheng-defeats-fernandez-for-first-time-to-reach-wuhan-quarters |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241208111722/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146835/zheng-defeats-fernandez-for-first-time-to-reach-wuhan-quarters |archive-date=8 December 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> No. 6 Jasmine Paolini,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng stays perfect against Paolini, sets historic Wuhan semifinal showdown |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4147692/zheng-stays-perfect-against-paolini-sets-historic-wuhan-semifinal-showdown |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110100716/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4147692/zheng-stays-perfect-against-paolini-sets-historic-wuhan-semifinal-showdown |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den compatriot [[Wang Xinyu]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Wuhan Open: Zheng advances to final against Sabalenka|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wuhan-open-zheng-advances-to-final-790070.html|access-date=14 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=12 October 2024}}</ref> to advance to ein first WTA 1000 final. At de Pan Pacific Open, Zheng defeat [[Moyuka Uchijima]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 24, 2024 |title='Trying new things': Zheng's fresh tactics help her reach Tokyo quarterfinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4155184/-trying-new-things-zheng-s-fresh-tactics-help-her-reach-tokyo-quarterfinals |access-date=14 November 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeKWOhQ7ceo |title=QINWEN ZHENG/ON COURT INTERVIEW/TOKYO OPEN 2024 |date=25 October 2024 |last=ICONIC CHANNEL TENNIS 🎾 |access-date=26 November 2024 |via=YouTube}}</ref> Leylah Fernandez,<ref>{{cite web |date=25 October 2024 |title=Qinwen Zheng Beats Leylah Fernandez in Pan Pacific Open |url=https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-beats-leylah-fernandez-in-pan-pacific-open |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241025204935/https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-beats-leylah-fernandez-in-pan-pacific-open |archive-date=25 October 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Sports Illustrated}}</ref> den No. 16 [[Diana Shnaider]]<ref>{{Cite news|date=October 26, 2024|title=Zheng Qinwen downs Diana Shnaider to book Sofia Kenin clash in Tokyo final|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/zheng-qinwen-downs-diana-shnaider-to-book-sofia-kenin-clash-in-tokyo-final|work=[[The Straits Times]]}}</ref> to reach de final.
She loose insyd de final to Coco Gauff insyd a match wich go to a third-set tiebreak.<ref>{{cite web |title=Gauff overcomes Zheng in three-hour thriller to win WTA Finals title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165822/gauff-overcomes-zheng-in-three-hour-thriller-to-win-wta-finals-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241109205313/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165822/gauff-overcomes-zheng-in-three-hour-thriller-to-win-wta-finals-title |archive-date=9 November 2024 |accessdate=9 November 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Despite de defeat, Zheng reach a career-high ranking of world No. 5.<ref>{{cite web |title='I fight, whatever happens on court': Zheng reflects on WTA Finals run |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165926/-i-fight-whatever-happens-on-court-zheng-reflects-on-wta-finals-run |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110020722/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165926/-i-fight-whatever-happens-on-court-zheng-reflects-on-wta-finals-run |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=10 November 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref>
At de [[2025 Miami Open – Women's singles|Miami Open]], Zheng overcam [[Lauren Davis]],<ref>{{cite web |date=20 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: Qinwen Zheng eases into third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/miami-open-qinwen-zheng-eases-into-third-round-813678.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> qualifier [[Taylor Townsend]],<ref>{{cite web |date=23 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: Zheng advances to last 16 |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/miami-open-wta-1000-wta-tour-news/miami-open-zheng-advances-to-last-16-814332.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den Ashlyn Krueger,<ref>{{cite web |date=25 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: China's Zheng Qinwen to face 'mountain she cannot climb' in quarter-finals |url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3303746/miami-open-chinas-zheng-qinwen-face-mountain-she-cannot-climb-quarter-finals |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=South China Morning Post}}</ref> widout dropping a set, to reach de quarterfinals. At de Charleston Open, Zheng make am three quarterfinals insyd as many tournaments plus wins over Maria Sakkari<ref>{{cite web |date=2 April 2025 |title=Charleston Open: Third seed Zheng beats Sakkari to reach last 16 |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/charleston-open-third-seed-zheng-beats-sakkari-to-reach-last-16-816114.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Elise Mertens]],<ref>{{cite web |date=3 April 2025 |title=Charleston Open: Zheng beats Mertens to reach quarter-finals |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/charleston-open-zheng-beats-mertens-to-reach-quarter-finals-816265.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> before losing insyd de last eight to ninth seed [[Ekaterina Alexandrova]].<ref>{{cite web |date=5 April 2025 |title=Semi-finals set in Charleston and Bogotá, after surprises |url=https://tennisthreads.net/wta-round-up-semi-finals-set-in-charleston-and-bogota-after-surprises/ |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Threads}}</ref>
She loose insyd de semifinals to No. 3 Coco Gauff insyd a three-hour match wey go to a third-set tiebreak.
Nevertheless, ein ranking rise to a new career-high of No. 4. She go out insyd de first round of [[2025 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|Wimbledon]] at de hands of Kateřina Siniaková.
Zheng subsequently withdraw from de Wuhan Open.
At de [[2026 French Open – Women's singles|French Open]], she go out insyd de opening round of dis major for de first time insyd ein career, losing to qualifier den eventual finalist [[Maja Chwalińska]] den winning just four games thruout de entire match.
Insyd de fourth round she win insyd straight sets against Iga Swiatek, buh she san overcam a 5-0 deficit insyd de first set to reach ein third US Open quarterfinal (den fifth major quarterfinal overall), becoming de first qualifier to reach de quarterfinals at de US Open since Emma Raducanu insyd 2021. Despite losing insyd de quarterfinals to de incumbent world No. 1 Elena Rybakina insyd three sets (after winning de first set), Zheng return to de top 100 following de tournament, climbing nearly 70 spots from No. 121 to No. 52.
== Playing style ==
Zheng ein game be centred on baseline aggression wey e be built around ein powerful serve den heavy-topspin forehand. Ein forehand be described as a signature weapon, capable of pushing opponents behind de baseline den creating opportunities for am to dictate rallies.<ref>{{cite news|title=No crown for 'Queen Wen' but Zheng learns valuable lessons|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/no-crown-queen-wen-zheng-learns-valuable-lessons-2023-09-06/|work=Reuters|date=6 September 2023|access-date=2 June 2026|last=Tennery|first=Amy}}</ref> At de 2024 Australian Open, na ein forehands average 2,800 revolutions per minute, de highest spin rate among de women wey dey compete at de tournament den close to de men's tournament average.<ref>{{cite web |last=Trollope |first=Matt |date=1 January 2025 |title=Five reasons we love Zheng Qinwen |url=https://ausopen.com/articles/news/five-reasons-we-love-zheng-qinwen |access-date=2 June 2026 |website=Australian Open}}</ref> Zheng sanso be an athletic mover whose first serve fi be highly effective wen e land in, wey dey complement ein forehand den dey allow am to control points from de opening shot. However, ein serve at times be affected by technical issues den a low first-serve percentage. Ein heavy topspin den comparatively long swings initially make qm particularly effective on clay courts, although she cam be increasingly capable on faster surfaces.<ref>{{cite news|last=Carayol|first=Tumaini|title=Zheng follows idol to Australian Open final but Sabalenka is toughest test|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/jan/26/zheng-follows-her-idol-to-australian-final-but-sabalenka-is-toughest-test|work=The Guardian|date=26 January 2024|access-date=2 June 2026}}</ref> Although she primarily dey seek to dictate play from de baseline, she fi vary de pace of rallies pluz high, looping balls den drop shots, a tactic she use effectively during ein victory over [[Iga Świątek]] insyd de semifinals of de [[2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Paris Olympics]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Carayol|first=Tumaini|title=Iga Świątek's 25-match Roland Garros winning streak ended by Zheng Qinwen|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/01/iga-swiatek-roland-garros-streak-qinwen-zheng-paris-olympics-tennis-semi-final|work=The Guardian|date=1 August 2024|access-date=2 June 2026}}</ref>
== Coaches ==
Insyd 2021, Zheng begin dey work plus coach [[Pere Riba]].<ref name="riba">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen reuniting with coach Pere Riba for 2024|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3805943/zheng-qinwen-reuniting-with-coach-pere-riba-for-2024|access-date=2 September 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 December 2023}}</ref> Insyd June 2023, Zheng split plus Riba wey she hire [[Wim Fissette]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Mesic|first1=Dzevad|title=Qinwen Zheng hires Naomi Osaka's ex-coach|url=https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/WTA_Tennis/134015/qinwen-zheng-hires-naomi-osaka-s-excoach/|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis World|date=17 June 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Oddo|first1=Chris|title=Coach Wim Fissette about Qinwen Zheng: “Incredible athlete and worker, whose game needs to get cleaned up”|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wim-fissette-about-qinwen-zheng-she-wants-to-do-everything-it-takes-to-achieve-the-best-711529.html|work=Tennis Majors|date=5 September 2023}}</ref> Previously, Fissette coach [[Naomi Osaka]], til dem split insyd July 2022.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Tandon|first1=Kamakshi|title=Naomi Osaka, coach Wim Fissette split after sharing two major title runs|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/naomi-osaka-coach-wim-fissette-split-won-two-majors-partnership|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis|date=20 July 2022}}</ref> However, insyd September 2023, Fissette abruptly end ein collaboration plus Zheng, a decision wich na Zheng call "immoral".<ref>{{cite news|title=Coach Wim Fissette ends collaboration with Zheng Qinwen amid rumored reunion with Naomi Osaka|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/wim-fissette-ends-coach-zheng-qinwen-amid-rumored-reunion-naomi-osaka|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis|date=29 September 2023}}</ref> Fissette later reunite plus Osaka following de birth of ein daughter insyd July 2023.<ref>{{cite news|title=Naomi Osaka splits with coach Wim Fissette, practices with Patrick Mouratoglou in LA|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5766206/2024/09/14/naomi-osaka-coach-fissette-mouratoglou/|access-date=2 September 2026|work=[[The Athletic]]|date=14 September 2024}}</ref> Insyd December 2023, Zheng reunite plus Riba.<ref name="riba" />
== Endorsements ==
Insyd 2015, Zheng sign a sponsorship deal plus Nike.<ref name="endorsements">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen: China’s Tennis Ace Wins On and Off Court|url=https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1015685|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Sixth Tone]]|date=14 August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Qinwen Zheng Wins Olympic Gold in Women’s Singles|url=https://about.nike.com/en/newsroom/releases/qinwen-zheng-wins-gold|publisher=Nike|date=3 August 2024}}</ref> Na ein racquets be provided by Wilson.<ref>{{cite news|title=Geared Up: Zheng Qinwen cracks the Top 10 with Wilson and Nike|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/geared-up-qinwen-zheng-cracks-the-top-10-with-wilson-and-nike-australian-open-final|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=1 February 2024}}</ref> Insyd 2022, Zheng join Rolex as a Testimonee<ref>{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.rolex.com/en-us/rolex-family/tennis/qinwen-zheng |access-date=31 August 2026 |publisher=Rolex}}</ref> wey she sign endorsement deals plus Chinese financial service company Ant Group<ref>{{cite news|title=Ant Group Extends Partnership with Olympic Tennis Champion Qinwen Zheng as Brand Ambassador|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250109266663/en/Ant-Group-Extends-Partnership-with-Olympic-Tennis-Champion-Qinwen-Zheng-as-Brand-Ambassador|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Business Wire]]|date=10 January 2025}}</ref> den Chinese dairy company Yili Group.<ref name="endorsements" /> Insyd 2023, Zheng sign sponsorship deals plus Gatorade<ref>{{cite news|last1=Richardson|first1=James|title=Who sponsors rising Chinese star Qinwen Zheng: Nike, Gatorade and Wilson already on board|url=https://www.tennis365.com/australian-open/who-sponsors-qinwen-zheng-nike-gatorade-wilson|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis365|date=24 January 2024}}</ref> den Swisse.<ref name="endorsements" /> Insyd 2024, Zheng join Lancôme as a brand ambassador,<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen wins in Stuttgart, picks up Lancôme deal alongside world No. 1 Iga Swiatek|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-wins-in-stuttgart-picks-up-lancome-deal-alongside-world-no-1-iga-swiatek|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=16 April 2024}}</ref> she sign sponsorship deals plus Chinese milk tea brand Chagee<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen Becomes CHAGEE's First "Health Ambassador"|url=https://www.chagee.us/media-center/article/78352638-8446-4796-b23c-41530409e780|publisher=Chagee|date=25 April 2025}}</ref><ref name="endorsements" /> den Chinese consumer electronics brand vivo, wey she cam be a brand ambassador give Audi.<ref>{{cite news|title=No rest for the weary! Zheng Qinwen's off-season kicks off with new Audi sponsorship and Gatorade event|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/no-rest-for-the-weary-zheng-qinwen-s-offseason-kicks-off-with-new-audi-sponsorship-and-gatorade-event|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=17 November 2024}}</ref> Insyd 2025, Zheng cam be a global brand ambassador give Dior<ref>{{cite news|last1=Templeton|first1=Lily|title=EXCLUSIVE: Dior Taps Olympic Tennis Champion Zheng Qinwen as Global Ambassador|url=https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/dior-zheng-qinwen-global-ambassador-olympic-tennis-champion-1236793971/|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Women's Wear Daily|WWD]]|date=9 January 2025}}</ref> den Beats.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Benson|first1=Pat|title=Qinwen Zheng Named Beats Global Ambassador in Hype Video|url=https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-named-beats-global-ambassador-in-hype-video|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Sports Illustrated]]|date=19 March 2025}}</ref>
== Personal life ==
Zheng cite [[Li Na]]—de only Chinese player to win a singles major title—as a source of inspiration.<ref name="T2023">{{Cite web |last=Fitzgerald |first=Matt |date=17 January 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen sprouts from a family's big sacrifice—and the little seed Li Na planted in her heart |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-sprouts-family-sacrifice-seed-li-na-planted-australian-open-riba |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241008002050/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-sprouts-family-sacrifice-seed-li-na-planted-australian-open-riba |archive-date=8 October 2024 |access-date=25 January 2023 |website=Tennis.com}}</ref><ref name="AP2024">{{Cite web |last=HOWARD FENDRICH |date=3 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first Olympic tennis singles gold, inspired by Li Na and Liu Xang |url=https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113022350/https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |archive-date=13 November 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[AP News]] |language=en}}</ref> Insyd 2024, na Zheng say: "''I watched her since I was a little kid so I'm trying to follow in her steps. She inspired me a lot when I was a child."''<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen eyes Olympics history in Li Na's Paris footsteps |url=https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/zheng-qinwen-eyes-olympics-history-113903072.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804030250/https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/zheng-qinwen-eyes-olympics-history-113903072.html |archive-date=4 August 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=Yahoo! Sports |language=en-GB}}</ref> Zheng sanso credit ein parents dema support den guidance as a reason for ein success.<ref name="AP2024" />
Following ein gold medal win at de 2024 Summer Olympics, Zheng say dat na she always wan "''to become one of the Asians that can inspire young kids and make them love tennis more''".<ref name="shethepeople">{{Cite news|last=Thanvi|first=Ishika|date=5 August 2024|title=Meet Zheng Qinwen, Chinese Gold Medalist Who Also Beat World No 1|url=https://www.shethepeople.tv/women-at-olympics/tennis-player-zheng-qinwen-gold-medalist-paris-olympics-6798900|access-date=20 August 2024|publisher=[[SheThePeople]]|quote=Following her Olympic gold win, Zheng expressed her desire to inspire young Asians to pursue tennis, much like her idol Li Na and hurdler Liu Xiang, China’s first Olympic gold medalist in men’s track and field. Zheng attributes her success to the unwavering support of her parents...|archive-date=20 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080701/https://www.shethepeople.tv/women-at-olympics/tennis-player-zheng-qinwen-gold-medalist-paris-olympics-6798900|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kapetanakis |first=Arthur |date=5 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first singles gold medal at Paris 2024 Olympics |url=https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2024-08-05/zheng_qinwen_wins_chinas_first_singles_gold_medal_at_paris_2024_olympics.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080658/https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2024-08-05/zheng_qinwen_wins_chinas_first_singles_gold_medal_at_paris_2024_olympics.html |archive-date=20 August 2024 |access-date=20 August 2024 |website=[[US Open (tennis)]]}}</ref> She sanso say na she look up to [[Liu Xiang (hurdler)|Liu Xiang]], a Chinese hurdler whose win insyd de 110-meter hurdles at de 2004 Summer Olympics be China ein first gold insyd any men's track den field event.<ref name="shethepeople" /><ref name="AP2024">{{Cite web |last=HOWARD FENDRICH |date=3 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first Olympic tennis singles gold, inspired by Li Na and Liu Xang |url=https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113022350/https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |archive-date=13 November 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[AP News]] |language=en}}</ref> Insyd a 2024 interview plus Sky Sports, Zheng say ein hobbies include walking plus ein family, reading, den singing.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04pkcmluVLA |title=Zheng Qinwen describes herself as ____ 😅 | Get to know the Chinese star! |date=13 February 2024 |last=Sky Sports |access-date=4 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804020839/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04pkcmluVLA |archive-date=4 August 2024 |url-status=live |via=YouTube}}</ref> She sanso dey enjoy roller coaster rides wey she be a fan of de K-pop group Blackpink.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kane |first=David |date=3 September 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen loves rollercoasters, karaoke, and Blackpink, thinks Coco Gauff is more talented |url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/zheng-qinwen-rollercoasters-karaoke-blackpink-coco-gauff-2023-us-open |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804040822/https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/zheng-qinwen-rollercoasters-karaoke-blackpink-coco-gauff-2023-us-open |archive-date=4 August 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[Tennis.com]] |language=en |quote="Mostly I sing Chinese songs, slower songs," added the Blackpink stan.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Livaudais |first=Stephanie |date=27 March 2023 |title=Blink and you'll miss her: No time for Blackpink amid Zheng Qinwen's rapid rise |url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/blink-and-you-miss-her-no-time-for-blackpink-amid-zheng-qinwen-rapid-rise |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080658/https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/blink-and-you-miss-her-no-time-for-blackpink-amid-zheng-qinwen-rapid-rise |archive-date=20 August 2024 |access-date=20 August 2024 |website=[[Tennis.com]]}}</ref>
According to de China Charity Federation, Zheng donate 1 million yuan insyd August 2026 for disaster relief insyd Gyirong County during de 2026 Nepal–Tibet floods.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-08-31 |title=Zheng Qinwen donates 1 million yuan to support devastating Tibet disaster relief efforts |url=https://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/articles/zheng_qinwen_donates_1_million_yuan_to_support_devastating_tibet_disaster_relief_efforts/s1_17460_44242518 |access-date=2026-09-06 |website=[[Yardbarker]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Burack |first=Emily |date=2026-08-31 |title=Qinwen Zheng Donates to Support Disaster Relief Efforts in Tibet |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/qinwen-zheng-donates-support-disaster-143226595.html |access-date=2026-09-06 |website=[[Town & Country (magazine)|Town & Country]] |language=en-US |via=Yahoo Sports}}</ref>
==Career statistics==
===Grand Slam singles performance timeline===
{{Performance key|short=yes}}
''Current thru de [[2026 US Open – Women's singles|2026 US Open]].''
{|class=wikitable style=text-align:center
!Tournament
![[2022 WTA Tour|2022]]
![[2023 WTA Tour|2023]]
![[2024 WTA Tour|2024]]
![[2025 WTA Tour|2025]]
![[2026 WTA Tour|2026]]
!{{Abbr|SR|Strike rate}}
!{{Abbr|W–L|Win–loss}}
!Win %
|-
|style="background:#eaecf0; text-align:left" | [[Australian Open]]
|bgcolor=afeeee|[[2022 Australian Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|bgcolor=afeeee|[[2023 Australian Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|bgcolor=thistle|[[2024 Australian Open – Women's singles|F]]
|bgcolor=afeeee|[[2025 Australian Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|A
|0 / 4
|9–4
|{{tennis win percentage|won=9|lost=4|integer=yes}}
|-
|style="background:#eaecf0; text-align:left" | [[French Open]]
|bgcolor=afeeee|[[2022 French Open – Women's singles|4R]]
|bgcolor=afeeee|[[2023 French Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|bgcolor=afeeee|[[2024 French Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|bgcolor=ffebcd|[[2025 French Open - Women's singles|QF]]
|bgcolor=afeeee|[[2026 French Open – Women's singles|1R]]
|0 / 5
|10–5
|{{tennis win percentage|won=10|lost=5|integer=yes}}
|-
|style="background:#eaecf0; text-align:left" | [[Wimbledon Championships|Wimbledon]]
|bgcolor=afeeee|[[2022 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|3R]]
|bgcolor=afeeee|[[2023 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|1R]]
|bgcolor=afeeee|[[2024 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|1R]]
|bgcolor=afeeee|[[2025 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|1R]]
|bgcolor=afeeee|[[2026 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|1R]]
|0 / 5
|2–5
|{{tennis win percentage|won=2|lost=5|integer=yes}}
|-
|style="background:#eaecf0; text-align:left" | [[US Open (tennis)|US Open]]
|bgcolor=afeeee|[[2022 US Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|bgcolor=ffebcd|[[2023 US Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|bgcolor=ffebcd|[[2024 US Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|A
|bgcolor=ffebcd|[[2026 US Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|0 / 4
|14–4
|{{tennis win percentage|won=14|lost=4|integer=yes}}
|-style=font-weight:bold;background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|Win–loss
|8–4
|6–4
|12–4
|5–3
|4–3
|0 / 18
|35–18
|{{tennis win percentage|won=35|lost=18|integer=yes}}
|}
===Grand Slam tournament finals===
====Singles: 1 (runner-up)====
{|class="wikitable"
|-
!Result
!Year
!Tournament
!Surface
!Opponent
!Score
|-
|bgcolor=ffa07a|Loss
|[[2024 Australian Open – Women's singles|2024]]
|style=background:#ffc|[[Australian Open]]
|Hard
|[[Aryna Sabalenka]]
|3–6, 2–6
|}
===Year-end championships finals===
====Singles: 1 (runner-up)====
{|class="wikitable"
|-
!Result
!Year
!Tournament
!Surface
!Opponent
!Score
|-
|bgcolor=ffa07a|Loss
|[[2024 WTA Finals – Singles|2024]]
|style=background:#ffffcc|[[WTA Finals]]
|Hard (i)
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Coco Gauff]]
|6–3, 4–6, 6–7<sup>(2–7)</sup>
|}
===Olympic medal matches===
====Singles: 1 (gold medal)====
{|class="wikitable"
!Result
!Year
!Tournament
!Surface
!Opponent
!Score
|-
|bgcolor=gold|Gold
|[[Tennis at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's singles|2024]]
|style=background:#ffea5c|[[Tennis at the 2024 Summer Olympics|Paris Olympics]]
|Clay
|{{flagicon|CRO}} [[Donna Vekić]]
|6–2, 6–3
|}
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'''Zheng Qinwen''' (born 8 October 2002) be a Chinese professional tennis player. Na she be ranked world No. 4 by de WTA, she achieve insyd June 2025, wey she be de only second Chinese player to reach de top 5 insyd women's singles after [[Li Na]]. Zheng win five career singles titles, wey dey include de gold medal at de [[2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Paris Olympics]], becoming de first Asian tennis player to win an Olympic gold medal insyd singles.
Zheng win ein first WTA Tour tournament insyd 2023 at de Palermo Ladies Open, a title wey she defend insyd 2024. She win WTA 500 titles at de 2023 Zhengzhou Open den at de 2024 Pan Pacific Open. She fini runner-up at de 2024 Australian Open, wey she loose to [[Aryna Sabalenka]], den at de 2024 WTA Finals, losing to [[Coco Gauff]].
== Early life den junior years ==
Na dem born Zheng insyd Shiyan, Hubei, on 8 October 2002.<ref name="WTAprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/players/328120/qinwen-zheng |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Na ein parents encourage am to try several sports during ein kiddie time, wey dey include table tennis, before she begin dey play tennis at de age of seven.<ref name="Vogue2024">{{cite magazine|last=Remsen|first=Nick|title=Qinwen Zheng on Winning China's First-Ever Olympic Gold in Tennis|url=https://www.vogue.com/article/qinwen-zheng-on-winning-olympic-gold|magazine=Vogue|date=4 August 2024|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> At de age of eight, she lef ein parents wey she move go Wuhan to receive more advanced coaching.<ref name="Vogue2024" /> Na ein mommie initially visit am on weekends den later lef ein job to support ein training full-time.<ref name="Vogue2024" /> During ein formative years, Zheng train at an academy insyd Beijing under [[Carlos Rodríguez (tennis coach)|Carlos Rodríguez]], wey na he previously coach [[Justine Henin]] den [[Li Na]].<ref name="RG2022">{{cite web |date=27 May 2022 |title=Get to know Zheng Qinwen |url=https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/article/rg2022-get-to-know-zheng-qinwen |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Roland-Garros}}</ref><ref name="Reuters2025">{{cite news|last=Ransom|first=Ian|title=Zheng looks to emulate Li's Australian Open success|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/zheng-looks-emulate-lis-australian-open-success-2025-01-07/|work=Reuters|date=7 January 2025|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> Zheng turn professional insyd 2018 while continuing to compete on de junior circuit.<ref name="RGprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng: Player card |url=https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/players/42560-q.zheng |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Roland-Garros}}</ref> Insyd December 2018, she reach de girls' singles final of de Orange Bowl, wer she loose to Coco Gauff insyd three sets.<ref name="USTA2018">{{cite web |date=10 December 2018 |title=Coco Gauff crowned Orange Bowl singles champ |url=https://www.usta.com/en/home/stay-current/national/coco-gauff-wins-orange-bowl-18s-girls--singles-title.html |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=United States Tennis Association}}</ref> Insyd 2019, she reach de girls' singles semifinals at both de French Open den de US Open, wey she achieve a career-high ITF junior ranking of world No. 6.<ref name="RGprofile" /><ref name="ITFprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng Tennis Player Profile |url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/players/qinwen-zheng/800436017/chn/jt/S/overview/ |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=International Tennis Federation}}</ref> Insyd late 2019, Zheng move go Spain to continue ein development wey she establish a training base insyd Barcelona.<ref name="RG2022" /><ref name="Xinhua2024">{{cite news|script-title=zh:追光|十年前那个小姑娘,如何成为郑钦文|url=https://www.news.cn/sports/20240127/98e4e4c7271d4f58a4493fe0ed91110b/c.html|website=Xinhua News Agency|date=27 January 2024|language=zh|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> She begin dey work plus Spanish coach [[Pere Riba]] insyd 2021.<ref name="riba">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen reuniting with coach Pere Riba for 2024|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3805943/zheng-qinwen-reuniting-with-coach-pere-riba-for-2024|access-date=2 September 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 December 2023}}</ref>
== Career ==
=== 2021: WTA Tour debut ===
Insyd January 2021, Zheng win de Tennis Future Hamburg, Germany wer she defeat [[Linda Fruhvirtová]] insyd de final of de 25k event, dem hold at de venue of de Hamburger Tennis-Verband.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennis-tourtalk.com/67737/qinwen-zheng-wins-tennis-future-hamburg|title=Qinwen Zheng Wins Tennis Future Hamburg|work=Tennis TourTalk|date=17 January 2021|access-date=20 June 2021|archive-date=16 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220116120922/https://www.tennis-tourtalk.com/67737/qinwen-zheng-wins-tennis-future-hamburg|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 20 June 2021, she win de final of de 60k Macha Lake Open insyd Staré Splavy defeating [[Aleksandra Krunić]] insyd two sets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/tournament/w60-stare-splavy/cze/2021/w-itf-cze-02a-2021/draws-and-results/|title=ITF draws and results|publisher=www.itftennis.com|date=|access-date=20 June 2021|archive-date=23 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123165654/https://www.itftennis.com/en/tournament/w60-stare-splavy/cze/2021/w-itf-cze-02a-2021/draws-and-results/|url-status=live}}</ref> Zheng make ein WTA Tour debut at de Palermo Ladies Open, wer she defeat second seed [[Liudmila Samsonova]] insyd de first round,<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 July 2021|title=18-y.o. Zheng Qinwen arrives on WTA Tour in style with Samsonova upset: Palermo Highlights|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2193178/18-y-o-zheng-qinwen-arrives-on-wta-tour-in-style-with-samsonova-upset-palermo-highlights|access-date=20 July 2021|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=18 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118194733/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2193178/18-y-o-zheng-qinwen-arrives-on-wta-tour-in-style-with-samsonova-upset-palermo-highlights|url-status=dead}}</ref> before losing ein next match to [[Jaqueline Cristian]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Wancke|first=Barbara|date=22 July 2021|url=https://tennisthreads.net/wta-roundup-palermo-and-gdynia-2/|title=WTA Roundup: Palermo and Gdynia – Day 3|publisher=Tennis Threads|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110025912/https://tennisthreads.net/wta-roundup-palermo-and-gdynia-2/|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== 2022: French Open fourth round, top 30 ===
Ranked No. 126, Zheng enter de Melbourne Summer Set 1 after qualifying. She beat [[Mai Hontama]], [[Vera Zvonareva]], den [[Ana Konjuh]] to make ein first WTA Tour semifinal,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Melbourne 1: Zheng Qinwen beats Zvonareva in 3 sets for 1st WTA QF spot (video)|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2440989/melbourne-1-zheng-qinwen-beats-zvonareva-in-3-sets-for-1st-wta-qf-spot|access-date=6 January 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=6 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220106161443/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2440989/melbourne-1-zheng-qinwen-beats-zvonareva-in-3-sets-for-1st-wta-qf-spot|url-status=live}}</ref> buh she loose to No. 20 [[Simona Halep]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite news |date=8 January 2022|title=Halep advances, injured Osaka withdraws at Melbourne 1|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2442148/halep-advances-injured-osaka-withdraws-at-melbourne-1|access-date=8 January 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=8 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220108094707/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2442148/halep-advances-injured-osaka-withdraws-at-melbourne-1|url-status=live}}</ref> Zheng debut at de main draw of a Grand Slam tournament at de Australian Open after qualifying.<ref>{{cite news |last=Macpherson|first=Alex|date=15 January 2022|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447639/introducing-the-2022-australian-open-s-grand-slam-debutantes|title=Introducing the 2022 Australian Open's Grand Slam debutantes|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|access-date=24 May 2022|archive-date=15 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220515020850/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447639/introducing-the-2022-australian-open-s-grand-slam-debutantes|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=January 14, 2022|title=Baptiste, Zheng Qinwen, Bronzetti qualify for Australian Open|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447429/baptiste-zheng-qinwen-bronzetti-qualify-for-australian-open|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=14 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220114212606/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447429/baptiste-zheng-qinwen-bronzetti-qualify-for-australian-open|url-status=dead}}</ref> She defeat [[Aliaksandra Sasnovich]] insyd de first round,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Garber|first=Greg|date=January 18, 2022|title=Australian Open Day 3 order of play: Bencic, Anisimova to play; Barty in action|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2452994/australian-open-day-3-order-of-play-bencic-anisimova-to-play-barty-in-action|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=18 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118192336/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2452994/australian-open-day-3-order-of-play-bencic-anisimova-to-play-barty-in-action|url-status=dead}}</ref> buh she loose insyd de second round to No. 8 [[Maria Sakkari]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=January 19, 2022|title=Osaka passes Brengle test at Australian Open; to face Anisimova next|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2453850/osaka-passes-brengle-test-at-australian-open-to-face-anisimova-next|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=15 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240915214756/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2453850/osaka-passes-brengle-test-at-australian-open-to-face-anisimova-next|url-status=live}}</ref> As a result, Zheng break into de top 100 for de first time.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ubha|first1=Ravi|title='Feels like I'm at home': Sakkari flourishes as fans find voice|url=https://ausopen.com/articles/match-report/feels-im-home-sakkari-flourishes-fans-find-voice|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Australian Open|date=19 January 2022}}</ref>
At de French Open, Zheng defeat [[Maryna Zanevska]] insyd de first round.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3178838/french-open-anisimova-knocks-out-osaka-first-round-chinas-zheng-qinwen|title=Osaka's return to French Open ends in first round|publisher=South China Morning Post|date=23 May 2022|url-access=subscription|access-date=24 May 2022|archive-date=24 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220524002441/https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3178838/french-open-anisimova-knocks-out-osaka-first-round-chinas-zheng-qinwen|url-status=live}}</ref> Insyd de second round, she cam back from a set den a break down to upset No. 19 Simona Halep for ein first top-20 win.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2635302/zheng-qinwen-upends-halep-at-roland-garros|title=Zheng Qinwen upends former champion Halep at French Open|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|access-date=26 May 2022|archive-date=26 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526162042/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2635302/zheng-qinwen-upends-halep-at-roland-garros|url-status=live}}</ref> She move into de fourth round after [[Alizé Cornet]] retire while trailing by a set.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-sets-up-swiatek-clash-after-cornet-retirement-603044.html|title=Roland-Garros: Zheng sets up Swiatek clash after Cornet retirement|date=28 May 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> She loose insyd de fourth round to world No. 1 den eventual champion [[Iga Świątek]] insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news |last=Tignor|first=Steve|date=30 May 2022|title=Iga Swiatek’s towering 2022 wobbled a little against talented newcomer Zheng Qinwen, but she ended with her win streak and Roland Garros bid intact|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/iga-swiatek-s-towering-2022-wobbled-a-little-against-talented-newcomer-zheng-qin|work=Tennis.com|access-date=25 August 2025}}</ref> Na she be de only player to win a set against Świątek insyd de tournament.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Maine|first1=D'Arcy|title=How Iga Swiatek won the 2022 French Open -- and why she could dominate for the foreseeable future|url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/34036326/how-iga-swiatek-won-2022-french-open-why-dominate-foreseeable-future|access-date=8 September 2026|work=[[ESPN]]|date=4 June 2022}}</ref> As a result, Zheng move to a new career-high of No. 54.<ref name="valencia">{{cite news |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2644639/zheng-qinwen-captures-wta-125-valencia-title|title=Zheng Qinwen captures WTA 125 Valencia title|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=9 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220709001357/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2644639/zheng-qinwen-captures-wta-125-valencia-title|url-status=live}}</ref> She break into de top 50 a week later<ref>{{cite news |last1=Oddo|first1=Chris|title=WTA rankings: Zheng Qinwen, Haddad Maia surging|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-rankings/wta-rankings-zheng-qinwen-haddad-maia-surging-605964.html|access-date=8 September 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=12 June 2022}}</ref> after winning ein first WTA 125 title at de Open Internacional de Valencia, defeating compatriot [[Wang Xiyu]].<ref name="valencia" />
At de Wimbledon Championships, Zheng defeat [[Sloane Stephens]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2658987/tan-prevails-over-serena-in-three-hour-wimbledon-opener|title=Tan prevails over Serena in three-hour Wimbledon opener|website=WTA Tennis|access-date=28 June 2022|archive-date=6 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220706224106/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2658987/tan-prevails-over-serena-in-three-hour-wimbledon-opener|url-status=dead}}</ref> den [[Greet Minnen]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wimbledon-news/wimbledon-qinwen-zheng-moves-into-third-round-609331.html|title=Zheng to meet Rybakina in Wimbledon third round|date=30 June 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> to reach de third round, wer she fall to No. 23 den eventual champion [[Elena Rybakina]] insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/matches/wta/wimbledon/qinwen-zheng-vs-elena-rybakina|title=Qinwen Zheng vs Elena Rybakina|date=9 November 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110035800/https://www.tennismajors.com/matches/wta/wimbledon/qinwen-zheng-vs-elena-rybakina|url-status=live}}</ref>
At de Canadian Open, Zheng defeat wildcard entrant [[Rebecca Marino]] insyd de first round.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/national-bank-open-zheng-through-to-second-round-616979.html|title=National Bank Open: Zheng through to second round, defeating Canadian Marino|date=9 August 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110035825/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/national-bank-open-zheng-through-to-second-round-616979.html|url-status=live}}</ref> She advance to de third round after No. 5 [[Ons Jabeur]] retire while trailing by a set.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wta-toronto-national-bank-open/national-bank-open-zheng-makes-last-16-617299.html|title=Zheng Qinwen makes last 16 as Jabeur retires with abdominal pain|date=10 August 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> She overcam [[Bianca Andreescu]] to advance to ein first WTA 1000 quarterfinal,<ref>{{cite news |last=Chidley-Hill|first=John|date=10 August 2022|url=https://nationalpost.com/sports/top-seed-iga-swiatek-cruises-into-third-round-at-national-bank-open|title=Bianca Andreescu out of National Bank Open with loss to China's Zheng|publisher=National Post|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> wer she loose to No. 14 [[Karolína Plíšková]], insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/national-bank-open-pliskova-books-spot-in-last-four-617698.html|title=National Bank Open: Pliskova books spot in semi-finals against Haddad Maia|date=13 August 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> At de US Open, she defeat No. 16 [[Jeļena Ostapenko]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-through-to-second-round-620672.html|title=US Open: Zheng through to second round, eliminating Ostapenko|date=30 August 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=19 January 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119044655/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-through-to-second-round-620672.html|url-status=live}}</ref> den [[Anastasia Potapova]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://english.news.cn/20220902/69df77b84cf14581955c8d02626da6ad/c.html|title=Zheng Qinwen, Yuan Yue advance into US Open last 32|publisher=Xinhua|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> before she loose to [[Jule Niemeier]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-niemeier-moves-into-last-16-622605.html|title=Wimbledon quarter-finalist Niemeier advances to US Open fourth round; Swiatek next|date=4 September 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110035808/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-niemeier-moves-into-last-16-622605.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
At de Pan Pacific Open, Zheng defeat [[Misaki Doi]], No. 4 [[Paula Badosa]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen routs top seed Badosa in Tokyo to reach quarterfinals|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2798336/zheng-qinwen-routs-top-seed-badosa-in-tokyo-to-reach-quarterfinals|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=21 September 2022}}</ref> [[Claire Liu]] den No. 13 [[Veronika Kudermetova]] to reach ein first WTA Tour final.<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen, Liudmila Samsonova reach Pan Pacific final|url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/34654085/zheng-qinwen-liudmila-samsonova-reach-pan-pacific-final|access-date=23 July 2026|work=[[ESPN]]|date=24 September 2022}}</ref> She loose insyd de final to Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.<ref name="pacific">{{cite web |title=Samsonova wins Tokyo, edges Zheng Qinwen for third title of 2022 |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2801554/samsonova-wins-tokyo-edges-zheng-qinwen-for-third-title-of-2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925053658/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2801554/samsonova-wins-tokyo-edges-zheng-qinwen-for-third-title-of-2022 |archive-date=25 September 2022 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Despite de loss, Zheng reach a new career-high ranking of No. 28, becoming de first Chinese teenager to break into de top 30.<ref name="pacific" /> Entering de San Diego Open as a lucky loser, she advance to de second round as No. 13 [[Garbiñe Muguruza]] retire.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Ramchandani|first=Haresh|date=12 October 2022|title=Lucky loser Zheng sets up Swiatek clash in San Diego as Muguruza retires|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/san-diego-open-zheng-into-second-round-628995.html|access-date=10 August 2026|work=Tennis Majors}}</ref> She loose insyd de second round to world No. 1 den eventual champion Iga Świątek insyd three sets.<ref>{{Cite news|date=14 October 2022|title=Swiatek downs Zheng to reach San Diego quarters|url=https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/swiatek-downs-zheng-reach-san-diego-quarters-2022-10-13/|access-date=10 August 2026|work=[[Reuters]]}}</ref> Na dem name Zheng WTA Newcomer of de Year.<ref>{{cite web |title=China's Zheng Qinwen named WTA Newcomer of the Year |url=https://oca.asia/news/3599-chinas-zheng-qinwen-named-wta-newcomer-of-the-year.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110045901/https://oca.asia/news/3599-chinas-zheng-qinwen-named-wta-newcomer-of-the-year.html |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Olympic Council of Asia}}</ref>
=== 2023: US Open quarterfinal, top 20 ===
Zheng begin de season at de Adelaide International. She defeat No. 17 [[Anett Kontaveit]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen saves match point, ousts Kontaveit in Adelaide |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3005423/zheng-qinwen-saves-match-point-ousts-kontaveit-in-adelaide |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241130122924/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3005423/zheng-qinwen-saves-match-point-ousts-kontaveit-in-adelaide |archive-date=30 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> before losing to [[Victoria Azarenka]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Adelaide 1: Azarenka fends off Zheng Qinwen, into quarterfinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3010262/adelaide-1-azarenka-fends-off-zheng-qinwen-into-quarterfinals |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331083541/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3010262/adelaide-1-azarenka-fends-off-zheng-qinwen-into-quarterfinals |archive-date=31 March 2023 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> At de Australian Open, she beat [[Dalma Gálfi]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Macpherson|first1=Alex|title=AO 2023 Day 1 by the numbers: Zheng Qinwen in a hurry, Osorio's milestone and more|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3024158/ao-2023-day-1-by-the-numbers-zheng-qinwen-in-a-hurry-osorios-milestone-and-more|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=16 January 2023}}</ref> before losing to [[Bernarda Pera]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Australian Open: Pera makes third round|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-pera-makes-third-round-655418.html|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=18 January 2023}}</ref>
At de Abu Dhabi Open, Zheng defeat qualifier Rebecca Marino, No. 12 Jeļena Ostapenko,<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen upsets Ostapenko to reach Abu Dhabi quarters|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3054192/zheng-qinwen-upsets-ostapenko-to-reach-abu-dhabi-quarters|access-date=18 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=8 February 2023}}</ref> den No. 8 [[Daria Kasatkina]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen overpowers No. 1 seed Daria Kasatkina in Abu Dhabi for third Top 10 win|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-overpowers-top-seed-daria-kasatkina-abu-dhabi-third-top-10-win|access-date=18 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=10 February 2023}}</ref> widout dropping a set, to reach de semifinals. She loose insyd de semifinals to No. 19 Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.
At de Stuttgart Open, Zheng defeat lucky loser [[Alycia Parks]] before losing to world No. 1, Iga Świątek, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite news|date=21 April 2023|title=Iga Swiatek beats Zheng in Stuttgart to make winning WTA Tour return|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/apr/21/iga-swiatek-beats-zheng-in-stuttgart-to-make-winning-wta-tour-return|access-date=10 August 2026|work=[[The Guardian]]}}</ref> At de Madrid Open, she defeat [[Caty McNally]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Madrid Open: Zheng books spot in round of 32|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/madrid-open-zheng-books-spot-in-first-round-676310.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=28 April 2023}}</ref> before losing to No. 17, [[Ekaterina Alexandrova]], insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Madrid Open: Alexandrova into round of 16 against Swiatek|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/madrid-open-alexandrova-into-second-round-676784.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=30 April 2023}}</ref> At de Italian Open, Zheng defeat Alizé Cornet,<ref>{{cite web |title=Rome: Zheng Qinwen holds off Cornet to reach third round |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3340520/rome-zheng-qinwen-holds-off-cornet-to-reach-third-round |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803045450/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3340520/rome-zheng-qinwen-holds-off-cornet-to-reach-third-round |archive-date=3 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> qualifier [[Anna Bondár]],<ref>{{cite web |date=13 May 2023 |title=Italian Open: Zheng into round of 16, beats qualifier before rain stops play for day |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-into-second-round-679502.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043052/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-into-second-round-679502.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den compatriot Wang Xiyu<ref>{{cite web |date=15 May 2023 |title=Italian Open: Zheng advances to quarter-finals |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-advances-to-quarter-finals-679819.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241127235309/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-advances-to-quarter-finals-679819.html |archive-date=27 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> to reach ein second WTA 1000 quarterfinal. She then loose to No. 12 Veronika Kudermetova, insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kudermetova beats Zheng Qinwen for semis at Italian Open |url=https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202305/17/WS64644942a310b6054fad3798.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240119125438/https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202305/17/WS64644942a310b6054fad3798.html |archive-date=19 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=China Daily}}</ref> As a result, Zheng reach No. 19 insyd de WTA rankings, becoming de fifth Chinese player to break into de top 20.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ranking Reaction: Iga Swiatek kicks off 60th straight week at No. 1, Alcaraz returns to top spot |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/ranking-reaction-iga-swiatek-60th-week-at-no-1-alcaraz-returns-to-top-spot |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803163136/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/ranking-reaction-iga-swiatek-60th-week-at-no-1-alcaraz-returns-to-top-spot |archive-date=3 August 2024 |access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Rankings Watch: Rybakina hits Top 5 for first time; Zheng makes Top 20 debut |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3465469/rankings-watch-rybakina-hits-top-5-for-first-time-zheng-makes-top-20-debut |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230522235550/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3465469/rankings-watch-rybakina-hits-top-5-for-first-time-zheng-makes-top-20-debut |archive-date=22 May 2023 |access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref> At de French Open, she beat qualifier [[Tamara Zidanšek]]<ref>{{cite web |date=28 May 2023 |title=Roland-Garros: Zheng advances to second round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-advances-to-first-round-683322.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119051043/https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-advances-to-first-round-683322.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> before losing to [[Yulia Putintseva]].<ref>{{cite web |date=31 May 2023 |title=Roland-Garros: Putintseva upsets Qinwen Zheng in three sets to make third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-putintseva-advances-to-third-round-684819.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119045944/https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-putintseva-advances-to-third-round-684819.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref>
At Wimbledon, Zheng loose insyd de first round to [[Kateřina Siniaková]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Wimbledon: Siniakova books spot in second round|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wimbledon-news/wimbledon-siniakova-books-spot-in-second-round-693157.html|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=3 July 2023}}</ref>
Zheng receive a wildcard into de Palermo Ladies Open. She double bagel [[Sara Errani]],<ref>{{cite web |date=17 July 2023 |title=WTA roundup: Qinwen Zheng opens with 6–0, 6–0 win in Palermo |url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-qinwen-zheng-opens-with-6-0-6-0-win-palermo-2023-07-17/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230720025622/https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-qinwen-zheng-opens-with-6-0-6-0-win-palermo-2023-07-17/ |archive-date=20 July 2023 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |work=Reuters}}</ref> then beat [[Diane Parry]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Palermo: Zheng Qinwen battles past Parry in three sets |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3601004/palermo-zheng-qinwen-battles-past-parry-in-three-sets |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803015041/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3601004/palermo-zheng-qinwen-battles-past-parry-in-three-sets |archive-date=3 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> [[Emma Navarro]]<ref>{{cite web |date=21 July 2023 |title=Palermo Open: Zheng reaches semi-finals, takes on Sherif next |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/palermo-open-zheng-reaches-semi-finals-698670.html |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Mayar Sherif]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng beats Sherif in late-night duel; faces Paolini in Palermo final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3600788/zheng-beats-sherif-in-late-night-duel-faces-paolini-in-palermo-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119051012/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3600788/zheng-beats-sherif-in-late-night-duel-faces-paolini-in-palermo-final |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> to reach ein second WTA Tour final. She beat [[Jasmine Paolini]] insyd three sets to win ein first WTA Tour title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen beats Paolini in Palermo to capture first career title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3601535/zheng-qinwen-beats-paolini-in-palermo-to-capture-first-career-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921023120/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3601535/zheng-qinwen-beats-paolini-in-palermo-to-capture-first-career-title |archive-date=21 September 2024 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref>
[[File:Zheng_Qinwen_(2023_US_Open)_01_(cropped).jpg|left|thumb|Zheng reach ein first Grand Slam quarterfinals at de 2023 US Open.]]
At de Canadian Open, Zheng defeat [[Marta Kostyuk]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen edges Marta Kostyuk in Montreal|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/canadian-open-zheng-books-spot-in-second-round-703625.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=8 August 2023}}</ref> before losing to No. 18 Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Canadian Open: Samsonova makes last 16|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/canadian-open-samsonova-makes-last-16-704051.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=9 August 2023}}</ref> At de Cincinnati Open, she defeat qualifier Aliaksandra Sasnovich den wildcard entrant [[Venus Williams]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen rallies to beat Venus Williams in Cincinnati|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3636968/zheng-qinwen-rallies-to-beat-venus-williams-in-cincinnati|access-date=30 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=16 August 2023}}</ref> before losing to world No. 1, Iga Świątek, insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Swiatek survives Zheng scare to reach Cincinnati quarter-finals|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/swiatek-survives-zheng-scare-reach-cincinnati-quarter-finals-2023-08-17/|access-date=30 July 2026|work=[[Reuters]]|date=18 August 2023}}</ref> At de [[2023 US Open – Women's singles|US Open]], Zheng defeat [[Nadia Podoroska]],<ref>{{cite web |date=30 August 2023 |title=US Open: Zheng fires warning shot to rest of the field |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-second-round-709185.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043746/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-second-round-709185.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Kaia Kanepi]],<ref>{{cite web |date=31 August 2023 |title=US Open: Zheng ends Kanepi's run, into third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-makes-third-round-2-709889.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043303/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-makes-third-round-2-709889.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Lucia Bronzetti]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen dazzles with defense on a landmark day for Chinese tennis |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3668033/zheng-qinwen-dazzles-with-defense-on-a-landmark-day-for-chinese-tennis |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den No. 5 Ons Jabeur<ref>{{cite web |date=4 September 2023 |title=US Open: Under-par Jabeur knocked out by Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-last-8-711398.html |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> to advance to ein first major quarterfinal, wer she loose to world No. 2, [[Aryna Sabalenka]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 September 2023 |title=Sabalenka sweeps into 4th Slam semi of 2023 |url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/38339824/aryna-sabalenka-cruises-zheng-qinwen-us-open-semis |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231008190452/https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/38339824/aryna-sabalenka-cruises-zheng-qinwen-us-open-semis |archive-date=8 October 2023 |access-date=7 September 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>
Zheng win gold insyd singles at de Asian Games.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-2023-tennis-women-singles|title=Asian Games 2023: Zheng Qinwen wins women's tennis gold to secure Paris 2024 quota|last=Kano|first=Shintaro|date=29 September 2023|publisher=International Olympic Committee|access-date=25 January 2024|archive-date=16 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240816073522/https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-2023-tennis-women-singles|url-status=live}}</ref> At de China Open, she loose insyd de first round to world No. 5, Elena Rybakina, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rybakina sweeps past Zheng Qinwen into Beijing second round|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3715707/rybakina-sweeps-past-zheng-qinwen-into-beijing-second-round|access-date=30 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=2 October 2023}}</ref> At de Zhengzhou Open, Zheng defeat qualifier [[Kateryna Volodko]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=9 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen claims first win on home soil in Zhengzhou|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3732237/zheng-qinwen-claims-first-win-on-home-soil-in-zhengzhou|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> No. 6 Maria Sakkari,<ref>{{Cite news|date=11 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen notches first win over Sakkari to make Zhengzhou quarters|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3735023/zheng-qinwen-notches-first-win-over-sakkari-to-make-zhengzhou-quarters|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> [[Anhelina Kalinina]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=13 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen storms into Zhengzhou semis; faces Paolini next|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3737260/zheng-qinwen-storms-into-zhengzhou-semis-faces-paolini-next|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> den Jasmine Paolini, widout dropping a set, to reach de final. She defeat world No. 18, [[Barbora Krejčíková]], insyd de final insyd three sets to win ein second career title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen triumphs on home soil to win Zhengzhou title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3738449/zheng-qinwen-triumphs-on-home-soil-to-win-zhengzhou-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231017133438/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3738449/zheng-qinwen-triumphs-on-home-soil-to-win-zhengzhou-title |archive-date=17 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=James Walker-Roberts |date=15 October 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen says she 'wanted too much' after beating Barbora Krejcikova to win Zhengzhou Open |url=https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/wta-zhengzhou/2023/zheng-qinwen-says-she-wanted-too-much-after-beating-barbora-krejcikova-to-win-zhengzhou-open_sto9837635/story.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231015195205/https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/wta-zhengzhou/2023/zheng-qinwen-says-she-wanted-too-much-after-beating-barbora-krejcikova-to-win-zhengzhou-open_sto9837635/story.shtml |archive-date=15 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=eurosport.com}}</ref> Zheng make ein debut at de WTA Elite Trophy.<ref>{{cite news|title=Field is set for the 2023 WTA Elite Trophy Zhuhai|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3741492/field-is-set-for-the-2023-wta-elite-trophy-zhuhai|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=18 October 2023}}</ref> She defeat [[Donna Vekić]]<ref>{{Cite news|date=25 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen battles past Vekic to grab first win in Zhuhai|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3752266/zheng-qinwen-battles-past-vekic-to-grab-first-win-in-zhuhai|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> den Jeļena Ostapenko<ref>{{Cite news|date=27 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen beats Jelena Ostapenko to set up all-Chinese semifinal match at WTA Elite Trophy|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-jelena-ostapenko-all-chinese-semifinal-wta-elite-trophy-zhuhai|access-date=10 August 2026|work=Tennis}}</ref> insyd de round-robin stage. She beat compatriot [[Zhu Lin (tennis)|Zhu Lin]] insyd de semifinals<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen outlasts Zhu in Zhuhai; will face Haddad Maia in final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3755851/zheng-qinwen-outlasts-zhu-lin-in-zhuhai-will-face-haddad-maia-in-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231029001032/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3755851/zheng-qinwen-outlasts-zhu-lin-in-zhuhai-will-face-haddad-maia-in-final |archive-date=29 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> buh she loose insyd de final to [[Beatriz Haddad Maia]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Haddad Maia denies Zheng Qinwen in classic final to claim Zhuhai title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3758240/haddad-maia-denies-zheng-qinwen-in-classic-final-to-claim-zhuhai-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241126191816/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3758240/haddad-maia-denies-zheng-qinwen-in-classic-final-to-claim-zhuhai-title |archive-date=26 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Na dem name Zheng WTA Most Improved Player.<ref name="2023year">{{cite news|title=2023 WTA player and coach award winners announced|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3818533/2023-wta-player-and-coach-award-winners-announced|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=11 December 2023}}</ref>
=== 2024: Australian Open final, Olympic champion, top 5 ===
Zheng make ein debut at de United Cup as China ein No. 1 player. She defeat [[Markéta Vondroušová]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen clinches United Cup tie for China |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3842404/zheng-qinwen-clinches-united-cup-tie-for-china |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240125173819/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3842404/zheng-qinwen-clinches-united-cup-tie-for-china |archive-date=25 January 2024 |access-date=25 January 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den [[Olga Danilović]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng beats Danilovic; Serbia storms back to edge China in Perth|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3844854/zheng-holds-off-danilovic-to-send-china-vs-serbia-to-deciding-doubles|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=31 December 2023}}</ref> before losing to Iga Świątek insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Swiatek secures United Cup semifinal spot for Poland; Australia tops Serbia|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3847883/swiatek-hurkacz-clinch-united-cup-semifinal-spot-for-team-poland|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 January 2024}}</ref> At de Australian Open, Zheng eliminate [[Ashlyn Krueger]],<ref>{{cite web |date=16 January 2024 |title=Australian Open: 12th seed Zheng into second round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-12th-seed-zheng-into-second-round-737579.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127125743/https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-12th-seed-zheng-into-second-round-737579.html |archive-date=27 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Katie Boulter]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Boulter beaten by Qinwen Zheng to miss out on potential Raducanu clash |url=https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12040/13050672/australian-open-katie-boulter-beaten-by-qinwen-zheng-to-miss-out-on-potential-emma-raducanu-clash |accessdate=26 October 2024 |work=Sky Sports}}</ref> compatriot [[Wang Yafan]],<ref>{{cite web |date=20 January 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen defeats Wang Yafan to reach week 2 at Australian Open |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/zheng-qinwen-defeats-wang-yafan-to-reach-week-2-at-australian-open-738722.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127125746/https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/zheng-qinwen-defeats-wang-yafan-to-reach-week-2-at-australian-open-738722.html |archive-date=27 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Océane Dodin]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Fitzgerald|first1=Matt|title=Zheng Qinwen, lone AO top half women's seed left, joins three first-time major quarterfinalists|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-lone-top-half-seed-left-three-first-time-major-quarterfinalists-australian-open|access-date=16 July 2026|work=Tennis|date=22 January 2024}}</ref> to reach ein second consecutive major quarterfinal. She defeat [[Anna Kalinskaya]] to reach ein first major semifinal,<ref>{{cite news|last1=Fitzgerald|first1=Matt|title=In a mature turnaround, Zheng Qinwen reaches first major semifinal at Australian Open|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/mature-turnaround-zheng-qinwen-first-major-semifinal-australian-open-kalinskaya|access-date=16 July 2026|work=Tennis|date=24 January 2024}}</ref> wey she beat qualifier [[Dayana Yastremska]] to reach ein first major final.<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen bests Yastremska at Australian Open to make first Slam final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3867402/zheng-qinwen-bests-yastremska-at-australian-open-to-make-first-slam-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240828140952/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3867402/zheng-qinwen-bests-yastremska-at-australian-open-to-make-first-slam-final |archive-date=28 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> She loose insyd de final to world No. 2, Aryna Sabalenka, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68109149|title=Australian Open 2024 women's final result: Aryna Sabalenka beats Zheng Qinwen in Melbourne|date=27 January 2024|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=28 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240928135354/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68109149|url-status=live}}</ref> As a result, Zheng reach de top 10 insyd de singles rankings, de second Chinese player to do so after [[Li Na]].<ref>{{cite web |date=29 January 2024 |title=Rankings Watch: Zheng makes Top 10 debut; Mertens back to No.1 in doubles |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3870512/rankings-watch-zheng-makes-top-10-debut-mertens-back-to-no-1-in-doubles |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240809125231/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3870512/rankings-watch-zheng-makes-top-10-debut-mertens-back-to-no-1-in-doubles |archive-date=9 August 2024 |access-date=29 January 2024 |website=WTA Tour}}</ref>
Na dis sanso be China ein second-ever Olympic gold insyd tennis, den de first since de women's doubles insyd 2004.<ref>{{Cite news|last=|date=3 August 2024|title=Zheng Qinwen rewards raucous Chinese support to grab gold in tense tennis final|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/03/zheng-qinwen-paris-olympic-games-2024-womens-tennis-final-report|access-date=4 August 2024|work=The Observer|language=en-GB|issn=0029-7712}}</ref>
At de Wuhan Open, Zheng defeat wildcard entrant Jaqueline Cristian,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng becomes first Chinese woman since Li Na to win 40 matches in one year |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146421/zheng-becomes-first-chinese-woman-since-li-na-to-win-40-matches-in-one-year |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241009162137/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146421/zheng-becomes-first-chinese-woman-since-li-na-to-win-40-matches-in-one-year |archive-date=9 October 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Leylah Fernandez,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng defeats Fernandez for first time to reach Wuhan quarters |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146835/zheng-defeats-fernandez-for-first-time-to-reach-wuhan-quarters |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241208111722/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146835/zheng-defeats-fernandez-for-first-time-to-reach-wuhan-quarters |archive-date=8 December 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> No. 6 Jasmine Paolini,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng stays perfect against Paolini, sets historic Wuhan semifinal showdown |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4147692/zheng-stays-perfect-against-paolini-sets-historic-wuhan-semifinal-showdown |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110100716/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4147692/zheng-stays-perfect-against-paolini-sets-historic-wuhan-semifinal-showdown |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den compatriot [[Wang Xinyu]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Wuhan Open: Zheng advances to final against Sabalenka|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wuhan-open-zheng-advances-to-final-790070.html|access-date=14 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=12 October 2024}}</ref> to advance to ein first WTA 1000 final. At de Pan Pacific Open, Zheng defeat [[Moyuka Uchijima]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 24, 2024 |title='Trying new things': Zheng's fresh tactics help her reach Tokyo quarterfinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4155184/-trying-new-things-zheng-s-fresh-tactics-help-her-reach-tokyo-quarterfinals |access-date=14 November 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeKWOhQ7ceo |title=QINWEN ZHENG/ON COURT INTERVIEW/TOKYO OPEN 2024 |date=25 October 2024 |last=ICONIC CHANNEL TENNIS 🎾 |access-date=26 November 2024 |via=YouTube}}</ref> Leylah Fernandez,<ref>{{cite web |date=25 October 2024 |title=Qinwen Zheng Beats Leylah Fernandez in Pan Pacific Open |url=https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-beats-leylah-fernandez-in-pan-pacific-open |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241025204935/https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-beats-leylah-fernandez-in-pan-pacific-open |archive-date=25 October 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Sports Illustrated}}</ref> den No. 16 [[Diana Shnaider]]<ref>{{Cite news|date=October 26, 2024|title=Zheng Qinwen downs Diana Shnaider to book Sofia Kenin clash in Tokyo final|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/zheng-qinwen-downs-diana-shnaider-to-book-sofia-kenin-clash-in-tokyo-final|work=[[The Straits Times]]}}</ref> to reach de final.
She loose insyd de final to Coco Gauff insyd a match wich go to a third-set tiebreak.<ref>{{cite web |title=Gauff overcomes Zheng in three-hour thriller to win WTA Finals title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165822/gauff-overcomes-zheng-in-three-hour-thriller-to-win-wta-finals-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241109205313/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165822/gauff-overcomes-zheng-in-three-hour-thriller-to-win-wta-finals-title |archive-date=9 November 2024 |accessdate=9 November 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Despite de defeat, Zheng reach a career-high ranking of world No. 5.<ref>{{cite web |title='I fight, whatever happens on court': Zheng reflects on WTA Finals run |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165926/-i-fight-whatever-happens-on-court-zheng-reflects-on-wta-finals-run |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110020722/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165926/-i-fight-whatever-happens-on-court-zheng-reflects-on-wta-finals-run |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=10 November 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref>
At de [[2025 Miami Open – Women's singles|Miami Open]], Zheng overcam [[Lauren Davis]],<ref>{{cite web |date=20 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: Qinwen Zheng eases into third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/miami-open-qinwen-zheng-eases-into-third-round-813678.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> qualifier [[Taylor Townsend]],<ref>{{cite web |date=23 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: Zheng advances to last 16 |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/miami-open-wta-1000-wta-tour-news/miami-open-zheng-advances-to-last-16-814332.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den Ashlyn Krueger,<ref>{{cite web |date=25 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: China's Zheng Qinwen to face 'mountain she cannot climb' in quarter-finals |url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3303746/miami-open-chinas-zheng-qinwen-face-mountain-she-cannot-climb-quarter-finals |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=South China Morning Post}}</ref> widout dropping a set, to reach de quarterfinals. At de Charleston Open, Zheng make am three quarterfinals insyd as many tournaments plus wins over Maria Sakkari<ref>{{cite web |date=2 April 2025 |title=Charleston Open: Third seed Zheng beats Sakkari to reach last 16 |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/charleston-open-third-seed-zheng-beats-sakkari-to-reach-last-16-816114.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Elise Mertens]],<ref>{{cite web |date=3 April 2025 |title=Charleston Open: Zheng beats Mertens to reach quarter-finals |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/charleston-open-zheng-beats-mertens-to-reach-quarter-finals-816265.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> before losing insyd de last eight to ninth seed [[Ekaterina Alexandrova]].<ref>{{cite web |date=5 April 2025 |title=Semi-finals set in Charleston and Bogotá, after surprises |url=https://tennisthreads.net/wta-round-up-semi-finals-set-in-charleston-and-bogota-after-surprises/ |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Threads}}</ref>
She loose insyd de semifinals to No. 3 Coco Gauff insyd a three-hour match wey go to a third-set tiebreak.
Nevertheless, ein ranking rise to a new career-high of No. 4. She go out insyd de first round of [[2025 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|Wimbledon]] at de hands of Kateřina Siniaková.
Zheng subsequently withdraw from de Wuhan Open.
At de [[2026 French Open – Women's singles|French Open]], she go out insyd de opening round of dis major for de first time insyd ein career, losing to qualifier den eventual finalist [[Maja Chwalińska]] den winning just four games thruout de entire match.
Insyd de fourth round she win insyd straight sets against Iga Swiatek, buh she san overcam a 5-0 deficit insyd de first set to reach ein third US Open quarterfinal (den fifth major quarterfinal overall), becoming de first qualifier to reach de quarterfinals at de US Open since Emma Raducanu insyd 2021. Despite losing insyd de quarterfinals to de incumbent world No. 1 Elena Rybakina insyd three sets (after winning de first set), Zheng return to de top 100 following de tournament, climbing nearly 70 spots from No. 121 to No. 52.
== Playing style ==
Zheng ein game be centred on baseline aggression wey e be built around ein powerful serve den heavy-topspin forehand. Ein forehand be described as a signature weapon, capable of pushing opponents behind de baseline den creating opportunities for am to dictate rallies.<ref>{{cite news|title=No crown for 'Queen Wen' but Zheng learns valuable lessons|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/no-crown-queen-wen-zheng-learns-valuable-lessons-2023-09-06/|work=Reuters|date=6 September 2023|access-date=2 June 2026|last=Tennery|first=Amy}}</ref> At de 2024 Australian Open, na ein forehands average 2,800 revolutions per minute, de highest spin rate among de women wey dey compete at de tournament den close to de men's tournament average.<ref>{{cite web |last=Trollope |first=Matt |date=1 January 2025 |title=Five reasons we love Zheng Qinwen |url=https://ausopen.com/articles/news/five-reasons-we-love-zheng-qinwen |access-date=2 June 2026 |website=Australian Open}}</ref> Zheng sanso be an athletic mover whose first serve fi be highly effective wen e land in, wey dey complement ein forehand den dey allow am to control points from de opening shot. However, ein serve at times be affected by technical issues den a low first-serve percentage. Ein heavy topspin den comparatively long swings initially make qm particularly effective on clay courts, although she cam be increasingly capable on faster surfaces.<ref>{{cite news|last=Carayol|first=Tumaini|title=Zheng follows idol to Australian Open final but Sabalenka is toughest test|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/jan/26/zheng-follows-her-idol-to-australian-final-but-sabalenka-is-toughest-test|work=The Guardian|date=26 January 2024|access-date=2 June 2026}}</ref> Although she primarily dey seek to dictate play from de baseline, she fi vary de pace of rallies pluz high, looping balls den drop shots, a tactic she use effectively during ein victory over [[Iga Świątek]] insyd de semifinals of de [[2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Paris Olympics]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Carayol|first=Tumaini|title=Iga Świątek's 25-match Roland Garros winning streak ended by Zheng Qinwen|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/01/iga-swiatek-roland-garros-streak-qinwen-zheng-paris-olympics-tennis-semi-final|work=The Guardian|date=1 August 2024|access-date=2 June 2026}}</ref>
== Coaches ==
Insyd 2021, Zheng begin dey work plus coach [[Pere Riba]].<ref name="riba">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen reuniting with coach Pere Riba for 2024|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3805943/zheng-qinwen-reuniting-with-coach-pere-riba-for-2024|access-date=2 September 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 December 2023}}</ref> Insyd June 2023, Zheng split plus Riba wey she hire [[Wim Fissette]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Mesic|first1=Dzevad|title=Qinwen Zheng hires Naomi Osaka's ex-coach|url=https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/WTA_Tennis/134015/qinwen-zheng-hires-naomi-osaka-s-excoach/|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis World|date=17 June 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Oddo|first1=Chris|title=Coach Wim Fissette about Qinwen Zheng: “Incredible athlete and worker, whose game needs to get cleaned up”|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wim-fissette-about-qinwen-zheng-she-wants-to-do-everything-it-takes-to-achieve-the-best-711529.html|work=Tennis Majors|date=5 September 2023}}</ref> Previously, Fissette coach [[Naomi Osaka]], til dem split insyd July 2022.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Tandon|first1=Kamakshi|title=Naomi Osaka, coach Wim Fissette split after sharing two major title runs|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/naomi-osaka-coach-wim-fissette-split-won-two-majors-partnership|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis|date=20 July 2022}}</ref> However, insyd September 2023, Fissette abruptly end ein collaboration plus Zheng, a decision wich na Zheng call "immoral".<ref>{{cite news|title=Coach Wim Fissette ends collaboration with Zheng Qinwen amid rumored reunion with Naomi Osaka|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/wim-fissette-ends-coach-zheng-qinwen-amid-rumored-reunion-naomi-osaka|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis|date=29 September 2023}}</ref> Fissette later reunite plus Osaka following de birth of ein daughter insyd July 2023.<ref>{{cite news|title=Naomi Osaka splits with coach Wim Fissette, practices with Patrick Mouratoglou in LA|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5766206/2024/09/14/naomi-osaka-coach-fissette-mouratoglou/|access-date=2 September 2026|work=[[The Athletic]]|date=14 September 2024}}</ref> Insyd December 2023, Zheng reunite plus Riba.<ref name="riba" />
== Endorsements ==
Insyd 2015, Zheng sign a sponsorship deal plus Nike.<ref name="endorsements">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen: China’s Tennis Ace Wins On and Off Court|url=https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1015685|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Sixth Tone]]|date=14 August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Qinwen Zheng Wins Olympic Gold in Women’s Singles|url=https://about.nike.com/en/newsroom/releases/qinwen-zheng-wins-gold|publisher=Nike|date=3 August 2024}}</ref> Na ein racquets be provided by Wilson.<ref>{{cite news|title=Geared Up: Zheng Qinwen cracks the Top 10 with Wilson and Nike|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/geared-up-qinwen-zheng-cracks-the-top-10-with-wilson-and-nike-australian-open-final|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=1 February 2024}}</ref> Insyd 2022, Zheng join Rolex as a Testimonee<ref>{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.rolex.com/en-us/rolex-family/tennis/qinwen-zheng |access-date=31 August 2026 |publisher=Rolex}}</ref> wey she sign endorsement deals plus Chinese financial service company Ant Group<ref>{{cite news|title=Ant Group Extends Partnership with Olympic Tennis Champion Qinwen Zheng as Brand Ambassador|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250109266663/en/Ant-Group-Extends-Partnership-with-Olympic-Tennis-Champion-Qinwen-Zheng-as-Brand-Ambassador|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Business Wire]]|date=10 January 2025}}</ref> den Chinese dairy company Yili Group.<ref name="endorsements" /> Insyd 2023, Zheng sign sponsorship deals plus Gatorade<ref>{{cite news|last1=Richardson|first1=James|title=Who sponsors rising Chinese star Qinwen Zheng: Nike, Gatorade and Wilson already on board|url=https://www.tennis365.com/australian-open/who-sponsors-qinwen-zheng-nike-gatorade-wilson|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis365|date=24 January 2024}}</ref> den Swisse.<ref name="endorsements" /> Insyd 2024, Zheng join Lancôme as a brand ambassador,<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen wins in Stuttgart, picks up Lancôme deal alongside world No. 1 Iga Swiatek|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-wins-in-stuttgart-picks-up-lancome-deal-alongside-world-no-1-iga-swiatek|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=16 April 2024}}</ref> she sign sponsorship deals plus Chinese milk tea brand Chagee<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen Becomes CHAGEE's First "Health Ambassador"|url=https://www.chagee.us/media-center/article/78352638-8446-4796-b23c-41530409e780|publisher=Chagee|date=25 April 2025}}</ref><ref name="endorsements" /> den Chinese consumer electronics brand vivo, wey she cam be a brand ambassador give Audi.<ref>{{cite news|title=No rest for the weary! Zheng Qinwen's off-season kicks off with new Audi sponsorship and Gatorade event|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/no-rest-for-the-weary-zheng-qinwen-s-offseason-kicks-off-with-new-audi-sponsorship-and-gatorade-event|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=17 November 2024}}</ref> Insyd 2025, Zheng cam be a global brand ambassador give Dior<ref>{{cite news|last1=Templeton|first1=Lily|title=EXCLUSIVE: Dior Taps Olympic Tennis Champion Zheng Qinwen as Global Ambassador|url=https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/dior-zheng-qinwen-global-ambassador-olympic-tennis-champion-1236793971/|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Women's Wear Daily|WWD]]|date=9 January 2025}}</ref> den Beats.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Benson|first1=Pat|title=Qinwen Zheng Named Beats Global Ambassador in Hype Video|url=https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-named-beats-global-ambassador-in-hype-video|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Sports Illustrated]]|date=19 March 2025}}</ref>
== Personal life ==
Zheng cite [[Li Na]]—de only Chinese player to win a singles major title—as a source of inspiration.<ref name="T2023">{{Cite web |last=Fitzgerald |first=Matt |date=17 January 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen sprouts from a family's big sacrifice—and the little seed Li Na planted in her heart |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-sprouts-family-sacrifice-seed-li-na-planted-australian-open-riba |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241008002050/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-sprouts-family-sacrifice-seed-li-na-planted-australian-open-riba |archive-date=8 October 2024 |access-date=25 January 2023 |website=Tennis.com}}</ref><ref name="AP2024">{{Cite web |last=HOWARD FENDRICH |date=3 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first Olympic tennis singles gold, inspired by Li Na and Liu Xang |url=https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113022350/https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |archive-date=13 November 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[AP News]] |language=en}}</ref> Insyd 2024, na Zheng say: "''I watched her since I was a little kid so I'm trying to follow in her steps. She inspired me a lot when I was a child."''<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen eyes Olympics history in Li Na's Paris footsteps |url=https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/zheng-qinwen-eyes-olympics-history-113903072.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804030250/https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/zheng-qinwen-eyes-olympics-history-113903072.html |archive-date=4 August 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=Yahoo! Sports |language=en-GB}}</ref> Zheng sanso credit ein parents dema support den guidance as a reason for ein success.<ref name="AP2024" />
Following ein gold medal win at de 2024 Summer Olympics, Zheng say dat na she always wan "''to become one of the Asians that can inspire young kids and make them love tennis more''".<ref name="shethepeople">{{Cite news|last=Thanvi|first=Ishika|date=5 August 2024|title=Meet Zheng Qinwen, Chinese Gold Medalist Who Also Beat World No 1|url=https://www.shethepeople.tv/women-at-olympics/tennis-player-zheng-qinwen-gold-medalist-paris-olympics-6798900|access-date=20 August 2024|publisher=[[SheThePeople]]|quote=Following her Olympic gold win, Zheng expressed her desire to inspire young Asians to pursue tennis, much like her idol Li Na and hurdler Liu Xiang, China’s first Olympic gold medalist in men’s track and field. Zheng attributes her success to the unwavering support of her parents...|archive-date=20 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080701/https://www.shethepeople.tv/women-at-olympics/tennis-player-zheng-qinwen-gold-medalist-paris-olympics-6798900|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kapetanakis |first=Arthur |date=5 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first singles gold medal at Paris 2024 Olympics |url=https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2024-08-05/zheng_qinwen_wins_chinas_first_singles_gold_medal_at_paris_2024_olympics.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080658/https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2024-08-05/zheng_qinwen_wins_chinas_first_singles_gold_medal_at_paris_2024_olympics.html |archive-date=20 August 2024 |access-date=20 August 2024 |website=[[US Open (tennis)]]}}</ref> She sanso say na she look up to [[Liu Xiang (hurdler)|Liu Xiang]], a Chinese hurdler whose win insyd de 110-meter hurdles at de 2004 Summer Olympics be China ein first gold insyd any men's track den field event.<ref name="shethepeople" /><ref name="AP2024">{{Cite web |last=HOWARD FENDRICH |date=3 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first Olympic tennis singles gold, inspired by Li Na and Liu Xang |url=https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113022350/https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |archive-date=13 November 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[AP News]] |language=en}}</ref> Insyd a 2024 interview plus Sky Sports, Zheng say ein hobbies include walking plus ein family, reading, den singing.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04pkcmluVLA |title=Zheng Qinwen describes herself as ____ 😅 | Get to know the Chinese star! |date=13 February 2024 |last=Sky Sports |access-date=4 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804020839/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04pkcmluVLA |archive-date=4 August 2024 |url-status=live |via=YouTube}}</ref> She sanso dey enjoy roller coaster rides wey she be a fan of de K-pop group Blackpink.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kane |first=David |date=3 September 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen loves rollercoasters, karaoke, and Blackpink, thinks Coco Gauff is more talented |url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/zheng-qinwen-rollercoasters-karaoke-blackpink-coco-gauff-2023-us-open |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804040822/https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/zheng-qinwen-rollercoasters-karaoke-blackpink-coco-gauff-2023-us-open |archive-date=4 August 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[Tennis.com]] |language=en |quote="Mostly I sing Chinese songs, slower songs," added the Blackpink stan.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Livaudais |first=Stephanie |date=27 March 2023 |title=Blink and you'll miss her: No time for Blackpink amid Zheng Qinwen's rapid rise |url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/blink-and-you-miss-her-no-time-for-blackpink-amid-zheng-qinwen-rapid-rise |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080658/https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/blink-and-you-miss-her-no-time-for-blackpink-amid-zheng-qinwen-rapid-rise |archive-date=20 August 2024 |access-date=20 August 2024 |website=[[Tennis.com]]}}</ref>
According to de China Charity Federation, Zheng donate 1 million yuan insyd August 2026 for disaster relief insyd Gyirong County during de 2026 Nepal–Tibet floods.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-08-31 |title=Zheng Qinwen donates 1 million yuan to support devastating Tibet disaster relief efforts |url=https://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/articles/zheng_qinwen_donates_1_million_yuan_to_support_devastating_tibet_disaster_relief_efforts/s1_17460_44242518 |access-date=2026-09-06 |website=[[Yardbarker]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Burack |first=Emily |date=2026-08-31 |title=Qinwen Zheng Donates to Support Disaster Relief Efforts in Tibet |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/qinwen-zheng-donates-support-disaster-143226595.html |access-date=2026-09-06 |website=[[Town & Country (magazine)|Town & Country]] |language=en-US |via=Yahoo Sports}}</ref>
==Career statistics==
{{Performance key|short=yes}}
''Only main-draw results insyd [[WTA Tour]], [[Grand Slam (tennis)|Grand Slam tournaments]], [[Billie Jean King Cup]], [[United Cup]], [[Hopman Cup]] den [[Tennis at the Summer Olympics|Olympic Games]] dem include insyd win–loss records.''<ref>{{Cite web|title=Qinwen Zheng [AUS] | Australian Open|url=https://ausopen.com/players/china/qinwen-zheng-0|website=ausopen.com}}</ref>
===Singles===
''Current thru de [[2026 Italian Open – Women's singles|2026 Italian Open]].''
{|class=wikitable style=text-align:center
|-
!Tournament
![[2021 WTA Tour|2021]]
![[2022 WTA Tour|2022]]
![[2023 WTA Tour|2023]]
![[2024 WTA Tour|2024]]
![[2025 WTA Tour|2025]]
![[2026 WTA Tour|2026]]
!{{Abbr|SR|Strike rate}}
!{{Abbr|W–L|Win–loss}}
!Win %
|-
| colspan="10" style="text-align:left" |'''[[Grand Slam (tennis)|Grand Slam tournaments]]'''
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left| [[Australian Open]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 Australian Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Australian Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:thistle|[[2024 Australian Open – Women's singles|F]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 Australian Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|A
|0 / 4
|9–4
|{{tennis win percentage|won=9|lost=4|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left| [[French Open]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 French Open – Women's singles|4R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 French Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 French Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2025 French Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 French Open – Women's singles|1R]]
|0 / 5
|10–5
|{{tennis win percentage|won=10|lost=5|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left| [[Wimbledon Championships|Wimbledon]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|3R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|1R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|1R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|1R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|1R]]
|0 / 5
|2–5
|{{tennis win percentage|won=2|lost=5|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left| [[US Open (tennis)|US Open]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 US Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2023 US Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2024 US Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|A
|bgcolor=ffebcd|[[2026 US Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|0 / 4
|14–4
|{{tennis win percentage|won=14|lost=4|integer=yes}}
|-style=font-weight:bold;background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|Win–loss
|0–0
|8–4
|6–4
|12–4
|5–3
|4–3
|0 / 18
|35–18
|{{tennis win percentage|won=31|lost=17|integer=yes}}
|-
| colspan="10" style="text-align:left" |'''Year-end championships'''
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[WTA Finals]]
|colspan=3 style=color:#696969|DNQ
|style=background:thistle|[[2024 WTA Finals – Singles|F]]
|style=color:#696969|DNQ
|
|0 / 1
|3–2
|{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=2|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[WTA Elite Trophy]]
|colspan=2 style=color:#696969|NH
|style=background:thistle|[[2023 WTA Elite Trophy – Singles|F]]
|colspan=3 style=color:#696969|NH
|0 / 1
|3–1
|{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=1|integer=yes}}
|-
| colspan="10" style="text-align:left" |'''National representation'''
|-
|style="text-align:left;background:#eaecf0"|[[Tennis at the Summer Olympics|Summer Olympics]]
|A
|colspan=2 style=color:#696969|NH
|style=background:gold|[[Tennis at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's singles|'''G''']]
|colspan=2 style=color:#696969|NH
|1 / 1
|6–0
|{{tennis win percentage|won=6|lost=0|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Billie Jean King Cup]]
|A
|style=background:#ecf2ff|[[2022 Billie Jean King Cup play-offs|PO]]
|A
|style=background:#ecf2ff|[[2024 Billie Jean King Cup play-offs|PO]]
|A
|
|0 / 0
|3–1
|{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=1|integer=yes}}
|-
| colspan="10" style="text-align:left" |'''[[WTA 1000 tournaments]]'''
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[WTA Qatar Open|Qatar Open]]
|style=color:#767676|NTI
|A
|style=color:#767676|NTI
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 Qatar TotalEnergies Open – Singles|3R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 Qatar TotalEnergies Open – Singles|2R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 Qatar TotalEnergies Open – Singles|3R]]
|0 / 3
|3–3
|{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=3|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Dubai Tennis Championships|Dubai Championships]]
|A
|style=color:#767676|NTI
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Dubai Tennis Championships – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2024 Dubai Tennis Championships – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 Dubai Tennis Championships – Women's singles|2R]]
|A
|0 / 3
|3–2
|{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=2|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Indian Wells Open]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 BNP Paribas Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 BNP Paribas Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2025 BNP Paribas Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 BNP Paribas Open - Women's singles|2R]]
|0 / 4
|4–4
|{{tennis win percentage|won=4|lost=4|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Miami Open (tennis)|Miami Open]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 Miami Open – Women's singles|1R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Miami Open – Women's singles|4R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 Miami Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2025 Miami Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 Miami Open - Women's singles|4R]]
|0 / 5
|8–5
|{{tennis win percentage|won=8|lost=5|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Madrid Open (tennis)|Madrid Open]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 Mutua Madrid Open – Women's singles|1R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Mutua Madrid Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 Mutua Madrid Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 Mutua Madrid Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 Mutua Madrid Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|0 / 5
|2–5
|{{tennis win percentage|won=2|lost=5|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Italian Open (tennis)|Italian Open]]
|A
|A
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2023 Italian Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2024 Italian Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:yellow|[[2025 Italian Open – Women's singles|SF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 Italian Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|0 / 4
|12–4
|{{tennis win percentage|won=12|lost=4|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Canadian Open (tennis)|Canadian Open]]
|A
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2022 National Bank Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 National Bank Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|A
|A
|style=background:#ecf2ff|[[2026 National Bank Open – Women's singles|Q1]]
|0 / 3
|4–3
|{{tennis win percentage|won=4|lost=3|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Cincinnati Open]]
|A
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Western & Southern Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 Cincinnati Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|A
|A
|0 / 2
|3–2
|{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=2|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[China Open (tennis)|China Open]]
|colspan=2 style=color:#696969|NH
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 China Open – Women's singles|1R]]
|style=background:yellow|[[2024 China Open – Women's singles|SF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 China Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|
|0 / 3
|5–3
|{{tennis win percentage|won=5|lost=3|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Wuhan Open]]
|colspan=3 style=color:#696969|NH
|style=background:thistle|[[2024 Wuhan Open – Singles|F]]
|A
|
|0 / 1
|4–1
|{{tennis win percentage|won=4|lost=1|integer=yes}}
|- style=font-weight:bold;background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|Win–loss
|0–0
|4–4
|10–6
|16–9
|11–7
|7–5
|0 / 32
|48–31
|{{tennis win percentage|won=48|lost=31|integer=yes}}
|-
| colspan="10" style="text-align:left" |'''Career statistics'''
|- style=font-weight:bold;background:#eaecf0
|
|[[2021 WTA Tour|2021]]
|[[2022 WTA Tour|2022]]
|[[2023 WTA Tour|2023]]
|[[2024 WTA Tour|2024]]
|[[2025 WTA Tour|2025]]
|[[2026 WTA Tour|2026]]
|{{Abbr|SR|Strike rate}}
|{{Abbr|W–L|Win–loss}}
|Win %
|- style=background:#eaecf0
| style=text-align:left |'''Tournaments'''
|3
|17
|22
|20
|12
|15
| colspan=3 |'''Career total: 87'''
|- style=background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|'''Titles'''
|0
|0
|2
|3
|0
|0
| colspan=3 |'''Career total: 5'''
|- style=background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|'''Finals'''
|0
|1
|3
|6
|0
|0
| colspan=3 |'''Career total: 10'''
|-style=background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|Hard win–loss
|0–2
|16–11
|24–12
|32–12
|8–6
|10–6
|2 / 50
|90–49
|{{tennis win percentage|won=90|lost=49|integer=yes}}
|-style=background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|Clay win–loss
|1–1
|5–4
|11–4
|17–4
|10–4
|3–3
|3 / 23
|47–20
|{{tennis win percentage|won=47|lost=20|integer=yes}}
|-style=background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|Grass win–loss
|0–0
|2–3
|0–3
|1–2
|2–2
|2–4
|0 / 14
|7–14
|{{tennis win percentage|won=7|lost=14|integer=yes}}
|- style=font-weight:bold;background:#eaecf0
| style=text-align:left |Overall win–loss
|1–3
|23–18
|35–19
|50–18
|20–12
|15–13
|5 / 87
|144–83
|{{tennis win percentage|won=144|lost=83|integer=yes}}
|- style=background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|'''Win %'''
|{{tennis win percentage|won=1|lost=3|integer=yes}}
|{{tennis win percentage|won=23|lost=18|integer=yes}}
|{{tennis win percentage|won=35|lost=19|integer=yes}}
|{{tennis win percentage|won=50|lost=18|integer=yes}}
|{{tennis win percentage|won=20|lost=12|integer=yes}}
|{{tennis win percentage|won=15|lost=13|integer=yes}}
| colspan=3 |'''Career total: {{tennis win percentage|won=144|lost=83|integer=yes}}'''
|- style=background:#eaecf0
| style=text-align:left |'''Year-end ranking'''{{Efn|2018: WTA ranking - 933.|name=WTA_Rankings_Singles}}
|143
|25
|15
|style=background:#eee8aa|5
|24
|
| colspan=3 |'''$10,207,462'''
|}
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'''Zheng Qinwen''' (born 8 October 2002) be a Chinese professional tennis player. Na she be ranked world No. 4 by de WTA, she achieve insyd June 2025, wey she be de only second Chinese player to reach de top 5 insyd women's singles after [[Li Na]]. Zheng win five career singles titles, wey dey include de gold medal at de [[2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Paris Olympics]], becoming de first Asian tennis player to win an Olympic gold medal insyd singles.
Zheng win ein first WTA Tour tournament insyd 2023 at de Palermo Ladies Open, a title wey she defend insyd 2024. She win WTA 500 titles at de 2023 Zhengzhou Open den at de 2024 Pan Pacific Open. She fini runner-up at de 2024 Australian Open, wey she loose to [[Aryna Sabalenka]], den at de 2024 WTA Finals, losing to [[Coco Gauff]].
== Early life den junior years ==
Na dem born Zheng insyd Shiyan, Hubei, on 8 October 2002.<ref name="WTAprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/players/328120/qinwen-zheng |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Na ein parents encourage am to try several sports during ein kiddie time, wey dey include table tennis, before she begin dey play tennis at de age of seven.<ref name="Vogue2024">{{cite magazine|last=Remsen|first=Nick|title=Qinwen Zheng on Winning China's First-Ever Olympic Gold in Tennis|url=https://www.vogue.com/article/qinwen-zheng-on-winning-olympic-gold|magazine=Vogue|date=4 August 2024|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> At de age of eight, she lef ein parents wey she move go Wuhan to receive more advanced coaching.<ref name="Vogue2024" /> Na ein mommie initially visit am on weekends den later lef ein job to support ein training full-time.<ref name="Vogue2024" /> During ein formative years, Zheng train at an academy insyd Beijing under [[Carlos Rodríguez (tennis coach)|Carlos Rodríguez]], wey na he previously coach [[Justine Henin]] den [[Li Na]].<ref name="RG2022">{{cite web |date=27 May 2022 |title=Get to know Zheng Qinwen |url=https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/article/rg2022-get-to-know-zheng-qinwen |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Roland-Garros}}</ref><ref name="Reuters2025">{{cite news|last=Ransom|first=Ian|title=Zheng looks to emulate Li's Australian Open success|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/zheng-looks-emulate-lis-australian-open-success-2025-01-07/|work=Reuters|date=7 January 2025|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> Zheng turn professional insyd 2018 while continuing to compete on de junior circuit.<ref name="RGprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng: Player card |url=https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/players/42560-q.zheng |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Roland-Garros}}</ref> Insyd December 2018, she reach de girls' singles final of de Orange Bowl, wer she loose to Coco Gauff insyd three sets.<ref name="USTA2018">{{cite web |date=10 December 2018 |title=Coco Gauff crowned Orange Bowl singles champ |url=https://www.usta.com/en/home/stay-current/national/coco-gauff-wins-orange-bowl-18s-girls--singles-title.html |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=United States Tennis Association}}</ref> Insyd 2019, she reach de girls' singles semifinals at both de French Open den de US Open, wey she achieve a career-high ITF junior ranking of world No. 6.<ref name="RGprofile" /><ref name="ITFprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng Tennis Player Profile |url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/players/qinwen-zheng/800436017/chn/jt/S/overview/ |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=International Tennis Federation}}</ref> Insyd late 2019, Zheng move go Spain to continue ein development wey she establish a training base insyd Barcelona.<ref name="RG2022" /><ref name="Xinhua2024">{{cite news|script-title=zh:追光|十年前那个小姑娘,如何成为郑钦文|url=https://www.news.cn/sports/20240127/98e4e4c7271d4f58a4493fe0ed91110b/c.html|website=Xinhua News Agency|date=27 January 2024|language=zh|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> She begin dey work plus Spanish coach [[Pere Riba]] insyd 2021.<ref name="riba">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen reuniting with coach Pere Riba for 2024|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3805943/zheng-qinwen-reuniting-with-coach-pere-riba-for-2024|access-date=2 September 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 December 2023}}</ref>
== Career ==
=== 2021: WTA Tour debut ===
Insyd January 2021, Zheng win de Tennis Future Hamburg, Germany wer she defeat [[Linda Fruhvirtová]] insyd de final of de 25k event, dem hold at de venue of de Hamburger Tennis-Verband.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennis-tourtalk.com/67737/qinwen-zheng-wins-tennis-future-hamburg|title=Qinwen Zheng Wins Tennis Future Hamburg|work=Tennis TourTalk|date=17 January 2021|access-date=20 June 2021|archive-date=16 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220116120922/https://www.tennis-tourtalk.com/67737/qinwen-zheng-wins-tennis-future-hamburg|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 20 June 2021, she win de final of de 60k Macha Lake Open insyd Staré Splavy defeating [[Aleksandra Krunić]] insyd two sets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/tournament/w60-stare-splavy/cze/2021/w-itf-cze-02a-2021/draws-and-results/|title=ITF draws and results|publisher=www.itftennis.com|date=|access-date=20 June 2021|archive-date=23 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123165654/https://www.itftennis.com/en/tournament/w60-stare-splavy/cze/2021/w-itf-cze-02a-2021/draws-and-results/|url-status=live}}</ref> Zheng make ein WTA Tour debut at de Palermo Ladies Open, wer she defeat second seed [[Liudmila Samsonova]] insyd de first round,<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 July 2021|title=18-y.o. Zheng Qinwen arrives on WTA Tour in style with Samsonova upset: Palermo Highlights|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2193178/18-y-o-zheng-qinwen-arrives-on-wta-tour-in-style-with-samsonova-upset-palermo-highlights|access-date=20 July 2021|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=18 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118194733/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2193178/18-y-o-zheng-qinwen-arrives-on-wta-tour-in-style-with-samsonova-upset-palermo-highlights|url-status=dead}}</ref> before losing ein next match to [[Jaqueline Cristian]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Wancke|first=Barbara|date=22 July 2021|url=https://tennisthreads.net/wta-roundup-palermo-and-gdynia-2/|title=WTA Roundup: Palermo and Gdynia – Day 3|publisher=Tennis Threads|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110025912/https://tennisthreads.net/wta-roundup-palermo-and-gdynia-2/|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== 2022: French Open fourth round, top 30 ===
Ranked No. 126, Zheng enter de Melbourne Summer Set 1 after qualifying. She beat [[Mai Hontama]], [[Vera Zvonareva]], den [[Ana Konjuh]] to make ein first WTA Tour semifinal,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Melbourne 1: Zheng Qinwen beats Zvonareva in 3 sets for 1st WTA QF spot (video)|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2440989/melbourne-1-zheng-qinwen-beats-zvonareva-in-3-sets-for-1st-wta-qf-spot|access-date=6 January 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=6 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220106161443/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2440989/melbourne-1-zheng-qinwen-beats-zvonareva-in-3-sets-for-1st-wta-qf-spot|url-status=live}}</ref> buh she loose to No. 20 [[Simona Halep]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite news |date=8 January 2022|title=Halep advances, injured Osaka withdraws at Melbourne 1|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2442148/halep-advances-injured-osaka-withdraws-at-melbourne-1|access-date=8 January 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=8 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220108094707/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2442148/halep-advances-injured-osaka-withdraws-at-melbourne-1|url-status=live}}</ref> Zheng debut at de main draw of a Grand Slam tournament at de Australian Open after qualifying.<ref>{{cite news |last=Macpherson|first=Alex|date=15 January 2022|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447639/introducing-the-2022-australian-open-s-grand-slam-debutantes|title=Introducing the 2022 Australian Open's Grand Slam debutantes|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|access-date=24 May 2022|archive-date=15 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220515020850/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447639/introducing-the-2022-australian-open-s-grand-slam-debutantes|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=January 14, 2022|title=Baptiste, Zheng Qinwen, Bronzetti qualify for Australian Open|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447429/baptiste-zheng-qinwen-bronzetti-qualify-for-australian-open|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=14 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220114212606/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447429/baptiste-zheng-qinwen-bronzetti-qualify-for-australian-open|url-status=dead}}</ref> She defeat [[Aliaksandra Sasnovich]] insyd de first round,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Garber|first=Greg|date=January 18, 2022|title=Australian Open Day 3 order of play: Bencic, Anisimova to play; Barty in action|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2452994/australian-open-day-3-order-of-play-bencic-anisimova-to-play-barty-in-action|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=18 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118192336/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2452994/australian-open-day-3-order-of-play-bencic-anisimova-to-play-barty-in-action|url-status=dead}}</ref> buh she loose insyd de second round to No. 8 [[Maria Sakkari]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=January 19, 2022|title=Osaka passes Brengle test at Australian Open; to face Anisimova next|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2453850/osaka-passes-brengle-test-at-australian-open-to-face-anisimova-next|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=15 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240915214756/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2453850/osaka-passes-brengle-test-at-australian-open-to-face-anisimova-next|url-status=live}}</ref> As a result, Zheng break into de top 100 for de first time.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ubha|first1=Ravi|title='Feels like I'm at home': Sakkari flourishes as fans find voice|url=https://ausopen.com/articles/match-report/feels-im-home-sakkari-flourishes-fans-find-voice|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Australian Open|date=19 January 2022}}</ref>
At de French Open, Zheng defeat [[Maryna Zanevska]] insyd de first round.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3178838/french-open-anisimova-knocks-out-osaka-first-round-chinas-zheng-qinwen|title=Osaka's return to French Open ends in first round|publisher=South China Morning Post|date=23 May 2022|url-access=subscription|access-date=24 May 2022|archive-date=24 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220524002441/https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3178838/french-open-anisimova-knocks-out-osaka-first-round-chinas-zheng-qinwen|url-status=live}}</ref> Insyd de second round, she cam back from a set den a break down to upset No. 19 Simona Halep for ein first top-20 win.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2635302/zheng-qinwen-upends-halep-at-roland-garros|title=Zheng Qinwen upends former champion Halep at French Open|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|access-date=26 May 2022|archive-date=26 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526162042/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2635302/zheng-qinwen-upends-halep-at-roland-garros|url-status=live}}</ref> She move into de fourth round after [[Alizé Cornet]] retire while trailing by a set.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-sets-up-swiatek-clash-after-cornet-retirement-603044.html|title=Roland-Garros: Zheng sets up Swiatek clash after Cornet retirement|date=28 May 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> She loose insyd de fourth round to world No. 1 den eventual champion [[Iga Świątek]] insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news |last=Tignor|first=Steve|date=30 May 2022|title=Iga Swiatek’s towering 2022 wobbled a little against talented newcomer Zheng Qinwen, but she ended with her win streak and Roland Garros bid intact|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/iga-swiatek-s-towering-2022-wobbled-a-little-against-talented-newcomer-zheng-qin|work=Tennis.com|access-date=25 August 2025}}</ref> Na she be de only player to win a set against Świątek insyd de tournament.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Maine|first1=D'Arcy|title=How Iga Swiatek won the 2022 French Open -- and why she could dominate for the foreseeable future|url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/34036326/how-iga-swiatek-won-2022-french-open-why-dominate-foreseeable-future|access-date=8 September 2026|work=[[ESPN]]|date=4 June 2022}}</ref> As a result, Zheng move to a new career-high of No. 54.<ref name="valencia">{{cite news |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2644639/zheng-qinwen-captures-wta-125-valencia-title|title=Zheng Qinwen captures WTA 125 Valencia title|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=9 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220709001357/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2644639/zheng-qinwen-captures-wta-125-valencia-title|url-status=live}}</ref> She break into de top 50 a week later<ref>{{cite news |last1=Oddo|first1=Chris|title=WTA rankings: Zheng Qinwen, Haddad Maia surging|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-rankings/wta-rankings-zheng-qinwen-haddad-maia-surging-605964.html|access-date=8 September 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=12 June 2022}}</ref> after winning ein first WTA 125 title at de Open Internacional de Valencia, defeating compatriot [[Wang Xiyu]].<ref name="valencia" />
At de Wimbledon Championships, Zheng defeat [[Sloane Stephens]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2658987/tan-prevails-over-serena-in-three-hour-wimbledon-opener|title=Tan prevails over Serena in three-hour Wimbledon opener|website=WTA Tennis|access-date=28 June 2022|archive-date=6 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220706224106/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2658987/tan-prevails-over-serena-in-three-hour-wimbledon-opener|url-status=dead}}</ref> den [[Greet Minnen]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wimbledon-news/wimbledon-qinwen-zheng-moves-into-third-round-609331.html|title=Zheng to meet Rybakina in Wimbledon third round|date=30 June 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> to reach de third round, wer she fall to No. 23 den eventual champion [[Elena Rybakina]] insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/matches/wta/wimbledon/qinwen-zheng-vs-elena-rybakina|title=Qinwen Zheng vs Elena Rybakina|date=9 November 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110035800/https://www.tennismajors.com/matches/wta/wimbledon/qinwen-zheng-vs-elena-rybakina|url-status=live}}</ref>
At de Canadian Open, Zheng defeat wildcard entrant [[Rebecca Marino]] insyd de first round.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/national-bank-open-zheng-through-to-second-round-616979.html|title=National Bank Open: Zheng through to second round, defeating Canadian Marino|date=9 August 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110035825/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/national-bank-open-zheng-through-to-second-round-616979.html|url-status=live}}</ref> She advance to de third round after No. 5 [[Ons Jabeur]] retire while trailing by a set.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wta-toronto-national-bank-open/national-bank-open-zheng-makes-last-16-617299.html|title=Zheng Qinwen makes last 16 as Jabeur retires with abdominal pain|date=10 August 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> She overcam [[Bianca Andreescu]] to advance to ein first WTA 1000 quarterfinal,<ref>{{cite news |last=Chidley-Hill|first=John|date=10 August 2022|url=https://nationalpost.com/sports/top-seed-iga-swiatek-cruises-into-third-round-at-national-bank-open|title=Bianca Andreescu out of National Bank Open with loss to China's Zheng|publisher=National Post|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> wer she loose to No. 14 [[Karolína Plíšková]], insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/national-bank-open-pliskova-books-spot-in-last-four-617698.html|title=National Bank Open: Pliskova books spot in semi-finals against Haddad Maia|date=13 August 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> At de US Open, she defeat No. 16 [[Jeļena Ostapenko]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-through-to-second-round-620672.html|title=US Open: Zheng through to second round, eliminating Ostapenko|date=30 August 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=19 January 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119044655/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-through-to-second-round-620672.html|url-status=live}}</ref> den [[Anastasia Potapova]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://english.news.cn/20220902/69df77b84cf14581955c8d02626da6ad/c.html|title=Zheng Qinwen, Yuan Yue advance into US Open last 32|publisher=Xinhua|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> before she loose to [[Jule Niemeier]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-niemeier-moves-into-last-16-622605.html|title=Wimbledon quarter-finalist Niemeier advances to US Open fourth round; Swiatek next|date=4 September 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110035808/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-niemeier-moves-into-last-16-622605.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
At de Pan Pacific Open, Zheng defeat [[Misaki Doi]], No. 4 [[Paula Badosa]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen routs top seed Badosa in Tokyo to reach quarterfinals|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2798336/zheng-qinwen-routs-top-seed-badosa-in-tokyo-to-reach-quarterfinals|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=21 September 2022}}</ref> [[Claire Liu]] den No. 13 [[Veronika Kudermetova]] to reach ein first WTA Tour final.<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen, Liudmila Samsonova reach Pan Pacific final|url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/34654085/zheng-qinwen-liudmila-samsonova-reach-pan-pacific-final|access-date=23 July 2026|work=[[ESPN]]|date=24 September 2022}}</ref> She loose insyd de final to Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.<ref name="pacific">{{cite web |title=Samsonova wins Tokyo, edges Zheng Qinwen for third title of 2022 |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2801554/samsonova-wins-tokyo-edges-zheng-qinwen-for-third-title-of-2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925053658/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2801554/samsonova-wins-tokyo-edges-zheng-qinwen-for-third-title-of-2022 |archive-date=25 September 2022 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Despite de loss, Zheng reach a new career-high ranking of No. 28, becoming de first Chinese teenager to break into de top 30.<ref name="pacific" /> Entering de San Diego Open as a lucky loser, she advance to de second round as No. 13 [[Garbiñe Muguruza]] retire.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Ramchandani|first=Haresh|date=12 October 2022|title=Lucky loser Zheng sets up Swiatek clash in San Diego as Muguruza retires|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/san-diego-open-zheng-into-second-round-628995.html|access-date=10 August 2026|work=Tennis Majors}}</ref> She loose insyd de second round to world No. 1 den eventual champion Iga Świątek insyd three sets.<ref>{{Cite news|date=14 October 2022|title=Swiatek downs Zheng to reach San Diego quarters|url=https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/swiatek-downs-zheng-reach-san-diego-quarters-2022-10-13/|access-date=10 August 2026|work=[[Reuters]]}}</ref> Na dem name Zheng WTA Newcomer of de Year.<ref>{{cite web |title=China's Zheng Qinwen named WTA Newcomer of the Year |url=https://oca.asia/news/3599-chinas-zheng-qinwen-named-wta-newcomer-of-the-year.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110045901/https://oca.asia/news/3599-chinas-zheng-qinwen-named-wta-newcomer-of-the-year.html |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Olympic Council of Asia}}</ref>
=== 2023: US Open quarterfinal, top 20 ===
Zheng begin de season at de Adelaide International. She defeat No. 17 [[Anett Kontaveit]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen saves match point, ousts Kontaveit in Adelaide |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3005423/zheng-qinwen-saves-match-point-ousts-kontaveit-in-adelaide |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241130122924/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3005423/zheng-qinwen-saves-match-point-ousts-kontaveit-in-adelaide |archive-date=30 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> before losing to [[Victoria Azarenka]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Adelaide 1: Azarenka fends off Zheng Qinwen, into quarterfinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3010262/adelaide-1-azarenka-fends-off-zheng-qinwen-into-quarterfinals |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331083541/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3010262/adelaide-1-azarenka-fends-off-zheng-qinwen-into-quarterfinals |archive-date=31 March 2023 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> At de Australian Open, she beat [[Dalma Gálfi]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Macpherson|first1=Alex|title=AO 2023 Day 1 by the numbers: Zheng Qinwen in a hurry, Osorio's milestone and more|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3024158/ao-2023-day-1-by-the-numbers-zheng-qinwen-in-a-hurry-osorios-milestone-and-more|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=16 January 2023}}</ref> before losing to [[Bernarda Pera]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Australian Open: Pera makes third round|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-pera-makes-third-round-655418.html|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=18 January 2023}}</ref>
At de Abu Dhabi Open, Zheng defeat qualifier Rebecca Marino, No. 12 Jeļena Ostapenko,<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen upsets Ostapenko to reach Abu Dhabi quarters|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3054192/zheng-qinwen-upsets-ostapenko-to-reach-abu-dhabi-quarters|access-date=18 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=8 February 2023}}</ref> den No. 8 [[Daria Kasatkina]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen overpowers No. 1 seed Daria Kasatkina in Abu Dhabi for third Top 10 win|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-overpowers-top-seed-daria-kasatkina-abu-dhabi-third-top-10-win|access-date=18 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=10 February 2023}}</ref> widout dropping a set, to reach de semifinals. She loose insyd de semifinals to No. 19 Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.
At de Stuttgart Open, Zheng defeat lucky loser [[Alycia Parks]] before losing to world No. 1, Iga Świątek, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite news|date=21 April 2023|title=Iga Swiatek beats Zheng in Stuttgart to make winning WTA Tour return|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/apr/21/iga-swiatek-beats-zheng-in-stuttgart-to-make-winning-wta-tour-return|access-date=10 August 2026|work=[[The Guardian]]}}</ref> At de Madrid Open, she defeat [[Caty McNally]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Madrid Open: Zheng books spot in round of 32|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/madrid-open-zheng-books-spot-in-first-round-676310.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=28 April 2023}}</ref> before losing to No. 17, [[Ekaterina Alexandrova]], insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Madrid Open: Alexandrova into round of 16 against Swiatek|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/madrid-open-alexandrova-into-second-round-676784.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=30 April 2023}}</ref> At de Italian Open, Zheng defeat Alizé Cornet,<ref>{{cite web |title=Rome: Zheng Qinwen holds off Cornet to reach third round |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3340520/rome-zheng-qinwen-holds-off-cornet-to-reach-third-round |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803045450/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3340520/rome-zheng-qinwen-holds-off-cornet-to-reach-third-round |archive-date=3 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> qualifier [[Anna Bondár]],<ref>{{cite web |date=13 May 2023 |title=Italian Open: Zheng into round of 16, beats qualifier before rain stops play for day |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-into-second-round-679502.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043052/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-into-second-round-679502.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den compatriot Wang Xiyu<ref>{{cite web |date=15 May 2023 |title=Italian Open: Zheng advances to quarter-finals |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-advances-to-quarter-finals-679819.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241127235309/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-advances-to-quarter-finals-679819.html |archive-date=27 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> to reach ein second WTA 1000 quarterfinal. She then loose to No. 12 Veronika Kudermetova, insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kudermetova beats Zheng Qinwen for semis at Italian Open |url=https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202305/17/WS64644942a310b6054fad3798.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240119125438/https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202305/17/WS64644942a310b6054fad3798.html |archive-date=19 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=China Daily}}</ref> As a result, Zheng reach No. 19 insyd de WTA rankings, becoming de fifth Chinese player to break into de top 20.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ranking Reaction: Iga Swiatek kicks off 60th straight week at No. 1, Alcaraz returns to top spot |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/ranking-reaction-iga-swiatek-60th-week-at-no-1-alcaraz-returns-to-top-spot |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803163136/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/ranking-reaction-iga-swiatek-60th-week-at-no-1-alcaraz-returns-to-top-spot |archive-date=3 August 2024 |access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Rankings Watch: Rybakina hits Top 5 for first time; Zheng makes Top 20 debut |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3465469/rankings-watch-rybakina-hits-top-5-for-first-time-zheng-makes-top-20-debut |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230522235550/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3465469/rankings-watch-rybakina-hits-top-5-for-first-time-zheng-makes-top-20-debut |archive-date=22 May 2023 |access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref> At de French Open, she beat qualifier [[Tamara Zidanšek]]<ref>{{cite web |date=28 May 2023 |title=Roland-Garros: Zheng advances to second round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-advances-to-first-round-683322.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119051043/https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-advances-to-first-round-683322.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> before losing to [[Yulia Putintseva]].<ref>{{cite web |date=31 May 2023 |title=Roland-Garros: Putintseva upsets Qinwen Zheng in three sets to make third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-putintseva-advances-to-third-round-684819.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119045944/https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-putintseva-advances-to-third-round-684819.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref>
At Wimbledon, Zheng loose insyd de first round to [[Kateřina Siniaková]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Wimbledon: Siniakova books spot in second round|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wimbledon-news/wimbledon-siniakova-books-spot-in-second-round-693157.html|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=3 July 2023}}</ref>
Zheng receive a wildcard into de Palermo Ladies Open. She double bagel [[Sara Errani]],<ref>{{cite web |date=17 July 2023 |title=WTA roundup: Qinwen Zheng opens with 6–0, 6–0 win in Palermo |url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-qinwen-zheng-opens-with-6-0-6-0-win-palermo-2023-07-17/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230720025622/https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-qinwen-zheng-opens-with-6-0-6-0-win-palermo-2023-07-17/ |archive-date=20 July 2023 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |work=Reuters}}</ref> then beat [[Diane Parry]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Palermo: Zheng Qinwen battles past Parry in three sets |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3601004/palermo-zheng-qinwen-battles-past-parry-in-three-sets |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803015041/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3601004/palermo-zheng-qinwen-battles-past-parry-in-three-sets |archive-date=3 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> [[Emma Navarro]]<ref>{{cite web |date=21 July 2023 |title=Palermo Open: Zheng reaches semi-finals, takes on Sherif next |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/palermo-open-zheng-reaches-semi-finals-698670.html |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Mayar Sherif]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng beats Sherif in late-night duel; faces Paolini in Palermo final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3600788/zheng-beats-sherif-in-late-night-duel-faces-paolini-in-palermo-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119051012/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3600788/zheng-beats-sherif-in-late-night-duel-faces-paolini-in-palermo-final |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> to reach ein second WTA Tour final. She beat [[Jasmine Paolini]] insyd three sets to win ein first WTA Tour title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen beats Paolini in Palermo to capture first career title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3601535/zheng-qinwen-beats-paolini-in-palermo-to-capture-first-career-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921023120/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3601535/zheng-qinwen-beats-paolini-in-palermo-to-capture-first-career-title |archive-date=21 September 2024 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref>
[[File:Zheng_Qinwen_(2023_US_Open)_01_(cropped).jpg|left|thumb|Zheng reach ein first Grand Slam quarterfinals at de 2023 US Open.]]
At de Canadian Open, Zheng defeat [[Marta Kostyuk]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen edges Marta Kostyuk in Montreal|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/canadian-open-zheng-books-spot-in-second-round-703625.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=8 August 2023}}</ref> before losing to No. 18 Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Canadian Open: Samsonova makes last 16|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/canadian-open-samsonova-makes-last-16-704051.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=9 August 2023}}</ref> At de Cincinnati Open, she defeat qualifier Aliaksandra Sasnovich den wildcard entrant [[Venus Williams]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen rallies to beat Venus Williams in Cincinnati|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3636968/zheng-qinwen-rallies-to-beat-venus-williams-in-cincinnati|access-date=30 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=16 August 2023}}</ref> before losing to world No. 1, Iga Świątek, insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Swiatek survives Zheng scare to reach Cincinnati quarter-finals|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/swiatek-survives-zheng-scare-reach-cincinnati-quarter-finals-2023-08-17/|access-date=30 July 2026|work=[[Reuters]]|date=18 August 2023}}</ref> At de [[2023 US Open – Women's singles|US Open]], Zheng defeat [[Nadia Podoroska]],<ref>{{cite web |date=30 August 2023 |title=US Open: Zheng fires warning shot to rest of the field |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-second-round-709185.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043746/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-second-round-709185.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Kaia Kanepi]],<ref>{{cite web |date=31 August 2023 |title=US Open: Zheng ends Kanepi's run, into third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-makes-third-round-2-709889.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043303/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-makes-third-round-2-709889.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Lucia Bronzetti]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen dazzles with defense on a landmark day for Chinese tennis |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3668033/zheng-qinwen-dazzles-with-defense-on-a-landmark-day-for-chinese-tennis |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den No. 5 Ons Jabeur<ref>{{cite web |date=4 September 2023 |title=US Open: Under-par Jabeur knocked out by Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-last-8-711398.html |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> to advance to ein first major quarterfinal, wer she loose to world No. 2, [[Aryna Sabalenka]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 September 2023 |title=Sabalenka sweeps into 4th Slam semi of 2023 |url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/38339824/aryna-sabalenka-cruises-zheng-qinwen-us-open-semis |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231008190452/https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/38339824/aryna-sabalenka-cruises-zheng-qinwen-us-open-semis |archive-date=8 October 2023 |access-date=7 September 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>
Zheng win gold insyd singles at de Asian Games.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-2023-tennis-women-singles|title=Asian Games 2023: Zheng Qinwen wins women's tennis gold to secure Paris 2024 quota|last=Kano|first=Shintaro|date=29 September 2023|publisher=International Olympic Committee|access-date=25 January 2024|archive-date=16 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240816073522/https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-2023-tennis-women-singles|url-status=live}}</ref> At de China Open, she loose insyd de first round to world No. 5, Elena Rybakina, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rybakina sweeps past Zheng Qinwen into Beijing second round|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3715707/rybakina-sweeps-past-zheng-qinwen-into-beijing-second-round|access-date=30 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=2 October 2023}}</ref> At de Zhengzhou Open, Zheng defeat qualifier [[Kateryna Volodko]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=9 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen claims first win on home soil in Zhengzhou|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3732237/zheng-qinwen-claims-first-win-on-home-soil-in-zhengzhou|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> No. 6 Maria Sakkari,<ref>{{Cite news|date=11 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen notches first win over Sakkari to make Zhengzhou quarters|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3735023/zheng-qinwen-notches-first-win-over-sakkari-to-make-zhengzhou-quarters|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> [[Anhelina Kalinina]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=13 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen storms into Zhengzhou semis; faces Paolini next|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3737260/zheng-qinwen-storms-into-zhengzhou-semis-faces-paolini-next|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> den Jasmine Paolini, widout dropping a set, to reach de final. She defeat world No. 18, [[Barbora Krejčíková]], insyd de final insyd three sets to win ein second career title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen triumphs on home soil to win Zhengzhou title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3738449/zheng-qinwen-triumphs-on-home-soil-to-win-zhengzhou-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231017133438/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3738449/zheng-qinwen-triumphs-on-home-soil-to-win-zhengzhou-title |archive-date=17 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=James Walker-Roberts |date=15 October 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen says she 'wanted too much' after beating Barbora Krejcikova to win Zhengzhou Open |url=https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/wta-zhengzhou/2023/zheng-qinwen-says-she-wanted-too-much-after-beating-barbora-krejcikova-to-win-zhengzhou-open_sto9837635/story.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231015195205/https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/wta-zhengzhou/2023/zheng-qinwen-says-she-wanted-too-much-after-beating-barbora-krejcikova-to-win-zhengzhou-open_sto9837635/story.shtml |archive-date=15 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=eurosport.com}}</ref> Zheng make ein debut at de WTA Elite Trophy.<ref>{{cite news|title=Field is set for the 2023 WTA Elite Trophy Zhuhai|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3741492/field-is-set-for-the-2023-wta-elite-trophy-zhuhai|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=18 October 2023}}</ref> She defeat [[Donna Vekić]]<ref>{{Cite news|date=25 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen battles past Vekic to grab first win in Zhuhai|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3752266/zheng-qinwen-battles-past-vekic-to-grab-first-win-in-zhuhai|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> den Jeļena Ostapenko<ref>{{Cite news|date=27 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen beats Jelena Ostapenko to set up all-Chinese semifinal match at WTA Elite Trophy|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-jelena-ostapenko-all-chinese-semifinal-wta-elite-trophy-zhuhai|access-date=10 August 2026|work=Tennis}}</ref> insyd de round-robin stage. She beat compatriot [[Zhu Lin (tennis)|Zhu Lin]] insyd de semifinals<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen outlasts Zhu in Zhuhai; will face Haddad Maia in final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3755851/zheng-qinwen-outlasts-zhu-lin-in-zhuhai-will-face-haddad-maia-in-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231029001032/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3755851/zheng-qinwen-outlasts-zhu-lin-in-zhuhai-will-face-haddad-maia-in-final |archive-date=29 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> buh she loose insyd de final to [[Beatriz Haddad Maia]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Haddad Maia denies Zheng Qinwen in classic final to claim Zhuhai title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3758240/haddad-maia-denies-zheng-qinwen-in-classic-final-to-claim-zhuhai-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241126191816/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3758240/haddad-maia-denies-zheng-qinwen-in-classic-final-to-claim-zhuhai-title |archive-date=26 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Na dem name Zheng WTA Most Improved Player.<ref name="2023year">{{cite news|title=2023 WTA player and coach award winners announced|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3818533/2023-wta-player-and-coach-award-winners-announced|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=11 December 2023}}</ref>
=== 2024: Australian Open final, Olympic champion, top 5 ===
Zheng make ein debut at de United Cup as China ein No. 1 player. She defeat [[Markéta Vondroušová]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen clinches United Cup tie for China |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3842404/zheng-qinwen-clinches-united-cup-tie-for-china |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240125173819/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3842404/zheng-qinwen-clinches-united-cup-tie-for-china |archive-date=25 January 2024 |access-date=25 January 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den [[Olga Danilović]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng beats Danilovic; Serbia storms back to edge China in Perth|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3844854/zheng-holds-off-danilovic-to-send-china-vs-serbia-to-deciding-doubles|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=31 December 2023}}</ref> before losing to Iga Świątek insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Swiatek secures United Cup semifinal spot for Poland; Australia tops Serbia|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3847883/swiatek-hurkacz-clinch-united-cup-semifinal-spot-for-team-poland|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 January 2024}}</ref> At de Australian Open, Zheng eliminate [[Ashlyn Krueger]],<ref>{{cite web |date=16 January 2024 |title=Australian Open: 12th seed Zheng into second round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-12th-seed-zheng-into-second-round-737579.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127125743/https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-12th-seed-zheng-into-second-round-737579.html |archive-date=27 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Katie Boulter]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Boulter beaten by Qinwen Zheng to miss out on potential Raducanu clash |url=https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12040/13050672/australian-open-katie-boulter-beaten-by-qinwen-zheng-to-miss-out-on-potential-emma-raducanu-clash |accessdate=26 October 2024 |work=Sky Sports}}</ref> compatriot [[Wang Yafan]],<ref>{{cite web |date=20 January 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen defeats Wang Yafan to reach week 2 at Australian Open |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/zheng-qinwen-defeats-wang-yafan-to-reach-week-2-at-australian-open-738722.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127125746/https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/zheng-qinwen-defeats-wang-yafan-to-reach-week-2-at-australian-open-738722.html |archive-date=27 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Océane Dodin]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Fitzgerald|first1=Matt|title=Zheng Qinwen, lone AO top half women's seed left, joins three first-time major quarterfinalists|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-lone-top-half-seed-left-three-first-time-major-quarterfinalists-australian-open|access-date=16 July 2026|work=Tennis|date=22 January 2024}}</ref> to reach ein second consecutive major quarterfinal. She defeat [[Anna Kalinskaya]] to reach ein first major semifinal,<ref>{{cite news|last1=Fitzgerald|first1=Matt|title=In a mature turnaround, Zheng Qinwen reaches first major semifinal at Australian Open|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/mature-turnaround-zheng-qinwen-first-major-semifinal-australian-open-kalinskaya|access-date=16 July 2026|work=Tennis|date=24 January 2024}}</ref> wey she beat qualifier [[Dayana Yastremska]] to reach ein first major final.<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen bests Yastremska at Australian Open to make first Slam final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3867402/zheng-qinwen-bests-yastremska-at-australian-open-to-make-first-slam-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240828140952/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3867402/zheng-qinwen-bests-yastremska-at-australian-open-to-make-first-slam-final |archive-date=28 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> She loose insyd de final to world No. 2, Aryna Sabalenka, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68109149|title=Australian Open 2024 women's final result: Aryna Sabalenka beats Zheng Qinwen in Melbourne|date=27 January 2024|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=28 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240928135354/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68109149|url-status=live}}</ref> As a result, Zheng reach de top 10 insyd de singles rankings, de second Chinese player to do so after [[Li Na]].<ref>{{cite web |date=29 January 2024 |title=Rankings Watch: Zheng makes Top 10 debut; Mertens back to No.1 in doubles |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3870512/rankings-watch-zheng-makes-top-10-debut-mertens-back-to-no-1-in-doubles |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240809125231/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3870512/rankings-watch-zheng-makes-top-10-debut-mertens-back-to-no-1-in-doubles |archive-date=9 August 2024 |access-date=29 January 2024 |website=WTA Tour}}</ref>
Na dis sanso be China ein second-ever Olympic gold insyd tennis, den de first since de women's doubles insyd 2004.<ref>{{Cite news|last=|date=3 August 2024|title=Zheng Qinwen rewards raucous Chinese support to grab gold in tense tennis final|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/03/zheng-qinwen-paris-olympic-games-2024-womens-tennis-final-report|access-date=4 August 2024|work=The Observer|language=en-GB|issn=0029-7712}}</ref>
At de Wuhan Open, Zheng defeat wildcard entrant Jaqueline Cristian,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng becomes first Chinese woman since Li Na to win 40 matches in one year |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146421/zheng-becomes-first-chinese-woman-since-li-na-to-win-40-matches-in-one-year |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241009162137/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146421/zheng-becomes-first-chinese-woman-since-li-na-to-win-40-matches-in-one-year |archive-date=9 October 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Leylah Fernandez,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng defeats Fernandez for first time to reach Wuhan quarters |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146835/zheng-defeats-fernandez-for-first-time-to-reach-wuhan-quarters |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241208111722/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146835/zheng-defeats-fernandez-for-first-time-to-reach-wuhan-quarters |archive-date=8 December 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> No. 6 Jasmine Paolini,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng stays perfect against Paolini, sets historic Wuhan semifinal showdown |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4147692/zheng-stays-perfect-against-paolini-sets-historic-wuhan-semifinal-showdown |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110100716/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4147692/zheng-stays-perfect-against-paolini-sets-historic-wuhan-semifinal-showdown |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den compatriot [[Wang Xinyu]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Wuhan Open: Zheng advances to final against Sabalenka|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wuhan-open-zheng-advances-to-final-790070.html|access-date=14 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=12 October 2024}}</ref> to advance to ein first WTA 1000 final. At de Pan Pacific Open, Zheng defeat [[Moyuka Uchijima]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 24, 2024 |title='Trying new things': Zheng's fresh tactics help her reach Tokyo quarterfinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4155184/-trying-new-things-zheng-s-fresh-tactics-help-her-reach-tokyo-quarterfinals |access-date=14 November 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeKWOhQ7ceo |title=QINWEN ZHENG/ON COURT INTERVIEW/TOKYO OPEN 2024 |date=25 October 2024 |last=ICONIC CHANNEL TENNIS 🎾 |access-date=26 November 2024 |via=YouTube}}</ref> Leylah Fernandez,<ref>{{cite web |date=25 October 2024 |title=Qinwen Zheng Beats Leylah Fernandez in Pan Pacific Open |url=https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-beats-leylah-fernandez-in-pan-pacific-open |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241025204935/https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-beats-leylah-fernandez-in-pan-pacific-open |archive-date=25 October 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Sports Illustrated}}</ref> den No. 16 [[Diana Shnaider]]<ref>{{Cite news|date=October 26, 2024|title=Zheng Qinwen downs Diana Shnaider to book Sofia Kenin clash in Tokyo final|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/zheng-qinwen-downs-diana-shnaider-to-book-sofia-kenin-clash-in-tokyo-final|work=[[The Straits Times]]}}</ref> to reach de final.
She loose insyd de final to Coco Gauff insyd a match wich go to a third-set tiebreak.<ref>{{cite web |title=Gauff overcomes Zheng in three-hour thriller to win WTA Finals title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165822/gauff-overcomes-zheng-in-three-hour-thriller-to-win-wta-finals-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241109205313/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165822/gauff-overcomes-zheng-in-three-hour-thriller-to-win-wta-finals-title |archive-date=9 November 2024 |accessdate=9 November 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Despite de defeat, Zheng reach a career-high ranking of world No. 5.<ref>{{cite web |title='I fight, whatever happens on court': Zheng reflects on WTA Finals run |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165926/-i-fight-whatever-happens-on-court-zheng-reflects-on-wta-finals-run |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110020722/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165926/-i-fight-whatever-happens-on-court-zheng-reflects-on-wta-finals-run |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=10 November 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref>
At de [[2025 Miami Open – Women's singles|Miami Open]], Zheng overcam [[Lauren Davis]],<ref>{{cite web |date=20 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: Qinwen Zheng eases into third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/miami-open-qinwen-zheng-eases-into-third-round-813678.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> qualifier [[Taylor Townsend]],<ref>{{cite web |date=23 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: Zheng advances to last 16 |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/miami-open-wta-1000-wta-tour-news/miami-open-zheng-advances-to-last-16-814332.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den Ashlyn Krueger,<ref>{{cite web |date=25 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: China's Zheng Qinwen to face 'mountain she cannot climb' in quarter-finals |url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3303746/miami-open-chinas-zheng-qinwen-face-mountain-she-cannot-climb-quarter-finals |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=South China Morning Post}}</ref> widout dropping a set, to reach de quarterfinals. At de Charleston Open, Zheng make am three quarterfinals insyd as many tournaments plus wins over Maria Sakkari<ref>{{cite web |date=2 April 2025 |title=Charleston Open: Third seed Zheng beats Sakkari to reach last 16 |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/charleston-open-third-seed-zheng-beats-sakkari-to-reach-last-16-816114.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Elise Mertens]],<ref>{{cite web |date=3 April 2025 |title=Charleston Open: Zheng beats Mertens to reach quarter-finals |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/charleston-open-zheng-beats-mertens-to-reach-quarter-finals-816265.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> before losing insyd de last eight to ninth seed [[Ekaterina Alexandrova]].<ref>{{cite web |date=5 April 2025 |title=Semi-finals set in Charleston and Bogotá, after surprises |url=https://tennisthreads.net/wta-round-up-semi-finals-set-in-charleston-and-bogota-after-surprises/ |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Threads}}</ref>
She loose insyd de semifinals to No. 3 Coco Gauff insyd a three-hour match wey go to a third-set tiebreak.
Nevertheless, ein ranking rise to a new career-high of No. 4. She go out insyd de first round of [[2025 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|Wimbledon]] at de hands of Kateřina Siniaková.
Zheng subsequently withdraw from de Wuhan Open.
At de [[2026 French Open – Women's singles|French Open]], she go out insyd de opening round of dis major for de first time insyd ein career, losing to qualifier den eventual finalist [[Maja Chwalińska]] den winning just four games thruout de entire match.
Insyd de fourth round she win insyd straight sets against Iga Swiatek, buh she san overcam a 5-0 deficit insyd de first set to reach ein third US Open quarterfinal (den fifth major quarterfinal overall), becoming de first qualifier to reach de quarterfinals at de US Open since Emma Raducanu insyd 2021. Despite losing insyd de quarterfinals to de incumbent world No. 1 Elena Rybakina insyd three sets (after winning de first set), Zheng return to de top 100 following de tournament, climbing nearly 70 spots from No. 121 to No. 52.
== Playing style ==
Zheng ein game be centred on baseline aggression wey e be built around ein powerful serve den heavy-topspin forehand. Ein forehand be described as a signature weapon, capable of pushing opponents behind de baseline den creating opportunities for am to dictate rallies.<ref>{{cite news|title=No crown for 'Queen Wen' but Zheng learns valuable lessons|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/no-crown-queen-wen-zheng-learns-valuable-lessons-2023-09-06/|work=Reuters|date=6 September 2023|access-date=2 June 2026|last=Tennery|first=Amy}}</ref> At de 2024 Australian Open, na ein forehands average 2,800 revolutions per minute, de highest spin rate among de women wey dey compete at de tournament den close to de men's tournament average.<ref>{{cite web |last=Trollope |first=Matt |date=1 January 2025 |title=Five reasons we love Zheng Qinwen |url=https://ausopen.com/articles/news/five-reasons-we-love-zheng-qinwen |access-date=2 June 2026 |website=Australian Open}}</ref> Zheng sanso be an athletic mover whose first serve fi be highly effective wen e land in, wey dey complement ein forehand den dey allow am to control points from de opening shot. However, ein serve at times be affected by technical issues den a low first-serve percentage. Ein heavy topspin den comparatively long swings initially make qm particularly effective on clay courts, although she cam be increasingly capable on faster surfaces.<ref>{{cite news|last=Carayol|first=Tumaini|title=Zheng follows idol to Australian Open final but Sabalenka is toughest test|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/jan/26/zheng-follows-her-idol-to-australian-final-but-sabalenka-is-toughest-test|work=The Guardian|date=26 January 2024|access-date=2 June 2026}}</ref> Although she primarily dey seek to dictate play from de baseline, she fi vary de pace of rallies pluz high, looping balls den drop shots, a tactic she use effectively during ein victory over [[Iga Świątek]] insyd de semifinals of de [[2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Paris Olympics]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Carayol|first=Tumaini|title=Iga Świątek's 25-match Roland Garros winning streak ended by Zheng Qinwen|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/01/iga-swiatek-roland-garros-streak-qinwen-zheng-paris-olympics-tennis-semi-final|work=The Guardian|date=1 August 2024|access-date=2 June 2026}}</ref>
== Coaches ==
Insyd 2021, Zheng begin dey work plus coach [[Pere Riba]].<ref name="riba">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen reuniting with coach Pere Riba for 2024|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3805943/zheng-qinwen-reuniting-with-coach-pere-riba-for-2024|access-date=2 September 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 December 2023}}</ref> Insyd June 2023, Zheng split plus Riba wey she hire [[Wim Fissette]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Mesic|first1=Dzevad|title=Qinwen Zheng hires Naomi Osaka's ex-coach|url=https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/WTA_Tennis/134015/qinwen-zheng-hires-naomi-osaka-s-excoach/|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis World|date=17 June 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Oddo|first1=Chris|title=Coach Wim Fissette about Qinwen Zheng: “Incredible athlete and worker, whose game needs to get cleaned up”|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wim-fissette-about-qinwen-zheng-she-wants-to-do-everything-it-takes-to-achieve-the-best-711529.html|work=Tennis Majors|date=5 September 2023}}</ref> Previously, Fissette coach [[Naomi Osaka]], til dem split insyd July 2022.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Tandon|first1=Kamakshi|title=Naomi Osaka, coach Wim Fissette split after sharing two major title runs|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/naomi-osaka-coach-wim-fissette-split-won-two-majors-partnership|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis|date=20 July 2022}}</ref> However, insyd September 2023, Fissette abruptly end ein collaboration plus Zheng, a decision wich na Zheng call "immoral".<ref>{{cite news|title=Coach Wim Fissette ends collaboration with Zheng Qinwen amid rumored reunion with Naomi Osaka|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/wim-fissette-ends-coach-zheng-qinwen-amid-rumored-reunion-naomi-osaka|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis|date=29 September 2023}}</ref> Fissette later reunite plus Osaka following de birth of ein daughter insyd July 2023.<ref>{{cite news|title=Naomi Osaka splits with coach Wim Fissette, practices with Patrick Mouratoglou in LA|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5766206/2024/09/14/naomi-osaka-coach-fissette-mouratoglou/|access-date=2 September 2026|work=[[The Athletic]]|date=14 September 2024}}</ref> Insyd December 2023, Zheng reunite plus Riba.<ref name="riba" />
== Endorsements ==
Insyd 2015, Zheng sign a sponsorship deal plus Nike.<ref name="endorsements">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen: China’s Tennis Ace Wins On and Off Court|url=https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1015685|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Sixth Tone]]|date=14 August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Qinwen Zheng Wins Olympic Gold in Women’s Singles|url=https://about.nike.com/en/newsroom/releases/qinwen-zheng-wins-gold|publisher=Nike|date=3 August 2024}}</ref> Na ein racquets be provided by Wilson.<ref>{{cite news|title=Geared Up: Zheng Qinwen cracks the Top 10 with Wilson and Nike|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/geared-up-qinwen-zheng-cracks-the-top-10-with-wilson-and-nike-australian-open-final|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=1 February 2024}}</ref> Insyd 2022, Zheng join Rolex as a Testimonee<ref>{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.rolex.com/en-us/rolex-family/tennis/qinwen-zheng |access-date=31 August 2026 |publisher=Rolex}}</ref> wey she sign endorsement deals plus Chinese financial service company Ant Group<ref>{{cite news|title=Ant Group Extends Partnership with Olympic Tennis Champion Qinwen Zheng as Brand Ambassador|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250109266663/en/Ant-Group-Extends-Partnership-with-Olympic-Tennis-Champion-Qinwen-Zheng-as-Brand-Ambassador|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Business Wire]]|date=10 January 2025}}</ref> den Chinese dairy company Yili Group.<ref name="endorsements" /> Insyd 2023, Zheng sign sponsorship deals plus Gatorade<ref>{{cite news|last1=Richardson|first1=James|title=Who sponsors rising Chinese star Qinwen Zheng: Nike, Gatorade and Wilson already on board|url=https://www.tennis365.com/australian-open/who-sponsors-qinwen-zheng-nike-gatorade-wilson|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis365|date=24 January 2024}}</ref> den Swisse.<ref name="endorsements" /> Insyd 2024, Zheng join Lancôme as a brand ambassador,<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen wins in Stuttgart, picks up Lancôme deal alongside world No. 1 Iga Swiatek|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-wins-in-stuttgart-picks-up-lancome-deal-alongside-world-no-1-iga-swiatek|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=16 April 2024}}</ref> she sign sponsorship deals plus Chinese milk tea brand Chagee<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen Becomes CHAGEE's First "Health Ambassador"|url=https://www.chagee.us/media-center/article/78352638-8446-4796-b23c-41530409e780|publisher=Chagee|date=25 April 2025}}</ref><ref name="endorsements" /> den Chinese consumer electronics brand vivo, wey she cam be a brand ambassador give Audi.<ref>{{cite news|title=No rest for the weary! Zheng Qinwen's off-season kicks off with new Audi sponsorship and Gatorade event|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/no-rest-for-the-weary-zheng-qinwen-s-offseason-kicks-off-with-new-audi-sponsorship-and-gatorade-event|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=17 November 2024}}</ref> Insyd 2025, Zheng cam be a global brand ambassador give Dior<ref>{{cite news|last1=Templeton|first1=Lily|title=EXCLUSIVE: Dior Taps Olympic Tennis Champion Zheng Qinwen as Global Ambassador|url=https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/dior-zheng-qinwen-global-ambassador-olympic-tennis-champion-1236793971/|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Women's Wear Daily|WWD]]|date=9 January 2025}}</ref> den Beats.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Benson|first1=Pat|title=Qinwen Zheng Named Beats Global Ambassador in Hype Video|url=https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-named-beats-global-ambassador-in-hype-video|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Sports Illustrated]]|date=19 March 2025}}</ref>
== Personal life ==
Zheng cite [[Li Na]]—de only Chinese player to win a singles major title—as a source of inspiration.<ref name="T2023">{{Cite web |last=Fitzgerald |first=Matt |date=17 January 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen sprouts from a family's big sacrifice—and the little seed Li Na planted in her heart |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-sprouts-family-sacrifice-seed-li-na-planted-australian-open-riba |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241008002050/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-sprouts-family-sacrifice-seed-li-na-planted-australian-open-riba |archive-date=8 October 2024 |access-date=25 January 2023 |website=Tennis.com}}</ref><ref name="AP2024">{{Cite web |last=HOWARD FENDRICH |date=3 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first Olympic tennis singles gold, inspired by Li Na and Liu Xang |url=https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113022350/https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |archive-date=13 November 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[AP News]] |language=en}}</ref> Insyd 2024, na Zheng say: "''I watched her since I was a little kid so I'm trying to follow in her steps. She inspired me a lot when I was a child."''<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen eyes Olympics history in Li Na's Paris footsteps |url=https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/zheng-qinwen-eyes-olympics-history-113903072.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804030250/https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/zheng-qinwen-eyes-olympics-history-113903072.html |archive-date=4 August 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=Yahoo! Sports |language=en-GB}}</ref> Zheng sanso credit ein parents dema support den guidance as a reason for ein success.<ref name="AP2024" />
Following ein gold medal win at de 2024 Summer Olympics, Zheng say dat na she always wan "''to become one of the Asians that can inspire young kids and make them love tennis more''".<ref name="shethepeople">{{Cite news|last=Thanvi|first=Ishika|date=5 August 2024|title=Meet Zheng Qinwen, Chinese Gold Medalist Who Also Beat World No 1|url=https://www.shethepeople.tv/women-at-olympics/tennis-player-zheng-qinwen-gold-medalist-paris-olympics-6798900|access-date=20 August 2024|publisher=[[SheThePeople]]|quote=Following her Olympic gold win, Zheng expressed her desire to inspire young Asians to pursue tennis, much like her idol Li Na and hurdler Liu Xiang, China’s first Olympic gold medalist in men’s track and field. Zheng attributes her success to the unwavering support of her parents...|archive-date=20 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080701/https://www.shethepeople.tv/women-at-olympics/tennis-player-zheng-qinwen-gold-medalist-paris-olympics-6798900|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kapetanakis |first=Arthur |date=5 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first singles gold medal at Paris 2024 Olympics |url=https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2024-08-05/zheng_qinwen_wins_chinas_first_singles_gold_medal_at_paris_2024_olympics.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080658/https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2024-08-05/zheng_qinwen_wins_chinas_first_singles_gold_medal_at_paris_2024_olympics.html |archive-date=20 August 2024 |access-date=20 August 2024 |website=[[US Open (tennis)]]}}</ref> She sanso say na she look up to [[Liu Xiang (hurdler)|Liu Xiang]], a Chinese hurdler whose win insyd de 110-meter hurdles at de 2004 Summer Olympics be China ein first gold insyd any men's track den field event.<ref name="shethepeople" /><ref name="AP2024">{{Cite web |last=HOWARD FENDRICH |date=3 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first Olympic tennis singles gold, inspired by Li Na and Liu Xang |url=https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113022350/https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |archive-date=13 November 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[AP News]] |language=en}}</ref> Insyd a 2024 interview plus Sky Sports, Zheng say ein hobbies include walking plus ein family, reading, den singing.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04pkcmluVLA |title=Zheng Qinwen describes herself as ____ 😅 | Get to know the Chinese star! |date=13 February 2024 |last=Sky Sports |access-date=4 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804020839/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04pkcmluVLA |archive-date=4 August 2024 |url-status=live |via=YouTube}}</ref> She sanso dey enjoy roller coaster rides wey she be a fan of de K-pop group Blackpink.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kane |first=David |date=3 September 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen loves rollercoasters, karaoke, and Blackpink, thinks Coco Gauff is more talented |url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/zheng-qinwen-rollercoasters-karaoke-blackpink-coco-gauff-2023-us-open |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804040822/https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/zheng-qinwen-rollercoasters-karaoke-blackpink-coco-gauff-2023-us-open |archive-date=4 August 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[Tennis.com]] |language=en |quote="Mostly I sing Chinese songs, slower songs," added the Blackpink stan.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Livaudais |first=Stephanie |date=27 March 2023 |title=Blink and you'll miss her: No time for Blackpink amid Zheng Qinwen's rapid rise |url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/blink-and-you-miss-her-no-time-for-blackpink-amid-zheng-qinwen-rapid-rise |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080658/https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/blink-and-you-miss-her-no-time-for-blackpink-amid-zheng-qinwen-rapid-rise |archive-date=20 August 2024 |access-date=20 August 2024 |website=[[Tennis.com]]}}</ref>
According to de China Charity Federation, Zheng donate 1 million yuan insyd August 2026 for disaster relief insyd Gyirong County during de 2026 Nepal–Tibet floods.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-08-31 |title=Zheng Qinwen donates 1 million yuan to support devastating Tibet disaster relief efforts |url=https://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/articles/zheng_qinwen_donates_1_million_yuan_to_support_devastating_tibet_disaster_relief_efforts/s1_17460_44242518 |access-date=2026-09-06 |website=[[Yardbarker]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Burack |first=Emily |date=2026-08-31 |title=Qinwen Zheng Donates to Support Disaster Relief Efforts in Tibet |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/qinwen-zheng-donates-support-disaster-143226595.html |access-date=2026-09-06 |website=[[Town & Country (magazine)|Town & Country]] |language=en-US |via=Yahoo Sports}}</ref>
==Career statistics==
{{Performance key|short=yes}}
''Only main-draw results insyd [[WTA Tour]], [[Grand Slam (tennis)|Grand Slam tournaments]], [[Billie Jean King Cup]], [[United Cup]], [[Hopman Cup]] den [[Tennis at the Summer Olympics|Olympic Games]] dem include insyd win–loss records.''<ref>{{Cite web|title=Qinwen Zheng [AUS] | Australian Open|url=https://ausopen.com/players/china/qinwen-zheng-0|website=ausopen.com}}</ref>
===Singles===
''Current thru de [[2026 Italian Open – Women's singles|2026 Italian Open]].''
{|class=wikitable style=text-align:center
|-
!Tournament
![[2021 WTA Tour|2021]]
![[2022 WTA Tour|2022]]
![[2023 WTA Tour|2023]]
![[2024 WTA Tour|2024]]
![[2025 WTA Tour|2025]]
![[2026 WTA Tour|2026]]
!{{Abbr|SR|Strike rate}}
!{{Abbr|W–L|Win–loss}}
!Win %
|-
| colspan="10" style="text-align:left" |'''[[Grand Slam (tennis)|Grand Slam tournaments]]'''
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left| [[Australian Open]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 Australian Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Australian Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:thistle|[[2024 Australian Open – Women's singles|F]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 Australian Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|A
|0 / 4
|9–4
|{{tennis win percentage|won=9|lost=4|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left| [[French Open]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 French Open – Women's singles|4R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 French Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 French Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2025 French Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 French Open – Women's singles|1R]]
|0 / 5
|10–5
|{{tennis win percentage|won=10|lost=5|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left| [[Wimbledon Championships|Wimbledon]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|3R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|1R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|1R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|1R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|1R]]
|0 / 5
|2–5
|{{tennis win percentage|won=2|lost=5|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left| [[US Open (tennis)|US Open]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 US Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2023 US Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2024 US Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|A
|bgcolor=ffebcd|[[2026 US Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|0 / 4
|14–4
|{{tennis win percentage|won=14|lost=4|integer=yes}}
|-style=font-weight:bold;background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|Win–loss
|0–0
|8–4
|6–4
|12–4
|5–3
|4–3
|0 / 18
|35–18
|{{tennis win percentage|won=31|lost=17|integer=yes}}
|-
| colspan="10" style="text-align:left" |'''Year-end championships'''
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[WTA Finals]]
|colspan=3 style=color:#696969|DNQ
|style=background:thistle|[[2024 WTA Finals – Singles|F]]
|style=color:#696969|DNQ
|
|0 / 1
|3–2
|{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=2|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[WTA Elite Trophy]]
|colspan=2 style=color:#696969|NH
|style=background:thistle|[[2023 WTA Elite Trophy – Singles|F]]
|colspan=3 style=color:#696969|NH
|0 / 1
|3–1
|{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=1|integer=yes}}
|-
| colspan="10" style="text-align:left" |'''National representation'''
|-
|style="text-align:left;background:#eaecf0"|[[Tennis at the Summer Olympics|Summer Olympics]]
|A
|colspan=2 style=color:#696969|NH
|style=background:gold|[[Tennis at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's singles|'''G''']]
|colspan=2 style=color:#696969|NH
|1 / 1
|6–0
|{{tennis win percentage|won=6|lost=0|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Billie Jean King Cup]]
|A
|style=background:#ecf2ff|[[2022 Billie Jean King Cup play-offs|PO]]
|A
|style=background:#ecf2ff|[[2024 Billie Jean King Cup play-offs|PO]]
|A
|
|0 / 0
|3–1
|{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=1|integer=yes}}
|-
| colspan="10" style="text-align:left" |'''[[WTA 1000 tournaments]]'''
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[WTA Qatar Open|Qatar Open]]
|style=color:#767676|NTI
|A
|style=color:#767676|NTI
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 Qatar TotalEnergies Open – Singles|3R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 Qatar TotalEnergies Open – Singles|2R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 Qatar TotalEnergies Open – Singles|3R]]
|0 / 3
|3–3
|{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=3|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Dubai Tennis Championships|Dubai Championships]]
|A
|style=color:#767676|NTI
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Dubai Tennis Championships – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2024 Dubai Tennis Championships – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 Dubai Tennis Championships – Women's singles|2R]]
|A
|0 / 3
|3–2
|{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=2|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Indian Wells Open]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 BNP Paribas Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 BNP Paribas Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2025 BNP Paribas Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 BNP Paribas Open - Women's singles|2R]]
|0 / 4
|4–4
|{{tennis win percentage|won=4|lost=4|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Miami Open (tennis)|Miami Open]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 Miami Open – Women's singles|1R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Miami Open – Women's singles|4R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 Miami Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2025 Miami Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 Miami Open - Women's singles|4R]]
|0 / 5
|8–5
|{{tennis win percentage|won=8|lost=5|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Madrid Open (tennis)|Madrid Open]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 Mutua Madrid Open – Women's singles|1R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Mutua Madrid Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 Mutua Madrid Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 Mutua Madrid Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 Mutua Madrid Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|0 / 5
|2–5
|{{tennis win percentage|won=2|lost=5|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Italian Open (tennis)|Italian Open]]
|A
|A
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2023 Italian Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2024 Italian Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:yellow|[[2025 Italian Open – Women's singles|SF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 Italian Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|0 / 4
|12–4
|{{tennis win percentage|won=12|lost=4|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Canadian Open (tennis)|Canadian Open]]
|A
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2022 National Bank Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 National Bank Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|A
|A
|style=background:#ecf2ff|[[2026 National Bank Open – Women's singles|Q1]]
|0 / 3
|4–3
|{{tennis win percentage|won=4|lost=3|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Cincinnati Open]]
|A
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Western & Southern Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 Cincinnati Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|A
|A
|0 / 2
|3–2
|{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=2|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[China Open (tennis)|China Open]]
|colspan=2 style=color:#696969|NH
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 China Open – Women's singles|1R]]
|style=background:yellow|[[2024 China Open – Women's singles|SF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 China Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|
|0 / 3
|5–3
|{{tennis win percentage|won=5|lost=3|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Wuhan Open]]
|colspan=3 style=color:#696969|NH
|style=background:thistle|[[2024 Wuhan Open – Singles|F]]
|A
|
|0 / 1
|4–1
|{{tennis win percentage|won=4|lost=1|integer=yes}}
|- style=font-weight:bold;background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|Win–loss
|0–0
|4–4
|10–6
|16–9
|11–7
|7–5
|0 / 32
|48–31
|{{tennis win percentage|won=48|lost=31|integer=yes}}
|-
| colspan="10" style="text-align:left" |'''Career statistics'''
|- style=font-weight:bold;background:#eaecf0
|
|[[2021 WTA Tour|2021]]
|[[2022 WTA Tour|2022]]
|[[2023 WTA Tour|2023]]
|[[2024 WTA Tour|2024]]
|[[2025 WTA Tour|2025]]
|[[2026 WTA Tour|2026]]
|{{Abbr|SR|Strike rate}}
|{{Abbr|W–L|Win–loss}}
|Win %
|- style=background:#eaecf0
| style=text-align:left |'''Tournaments'''
|3
|17
|22
|20
|12
|15
| colspan=3 |'''Career total: 87'''
|- style=background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|'''Titles'''
|0
|0
|2
|3
|0
|0
| colspan=3 |'''Career total: 5'''
|- style=background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|'''Finals'''
|0
|1
|3
|6
|0
|0
| colspan=3 |'''Career total: 10'''
|-style=background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|Hard win–loss
|0–2
|16–11
|24–12
|32–12
|8–6
|10–6
|2 / 50
|90–49
|{{tennis win percentage|won=90|lost=49|integer=yes}}
|-style=background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|Clay win–loss
|1–1
|5–4
|11–4
|17–4
|10–4
|3–3
|3 / 23
|47–20
|{{tennis win percentage|won=47|lost=20|integer=yes}}
|-style=background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|Grass win–loss
|0–0
|2–3
|0–3
|1–2
|2–2
|2–4
|0 / 14
|7–14
|{{tennis win percentage|won=7|lost=14|integer=yes}}
|- style=font-weight:bold;background:#eaecf0
| style=text-align:left |Overall win–loss
|1–3
|23–18
|35–19
|50–18
|20–12
|15–13
|5 / 87
|144–83
|{{tennis win percentage|won=144|lost=83|integer=yes}}
|- style=background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|'''Win %'''
|{{tennis win percentage|won=1|lost=3|integer=yes}}
|{{tennis win percentage|won=23|lost=18|integer=yes}}
|{{tennis win percentage|won=35|lost=19|integer=yes}}
|{{tennis win percentage|won=50|lost=18|integer=yes}}
|{{tennis win percentage|won=20|lost=12|integer=yes}}
|{{tennis win percentage|won=15|lost=13|integer=yes}}
| colspan=3 |'''Career total: {{tennis win percentage|won=144|lost=83|integer=yes}}'''
|- style=background:#eaecf0
| style=text-align:left |'''Year-end ranking'''
|143
|25
|15
|style=background:#eee8aa|5
|24
|
| colspan=3 |'''$10,207,462'''
|}
=== Grand Slam tournament finals ===
==== Singles: 1 (runner-up) ====
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!Result
!Year
!Tournament
!Surface
!Opponent
!Score
|-
| bgcolor="ffa07a" |Loss
|[[2024 Australian Open – Women's singles|2024]]
| style="background:#ffc" |[[Australian Open]]
|Hard
|[[Aryna Sabalenka]]
|3–6, 2–6
|}
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'''Zheng Qinwen''' (born 8 October 2002) be a Chinese professional tennis player. Na she be ranked world No. 4 by de WTA, she achieve insyd June 2025, wey she be de only second Chinese player to reach de top 5 insyd women's singles after [[Li Na]]. Zheng win five career singles titles, wey dey include de gold medal at de [[2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Paris Olympics]], becoming de first Asian tennis player to win an Olympic gold medal insyd singles.
Zheng win ein first WTA Tour tournament insyd 2023 at de Palermo Ladies Open, a title wey she defend insyd 2024. She win WTA 500 titles at de 2023 Zhengzhou Open den at de 2024 Pan Pacific Open. She fini runner-up at de 2024 Australian Open, wey she loose to [[Aryna Sabalenka]], den at de 2024 WTA Finals, losing to [[Coco Gauff]].
== Early life den junior years ==
Na dem born Zheng insyd Shiyan, Hubei, on 8 October 2002.<ref name="WTAprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/players/328120/qinwen-zheng |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Na ein parents encourage am to try several sports during ein kiddie time, wey dey include table tennis, before she begin dey play tennis at de age of seven.<ref name="Vogue2024">{{cite magazine|last=Remsen|first=Nick|title=Qinwen Zheng on Winning China's First-Ever Olympic Gold in Tennis|url=https://www.vogue.com/article/qinwen-zheng-on-winning-olympic-gold|magazine=Vogue|date=4 August 2024|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> At de age of eight, she lef ein parents wey she move go Wuhan to receive more advanced coaching.<ref name="Vogue2024" /> Na ein mommie initially visit am on weekends den later lef ein job to support ein training full-time.<ref name="Vogue2024" /> During ein formative years, Zheng train at an academy insyd Beijing under [[Carlos Rodríguez (tennis coach)|Carlos Rodríguez]], wey na he previously coach [[Justine Henin]] den [[Li Na]].<ref name="RG2022">{{cite web |date=27 May 2022 |title=Get to know Zheng Qinwen |url=https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/article/rg2022-get-to-know-zheng-qinwen |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Roland-Garros}}</ref><ref name="Reuters2025">{{cite news|last=Ransom|first=Ian|title=Zheng looks to emulate Li's Australian Open success|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/zheng-looks-emulate-lis-australian-open-success-2025-01-07/|work=Reuters|date=7 January 2025|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> Zheng turn professional insyd 2018 while continuing to compete on de junior circuit.<ref name="RGprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng: Player card |url=https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/players/42560-q.zheng |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Roland-Garros}}</ref> Insyd December 2018, she reach de girls' singles final of de Orange Bowl, wer she loose to Coco Gauff insyd three sets.<ref name="USTA2018">{{cite web |date=10 December 2018 |title=Coco Gauff crowned Orange Bowl singles champ |url=https://www.usta.com/en/home/stay-current/national/coco-gauff-wins-orange-bowl-18s-girls--singles-title.html |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=United States Tennis Association}}</ref> Insyd 2019, she reach de girls' singles semifinals at both de French Open den de US Open, wey she achieve a career-high ITF junior ranking of world No. 6.<ref name="RGprofile" /><ref name="ITFprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng Tennis Player Profile |url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/players/qinwen-zheng/800436017/chn/jt/S/overview/ |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=International Tennis Federation}}</ref> Insyd late 2019, Zheng move go Spain to continue ein development wey she establish a training base insyd Barcelona.<ref name="RG2022" /><ref name="Xinhua2024">{{cite news|script-title=zh:追光|十年前那个小姑娘,如何成为郑钦文|url=https://www.news.cn/sports/20240127/98e4e4c7271d4f58a4493fe0ed91110b/c.html|website=Xinhua News Agency|date=27 January 2024|language=zh|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> She begin dey work plus Spanish coach [[Pere Riba]] insyd 2021.<ref name="riba">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen reuniting with coach Pere Riba for 2024|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3805943/zheng-qinwen-reuniting-with-coach-pere-riba-for-2024|access-date=2 September 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 December 2023}}</ref>
== Career ==
=== 2021: WTA Tour debut ===
Insyd January 2021, Zheng win de Tennis Future Hamburg, Germany wer she defeat [[Linda Fruhvirtová]] insyd de final of de 25k event, dem hold at de venue of de Hamburger Tennis-Verband.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennis-tourtalk.com/67737/qinwen-zheng-wins-tennis-future-hamburg|title=Qinwen Zheng Wins Tennis Future Hamburg|work=Tennis TourTalk|date=17 January 2021|access-date=20 June 2021|archive-date=16 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220116120922/https://www.tennis-tourtalk.com/67737/qinwen-zheng-wins-tennis-future-hamburg|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 20 June 2021, she win de final of de 60k Macha Lake Open insyd Staré Splavy defeating [[Aleksandra Krunić]] insyd two sets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/tournament/w60-stare-splavy/cze/2021/w-itf-cze-02a-2021/draws-and-results/|title=ITF draws and results|publisher=www.itftennis.com|date=|access-date=20 June 2021|archive-date=23 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123165654/https://www.itftennis.com/en/tournament/w60-stare-splavy/cze/2021/w-itf-cze-02a-2021/draws-and-results/|url-status=live}}</ref> Zheng make ein WTA Tour debut at de Palermo Ladies Open, wer she defeat second seed [[Liudmila Samsonova]] insyd de first round,<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 July 2021|title=18-y.o. Zheng Qinwen arrives on WTA Tour in style with Samsonova upset: Palermo Highlights|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2193178/18-y-o-zheng-qinwen-arrives-on-wta-tour-in-style-with-samsonova-upset-palermo-highlights|access-date=20 July 2021|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=18 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118194733/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2193178/18-y-o-zheng-qinwen-arrives-on-wta-tour-in-style-with-samsonova-upset-palermo-highlights|url-status=dead}}</ref> before losing ein next match to [[Jaqueline Cristian]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Wancke|first=Barbara|date=22 July 2021|url=https://tennisthreads.net/wta-roundup-palermo-and-gdynia-2/|title=WTA Roundup: Palermo and Gdynia – Day 3|publisher=Tennis Threads|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110025912/https://tennisthreads.net/wta-roundup-palermo-and-gdynia-2/|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== 2022: French Open fourth round, top 30 ===
Ranked No. 126, Zheng enter de Melbourne Summer Set 1 after qualifying. She beat [[Mai Hontama]], [[Vera Zvonareva]], den [[Ana Konjuh]] to make ein first WTA Tour semifinal,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Melbourne 1: Zheng Qinwen beats Zvonareva in 3 sets for 1st WTA QF spot (video)|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2440989/melbourne-1-zheng-qinwen-beats-zvonareva-in-3-sets-for-1st-wta-qf-spot|access-date=6 January 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=6 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220106161443/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2440989/melbourne-1-zheng-qinwen-beats-zvonareva-in-3-sets-for-1st-wta-qf-spot|url-status=live}}</ref> buh she loose to No. 20 [[Simona Halep]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite news |date=8 January 2022|title=Halep advances, injured Osaka withdraws at Melbourne 1|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2442148/halep-advances-injured-osaka-withdraws-at-melbourne-1|access-date=8 January 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=8 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220108094707/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2442148/halep-advances-injured-osaka-withdraws-at-melbourne-1|url-status=live}}</ref> Zheng debut at de main draw of a Grand Slam tournament at de Australian Open after qualifying.<ref>{{cite news |last=Macpherson|first=Alex|date=15 January 2022|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447639/introducing-the-2022-australian-open-s-grand-slam-debutantes|title=Introducing the 2022 Australian Open's Grand Slam debutantes|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|access-date=24 May 2022|archive-date=15 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220515020850/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447639/introducing-the-2022-australian-open-s-grand-slam-debutantes|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=January 14, 2022|title=Baptiste, Zheng Qinwen, Bronzetti qualify for Australian Open|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447429/baptiste-zheng-qinwen-bronzetti-qualify-for-australian-open|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=14 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220114212606/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447429/baptiste-zheng-qinwen-bronzetti-qualify-for-australian-open|url-status=dead}}</ref> She defeat [[Aliaksandra Sasnovich]] insyd de first round,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Garber|first=Greg|date=January 18, 2022|title=Australian Open Day 3 order of play: Bencic, Anisimova to play; Barty in action|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2452994/australian-open-day-3-order-of-play-bencic-anisimova-to-play-barty-in-action|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=18 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118192336/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2452994/australian-open-day-3-order-of-play-bencic-anisimova-to-play-barty-in-action|url-status=dead}}</ref> buh she loose insyd de second round to No. 8 [[Maria Sakkari]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=January 19, 2022|title=Osaka passes Brengle test at Australian Open; to face Anisimova next|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2453850/osaka-passes-brengle-test-at-australian-open-to-face-anisimova-next|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=15 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240915214756/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2453850/osaka-passes-brengle-test-at-australian-open-to-face-anisimova-next|url-status=live}}</ref> As a result, Zheng break into de top 100 for de first time.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ubha|first1=Ravi|title='Feels like I'm at home': Sakkari flourishes as fans find voice|url=https://ausopen.com/articles/match-report/feels-im-home-sakkari-flourishes-fans-find-voice|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Australian Open|date=19 January 2022}}</ref>
At de French Open, Zheng defeat [[Maryna Zanevska]] insyd de first round.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3178838/french-open-anisimova-knocks-out-osaka-first-round-chinas-zheng-qinwen|title=Osaka's return to French Open ends in first round|publisher=South China Morning Post|date=23 May 2022|url-access=subscription|access-date=24 May 2022|archive-date=24 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220524002441/https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3178838/french-open-anisimova-knocks-out-osaka-first-round-chinas-zheng-qinwen|url-status=live}}</ref> Insyd de second round, she cam back from a set den a break down to upset No. 19 Simona Halep for ein first top-20 win.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2635302/zheng-qinwen-upends-halep-at-roland-garros|title=Zheng Qinwen upends former champion Halep at French Open|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|access-date=26 May 2022|archive-date=26 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526162042/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2635302/zheng-qinwen-upends-halep-at-roland-garros|url-status=live}}</ref> She move into de fourth round after [[Alizé Cornet]] retire while trailing by a set.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-sets-up-swiatek-clash-after-cornet-retirement-603044.html|title=Roland-Garros: Zheng sets up Swiatek clash after Cornet retirement|date=28 May 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> She loose insyd de fourth round to world No. 1 den eventual champion [[Iga Świątek]] insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news |last=Tignor|first=Steve|date=30 May 2022|title=Iga Swiatek’s towering 2022 wobbled a little against talented newcomer Zheng Qinwen, but she ended with her win streak and Roland Garros bid intact|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/iga-swiatek-s-towering-2022-wobbled-a-little-against-talented-newcomer-zheng-qin|work=Tennis.com|access-date=25 August 2025}}</ref> Na she be de only player to win a set against Świątek insyd de tournament.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Maine|first1=D'Arcy|title=How Iga Swiatek won the 2022 French Open -- and why she could dominate for the foreseeable future|url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/34036326/how-iga-swiatek-won-2022-french-open-why-dominate-foreseeable-future|access-date=8 September 2026|work=[[ESPN]]|date=4 June 2022}}</ref> As a result, Zheng move to a new career-high of No. 54.<ref name="valencia">{{cite news |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2644639/zheng-qinwen-captures-wta-125-valencia-title|title=Zheng Qinwen captures WTA 125 Valencia title|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=9 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220709001357/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2644639/zheng-qinwen-captures-wta-125-valencia-title|url-status=live}}</ref> She break into de top 50 a week later<ref>{{cite news |last1=Oddo|first1=Chris|title=WTA rankings: Zheng Qinwen, Haddad Maia surging|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-rankings/wta-rankings-zheng-qinwen-haddad-maia-surging-605964.html|access-date=8 September 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=12 June 2022}}</ref> after winning ein first WTA 125 title at de Open Internacional de Valencia, defeating compatriot [[Wang Xiyu]].<ref name="valencia" />
At de Wimbledon Championships, Zheng defeat [[Sloane Stephens]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2658987/tan-prevails-over-serena-in-three-hour-wimbledon-opener|title=Tan prevails over Serena in three-hour Wimbledon opener|website=WTA Tennis|access-date=28 June 2022|archive-date=6 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220706224106/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2658987/tan-prevails-over-serena-in-three-hour-wimbledon-opener|url-status=dead}}</ref> den [[Greet Minnen]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wimbledon-news/wimbledon-qinwen-zheng-moves-into-third-round-609331.html|title=Zheng to meet Rybakina in Wimbledon third round|date=30 June 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> to reach de third round, wer she fall to No. 23 den eventual champion [[Elena Rybakina]] insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/matches/wta/wimbledon/qinwen-zheng-vs-elena-rybakina|title=Qinwen Zheng vs Elena Rybakina|date=9 November 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110035800/https://www.tennismajors.com/matches/wta/wimbledon/qinwen-zheng-vs-elena-rybakina|url-status=live}}</ref>
At de Canadian Open, Zheng defeat wildcard entrant [[Rebecca Marino]] insyd de first round.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/national-bank-open-zheng-through-to-second-round-616979.html|title=National Bank Open: Zheng through to second round, defeating Canadian Marino|date=9 August 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110035825/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/national-bank-open-zheng-through-to-second-round-616979.html|url-status=live}}</ref> She advance to de third round after No. 5 [[Ons Jabeur]] retire while trailing by a set.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wta-toronto-national-bank-open/national-bank-open-zheng-makes-last-16-617299.html|title=Zheng Qinwen makes last 16 as Jabeur retires with abdominal pain|date=10 August 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> She overcam [[Bianca Andreescu]] to advance to ein first WTA 1000 quarterfinal,<ref>{{cite news |last=Chidley-Hill|first=John|date=10 August 2022|url=https://nationalpost.com/sports/top-seed-iga-swiatek-cruises-into-third-round-at-national-bank-open|title=Bianca Andreescu out of National Bank Open with loss to China's Zheng|publisher=National Post|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> wer she loose to No. 14 [[Karolína Plíšková]], insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/national-bank-open-pliskova-books-spot-in-last-four-617698.html|title=National Bank Open: Pliskova books spot in semi-finals against Haddad Maia|date=13 August 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> At de US Open, she defeat No. 16 [[Jeļena Ostapenko]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-through-to-second-round-620672.html|title=US Open: Zheng through to second round, eliminating Ostapenko|date=30 August 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=19 January 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119044655/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-through-to-second-round-620672.html|url-status=live}}</ref> den [[Anastasia Potapova]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://english.news.cn/20220902/69df77b84cf14581955c8d02626da6ad/c.html|title=Zheng Qinwen, Yuan Yue advance into US Open last 32|publisher=Xinhua|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> before she loose to [[Jule Niemeier]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-niemeier-moves-into-last-16-622605.html|title=Wimbledon quarter-finalist Niemeier advances to US Open fourth round; Swiatek next|date=4 September 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110035808/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-niemeier-moves-into-last-16-622605.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
At de Pan Pacific Open, Zheng defeat [[Misaki Doi]], No. 4 [[Paula Badosa]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen routs top seed Badosa in Tokyo to reach quarterfinals|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2798336/zheng-qinwen-routs-top-seed-badosa-in-tokyo-to-reach-quarterfinals|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=21 September 2022}}</ref> [[Claire Liu]] den No. 13 [[Veronika Kudermetova]] to reach ein first WTA Tour final.<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen, Liudmila Samsonova reach Pan Pacific final|url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/34654085/zheng-qinwen-liudmila-samsonova-reach-pan-pacific-final|access-date=23 July 2026|work=[[ESPN]]|date=24 September 2022}}</ref> She loose insyd de final to Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.<ref name="pacific">{{cite web |title=Samsonova wins Tokyo, edges Zheng Qinwen for third title of 2022 |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2801554/samsonova-wins-tokyo-edges-zheng-qinwen-for-third-title-of-2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925053658/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2801554/samsonova-wins-tokyo-edges-zheng-qinwen-for-third-title-of-2022 |archive-date=25 September 2022 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Despite de loss, Zheng reach a new career-high ranking of No. 28, becoming de first Chinese teenager to break into de top 30.<ref name="pacific" /> Entering de San Diego Open as a lucky loser, she advance to de second round as No. 13 [[Garbiñe Muguruza]] retire.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Ramchandani|first=Haresh|date=12 October 2022|title=Lucky loser Zheng sets up Swiatek clash in San Diego as Muguruza retires|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/san-diego-open-zheng-into-second-round-628995.html|access-date=10 August 2026|work=Tennis Majors}}</ref> She loose insyd de second round to world No. 1 den eventual champion Iga Świątek insyd three sets.<ref>{{Cite news|date=14 October 2022|title=Swiatek downs Zheng to reach San Diego quarters|url=https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/swiatek-downs-zheng-reach-san-diego-quarters-2022-10-13/|access-date=10 August 2026|work=[[Reuters]]}}</ref> Na dem name Zheng WTA Newcomer of de Year.<ref>{{cite web |title=China's Zheng Qinwen named WTA Newcomer of the Year |url=https://oca.asia/news/3599-chinas-zheng-qinwen-named-wta-newcomer-of-the-year.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110045901/https://oca.asia/news/3599-chinas-zheng-qinwen-named-wta-newcomer-of-the-year.html |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Olympic Council of Asia}}</ref>
=== 2023: US Open quarterfinal, top 20 ===
Zheng begin de season at de Adelaide International. She defeat No. 17 [[Anett Kontaveit]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen saves match point, ousts Kontaveit in Adelaide |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3005423/zheng-qinwen-saves-match-point-ousts-kontaveit-in-adelaide |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241130122924/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3005423/zheng-qinwen-saves-match-point-ousts-kontaveit-in-adelaide |archive-date=30 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> before losing to [[Victoria Azarenka]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Adelaide 1: Azarenka fends off Zheng Qinwen, into quarterfinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3010262/adelaide-1-azarenka-fends-off-zheng-qinwen-into-quarterfinals |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331083541/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3010262/adelaide-1-azarenka-fends-off-zheng-qinwen-into-quarterfinals |archive-date=31 March 2023 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> At de Australian Open, she beat [[Dalma Gálfi]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Macpherson|first1=Alex|title=AO 2023 Day 1 by the numbers: Zheng Qinwen in a hurry, Osorio's milestone and more|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3024158/ao-2023-day-1-by-the-numbers-zheng-qinwen-in-a-hurry-osorios-milestone-and-more|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=16 January 2023}}</ref> before losing to [[Bernarda Pera]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Australian Open: Pera makes third round|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-pera-makes-third-round-655418.html|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=18 January 2023}}</ref>
At de Abu Dhabi Open, Zheng defeat qualifier Rebecca Marino, No. 12 Jeļena Ostapenko,<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen upsets Ostapenko to reach Abu Dhabi quarters|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3054192/zheng-qinwen-upsets-ostapenko-to-reach-abu-dhabi-quarters|access-date=18 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=8 February 2023}}</ref> den No. 8 [[Daria Kasatkina]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen overpowers No. 1 seed Daria Kasatkina in Abu Dhabi for third Top 10 win|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-overpowers-top-seed-daria-kasatkina-abu-dhabi-third-top-10-win|access-date=18 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=10 February 2023}}</ref> widout dropping a set, to reach de semifinals. She loose insyd de semifinals to No. 19 Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.
At de Stuttgart Open, Zheng defeat lucky loser [[Alycia Parks]] before losing to world No. 1, Iga Świątek, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite news|date=21 April 2023|title=Iga Swiatek beats Zheng in Stuttgart to make winning WTA Tour return|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/apr/21/iga-swiatek-beats-zheng-in-stuttgart-to-make-winning-wta-tour-return|access-date=10 August 2026|work=[[The Guardian]]}}</ref> At de Madrid Open, she defeat [[Caty McNally]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Madrid Open: Zheng books spot in round of 32|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/madrid-open-zheng-books-spot-in-first-round-676310.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=28 April 2023}}</ref> before losing to No. 17, [[Ekaterina Alexandrova]], insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Madrid Open: Alexandrova into round of 16 against Swiatek|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/madrid-open-alexandrova-into-second-round-676784.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=30 April 2023}}</ref> At de Italian Open, Zheng defeat Alizé Cornet,<ref>{{cite web |title=Rome: Zheng Qinwen holds off Cornet to reach third round |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3340520/rome-zheng-qinwen-holds-off-cornet-to-reach-third-round |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803045450/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3340520/rome-zheng-qinwen-holds-off-cornet-to-reach-third-round |archive-date=3 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> qualifier [[Anna Bondár]],<ref>{{cite web |date=13 May 2023 |title=Italian Open: Zheng into round of 16, beats qualifier before rain stops play for day |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-into-second-round-679502.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043052/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-into-second-round-679502.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den compatriot Wang Xiyu<ref>{{cite web |date=15 May 2023 |title=Italian Open: Zheng advances to quarter-finals |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-advances-to-quarter-finals-679819.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241127235309/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-advances-to-quarter-finals-679819.html |archive-date=27 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> to reach ein second WTA 1000 quarterfinal. She then loose to No. 12 Veronika Kudermetova, insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kudermetova beats Zheng Qinwen for semis at Italian Open |url=https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202305/17/WS64644942a310b6054fad3798.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240119125438/https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202305/17/WS64644942a310b6054fad3798.html |archive-date=19 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=China Daily}}</ref> As a result, Zheng reach No. 19 insyd de WTA rankings, becoming de fifth Chinese player to break into de top 20.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ranking Reaction: Iga Swiatek kicks off 60th straight week at No. 1, Alcaraz returns to top spot |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/ranking-reaction-iga-swiatek-60th-week-at-no-1-alcaraz-returns-to-top-spot |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803163136/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/ranking-reaction-iga-swiatek-60th-week-at-no-1-alcaraz-returns-to-top-spot |archive-date=3 August 2024 |access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Rankings Watch: Rybakina hits Top 5 for first time; Zheng makes Top 20 debut |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3465469/rankings-watch-rybakina-hits-top-5-for-first-time-zheng-makes-top-20-debut |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230522235550/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3465469/rankings-watch-rybakina-hits-top-5-for-first-time-zheng-makes-top-20-debut |archive-date=22 May 2023 |access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref> At de French Open, she beat qualifier [[Tamara Zidanšek]]<ref>{{cite web |date=28 May 2023 |title=Roland-Garros: Zheng advances to second round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-advances-to-first-round-683322.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119051043/https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-advances-to-first-round-683322.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> before losing to [[Yulia Putintseva]].<ref>{{cite web |date=31 May 2023 |title=Roland-Garros: Putintseva upsets Qinwen Zheng in three sets to make third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-putintseva-advances-to-third-round-684819.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119045944/https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-putintseva-advances-to-third-round-684819.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref>
At Wimbledon, Zheng loose insyd de first round to [[Kateřina Siniaková]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Wimbledon: Siniakova books spot in second round|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wimbledon-news/wimbledon-siniakova-books-spot-in-second-round-693157.html|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=3 July 2023}}</ref>
Zheng receive a wildcard into de Palermo Ladies Open. She double bagel [[Sara Errani]],<ref>{{cite web |date=17 July 2023 |title=WTA roundup: Qinwen Zheng opens with 6–0, 6–0 win in Palermo |url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-qinwen-zheng-opens-with-6-0-6-0-win-palermo-2023-07-17/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230720025622/https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-qinwen-zheng-opens-with-6-0-6-0-win-palermo-2023-07-17/ |archive-date=20 July 2023 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |work=Reuters}}</ref> then beat [[Diane Parry]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Palermo: Zheng Qinwen battles past Parry in three sets |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3601004/palermo-zheng-qinwen-battles-past-parry-in-three-sets |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803015041/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3601004/palermo-zheng-qinwen-battles-past-parry-in-three-sets |archive-date=3 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> [[Emma Navarro]]<ref>{{cite web |date=21 July 2023 |title=Palermo Open: Zheng reaches semi-finals, takes on Sherif next |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/palermo-open-zheng-reaches-semi-finals-698670.html |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Mayar Sherif]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng beats Sherif in late-night duel; faces Paolini in Palermo final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3600788/zheng-beats-sherif-in-late-night-duel-faces-paolini-in-palermo-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119051012/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3600788/zheng-beats-sherif-in-late-night-duel-faces-paolini-in-palermo-final |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> to reach ein second WTA Tour final. She beat [[Jasmine Paolini]] insyd three sets to win ein first WTA Tour title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen beats Paolini in Palermo to capture first career title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3601535/zheng-qinwen-beats-paolini-in-palermo-to-capture-first-career-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921023120/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3601535/zheng-qinwen-beats-paolini-in-palermo-to-capture-first-career-title |archive-date=21 September 2024 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref>
[[File:Zheng_Qinwen_(2023_US_Open)_01_(cropped).jpg|left|thumb|Zheng reach ein first Grand Slam quarterfinals at de 2023 US Open.]]
At de Canadian Open, Zheng defeat [[Marta Kostyuk]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen edges Marta Kostyuk in Montreal|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/canadian-open-zheng-books-spot-in-second-round-703625.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=8 August 2023}}</ref> before losing to No. 18 Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Canadian Open: Samsonova makes last 16|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/canadian-open-samsonova-makes-last-16-704051.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=9 August 2023}}</ref> At de Cincinnati Open, she defeat qualifier Aliaksandra Sasnovich den wildcard entrant [[Venus Williams]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen rallies to beat Venus Williams in Cincinnati|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3636968/zheng-qinwen-rallies-to-beat-venus-williams-in-cincinnati|access-date=30 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=16 August 2023}}</ref> before losing to world No. 1, Iga Świątek, insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Swiatek survives Zheng scare to reach Cincinnati quarter-finals|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/swiatek-survives-zheng-scare-reach-cincinnati-quarter-finals-2023-08-17/|access-date=30 July 2026|work=[[Reuters]]|date=18 August 2023}}</ref> At de [[2023 US Open – Women's singles|US Open]], Zheng defeat [[Nadia Podoroska]],<ref>{{cite web |date=30 August 2023 |title=US Open: Zheng fires warning shot to rest of the field |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-second-round-709185.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043746/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-second-round-709185.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Kaia Kanepi]],<ref>{{cite web |date=31 August 2023 |title=US Open: Zheng ends Kanepi's run, into third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-makes-third-round-2-709889.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043303/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-makes-third-round-2-709889.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Lucia Bronzetti]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen dazzles with defense on a landmark day for Chinese tennis |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3668033/zheng-qinwen-dazzles-with-defense-on-a-landmark-day-for-chinese-tennis |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den No. 5 Ons Jabeur<ref>{{cite web |date=4 September 2023 |title=US Open: Under-par Jabeur knocked out by Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-last-8-711398.html |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> to advance to ein first major quarterfinal, wer she loose to world No. 2, [[Aryna Sabalenka]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 September 2023 |title=Sabalenka sweeps into 4th Slam semi of 2023 |url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/38339824/aryna-sabalenka-cruises-zheng-qinwen-us-open-semis |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231008190452/https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/38339824/aryna-sabalenka-cruises-zheng-qinwen-us-open-semis |archive-date=8 October 2023 |access-date=7 September 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>
Zheng win gold insyd singles at de Asian Games.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-2023-tennis-women-singles|title=Asian Games 2023: Zheng Qinwen wins women's tennis gold to secure Paris 2024 quota|last=Kano|first=Shintaro|date=29 September 2023|publisher=International Olympic Committee|access-date=25 January 2024|archive-date=16 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240816073522/https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-2023-tennis-women-singles|url-status=live}}</ref> At de China Open, she loose insyd de first round to world No. 5, Elena Rybakina, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rybakina sweeps past Zheng Qinwen into Beijing second round|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3715707/rybakina-sweeps-past-zheng-qinwen-into-beijing-second-round|access-date=30 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=2 October 2023}}</ref> At de Zhengzhou Open, Zheng defeat qualifier [[Kateryna Volodko]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=9 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen claims first win on home soil in Zhengzhou|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3732237/zheng-qinwen-claims-first-win-on-home-soil-in-zhengzhou|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> No. 6 Maria Sakkari,<ref>{{Cite news|date=11 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen notches first win over Sakkari to make Zhengzhou quarters|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3735023/zheng-qinwen-notches-first-win-over-sakkari-to-make-zhengzhou-quarters|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> [[Anhelina Kalinina]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=13 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen storms into Zhengzhou semis; faces Paolini next|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3737260/zheng-qinwen-storms-into-zhengzhou-semis-faces-paolini-next|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> den Jasmine Paolini, widout dropping a set, to reach de final. She defeat world No. 18, [[Barbora Krejčíková]], insyd de final insyd three sets to win ein second career title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen triumphs on home soil to win Zhengzhou title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3738449/zheng-qinwen-triumphs-on-home-soil-to-win-zhengzhou-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231017133438/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3738449/zheng-qinwen-triumphs-on-home-soil-to-win-zhengzhou-title |archive-date=17 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=James Walker-Roberts |date=15 October 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen says she 'wanted too much' after beating Barbora Krejcikova to win Zhengzhou Open |url=https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/wta-zhengzhou/2023/zheng-qinwen-says-she-wanted-too-much-after-beating-barbora-krejcikova-to-win-zhengzhou-open_sto9837635/story.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231015195205/https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/wta-zhengzhou/2023/zheng-qinwen-says-she-wanted-too-much-after-beating-barbora-krejcikova-to-win-zhengzhou-open_sto9837635/story.shtml |archive-date=15 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=eurosport.com}}</ref> Zheng make ein debut at de WTA Elite Trophy.<ref>{{cite news|title=Field is set for the 2023 WTA Elite Trophy Zhuhai|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3741492/field-is-set-for-the-2023-wta-elite-trophy-zhuhai|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=18 October 2023}}</ref> She defeat [[Donna Vekić]]<ref>{{Cite news|date=25 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen battles past Vekic to grab first win in Zhuhai|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3752266/zheng-qinwen-battles-past-vekic-to-grab-first-win-in-zhuhai|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> den Jeļena Ostapenko<ref>{{Cite news|date=27 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen beats Jelena Ostapenko to set up all-Chinese semifinal match at WTA Elite Trophy|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-jelena-ostapenko-all-chinese-semifinal-wta-elite-trophy-zhuhai|access-date=10 August 2026|work=Tennis}}</ref> insyd de round-robin stage. She beat compatriot [[Zhu Lin (tennis)|Zhu Lin]] insyd de semifinals<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen outlasts Zhu in Zhuhai; will face Haddad Maia in final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3755851/zheng-qinwen-outlasts-zhu-lin-in-zhuhai-will-face-haddad-maia-in-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231029001032/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3755851/zheng-qinwen-outlasts-zhu-lin-in-zhuhai-will-face-haddad-maia-in-final |archive-date=29 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> buh she loose insyd de final to [[Beatriz Haddad Maia]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Haddad Maia denies Zheng Qinwen in classic final to claim Zhuhai title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3758240/haddad-maia-denies-zheng-qinwen-in-classic-final-to-claim-zhuhai-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241126191816/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3758240/haddad-maia-denies-zheng-qinwen-in-classic-final-to-claim-zhuhai-title |archive-date=26 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Na dem name Zheng WTA Most Improved Player.<ref name="2023year">{{cite news|title=2023 WTA player and coach award winners announced|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3818533/2023-wta-player-and-coach-award-winners-announced|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=11 December 2023}}</ref>
=== 2024: Australian Open final, Olympic champion, top 5 ===
Zheng make ein debut at de United Cup as China ein No. 1 player. She defeat [[Markéta Vondroušová]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen clinches United Cup tie for China |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3842404/zheng-qinwen-clinches-united-cup-tie-for-china |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240125173819/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3842404/zheng-qinwen-clinches-united-cup-tie-for-china |archive-date=25 January 2024 |access-date=25 January 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den [[Olga Danilović]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng beats Danilovic; Serbia storms back to edge China in Perth|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3844854/zheng-holds-off-danilovic-to-send-china-vs-serbia-to-deciding-doubles|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=31 December 2023}}</ref> before losing to Iga Świątek insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Swiatek secures United Cup semifinal spot for Poland; Australia tops Serbia|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3847883/swiatek-hurkacz-clinch-united-cup-semifinal-spot-for-team-poland|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 January 2024}}</ref> At de Australian Open, Zheng eliminate [[Ashlyn Krueger]],<ref>{{cite web |date=16 January 2024 |title=Australian Open: 12th seed Zheng into second round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-12th-seed-zheng-into-second-round-737579.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127125743/https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-12th-seed-zheng-into-second-round-737579.html |archive-date=27 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Katie Boulter]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Boulter beaten by Qinwen Zheng to miss out on potential Raducanu clash |url=https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12040/13050672/australian-open-katie-boulter-beaten-by-qinwen-zheng-to-miss-out-on-potential-emma-raducanu-clash |accessdate=26 October 2024 |work=Sky Sports}}</ref> compatriot [[Wang Yafan]],<ref>{{cite web |date=20 January 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen defeats Wang Yafan to reach week 2 at Australian Open |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/zheng-qinwen-defeats-wang-yafan-to-reach-week-2-at-australian-open-738722.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127125746/https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/zheng-qinwen-defeats-wang-yafan-to-reach-week-2-at-australian-open-738722.html |archive-date=27 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Océane Dodin]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Fitzgerald|first1=Matt|title=Zheng Qinwen, lone AO top half women's seed left, joins three first-time major quarterfinalists|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-lone-top-half-seed-left-three-first-time-major-quarterfinalists-australian-open|access-date=16 July 2026|work=Tennis|date=22 January 2024}}</ref> to reach ein second consecutive major quarterfinal. She defeat [[Anna Kalinskaya]] to reach ein first major semifinal,<ref>{{cite news|last1=Fitzgerald|first1=Matt|title=In a mature turnaround, Zheng Qinwen reaches first major semifinal at Australian Open|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/mature-turnaround-zheng-qinwen-first-major-semifinal-australian-open-kalinskaya|access-date=16 July 2026|work=Tennis|date=24 January 2024}}</ref> wey she beat qualifier [[Dayana Yastremska]] to reach ein first major final.<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen bests Yastremska at Australian Open to make first Slam final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3867402/zheng-qinwen-bests-yastremska-at-australian-open-to-make-first-slam-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240828140952/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3867402/zheng-qinwen-bests-yastremska-at-australian-open-to-make-first-slam-final |archive-date=28 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> She loose insyd de final to world No. 2, Aryna Sabalenka, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68109149|title=Australian Open 2024 women's final result: Aryna Sabalenka beats Zheng Qinwen in Melbourne|date=27 January 2024|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=28 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240928135354/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68109149|url-status=live}}</ref> As a result, Zheng reach de top 10 insyd de singles rankings, de second Chinese player to do so after [[Li Na]].<ref>{{cite web |date=29 January 2024 |title=Rankings Watch: Zheng makes Top 10 debut; Mertens back to No.1 in doubles |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3870512/rankings-watch-zheng-makes-top-10-debut-mertens-back-to-no-1-in-doubles |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240809125231/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3870512/rankings-watch-zheng-makes-top-10-debut-mertens-back-to-no-1-in-doubles |archive-date=9 August 2024 |access-date=29 January 2024 |website=WTA Tour}}</ref>
Na dis sanso be China ein second-ever Olympic gold insyd tennis, den de first since de women's doubles insyd 2004.<ref>{{Cite news|last=|date=3 August 2024|title=Zheng Qinwen rewards raucous Chinese support to grab gold in tense tennis final|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/03/zheng-qinwen-paris-olympic-games-2024-womens-tennis-final-report|access-date=4 August 2024|work=The Observer|language=en-GB|issn=0029-7712}}</ref>
At de Wuhan Open, Zheng defeat wildcard entrant Jaqueline Cristian,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng becomes first Chinese woman since Li Na to win 40 matches in one year |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146421/zheng-becomes-first-chinese-woman-since-li-na-to-win-40-matches-in-one-year |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241009162137/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146421/zheng-becomes-first-chinese-woman-since-li-na-to-win-40-matches-in-one-year |archive-date=9 October 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Leylah Fernandez,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng defeats Fernandez for first time to reach Wuhan quarters |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146835/zheng-defeats-fernandez-for-first-time-to-reach-wuhan-quarters |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241208111722/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146835/zheng-defeats-fernandez-for-first-time-to-reach-wuhan-quarters |archive-date=8 December 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> No. 6 Jasmine Paolini,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng stays perfect against Paolini, sets historic Wuhan semifinal showdown |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4147692/zheng-stays-perfect-against-paolini-sets-historic-wuhan-semifinal-showdown |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110100716/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4147692/zheng-stays-perfect-against-paolini-sets-historic-wuhan-semifinal-showdown |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den compatriot [[Wang Xinyu]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Wuhan Open: Zheng advances to final against Sabalenka|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wuhan-open-zheng-advances-to-final-790070.html|access-date=14 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=12 October 2024}}</ref> to advance to ein first WTA 1000 final. At de Pan Pacific Open, Zheng defeat [[Moyuka Uchijima]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 24, 2024 |title='Trying new things': Zheng's fresh tactics help her reach Tokyo quarterfinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4155184/-trying-new-things-zheng-s-fresh-tactics-help-her-reach-tokyo-quarterfinals |access-date=14 November 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeKWOhQ7ceo |title=QINWEN ZHENG/ON COURT INTERVIEW/TOKYO OPEN 2024 |date=25 October 2024 |last=ICONIC CHANNEL TENNIS 🎾 |access-date=26 November 2024 |via=YouTube}}</ref> Leylah Fernandez,<ref>{{cite web |date=25 October 2024 |title=Qinwen Zheng Beats Leylah Fernandez in Pan Pacific Open |url=https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-beats-leylah-fernandez-in-pan-pacific-open |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241025204935/https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-beats-leylah-fernandez-in-pan-pacific-open |archive-date=25 October 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Sports Illustrated}}</ref> den No. 16 [[Diana Shnaider]]<ref>{{Cite news|date=October 26, 2024|title=Zheng Qinwen downs Diana Shnaider to book Sofia Kenin clash in Tokyo final|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/zheng-qinwen-downs-diana-shnaider-to-book-sofia-kenin-clash-in-tokyo-final|work=[[The Straits Times]]}}</ref> to reach de final.
She loose insyd de final to Coco Gauff insyd a match wich go to a third-set tiebreak.<ref>{{cite web |title=Gauff overcomes Zheng in three-hour thriller to win WTA Finals title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165822/gauff-overcomes-zheng-in-three-hour-thriller-to-win-wta-finals-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241109205313/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165822/gauff-overcomes-zheng-in-three-hour-thriller-to-win-wta-finals-title |archive-date=9 November 2024 |accessdate=9 November 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Despite de defeat, Zheng reach a career-high ranking of world No. 5.<ref>{{cite web |title='I fight, whatever happens on court': Zheng reflects on WTA Finals run |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165926/-i-fight-whatever-happens-on-court-zheng-reflects-on-wta-finals-run |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110020722/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165926/-i-fight-whatever-happens-on-court-zheng-reflects-on-wta-finals-run |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=10 November 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref>
At de [[2025 Miami Open – Women's singles|Miami Open]], Zheng overcam [[Lauren Davis]],<ref>{{cite web |date=20 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: Qinwen Zheng eases into third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/miami-open-qinwen-zheng-eases-into-third-round-813678.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> qualifier [[Taylor Townsend]],<ref>{{cite web |date=23 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: Zheng advances to last 16 |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/miami-open-wta-1000-wta-tour-news/miami-open-zheng-advances-to-last-16-814332.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den Ashlyn Krueger,<ref>{{cite web |date=25 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: China's Zheng Qinwen to face 'mountain she cannot climb' in quarter-finals |url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3303746/miami-open-chinas-zheng-qinwen-face-mountain-she-cannot-climb-quarter-finals |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=South China Morning Post}}</ref> widout dropping a set, to reach de quarterfinals. At de Charleston Open, Zheng make am three quarterfinals insyd as many tournaments plus wins over Maria Sakkari<ref>{{cite web |date=2 April 2025 |title=Charleston Open: Third seed Zheng beats Sakkari to reach last 16 |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/charleston-open-third-seed-zheng-beats-sakkari-to-reach-last-16-816114.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Elise Mertens]],<ref>{{cite web |date=3 April 2025 |title=Charleston Open: Zheng beats Mertens to reach quarter-finals |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/charleston-open-zheng-beats-mertens-to-reach-quarter-finals-816265.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> before losing insyd de last eight to ninth seed [[Ekaterina Alexandrova]].<ref>{{cite web |date=5 April 2025 |title=Semi-finals set in Charleston and Bogotá, after surprises |url=https://tennisthreads.net/wta-round-up-semi-finals-set-in-charleston-and-bogota-after-surprises/ |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Threads}}</ref>
She loose insyd de semifinals to No. 3 Coco Gauff insyd a three-hour match wey go to a third-set tiebreak.
Nevertheless, ein ranking rise to a new career-high of No. 4. She go out insyd de first round of [[2025 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|Wimbledon]] at de hands of Kateřina Siniaková.
Zheng subsequently withdraw from de Wuhan Open.
At de [[2026 French Open – Women's singles|French Open]], she go out insyd de opening round of dis major for de first time insyd ein career, losing to qualifier den eventual finalist [[Maja Chwalińska]] den winning just four games thruout de entire match.
Insyd de fourth round she win insyd straight sets against Iga Swiatek, buh she san overcam a 5-0 deficit insyd de first set to reach ein third US Open quarterfinal (den fifth major quarterfinal overall), becoming de first qualifier to reach de quarterfinals at de US Open since Emma Raducanu insyd 2021. Despite losing insyd de quarterfinals to de incumbent world No. 1 Elena Rybakina insyd three sets (after winning de first set), Zheng return to de top 100 following de tournament, climbing nearly 70 spots from No. 121 to No. 52.
== Playing style ==
Zheng ein game be centred on baseline aggression wey e be built around ein powerful serve den heavy-topspin forehand. Ein forehand be described as a signature weapon, capable of pushing opponents behind de baseline den creating opportunities for am to dictate rallies.<ref>{{cite news|title=No crown for 'Queen Wen' but Zheng learns valuable lessons|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/no-crown-queen-wen-zheng-learns-valuable-lessons-2023-09-06/|work=Reuters|date=6 September 2023|access-date=2 June 2026|last=Tennery|first=Amy}}</ref> At de 2024 Australian Open, na ein forehands average 2,800 revolutions per minute, de highest spin rate among de women wey dey compete at de tournament den close to de men's tournament average.<ref>{{cite web |last=Trollope |first=Matt |date=1 January 2025 |title=Five reasons we love Zheng Qinwen |url=https://ausopen.com/articles/news/five-reasons-we-love-zheng-qinwen |access-date=2 June 2026 |website=Australian Open}}</ref> Zheng sanso be an athletic mover whose first serve fi be highly effective wen e land in, wey dey complement ein forehand den dey allow am to control points from de opening shot. However, ein serve at times be affected by technical issues den a low first-serve percentage. Ein heavy topspin den comparatively long swings initially make qm particularly effective on clay courts, although she cam be increasingly capable on faster surfaces.<ref>{{cite news|last=Carayol|first=Tumaini|title=Zheng follows idol to Australian Open final but Sabalenka is toughest test|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/jan/26/zheng-follows-her-idol-to-australian-final-but-sabalenka-is-toughest-test|work=The Guardian|date=26 January 2024|access-date=2 June 2026}}</ref> Although she primarily dey seek to dictate play from de baseline, she fi vary de pace of rallies pluz high, looping balls den drop shots, a tactic she use effectively during ein victory over [[Iga Świątek]] insyd de semifinals of de [[2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Paris Olympics]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Carayol|first=Tumaini|title=Iga Świątek's 25-match Roland Garros winning streak ended by Zheng Qinwen|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/01/iga-swiatek-roland-garros-streak-qinwen-zheng-paris-olympics-tennis-semi-final|work=The Guardian|date=1 August 2024|access-date=2 June 2026}}</ref>
== Coaches ==
Insyd 2021, Zheng begin dey work plus coach [[Pere Riba]].<ref name="riba">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen reuniting with coach Pere Riba for 2024|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3805943/zheng-qinwen-reuniting-with-coach-pere-riba-for-2024|access-date=2 September 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 December 2023}}</ref> Insyd June 2023, Zheng split plus Riba wey she hire [[Wim Fissette]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Mesic|first1=Dzevad|title=Qinwen Zheng hires Naomi Osaka's ex-coach|url=https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/WTA_Tennis/134015/qinwen-zheng-hires-naomi-osaka-s-excoach/|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis World|date=17 June 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Oddo|first1=Chris|title=Coach Wim Fissette about Qinwen Zheng: “Incredible athlete and worker, whose game needs to get cleaned up”|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wim-fissette-about-qinwen-zheng-she-wants-to-do-everything-it-takes-to-achieve-the-best-711529.html|work=Tennis Majors|date=5 September 2023}}</ref> Previously, Fissette coach [[Naomi Osaka]], til dem split insyd July 2022.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Tandon|first1=Kamakshi|title=Naomi Osaka, coach Wim Fissette split after sharing two major title runs|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/naomi-osaka-coach-wim-fissette-split-won-two-majors-partnership|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis|date=20 July 2022}}</ref> However, insyd September 2023, Fissette abruptly end ein collaboration plus Zheng, a decision wich na Zheng call "immoral".<ref>{{cite news|title=Coach Wim Fissette ends collaboration with Zheng Qinwen amid rumored reunion with Naomi Osaka|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/wim-fissette-ends-coach-zheng-qinwen-amid-rumored-reunion-naomi-osaka|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis|date=29 September 2023}}</ref> Fissette later reunite plus Osaka following de birth of ein daughter insyd July 2023.<ref>{{cite news|title=Naomi Osaka splits with coach Wim Fissette, practices with Patrick Mouratoglou in LA|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5766206/2024/09/14/naomi-osaka-coach-fissette-mouratoglou/|access-date=2 September 2026|work=[[The Athletic]]|date=14 September 2024}}</ref> Insyd December 2023, Zheng reunite plus Riba.<ref name="riba" />
== Endorsements ==
Insyd 2015, Zheng sign a sponsorship deal plus Nike.<ref name="endorsements">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen: China’s Tennis Ace Wins On and Off Court|url=https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1015685|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Sixth Tone]]|date=14 August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Qinwen Zheng Wins Olympic Gold in Women’s Singles|url=https://about.nike.com/en/newsroom/releases/qinwen-zheng-wins-gold|publisher=Nike|date=3 August 2024}}</ref> Na ein racquets be provided by Wilson.<ref>{{cite news|title=Geared Up: Zheng Qinwen cracks the Top 10 with Wilson and Nike|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/geared-up-qinwen-zheng-cracks-the-top-10-with-wilson-and-nike-australian-open-final|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=1 February 2024}}</ref> Insyd 2022, Zheng join Rolex as a Testimonee<ref>{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.rolex.com/en-us/rolex-family/tennis/qinwen-zheng |access-date=31 August 2026 |publisher=Rolex}}</ref> wey she sign endorsement deals plus Chinese financial service company Ant Group<ref>{{cite news|title=Ant Group Extends Partnership with Olympic Tennis Champion Qinwen Zheng as Brand Ambassador|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250109266663/en/Ant-Group-Extends-Partnership-with-Olympic-Tennis-Champion-Qinwen-Zheng-as-Brand-Ambassador|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Business Wire]]|date=10 January 2025}}</ref> den Chinese dairy company Yili Group.<ref name="endorsements" /> Insyd 2023, Zheng sign sponsorship deals plus Gatorade<ref>{{cite news|last1=Richardson|first1=James|title=Who sponsors rising Chinese star Qinwen Zheng: Nike, Gatorade and Wilson already on board|url=https://www.tennis365.com/australian-open/who-sponsors-qinwen-zheng-nike-gatorade-wilson|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis365|date=24 January 2024}}</ref> den Swisse.<ref name="endorsements" /> Insyd 2024, Zheng join Lancôme as a brand ambassador,<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen wins in Stuttgart, picks up Lancôme deal alongside world No. 1 Iga Swiatek|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-wins-in-stuttgart-picks-up-lancome-deal-alongside-world-no-1-iga-swiatek|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=16 April 2024}}</ref> she sign sponsorship deals plus Chinese milk tea brand Chagee<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen Becomes CHAGEE's First "Health Ambassador"|url=https://www.chagee.us/media-center/article/78352638-8446-4796-b23c-41530409e780|publisher=Chagee|date=25 April 2025}}</ref><ref name="endorsements" /> den Chinese consumer electronics brand vivo, wey she cam be a brand ambassador give Audi.<ref>{{cite news|title=No rest for the weary! Zheng Qinwen's off-season kicks off with new Audi sponsorship and Gatorade event|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/no-rest-for-the-weary-zheng-qinwen-s-offseason-kicks-off-with-new-audi-sponsorship-and-gatorade-event|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=17 November 2024}}</ref> Insyd 2025, Zheng cam be a global brand ambassador give Dior<ref>{{cite news|last1=Templeton|first1=Lily|title=EXCLUSIVE: Dior Taps Olympic Tennis Champion Zheng Qinwen as Global Ambassador|url=https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/dior-zheng-qinwen-global-ambassador-olympic-tennis-champion-1236793971/|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Women's Wear Daily|WWD]]|date=9 January 2025}}</ref> den Beats.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Benson|first1=Pat|title=Qinwen Zheng Named Beats Global Ambassador in Hype Video|url=https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-named-beats-global-ambassador-in-hype-video|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Sports Illustrated]]|date=19 March 2025}}</ref>
== Personal life ==
Zheng cite [[Li Na]]—de only Chinese player to win a singles major title—as a source of inspiration.<ref name="T2023">{{Cite web |last=Fitzgerald |first=Matt |date=17 January 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen sprouts from a family's big sacrifice—and the little seed Li Na planted in her heart |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-sprouts-family-sacrifice-seed-li-na-planted-australian-open-riba |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241008002050/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-sprouts-family-sacrifice-seed-li-na-planted-australian-open-riba |archive-date=8 October 2024 |access-date=25 January 2023 |website=Tennis.com}}</ref><ref name="AP2024">{{Cite web |last=HOWARD FENDRICH |date=3 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first Olympic tennis singles gold, inspired by Li Na and Liu Xang |url=https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113022350/https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |archive-date=13 November 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[AP News]] |language=en}}</ref> Insyd 2024, na Zheng say: "''I watched her since I was a little kid so I'm trying to follow in her steps. She inspired me a lot when I was a child."''<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen eyes Olympics history in Li Na's Paris footsteps |url=https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/zheng-qinwen-eyes-olympics-history-113903072.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804030250/https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/zheng-qinwen-eyes-olympics-history-113903072.html |archive-date=4 August 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=Yahoo! Sports |language=en-GB}}</ref> Zheng sanso credit ein parents dema support den guidance as a reason for ein success.<ref name="AP2024" />
Following ein gold medal win at de 2024 Summer Olympics, Zheng say dat na she always wan "''to become one of the Asians that can inspire young kids and make them love tennis more''".<ref name="shethepeople">{{Cite news|last=Thanvi|first=Ishika|date=5 August 2024|title=Meet Zheng Qinwen, Chinese Gold Medalist Who Also Beat World No 1|url=https://www.shethepeople.tv/women-at-olympics/tennis-player-zheng-qinwen-gold-medalist-paris-olympics-6798900|access-date=20 August 2024|publisher=[[SheThePeople]]|quote=Following her Olympic gold win, Zheng expressed her desire to inspire young Asians to pursue tennis, much like her idol Li Na and hurdler Liu Xiang, China’s first Olympic gold medalist in men’s track and field. Zheng attributes her success to the unwavering support of her parents...|archive-date=20 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080701/https://www.shethepeople.tv/women-at-olympics/tennis-player-zheng-qinwen-gold-medalist-paris-olympics-6798900|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kapetanakis |first=Arthur |date=5 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first singles gold medal at Paris 2024 Olympics |url=https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2024-08-05/zheng_qinwen_wins_chinas_first_singles_gold_medal_at_paris_2024_olympics.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080658/https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2024-08-05/zheng_qinwen_wins_chinas_first_singles_gold_medal_at_paris_2024_olympics.html |archive-date=20 August 2024 |access-date=20 August 2024 |website=[[US Open (tennis)]]}}</ref> She sanso say na she look up to [[Liu Xiang (hurdler)|Liu Xiang]], a Chinese hurdler whose win insyd de 110-meter hurdles at de 2004 Summer Olympics be China ein first gold insyd any men's track den field event.<ref name="shethepeople" /><ref name="AP2024">{{Cite web |last=HOWARD FENDRICH |date=3 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first Olympic tennis singles gold, inspired by Li Na and Liu Xang |url=https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113022350/https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |archive-date=13 November 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[AP News]] |language=en}}</ref> Insyd a 2024 interview plus Sky Sports, Zheng say ein hobbies include walking plus ein family, reading, den singing.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04pkcmluVLA |title=Zheng Qinwen describes herself as ____ 😅 | Get to know the Chinese star! |date=13 February 2024 |last=Sky Sports |access-date=4 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804020839/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04pkcmluVLA |archive-date=4 August 2024 |url-status=live |via=YouTube}}</ref> She sanso dey enjoy roller coaster rides wey she be a fan of de K-pop group Blackpink.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kane |first=David |date=3 September 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen loves rollercoasters, karaoke, and Blackpink, thinks Coco Gauff is more talented |url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/zheng-qinwen-rollercoasters-karaoke-blackpink-coco-gauff-2023-us-open |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804040822/https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/zheng-qinwen-rollercoasters-karaoke-blackpink-coco-gauff-2023-us-open |archive-date=4 August 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[Tennis.com]] |language=en |quote="Mostly I sing Chinese songs, slower songs," added the Blackpink stan.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Livaudais |first=Stephanie |date=27 March 2023 |title=Blink and you'll miss her: No time for Blackpink amid Zheng Qinwen's rapid rise |url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/blink-and-you-miss-her-no-time-for-blackpink-amid-zheng-qinwen-rapid-rise |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080658/https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/blink-and-you-miss-her-no-time-for-blackpink-amid-zheng-qinwen-rapid-rise |archive-date=20 August 2024 |access-date=20 August 2024 |website=[[Tennis.com]]}}</ref>
According to de China Charity Federation, Zheng donate 1 million yuan insyd August 2026 for disaster relief insyd Gyirong County during de 2026 Nepal–Tibet floods.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-08-31 |title=Zheng Qinwen donates 1 million yuan to support devastating Tibet disaster relief efforts |url=https://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/articles/zheng_qinwen_donates_1_million_yuan_to_support_devastating_tibet_disaster_relief_efforts/s1_17460_44242518 |access-date=2026-09-06 |website=[[Yardbarker]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Burack |first=Emily |date=2026-08-31 |title=Qinwen Zheng Donates to Support Disaster Relief Efforts in Tibet |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/qinwen-zheng-donates-support-disaster-143226595.html |access-date=2026-09-06 |website=[[Town & Country (magazine)|Town & Country]] |language=en-US |via=Yahoo Sports}}</ref>
==Career statistics==
{{Performance key|short=yes}}
''Only main-draw results insyd [[WTA Tour]], [[Grand Slam (tennis)|Grand Slam tournaments]], [[Billie Jean King Cup]], [[United Cup]], [[Hopman Cup]] den [[Tennis at the Summer Olympics|Olympic Games]] dem include insyd win–loss records.''<ref>{{Cite web|title=Qinwen Zheng [AUS] | Australian Open|url=https://ausopen.com/players/china/qinwen-zheng-0|website=ausopen.com}}</ref>
===Singles===
''Current thru de [[2026 Italian Open – Women's singles|2026 Italian Open]].''
{|class=wikitable style=text-align:center
|-
!Tournament
![[2021 WTA Tour|2021]]
![[2022 WTA Tour|2022]]
![[2023 WTA Tour|2023]]
![[2024 WTA Tour|2024]]
![[2025 WTA Tour|2025]]
![[2026 WTA Tour|2026]]
!{{Abbr|SR|Strike rate}}
!{{Abbr|W–L|Win–loss}}
!Win %
|-
| colspan="10" style="text-align:left" |'''[[Grand Slam (tennis)|Grand Slam tournaments]]'''
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left| [[Australian Open]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 Australian Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Australian Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:thistle|[[2024 Australian Open – Women's singles|F]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 Australian Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|A
|0 / 4
|9–4
|{{tennis win percentage|won=9|lost=4|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left| [[French Open]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 French Open – Women's singles|4R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 French Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 French Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2025 French Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 French Open – Women's singles|1R]]
|0 / 5
|10–5
|{{tennis win percentage|won=10|lost=5|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left| [[Wimbledon Championships|Wimbledon]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|3R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|1R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|1R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|1R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|1R]]
|0 / 5
|2–5
|{{tennis win percentage|won=2|lost=5|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left| [[US Open (tennis)|US Open]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 US Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2023 US Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2024 US Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|A
|bgcolor=ffebcd|[[2026 US Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|0 / 4
|14–4
|{{tennis win percentage|won=14|lost=4|integer=yes}}
|-style=font-weight:bold;background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|Win–loss
|0–0
|8–4
|6–4
|12–4
|5–3
|4–3
|0 / 18
|35–18
|{{tennis win percentage|won=31|lost=17|integer=yes}}
|-
| colspan="10" style="text-align:left" |'''Year-end championships'''
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[WTA Finals]]
|colspan=3 style=color:#696969|DNQ
|style=background:thistle|[[2024 WTA Finals – Singles|F]]
|style=color:#696969|DNQ
|
|0 / 1
|3–2
|{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=2|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[WTA Elite Trophy]]
|colspan=2 style=color:#696969|NH
|style=background:thistle|[[2023 WTA Elite Trophy – Singles|F]]
|colspan=3 style=color:#696969|NH
|0 / 1
|3–1
|{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=1|integer=yes}}
|-
| colspan="10" style="text-align:left" |'''National representation'''
|-
|style="text-align:left;background:#eaecf0"|[[Tennis at the Summer Olympics|Summer Olympics]]
|A
|colspan=2 style=color:#696969|NH
|style=background:gold|[[Tennis at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's singles|'''G''']]
|colspan=2 style=color:#696969|NH
|1 / 1
|6–0
|{{tennis win percentage|won=6|lost=0|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Billie Jean King Cup]]
|A
|style=background:#ecf2ff|[[2022 Billie Jean King Cup play-offs|PO]]
|A
|style=background:#ecf2ff|[[2024 Billie Jean King Cup play-offs|PO]]
|A
|
|0 / 0
|3–1
|{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=1|integer=yes}}
|-
| colspan="10" style="text-align:left" |'''[[WTA 1000 tournaments]]'''
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[WTA Qatar Open|Qatar Open]]
|style=color:#767676|NTI
|A
|style=color:#767676|NTI
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 Qatar TotalEnergies Open – Singles|3R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 Qatar TotalEnergies Open – Singles|2R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 Qatar TotalEnergies Open – Singles|3R]]
|0 / 3
|3–3
|{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=3|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Dubai Tennis Championships|Dubai Championships]]
|A
|style=color:#767676|NTI
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Dubai Tennis Championships – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2024 Dubai Tennis Championships – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 Dubai Tennis Championships – Women's singles|2R]]
|A
|0 / 3
|3–2
|{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=2|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Indian Wells Open]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 BNP Paribas Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 BNP Paribas Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2025 BNP Paribas Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 BNP Paribas Open - Women's singles|2R]]
|0 / 4
|4–4
|{{tennis win percentage|won=4|lost=4|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Miami Open (tennis)|Miami Open]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 Miami Open – Women's singles|1R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Miami Open – Women's singles|4R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 Miami Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2025 Miami Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 Miami Open - Women's singles|4R]]
|0 / 5
|8–5
|{{tennis win percentage|won=8|lost=5|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Madrid Open (tennis)|Madrid Open]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 Mutua Madrid Open – Women's singles|1R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Mutua Madrid Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 Mutua Madrid Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 Mutua Madrid Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 Mutua Madrid Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|0 / 5
|2–5
|{{tennis win percentage|won=2|lost=5|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Italian Open (tennis)|Italian Open]]
|A
|A
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2023 Italian Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2024 Italian Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:yellow|[[2025 Italian Open – Women's singles|SF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 Italian Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|0 / 4
|12–4
|{{tennis win percentage|won=12|lost=4|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Canadian Open (tennis)|Canadian Open]]
|A
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2022 National Bank Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 National Bank Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|A
|A
|style=background:#ecf2ff|[[2026 National Bank Open – Women's singles|Q1]]
|0 / 3
|4–3
|{{tennis win percentage|won=4|lost=3|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Cincinnati Open]]
|A
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Western & Southern Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 Cincinnati Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|A
|A
|0 / 2
|3–2
|{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=2|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[China Open (tennis)|China Open]]
|colspan=2 style=color:#696969|NH
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 China Open – Women's singles|1R]]
|style=background:yellow|[[2024 China Open – Women's singles|SF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 China Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|
|0 / 3
|5–3
|{{tennis win percentage|won=5|lost=3|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Wuhan Open]]
|colspan=3 style=color:#696969|NH
|style=background:thistle|[[2024 Wuhan Open – Singles|F]]
|A
|
|0 / 1
|4–1
|{{tennis win percentage|won=4|lost=1|integer=yes}}
|- style=font-weight:bold;background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|Win–loss
|0–0
|4–4
|10–6
|16–9
|11–7
|7–5
|0 / 32
|48–31
|{{tennis win percentage|won=48|lost=31|integer=yes}}
|-
| colspan="10" style="text-align:left" |'''Career statistics'''
|- style=font-weight:bold;background:#eaecf0
|
|[[2021 WTA Tour|2021]]
|[[2022 WTA Tour|2022]]
|[[2023 WTA Tour|2023]]
|[[2024 WTA Tour|2024]]
|[[2025 WTA Tour|2025]]
|[[2026 WTA Tour|2026]]
|{{Abbr|SR|Strike rate}}
|{{Abbr|W–L|Win–loss}}
|Win %
|- style=background:#eaecf0
| style=text-align:left |'''Tournaments'''
|3
|17
|22
|20
|12
|15
| colspan=3 |'''Career total: 87'''
|- style=background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|'''Titles'''
|0
|0
|2
|3
|0
|0
| colspan=3 |'''Career total: 5'''
|- style=background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|'''Finals'''
|0
|1
|3
|6
|0
|0
| colspan=3 |'''Career total: 10'''
|-style=background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|Hard win–loss
|0–2
|16–11
|24–12
|32–12
|8–6
|10–6
|2 / 50
|90–49
|{{tennis win percentage|won=90|lost=49|integer=yes}}
|-style=background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|Clay win–loss
|1–1
|5–4
|11–4
|17–4
|10–4
|3–3
|3 / 23
|47–20
|{{tennis win percentage|won=47|lost=20|integer=yes}}
|-style=background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|Grass win–loss
|0–0
|2–3
|0–3
|1–2
|2–2
|2–4
|0 / 14
|7–14
|{{tennis win percentage|won=7|lost=14|integer=yes}}
|- style=font-weight:bold;background:#eaecf0
| style=text-align:left |Overall win–loss
|1–3
|23–18
|35–19
|50–18
|20–12
|15–13
|5 / 87
|144–83
|{{tennis win percentage|won=144|lost=83|integer=yes}}
|- style=background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|'''Win %'''
|{{tennis win percentage|won=1|lost=3|integer=yes}}
|{{tennis win percentage|won=23|lost=18|integer=yes}}
|{{tennis win percentage|won=35|lost=19|integer=yes}}
|{{tennis win percentage|won=50|lost=18|integer=yes}}
|{{tennis win percentage|won=20|lost=12|integer=yes}}
|{{tennis win percentage|won=15|lost=13|integer=yes}}
| colspan=3 |'''Career total: {{tennis win percentage|won=144|lost=83|integer=yes}}'''
|- style=background:#eaecf0
| style=text-align:left |'''Year-end ranking'''
|143
|25
|15
|style=background:#eee8aa|5
|24
|
| colspan=3 |'''$10,207,462'''
|}
=== Grand Slam tournament finals ===
==== Singles: 1 (runner-up) ====
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!Result
!Year
!Tournament
!Surface
!Opponent
!Score
|-
| bgcolor="ffa07a" |Loss
|[[2024 Australian Open – Women's singles|2024]]
| style="background:#ffc" |[[Australian Open]]
|Hard
|[[Aryna Sabalenka]]
|3–6, 2–6
|}
=== Oda significant finals ===
==== Year-end championships ====
===== Singles: 1 (runner-up) =====
{| class="wikitable"
!Result
!Year
!Tournament
!Surface
!Opponent
!Score
|-
| bgcolor="ffa07a" |Loss
|[[2024 WTA Finals – Singles|2024]]
| style="background:#ffffcc" |[[WTA Finals]], Saudi Arabia
|Hard (i)
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Coco Gauff]]
|6–3, 4–6, 6–7<sup>(2–7)</sup>
|}
=== WTA Elite Trophy ===
==== Singles: 1 (runner-up) ====
{| class="wikitable"
!Result
!Year
!Tournament
!Surface
!Opponent
!Score
|-
| bgcolor="FFA07A" |Loss
|[[2023 WTA Elite Trophy – Singles|2023]]
| style="background:#e2faf7" |[[2023 WTA Elite Trophy|Elite Trophy]], China
|Hard
|{{flagicon|BRA}} [[Beatriz Haddad Maia]]
|6–7<sup>(11–13)</sup>, 6–7<sup>(4–7)</sup>
|}
=== WTA 1000 tournaments ===
==== Singles: 1 (runner-up) ====
{| class="wikitable"
!Result
!Year
!Tournament
!Surface
!Opponent
!Score
|-
| bgcolor="FFA07A" |Loss
|[[2024 Wuhan Open – Singles|2024]]
| style="background:#e9e9e9" |[[Wuhan Open]]
|Hard
|[[Aryna Sabalenka]]
|3–6, 7–5, 3–6
|}
=== Summer Olympics ===
==== Singles: 1 (gold medal) ====
{| class="wikitable"
!Result
!Year
!Tournament
!Surface
!Opponent
!Score
|-
| bgcolor="gold" |Gold
|[[Tennis at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's singles|2024]]
| style="background:#ffea5c" |[[Tennis at the 2024 Summer Olympics|Paris Olympics]]
|Clay
|{{flagicon|CRO}} [[Donna Vekić]]
|6–2, 6–3
|}
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'''Zheng Qinwen''' (born 8 October 2002) be a Chinese professional tennis player. Na she be ranked world No. 4 by de WTA, she achieve insyd June 2025, wey she be de only second Chinese player to reach de top 5 insyd women's singles after [[Li Na]]. Zheng win five career singles titles, wey dey include de gold medal at de [[2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Paris Olympics]], becoming de first Asian tennis player to win an Olympic gold medal insyd singles.
Zheng win ein first WTA Tour tournament insyd 2023 at de Palermo Ladies Open, a title wey she defend insyd 2024. She win WTA 500 titles at de 2023 Zhengzhou Open den at de 2024 Pan Pacific Open. She fini runner-up at de 2024 Australian Open, wey she loose to [[Aryna Sabalenka]], den at de 2024 WTA Finals, losing to [[Coco Gauff]].
== Early life den junior years ==
Na dem born Zheng insyd Shiyan, Hubei, on 8 October 2002.<ref name="WTAprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/players/328120/qinwen-zheng |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Na ein parents encourage am to try several sports during ein kiddie time, wey dey include table tennis, before she begin dey play tennis at de age of seven.<ref name="Vogue2024">{{cite magazine|last=Remsen|first=Nick|title=Qinwen Zheng on Winning China's First-Ever Olympic Gold in Tennis|url=https://www.vogue.com/article/qinwen-zheng-on-winning-olympic-gold|magazine=Vogue|date=4 August 2024|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> At de age of eight, she lef ein parents wey she move go Wuhan to receive more advanced coaching.<ref name="Vogue2024" /> Na ein mommie initially visit am on weekends den later lef ein job to support ein training full-time.<ref name="Vogue2024" /> During ein formative years, Zheng train at an academy insyd Beijing under [[Carlos Rodríguez (tennis coach)|Carlos Rodríguez]], wey na he previously coach [[Justine Henin]] den [[Li Na]].<ref name="RG2022">{{cite web |date=27 May 2022 |title=Get to know Zheng Qinwen |url=https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/article/rg2022-get-to-know-zheng-qinwen |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Roland-Garros}}</ref><ref name="Reuters2025">{{cite news|last=Ransom|first=Ian|title=Zheng looks to emulate Li's Australian Open success|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/zheng-looks-emulate-lis-australian-open-success-2025-01-07/|work=Reuters|date=7 January 2025|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> Zheng turn professional insyd 2018 while continuing to compete on de junior circuit.<ref name="RGprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng: Player card |url=https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/players/42560-q.zheng |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Roland-Garros}}</ref> Insyd December 2018, she reach de girls' singles final of de Orange Bowl, wer she loose to Coco Gauff insyd three sets.<ref name="USTA2018">{{cite web |date=10 December 2018 |title=Coco Gauff crowned Orange Bowl singles champ |url=https://www.usta.com/en/home/stay-current/national/coco-gauff-wins-orange-bowl-18s-girls--singles-title.html |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=United States Tennis Association}}</ref> Insyd 2019, she reach de girls' singles semifinals at both de French Open den de US Open, wey she achieve a career-high ITF junior ranking of world No. 6.<ref name="RGprofile" /><ref name="ITFprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng Tennis Player Profile |url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/players/qinwen-zheng/800436017/chn/jt/S/overview/ |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=International Tennis Federation}}</ref> Insyd late 2019, Zheng move go Spain to continue ein development wey she establish a training base insyd Barcelona.<ref name="RG2022" /><ref name="Xinhua2024">{{cite news|script-title=zh:追光|十年前那个小姑娘,如何成为郑钦文|url=https://www.news.cn/sports/20240127/98e4e4c7271d4f58a4493fe0ed91110b/c.html|website=Xinhua News Agency|date=27 January 2024|language=zh|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> She begin dey work plus Spanish coach [[Pere Riba]] insyd 2021.<ref name="riba">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen reuniting with coach Pere Riba for 2024|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3805943/zheng-qinwen-reuniting-with-coach-pere-riba-for-2024|access-date=2 September 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 December 2023}}</ref>
== Career ==
=== 2021: WTA Tour debut ===
Insyd January 2021, Zheng win de Tennis Future Hamburg, Germany wer she defeat [[Linda Fruhvirtová]] insyd de final of de 25k event, dem hold at de venue of de Hamburger Tennis-Verband.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennis-tourtalk.com/67737/qinwen-zheng-wins-tennis-future-hamburg|title=Qinwen Zheng Wins Tennis Future Hamburg|work=Tennis TourTalk|date=17 January 2021|access-date=20 June 2021|archive-date=16 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220116120922/https://www.tennis-tourtalk.com/67737/qinwen-zheng-wins-tennis-future-hamburg|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 20 June 2021, she win de final of de 60k Macha Lake Open insyd Staré Splavy defeating [[Aleksandra Krunić]] insyd two sets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/tournament/w60-stare-splavy/cze/2021/w-itf-cze-02a-2021/draws-and-results/|title=ITF draws and results|publisher=www.itftennis.com|date=|access-date=20 June 2021|archive-date=23 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123165654/https://www.itftennis.com/en/tournament/w60-stare-splavy/cze/2021/w-itf-cze-02a-2021/draws-and-results/|url-status=live}}</ref> Zheng make ein WTA Tour debut at de Palermo Ladies Open, wer she defeat second seed [[Liudmila Samsonova]] insyd de first round,<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 July 2021|title=18-y.o. Zheng Qinwen arrives on WTA Tour in style with Samsonova upset: Palermo Highlights|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2193178/18-y-o-zheng-qinwen-arrives-on-wta-tour-in-style-with-samsonova-upset-palermo-highlights|access-date=20 July 2021|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=18 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118194733/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2193178/18-y-o-zheng-qinwen-arrives-on-wta-tour-in-style-with-samsonova-upset-palermo-highlights|url-status=dead}}</ref> before losing ein next match to [[Jaqueline Cristian]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Wancke|first=Barbara|date=22 July 2021|url=https://tennisthreads.net/wta-roundup-palermo-and-gdynia-2/|title=WTA Roundup: Palermo and Gdynia – Day 3|publisher=Tennis Threads|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110025912/https://tennisthreads.net/wta-roundup-palermo-and-gdynia-2/|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== 2022: French Open fourth round, top 30 ===
Ranked No. 126, Zheng enter de Melbourne Summer Set 1 after qualifying. She beat [[Mai Hontama]], [[Vera Zvonareva]], den [[Ana Konjuh]] to make ein first WTA Tour semifinal,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Melbourne 1: Zheng Qinwen beats Zvonareva in 3 sets for 1st WTA QF spot (video)|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2440989/melbourne-1-zheng-qinwen-beats-zvonareva-in-3-sets-for-1st-wta-qf-spot|access-date=6 January 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=6 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220106161443/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2440989/melbourne-1-zheng-qinwen-beats-zvonareva-in-3-sets-for-1st-wta-qf-spot|url-status=live}}</ref> buh she loose to No. 20 [[Simona Halep]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite news |date=8 January 2022|title=Halep advances, injured Osaka withdraws at Melbourne 1|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2442148/halep-advances-injured-osaka-withdraws-at-melbourne-1|access-date=8 January 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=8 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220108094707/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2442148/halep-advances-injured-osaka-withdraws-at-melbourne-1|url-status=live}}</ref> Zheng debut at de main draw of a Grand Slam tournament at de Australian Open after qualifying.<ref>{{cite news |last=Macpherson|first=Alex|date=15 January 2022|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447639/introducing-the-2022-australian-open-s-grand-slam-debutantes|title=Introducing the 2022 Australian Open's Grand Slam debutantes|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|access-date=24 May 2022|archive-date=15 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220515020850/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447639/introducing-the-2022-australian-open-s-grand-slam-debutantes|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=January 14, 2022|title=Baptiste, Zheng Qinwen, Bronzetti qualify for Australian Open|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447429/baptiste-zheng-qinwen-bronzetti-qualify-for-australian-open|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=14 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220114212606/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447429/baptiste-zheng-qinwen-bronzetti-qualify-for-australian-open|url-status=dead}}</ref> She defeat [[Aliaksandra Sasnovich]] insyd de first round,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Garber|first=Greg|date=January 18, 2022|title=Australian Open Day 3 order of play: Bencic, Anisimova to play; Barty in action|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2452994/australian-open-day-3-order-of-play-bencic-anisimova-to-play-barty-in-action|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=18 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118192336/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2452994/australian-open-day-3-order-of-play-bencic-anisimova-to-play-barty-in-action|url-status=dead}}</ref> buh she loose insyd de second round to No. 8 [[Maria Sakkari]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=January 19, 2022|title=Osaka passes Brengle test at Australian Open; to face Anisimova next|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2453850/osaka-passes-brengle-test-at-australian-open-to-face-anisimova-next|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=15 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240915214756/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2453850/osaka-passes-brengle-test-at-australian-open-to-face-anisimova-next|url-status=live}}</ref> As a result, Zheng break into de top 100 for de first time.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ubha|first1=Ravi|title='Feels like I'm at home': Sakkari flourishes as fans find voice|url=https://ausopen.com/articles/match-report/feels-im-home-sakkari-flourishes-fans-find-voice|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Australian Open|date=19 January 2022}}</ref>
At de French Open, Zheng defeat [[Maryna Zanevska]] insyd de first round.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3178838/french-open-anisimova-knocks-out-osaka-first-round-chinas-zheng-qinwen|title=Osaka's return to French Open ends in first round|publisher=South China Morning Post|date=23 May 2022|url-access=subscription|access-date=24 May 2022|archive-date=24 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220524002441/https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3178838/french-open-anisimova-knocks-out-osaka-first-round-chinas-zheng-qinwen|url-status=live}}</ref> Insyd de second round, she cam back from a set den a break down to upset No. 19 Simona Halep for ein first top-20 win.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2635302/zheng-qinwen-upends-halep-at-roland-garros|title=Zheng Qinwen upends former champion Halep at French Open|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|access-date=26 May 2022|archive-date=26 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526162042/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2635302/zheng-qinwen-upends-halep-at-roland-garros|url-status=live}}</ref> She move into de fourth round after [[Alizé Cornet]] retire while trailing by a set.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-sets-up-swiatek-clash-after-cornet-retirement-603044.html|title=Roland-Garros: Zheng sets up Swiatek clash after Cornet retirement|date=28 May 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> She loose insyd de fourth round to world No. 1 den eventual champion [[Iga Świątek]] insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news |last=Tignor|first=Steve|date=30 May 2022|title=Iga Swiatek’s towering 2022 wobbled a little against talented newcomer Zheng Qinwen, but she ended with her win streak and Roland Garros bid intact|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/iga-swiatek-s-towering-2022-wobbled-a-little-against-talented-newcomer-zheng-qin|work=Tennis.com|access-date=25 August 2025}}</ref> Na she be de only player to win a set against Świątek insyd de tournament.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Maine|first1=D'Arcy|title=How Iga Swiatek won the 2022 French Open -- and why she could dominate for the foreseeable future|url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/34036326/how-iga-swiatek-won-2022-french-open-why-dominate-foreseeable-future|access-date=8 September 2026|work=[[ESPN]]|date=4 June 2022}}</ref> As a result, Zheng move to a new career-high of No. 54.<ref name="valencia">{{cite news |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2644639/zheng-qinwen-captures-wta-125-valencia-title|title=Zheng Qinwen captures WTA 125 Valencia title|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=9 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220709001357/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2644639/zheng-qinwen-captures-wta-125-valencia-title|url-status=live}}</ref> She break into de top 50 a week later<ref>{{cite news |last1=Oddo|first1=Chris|title=WTA rankings: Zheng Qinwen, Haddad Maia surging|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-rankings/wta-rankings-zheng-qinwen-haddad-maia-surging-605964.html|access-date=8 September 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=12 June 2022}}</ref> after winning ein first WTA 125 title at de Open Internacional de Valencia, defeating compatriot [[Wang Xiyu]].<ref name="valencia" />
At de Wimbledon Championships, Zheng defeat [[Sloane Stephens]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2658987/tan-prevails-over-serena-in-three-hour-wimbledon-opener|title=Tan prevails over Serena in three-hour Wimbledon opener|website=WTA Tennis|access-date=28 June 2022|archive-date=6 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220706224106/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2658987/tan-prevails-over-serena-in-three-hour-wimbledon-opener|url-status=dead}}</ref> den [[Greet Minnen]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wimbledon-news/wimbledon-qinwen-zheng-moves-into-third-round-609331.html|title=Zheng to meet Rybakina in Wimbledon third round|date=30 June 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> to reach de third round, wer she fall to No. 23 den eventual champion [[Elena Rybakina]] insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/matches/wta/wimbledon/qinwen-zheng-vs-elena-rybakina|title=Qinwen Zheng vs Elena Rybakina|date=9 November 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110035800/https://www.tennismajors.com/matches/wta/wimbledon/qinwen-zheng-vs-elena-rybakina|url-status=live}}</ref>
At de Canadian Open, Zheng defeat wildcard entrant [[Rebecca Marino]] insyd de first round.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/national-bank-open-zheng-through-to-second-round-616979.html|title=National Bank Open: Zheng through to second round, defeating Canadian Marino|date=9 August 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110035825/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/national-bank-open-zheng-through-to-second-round-616979.html|url-status=live}}</ref> She advance to de third round after No. 5 [[Ons Jabeur]] retire while trailing by a set.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wta-toronto-national-bank-open/national-bank-open-zheng-makes-last-16-617299.html|title=Zheng Qinwen makes last 16 as Jabeur retires with abdominal pain|date=10 August 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> She overcam [[Bianca Andreescu]] to advance to ein first WTA 1000 quarterfinal,<ref>{{cite news |last=Chidley-Hill|first=John|date=10 August 2022|url=https://nationalpost.com/sports/top-seed-iga-swiatek-cruises-into-third-round-at-national-bank-open|title=Bianca Andreescu out of National Bank Open with loss to China's Zheng|publisher=National Post|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> wer she loose to No. 14 [[Karolína Plíšková]], insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/national-bank-open-pliskova-books-spot-in-last-four-617698.html|title=National Bank Open: Pliskova books spot in semi-finals against Haddad Maia|date=13 August 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> At de US Open, she defeat No. 16 [[Jeļena Ostapenko]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-through-to-second-round-620672.html|title=US Open: Zheng through to second round, eliminating Ostapenko|date=30 August 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=19 January 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119044655/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-through-to-second-round-620672.html|url-status=live}}</ref> den [[Anastasia Potapova]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://english.news.cn/20220902/69df77b84cf14581955c8d02626da6ad/c.html|title=Zheng Qinwen, Yuan Yue advance into US Open last 32|publisher=Xinhua|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> before she loose to [[Jule Niemeier]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-niemeier-moves-into-last-16-622605.html|title=Wimbledon quarter-finalist Niemeier advances to US Open fourth round; Swiatek next|date=4 September 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110035808/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-niemeier-moves-into-last-16-622605.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
At de Pan Pacific Open, Zheng defeat [[Misaki Doi]], No. 4 [[Paula Badosa]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen routs top seed Badosa in Tokyo to reach quarterfinals|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2798336/zheng-qinwen-routs-top-seed-badosa-in-tokyo-to-reach-quarterfinals|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=21 September 2022}}</ref> [[Claire Liu]] den No. 13 [[Veronika Kudermetova]] to reach ein first WTA Tour final.<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen, Liudmila Samsonova reach Pan Pacific final|url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/34654085/zheng-qinwen-liudmila-samsonova-reach-pan-pacific-final|access-date=23 July 2026|work=[[ESPN]]|date=24 September 2022}}</ref> She loose insyd de final to Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.<ref name="pacific">{{cite web |title=Samsonova wins Tokyo, edges Zheng Qinwen for third title of 2022 |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2801554/samsonova-wins-tokyo-edges-zheng-qinwen-for-third-title-of-2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925053658/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2801554/samsonova-wins-tokyo-edges-zheng-qinwen-for-third-title-of-2022 |archive-date=25 September 2022 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Despite de loss, Zheng reach a new career-high ranking of No. 28, becoming de first Chinese teenager to break into de top 30.<ref name="pacific" /> Entering de San Diego Open as a lucky loser, she advance to de second round as No. 13 [[Garbiñe Muguruza]] retire.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Ramchandani|first=Haresh|date=12 October 2022|title=Lucky loser Zheng sets up Swiatek clash in San Diego as Muguruza retires|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/san-diego-open-zheng-into-second-round-628995.html|access-date=10 August 2026|work=Tennis Majors}}</ref> She loose insyd de second round to world No. 1 den eventual champion Iga Świątek insyd three sets.<ref>{{Cite news|date=14 October 2022|title=Swiatek downs Zheng to reach San Diego quarters|url=https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/swiatek-downs-zheng-reach-san-diego-quarters-2022-10-13/|access-date=10 August 2026|work=[[Reuters]]}}</ref> Na dem name Zheng WTA Newcomer of de Year.<ref>{{cite web |title=China's Zheng Qinwen named WTA Newcomer of the Year |url=https://oca.asia/news/3599-chinas-zheng-qinwen-named-wta-newcomer-of-the-year.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110045901/https://oca.asia/news/3599-chinas-zheng-qinwen-named-wta-newcomer-of-the-year.html |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Olympic Council of Asia}}</ref>
=== 2023: US Open quarterfinal, top 20 ===
Zheng begin de season at de Adelaide International. She defeat No. 17 [[Anett Kontaveit]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen saves match point, ousts Kontaveit in Adelaide |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3005423/zheng-qinwen-saves-match-point-ousts-kontaveit-in-adelaide |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241130122924/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3005423/zheng-qinwen-saves-match-point-ousts-kontaveit-in-adelaide |archive-date=30 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> before losing to [[Victoria Azarenka]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Adelaide 1: Azarenka fends off Zheng Qinwen, into quarterfinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3010262/adelaide-1-azarenka-fends-off-zheng-qinwen-into-quarterfinals |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331083541/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3010262/adelaide-1-azarenka-fends-off-zheng-qinwen-into-quarterfinals |archive-date=31 March 2023 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> At de Australian Open, she beat [[Dalma Gálfi]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Macpherson|first1=Alex|title=AO 2023 Day 1 by the numbers: Zheng Qinwen in a hurry, Osorio's milestone and more|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3024158/ao-2023-day-1-by-the-numbers-zheng-qinwen-in-a-hurry-osorios-milestone-and-more|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=16 January 2023}}</ref> before losing to [[Bernarda Pera]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Australian Open: Pera makes third round|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-pera-makes-third-round-655418.html|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=18 January 2023}}</ref>
At de Abu Dhabi Open, Zheng defeat qualifier Rebecca Marino, No. 12 Jeļena Ostapenko,<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen upsets Ostapenko to reach Abu Dhabi quarters|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3054192/zheng-qinwen-upsets-ostapenko-to-reach-abu-dhabi-quarters|access-date=18 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=8 February 2023}}</ref> den No. 8 [[Daria Kasatkina]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen overpowers No. 1 seed Daria Kasatkina in Abu Dhabi for third Top 10 win|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-overpowers-top-seed-daria-kasatkina-abu-dhabi-third-top-10-win|access-date=18 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=10 February 2023}}</ref> widout dropping a set, to reach de semifinals. She loose insyd de semifinals to No. 19 Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.
At de Stuttgart Open, Zheng defeat lucky loser [[Alycia Parks]] before losing to world No. 1, Iga Świątek, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite news|date=21 April 2023|title=Iga Swiatek beats Zheng in Stuttgart to make winning WTA Tour return|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/apr/21/iga-swiatek-beats-zheng-in-stuttgart-to-make-winning-wta-tour-return|access-date=10 August 2026|work=[[The Guardian]]}}</ref> At de Madrid Open, she defeat [[Caty McNally]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Madrid Open: Zheng books spot in round of 32|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/madrid-open-zheng-books-spot-in-first-round-676310.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=28 April 2023}}</ref> before losing to No. 17, [[Ekaterina Alexandrova]], insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Madrid Open: Alexandrova into round of 16 against Swiatek|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/madrid-open-alexandrova-into-second-round-676784.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=30 April 2023}}</ref> At de Italian Open, Zheng defeat Alizé Cornet,<ref>{{cite web |title=Rome: Zheng Qinwen holds off Cornet to reach third round |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3340520/rome-zheng-qinwen-holds-off-cornet-to-reach-third-round |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803045450/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3340520/rome-zheng-qinwen-holds-off-cornet-to-reach-third-round |archive-date=3 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> qualifier [[Anna Bondár]],<ref>{{cite web |date=13 May 2023 |title=Italian Open: Zheng into round of 16, beats qualifier before rain stops play for day |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-into-second-round-679502.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043052/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-into-second-round-679502.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den compatriot Wang Xiyu<ref>{{cite web |date=15 May 2023 |title=Italian Open: Zheng advances to quarter-finals |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-advances-to-quarter-finals-679819.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241127235309/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-advances-to-quarter-finals-679819.html |archive-date=27 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> to reach ein second WTA 1000 quarterfinal. She then loose to No. 12 Veronika Kudermetova, insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kudermetova beats Zheng Qinwen for semis at Italian Open |url=https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202305/17/WS64644942a310b6054fad3798.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240119125438/https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202305/17/WS64644942a310b6054fad3798.html |archive-date=19 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=China Daily}}</ref> As a result, Zheng reach No. 19 insyd de WTA rankings, becoming de fifth Chinese player to break into de top 20.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ranking Reaction: Iga Swiatek kicks off 60th straight week at No. 1, Alcaraz returns to top spot |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/ranking-reaction-iga-swiatek-60th-week-at-no-1-alcaraz-returns-to-top-spot |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803163136/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/ranking-reaction-iga-swiatek-60th-week-at-no-1-alcaraz-returns-to-top-spot |archive-date=3 August 2024 |access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Rankings Watch: Rybakina hits Top 5 for first time; Zheng makes Top 20 debut |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3465469/rankings-watch-rybakina-hits-top-5-for-first-time-zheng-makes-top-20-debut |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230522235550/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3465469/rankings-watch-rybakina-hits-top-5-for-first-time-zheng-makes-top-20-debut |archive-date=22 May 2023 |access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref> At de French Open, she beat qualifier [[Tamara Zidanšek]]<ref>{{cite web |date=28 May 2023 |title=Roland-Garros: Zheng advances to second round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-advances-to-first-round-683322.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119051043/https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-advances-to-first-round-683322.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> before losing to [[Yulia Putintseva]].<ref>{{cite web |date=31 May 2023 |title=Roland-Garros: Putintseva upsets Qinwen Zheng in three sets to make third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-putintseva-advances-to-third-round-684819.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119045944/https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-putintseva-advances-to-third-round-684819.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref>
At Wimbledon, Zheng loose insyd de first round to [[Kateřina Siniaková]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Wimbledon: Siniakova books spot in second round|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wimbledon-news/wimbledon-siniakova-books-spot-in-second-round-693157.html|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=3 July 2023}}</ref>
Zheng receive a wildcard into de Palermo Ladies Open. She double bagel [[Sara Errani]],<ref>{{cite web |date=17 July 2023 |title=WTA roundup: Qinwen Zheng opens with 6–0, 6–0 win in Palermo |url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-qinwen-zheng-opens-with-6-0-6-0-win-palermo-2023-07-17/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230720025622/https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-qinwen-zheng-opens-with-6-0-6-0-win-palermo-2023-07-17/ |archive-date=20 July 2023 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |work=Reuters}}</ref> then beat [[Diane Parry]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Palermo: Zheng Qinwen battles past Parry in three sets |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3601004/palermo-zheng-qinwen-battles-past-parry-in-three-sets |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803015041/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3601004/palermo-zheng-qinwen-battles-past-parry-in-three-sets |archive-date=3 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> [[Emma Navarro]]<ref>{{cite web |date=21 July 2023 |title=Palermo Open: Zheng reaches semi-finals, takes on Sherif next |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/palermo-open-zheng-reaches-semi-finals-698670.html |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Mayar Sherif]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng beats Sherif in late-night duel; faces Paolini in Palermo final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3600788/zheng-beats-sherif-in-late-night-duel-faces-paolini-in-palermo-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119051012/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3600788/zheng-beats-sherif-in-late-night-duel-faces-paolini-in-palermo-final |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> to reach ein second WTA Tour final. She beat [[Jasmine Paolini]] insyd three sets to win ein first WTA Tour title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen beats Paolini in Palermo to capture first career title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3601535/zheng-qinwen-beats-paolini-in-palermo-to-capture-first-career-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921023120/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3601535/zheng-qinwen-beats-paolini-in-palermo-to-capture-first-career-title |archive-date=21 September 2024 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref>
[[File:Zheng_Qinwen_(2023_US_Open)_01_(cropped).jpg|left|thumb|Zheng reach ein first Grand Slam quarterfinals at de 2023 US Open.]]
At de Canadian Open, Zheng defeat [[Marta Kostyuk]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen edges Marta Kostyuk in Montreal|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/canadian-open-zheng-books-spot-in-second-round-703625.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=8 August 2023}}</ref> before losing to No. 18 Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Canadian Open: Samsonova makes last 16|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/canadian-open-samsonova-makes-last-16-704051.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=9 August 2023}}</ref> At de Cincinnati Open, she defeat qualifier Aliaksandra Sasnovich den wildcard entrant [[Venus Williams]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen rallies to beat Venus Williams in Cincinnati|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3636968/zheng-qinwen-rallies-to-beat-venus-williams-in-cincinnati|access-date=30 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=16 August 2023}}</ref> before losing to world No. 1, Iga Świątek, insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Swiatek survives Zheng scare to reach Cincinnati quarter-finals|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/swiatek-survives-zheng-scare-reach-cincinnati-quarter-finals-2023-08-17/|access-date=30 July 2026|work=[[Reuters]]|date=18 August 2023}}</ref> At de [[2023 US Open – Women's singles|US Open]], Zheng defeat [[Nadia Podoroska]],<ref>{{cite web |date=30 August 2023 |title=US Open: Zheng fires warning shot to rest of the field |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-second-round-709185.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043746/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-second-round-709185.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Kaia Kanepi]],<ref>{{cite web |date=31 August 2023 |title=US Open: Zheng ends Kanepi's run, into third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-makes-third-round-2-709889.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043303/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-makes-third-round-2-709889.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Lucia Bronzetti]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen dazzles with defense on a landmark day for Chinese tennis |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3668033/zheng-qinwen-dazzles-with-defense-on-a-landmark-day-for-chinese-tennis |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den No. 5 Ons Jabeur<ref>{{cite web |date=4 September 2023 |title=US Open: Under-par Jabeur knocked out by Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-last-8-711398.html |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> to advance to ein first major quarterfinal, wer she loose to world No. 2, [[Aryna Sabalenka]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 September 2023 |title=Sabalenka sweeps into 4th Slam semi of 2023 |url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/38339824/aryna-sabalenka-cruises-zheng-qinwen-us-open-semis |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231008190452/https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/38339824/aryna-sabalenka-cruises-zheng-qinwen-us-open-semis |archive-date=8 October 2023 |access-date=7 September 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>
Zheng win gold insyd singles at de Asian Games.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-2023-tennis-women-singles|title=Asian Games 2023: Zheng Qinwen wins women's tennis gold to secure Paris 2024 quota|last=Kano|first=Shintaro|date=29 September 2023|publisher=International Olympic Committee|access-date=25 January 2024|archive-date=16 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240816073522/https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-2023-tennis-women-singles|url-status=live}}</ref> At de China Open, she loose insyd de first round to world No. 5, Elena Rybakina, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rybakina sweeps past Zheng Qinwen into Beijing second round|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3715707/rybakina-sweeps-past-zheng-qinwen-into-beijing-second-round|access-date=30 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=2 October 2023}}</ref> At de Zhengzhou Open, Zheng defeat qualifier [[Kateryna Volodko]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=9 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen claims first win on home soil in Zhengzhou|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3732237/zheng-qinwen-claims-first-win-on-home-soil-in-zhengzhou|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> No. 6 Maria Sakkari,<ref>{{Cite news|date=11 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen notches first win over Sakkari to make Zhengzhou quarters|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3735023/zheng-qinwen-notches-first-win-over-sakkari-to-make-zhengzhou-quarters|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> [[Anhelina Kalinina]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=13 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen storms into Zhengzhou semis; faces Paolini next|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3737260/zheng-qinwen-storms-into-zhengzhou-semis-faces-paolini-next|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> den Jasmine Paolini, widout dropping a set, to reach de final. She defeat world No. 18, [[Barbora Krejčíková]], insyd de final insyd three sets to win ein second career title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen triumphs on home soil to win Zhengzhou title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3738449/zheng-qinwen-triumphs-on-home-soil-to-win-zhengzhou-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231017133438/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3738449/zheng-qinwen-triumphs-on-home-soil-to-win-zhengzhou-title |archive-date=17 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=James Walker-Roberts |date=15 October 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen says she 'wanted too much' after beating Barbora Krejcikova to win Zhengzhou Open |url=https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/wta-zhengzhou/2023/zheng-qinwen-says-she-wanted-too-much-after-beating-barbora-krejcikova-to-win-zhengzhou-open_sto9837635/story.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231015195205/https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/wta-zhengzhou/2023/zheng-qinwen-says-she-wanted-too-much-after-beating-barbora-krejcikova-to-win-zhengzhou-open_sto9837635/story.shtml |archive-date=15 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=eurosport.com}}</ref> Zheng make ein debut at de WTA Elite Trophy.<ref>{{cite news|title=Field is set for the 2023 WTA Elite Trophy Zhuhai|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3741492/field-is-set-for-the-2023-wta-elite-trophy-zhuhai|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=18 October 2023}}</ref> She defeat [[Donna Vekić]]<ref>{{Cite news|date=25 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen battles past Vekic to grab first win in Zhuhai|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3752266/zheng-qinwen-battles-past-vekic-to-grab-first-win-in-zhuhai|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> den Jeļena Ostapenko<ref>{{Cite news|date=27 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen beats Jelena Ostapenko to set up all-Chinese semifinal match at WTA Elite Trophy|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-jelena-ostapenko-all-chinese-semifinal-wta-elite-trophy-zhuhai|access-date=10 August 2026|work=Tennis}}</ref> insyd de round-robin stage. She beat compatriot [[Zhu Lin (tennis)|Zhu Lin]] insyd de semifinals<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen outlasts Zhu in Zhuhai; will face Haddad Maia in final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3755851/zheng-qinwen-outlasts-zhu-lin-in-zhuhai-will-face-haddad-maia-in-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231029001032/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3755851/zheng-qinwen-outlasts-zhu-lin-in-zhuhai-will-face-haddad-maia-in-final |archive-date=29 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> buh she loose insyd de final to [[Beatriz Haddad Maia]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Haddad Maia denies Zheng Qinwen in classic final to claim Zhuhai title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3758240/haddad-maia-denies-zheng-qinwen-in-classic-final-to-claim-zhuhai-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241126191816/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3758240/haddad-maia-denies-zheng-qinwen-in-classic-final-to-claim-zhuhai-title |archive-date=26 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Na dem name Zheng WTA Most Improved Player.<ref name="2023year">{{cite news|title=2023 WTA player and coach award winners announced|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3818533/2023-wta-player-and-coach-award-winners-announced|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=11 December 2023}}</ref>
=== 2024: Australian Open final, Olympic champion, top 5 ===
Zheng make ein debut at de United Cup as China ein No. 1 player. She defeat [[Markéta Vondroušová]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen clinches United Cup tie for China |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3842404/zheng-qinwen-clinches-united-cup-tie-for-china |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240125173819/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3842404/zheng-qinwen-clinches-united-cup-tie-for-china |archive-date=25 January 2024 |access-date=25 January 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den [[Olga Danilović]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng beats Danilovic; Serbia storms back to edge China in Perth|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3844854/zheng-holds-off-danilovic-to-send-china-vs-serbia-to-deciding-doubles|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=31 December 2023}}</ref> before losing to Iga Świątek insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Swiatek secures United Cup semifinal spot for Poland; Australia tops Serbia|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3847883/swiatek-hurkacz-clinch-united-cup-semifinal-spot-for-team-poland|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 January 2024}}</ref> At de Australian Open, Zheng eliminate [[Ashlyn Krueger]],<ref>{{cite web |date=16 January 2024 |title=Australian Open: 12th seed Zheng into second round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-12th-seed-zheng-into-second-round-737579.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127125743/https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-12th-seed-zheng-into-second-round-737579.html |archive-date=27 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Katie Boulter]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Boulter beaten by Qinwen Zheng to miss out on potential Raducanu clash |url=https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12040/13050672/australian-open-katie-boulter-beaten-by-qinwen-zheng-to-miss-out-on-potential-emma-raducanu-clash |accessdate=26 October 2024 |work=Sky Sports}}</ref> compatriot [[Wang Yafan]],<ref>{{cite web |date=20 January 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen defeats Wang Yafan to reach week 2 at Australian Open |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/zheng-qinwen-defeats-wang-yafan-to-reach-week-2-at-australian-open-738722.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127125746/https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/zheng-qinwen-defeats-wang-yafan-to-reach-week-2-at-australian-open-738722.html |archive-date=27 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Océane Dodin]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Fitzgerald|first1=Matt|title=Zheng Qinwen, lone AO top half women's seed left, joins three first-time major quarterfinalists|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-lone-top-half-seed-left-three-first-time-major-quarterfinalists-australian-open|access-date=16 July 2026|work=Tennis|date=22 January 2024}}</ref> to reach ein second consecutive major quarterfinal. She defeat [[Anna Kalinskaya]] to reach ein first major semifinal,<ref>{{cite news|last1=Fitzgerald|first1=Matt|title=In a mature turnaround, Zheng Qinwen reaches first major semifinal at Australian Open|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/mature-turnaround-zheng-qinwen-first-major-semifinal-australian-open-kalinskaya|access-date=16 July 2026|work=Tennis|date=24 January 2024}}</ref> wey she beat qualifier [[Dayana Yastremska]] to reach ein first major final.<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen bests Yastremska at Australian Open to make first Slam final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3867402/zheng-qinwen-bests-yastremska-at-australian-open-to-make-first-slam-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240828140952/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3867402/zheng-qinwen-bests-yastremska-at-australian-open-to-make-first-slam-final |archive-date=28 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> She loose insyd de final to world No. 2, Aryna Sabalenka, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68109149|title=Australian Open 2024 women's final result: Aryna Sabalenka beats Zheng Qinwen in Melbourne|date=27 January 2024|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=28 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240928135354/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68109149|url-status=live}}</ref> As a result, Zheng reach de top 10 insyd de singles rankings, de second Chinese player to do so after [[Li Na]].<ref>{{cite web |date=29 January 2024 |title=Rankings Watch: Zheng makes Top 10 debut; Mertens back to No.1 in doubles |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3870512/rankings-watch-zheng-makes-top-10-debut-mertens-back-to-no-1-in-doubles |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240809125231/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3870512/rankings-watch-zheng-makes-top-10-debut-mertens-back-to-no-1-in-doubles |archive-date=9 August 2024 |access-date=29 January 2024 |website=WTA Tour}}</ref>
Na dis sanso be China ein second-ever Olympic gold insyd tennis, den de first since de women's doubles insyd 2004.<ref>{{Cite news|last=|date=3 August 2024|title=Zheng Qinwen rewards raucous Chinese support to grab gold in tense tennis final|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/03/zheng-qinwen-paris-olympic-games-2024-womens-tennis-final-report|access-date=4 August 2024|work=The Observer|language=en-GB|issn=0029-7712}}</ref>
At de Wuhan Open, Zheng defeat wildcard entrant Jaqueline Cristian,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng becomes first Chinese woman since Li Na to win 40 matches in one year |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146421/zheng-becomes-first-chinese-woman-since-li-na-to-win-40-matches-in-one-year |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241009162137/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146421/zheng-becomes-first-chinese-woman-since-li-na-to-win-40-matches-in-one-year |archive-date=9 October 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Leylah Fernandez,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng defeats Fernandez for first time to reach Wuhan quarters |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146835/zheng-defeats-fernandez-for-first-time-to-reach-wuhan-quarters |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241208111722/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146835/zheng-defeats-fernandez-for-first-time-to-reach-wuhan-quarters |archive-date=8 December 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> No. 6 Jasmine Paolini,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng stays perfect against Paolini, sets historic Wuhan semifinal showdown |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4147692/zheng-stays-perfect-against-paolini-sets-historic-wuhan-semifinal-showdown |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110100716/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4147692/zheng-stays-perfect-against-paolini-sets-historic-wuhan-semifinal-showdown |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den compatriot [[Wang Xinyu]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Wuhan Open: Zheng advances to final against Sabalenka|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wuhan-open-zheng-advances-to-final-790070.html|access-date=14 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=12 October 2024}}</ref> to advance to ein first WTA 1000 final. At de Pan Pacific Open, Zheng defeat [[Moyuka Uchijima]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 24, 2024 |title='Trying new things': Zheng's fresh tactics help her reach Tokyo quarterfinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4155184/-trying-new-things-zheng-s-fresh-tactics-help-her-reach-tokyo-quarterfinals |access-date=14 November 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeKWOhQ7ceo |title=QINWEN ZHENG/ON COURT INTERVIEW/TOKYO OPEN 2024 |date=25 October 2024 |last=ICONIC CHANNEL TENNIS 🎾 |access-date=26 November 2024 |via=YouTube}}</ref> Leylah Fernandez,<ref>{{cite web |date=25 October 2024 |title=Qinwen Zheng Beats Leylah Fernandez in Pan Pacific Open |url=https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-beats-leylah-fernandez-in-pan-pacific-open |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241025204935/https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-beats-leylah-fernandez-in-pan-pacific-open |archive-date=25 October 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Sports Illustrated}}</ref> den No. 16 [[Diana Shnaider]]<ref>{{Cite news|date=October 26, 2024|title=Zheng Qinwen downs Diana Shnaider to book Sofia Kenin clash in Tokyo final|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/zheng-qinwen-downs-diana-shnaider-to-book-sofia-kenin-clash-in-tokyo-final|work=[[The Straits Times]]}}</ref> to reach de final.
She loose insyd de final to Coco Gauff insyd a match wich go to a third-set tiebreak.<ref>{{cite web |title=Gauff overcomes Zheng in three-hour thriller to win WTA Finals title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165822/gauff-overcomes-zheng-in-three-hour-thriller-to-win-wta-finals-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241109205313/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165822/gauff-overcomes-zheng-in-three-hour-thriller-to-win-wta-finals-title |archive-date=9 November 2024 |accessdate=9 November 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Despite de defeat, Zheng reach a career-high ranking of world No. 5.<ref>{{cite web |title='I fight, whatever happens on court': Zheng reflects on WTA Finals run |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165926/-i-fight-whatever-happens-on-court-zheng-reflects-on-wta-finals-run |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110020722/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165926/-i-fight-whatever-happens-on-court-zheng-reflects-on-wta-finals-run |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=10 November 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref>
At de [[2025 Miami Open – Women's singles|Miami Open]], Zheng overcam [[Lauren Davis]],<ref>{{cite web |date=20 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: Qinwen Zheng eases into third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/miami-open-qinwen-zheng-eases-into-third-round-813678.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> qualifier [[Taylor Townsend]],<ref>{{cite web |date=23 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: Zheng advances to last 16 |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/miami-open-wta-1000-wta-tour-news/miami-open-zheng-advances-to-last-16-814332.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den Ashlyn Krueger,<ref>{{cite web |date=25 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: China's Zheng Qinwen to face 'mountain she cannot climb' in quarter-finals |url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3303746/miami-open-chinas-zheng-qinwen-face-mountain-she-cannot-climb-quarter-finals |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=South China Morning Post}}</ref> widout dropping a set, to reach de quarterfinals. At de Charleston Open, Zheng make am three quarterfinals insyd as many tournaments plus wins over Maria Sakkari<ref>{{cite web |date=2 April 2025 |title=Charleston Open: Third seed Zheng beats Sakkari to reach last 16 |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/charleston-open-third-seed-zheng-beats-sakkari-to-reach-last-16-816114.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Elise Mertens]],<ref>{{cite web |date=3 April 2025 |title=Charleston Open: Zheng beats Mertens to reach quarter-finals |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/charleston-open-zheng-beats-mertens-to-reach-quarter-finals-816265.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> before losing insyd de last eight to ninth seed [[Ekaterina Alexandrova]].<ref>{{cite web |date=5 April 2025 |title=Semi-finals set in Charleston and Bogotá, after surprises |url=https://tennisthreads.net/wta-round-up-semi-finals-set-in-charleston-and-bogota-after-surprises/ |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Threads}}</ref>
She loose insyd de semifinals to No. 3 Coco Gauff insyd a three-hour match wey go to a third-set tiebreak.
Nevertheless, ein ranking rise to a new career-high of No. 4. She go out insyd de first round of [[2025 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|Wimbledon]] at de hands of Kateřina Siniaková.
Zheng subsequently withdraw from de Wuhan Open.
At de [[2026 French Open – Women's singles|French Open]], she go out insyd de opening round of dis major for de first time insyd ein career, losing to qualifier den eventual finalist [[Maja Chwalińska]] den winning just four games thruout de entire match.
Insyd de fourth round she win insyd straight sets against Iga Swiatek, buh she san overcam a 5-0 deficit insyd de first set to reach ein third US Open quarterfinal (den fifth major quarterfinal overall), becoming de first qualifier to reach de quarterfinals at de US Open since Emma Raducanu insyd 2021. Despite losing insyd de quarterfinals to de incumbent world No. 1 Elena Rybakina insyd three sets (after winning de first set), Zheng return to de top 100 following de tournament, climbing nearly 70 spots from No. 121 to No. 52.
== Playing style ==
Zheng ein game be centred on baseline aggression wey e be built around ein powerful serve den heavy-topspin forehand. Ein forehand be described as a signature weapon, capable of pushing opponents behind de baseline den creating opportunities for am to dictate rallies.<ref>{{cite news|title=No crown for 'Queen Wen' but Zheng learns valuable lessons|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/no-crown-queen-wen-zheng-learns-valuable-lessons-2023-09-06/|work=Reuters|date=6 September 2023|access-date=2 June 2026|last=Tennery|first=Amy}}</ref> At de 2024 Australian Open, na ein forehands average 2,800 revolutions per minute, de highest spin rate among de women wey dey compete at de tournament den close to de men's tournament average.<ref>{{cite web |last=Trollope |first=Matt |date=1 January 2025 |title=Five reasons we love Zheng Qinwen |url=https://ausopen.com/articles/news/five-reasons-we-love-zheng-qinwen |access-date=2 June 2026 |website=Australian Open}}</ref> Zheng sanso be an athletic mover whose first serve fi be highly effective wen e land in, wey dey complement ein forehand den dey allow am to control points from de opening shot. However, ein serve at times be affected by technical issues den a low first-serve percentage. Ein heavy topspin den comparatively long swings initially make qm particularly effective on clay courts, although she cam be increasingly capable on faster surfaces.<ref>{{cite news|last=Carayol|first=Tumaini|title=Zheng follows idol to Australian Open final but Sabalenka is toughest test|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/jan/26/zheng-follows-her-idol-to-australian-final-but-sabalenka-is-toughest-test|work=The Guardian|date=26 January 2024|access-date=2 June 2026}}</ref> Although she primarily dey seek to dictate play from de baseline, she fi vary de pace of rallies pluz high, looping balls den drop shots, a tactic she use effectively during ein victory over [[Iga Świątek]] insyd de semifinals of de [[2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Paris Olympics]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Carayol|first=Tumaini|title=Iga Świątek's 25-match Roland Garros winning streak ended by Zheng Qinwen|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/01/iga-swiatek-roland-garros-streak-qinwen-zheng-paris-olympics-tennis-semi-final|work=The Guardian|date=1 August 2024|access-date=2 June 2026}}</ref>
== Coaches ==
Insyd 2021, Zheng begin dey work plus coach [[Pere Riba]].<ref name="riba">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen reuniting with coach Pere Riba for 2024|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3805943/zheng-qinwen-reuniting-with-coach-pere-riba-for-2024|access-date=2 September 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 December 2023}}</ref> Insyd June 2023, Zheng split plus Riba wey she hire [[Wim Fissette]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Mesic|first1=Dzevad|title=Qinwen Zheng hires Naomi Osaka's ex-coach|url=https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/WTA_Tennis/134015/qinwen-zheng-hires-naomi-osaka-s-excoach/|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis World|date=17 June 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Oddo|first1=Chris|title=Coach Wim Fissette about Qinwen Zheng: “Incredible athlete and worker, whose game needs to get cleaned up”|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wim-fissette-about-qinwen-zheng-she-wants-to-do-everything-it-takes-to-achieve-the-best-711529.html|work=Tennis Majors|date=5 September 2023}}</ref> Previously, Fissette coach [[Naomi Osaka]], til dem split insyd July 2022.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Tandon|first1=Kamakshi|title=Naomi Osaka, coach Wim Fissette split after sharing two major title runs|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/naomi-osaka-coach-wim-fissette-split-won-two-majors-partnership|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis|date=20 July 2022}}</ref> However, insyd September 2023, Fissette abruptly end ein collaboration plus Zheng, a decision wich na Zheng call "immoral".<ref>{{cite news|title=Coach Wim Fissette ends collaboration with Zheng Qinwen amid rumored reunion with Naomi Osaka|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/wim-fissette-ends-coach-zheng-qinwen-amid-rumored-reunion-naomi-osaka|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis|date=29 September 2023}}</ref> Fissette later reunite plus Osaka following de birth of ein daughter insyd July 2023.<ref>{{cite news|title=Naomi Osaka splits with coach Wim Fissette, practices with Patrick Mouratoglou in LA|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5766206/2024/09/14/naomi-osaka-coach-fissette-mouratoglou/|access-date=2 September 2026|work=[[The Athletic]]|date=14 September 2024}}</ref> Insyd December 2023, Zheng reunite plus Riba.<ref name="riba" />
== Endorsements ==
Insyd 2015, Zheng sign a sponsorship deal plus Nike.<ref name="endorsements">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen: China’s Tennis Ace Wins On and Off Court|url=https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1015685|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Sixth Tone]]|date=14 August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Qinwen Zheng Wins Olympic Gold in Women’s Singles|url=https://about.nike.com/en/newsroom/releases/qinwen-zheng-wins-gold|publisher=Nike|date=3 August 2024}}</ref> Na ein racquets be provided by Wilson.<ref>{{cite news|title=Geared Up: Zheng Qinwen cracks the Top 10 with Wilson and Nike|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/geared-up-qinwen-zheng-cracks-the-top-10-with-wilson-and-nike-australian-open-final|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=1 February 2024}}</ref> Insyd 2022, Zheng join Rolex as a Testimonee<ref>{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.rolex.com/en-us/rolex-family/tennis/qinwen-zheng |access-date=31 August 2026 |publisher=Rolex}}</ref> wey she sign endorsement deals plus Chinese financial service company Ant Group<ref>{{cite news|title=Ant Group Extends Partnership with Olympic Tennis Champion Qinwen Zheng as Brand Ambassador|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250109266663/en/Ant-Group-Extends-Partnership-with-Olympic-Tennis-Champion-Qinwen-Zheng-as-Brand-Ambassador|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Business Wire]]|date=10 January 2025}}</ref> den Chinese dairy company Yili Group.<ref name="endorsements" /> Insyd 2023, Zheng sign sponsorship deals plus Gatorade<ref>{{cite news|last1=Richardson|first1=James|title=Who sponsors rising Chinese star Qinwen Zheng: Nike, Gatorade and Wilson already on board|url=https://www.tennis365.com/australian-open/who-sponsors-qinwen-zheng-nike-gatorade-wilson|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis365|date=24 January 2024}}</ref> den Swisse.<ref name="endorsements" /> Insyd 2024, Zheng join Lancôme as a brand ambassador,<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen wins in Stuttgart, picks up Lancôme deal alongside world No. 1 Iga Swiatek|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-wins-in-stuttgart-picks-up-lancome-deal-alongside-world-no-1-iga-swiatek|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=16 April 2024}}</ref> she sign sponsorship deals plus Chinese milk tea brand Chagee<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen Becomes CHAGEE's First "Health Ambassador"|url=https://www.chagee.us/media-center/article/78352638-8446-4796-b23c-41530409e780|publisher=Chagee|date=25 April 2025}}</ref><ref name="endorsements" /> den Chinese consumer electronics brand vivo, wey she cam be a brand ambassador give Audi.<ref>{{cite news|title=No rest for the weary! Zheng Qinwen's off-season kicks off with new Audi sponsorship and Gatorade event|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/no-rest-for-the-weary-zheng-qinwen-s-offseason-kicks-off-with-new-audi-sponsorship-and-gatorade-event|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=17 November 2024}}</ref> Insyd 2025, Zheng cam be a global brand ambassador give Dior<ref>{{cite news|last1=Templeton|first1=Lily|title=EXCLUSIVE: Dior Taps Olympic Tennis Champion Zheng Qinwen as Global Ambassador|url=https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/dior-zheng-qinwen-global-ambassador-olympic-tennis-champion-1236793971/|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Women's Wear Daily|WWD]]|date=9 January 2025}}</ref> den Beats.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Benson|first1=Pat|title=Qinwen Zheng Named Beats Global Ambassador in Hype Video|url=https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-named-beats-global-ambassador-in-hype-video|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Sports Illustrated]]|date=19 March 2025}}</ref>
== Personal life ==
Zheng cite [[Li Na]]—de only Chinese player to win a singles major title—as a source of inspiration.<ref name="T2023">{{Cite web |last=Fitzgerald |first=Matt |date=17 January 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen sprouts from a family's big sacrifice—and the little seed Li Na planted in her heart |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-sprouts-family-sacrifice-seed-li-na-planted-australian-open-riba |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241008002050/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-sprouts-family-sacrifice-seed-li-na-planted-australian-open-riba |archive-date=8 October 2024 |access-date=25 January 2023 |website=Tennis.com}}</ref><ref name="AP2024">{{Cite web |last=HOWARD FENDRICH |date=3 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first Olympic tennis singles gold, inspired by Li Na and Liu Xang |url=https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113022350/https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |archive-date=13 November 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[AP News]] |language=en}}</ref> Insyd 2024, na Zheng say: "''I watched her since I was a little kid so I'm trying to follow in her steps. She inspired me a lot when I was a child."''<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen eyes Olympics history in Li Na's Paris footsteps |url=https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/zheng-qinwen-eyes-olympics-history-113903072.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804030250/https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/zheng-qinwen-eyes-olympics-history-113903072.html |archive-date=4 August 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=Yahoo! Sports |language=en-GB}}</ref> Zheng sanso credit ein parents dema support den guidance as a reason for ein success.<ref name="AP2024" />
Following ein gold medal win at de 2024 Summer Olympics, Zheng say dat na she always wan "''to become one of the Asians that can inspire young kids and make them love tennis more''".<ref name="shethepeople">{{Cite news|last=Thanvi|first=Ishika|date=5 August 2024|title=Meet Zheng Qinwen, Chinese Gold Medalist Who Also Beat World No 1|url=https://www.shethepeople.tv/women-at-olympics/tennis-player-zheng-qinwen-gold-medalist-paris-olympics-6798900|access-date=20 August 2024|publisher=[[SheThePeople]]|quote=Following her Olympic gold win, Zheng expressed her desire to inspire young Asians to pursue tennis, much like her idol Li Na and hurdler Liu Xiang, China’s first Olympic gold medalist in men’s track and field. Zheng attributes her success to the unwavering support of her parents...|archive-date=20 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080701/https://www.shethepeople.tv/women-at-olympics/tennis-player-zheng-qinwen-gold-medalist-paris-olympics-6798900|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kapetanakis |first=Arthur |date=5 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first singles gold medal at Paris 2024 Olympics |url=https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2024-08-05/zheng_qinwen_wins_chinas_first_singles_gold_medal_at_paris_2024_olympics.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080658/https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2024-08-05/zheng_qinwen_wins_chinas_first_singles_gold_medal_at_paris_2024_olympics.html |archive-date=20 August 2024 |access-date=20 August 2024 |website=[[US Open (tennis)]]}}</ref> She sanso say na she look up to [[Liu Xiang (hurdler)|Liu Xiang]], a Chinese hurdler whose win insyd de 110-meter hurdles at de 2004 Summer Olympics be China ein first gold insyd any men's track den field event.<ref name="shethepeople" /><ref name="AP2024">{{Cite web |last=HOWARD FENDRICH |date=3 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first Olympic tennis singles gold, inspired by Li Na and Liu Xang |url=https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113022350/https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |archive-date=13 November 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[AP News]] |language=en}}</ref> Insyd a 2024 interview plus Sky Sports, Zheng say ein hobbies include walking plus ein family, reading, den singing.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04pkcmluVLA |title=Zheng Qinwen describes herself as ____ 😅 | Get to know the Chinese star! |date=13 February 2024 |last=Sky Sports |access-date=4 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804020839/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04pkcmluVLA |archive-date=4 August 2024 |url-status=live |via=YouTube}}</ref> She sanso dey enjoy roller coaster rides wey she be a fan of de K-pop group Blackpink.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kane |first=David |date=3 September 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen loves rollercoasters, karaoke, and Blackpink, thinks Coco Gauff is more talented |url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/zheng-qinwen-rollercoasters-karaoke-blackpink-coco-gauff-2023-us-open |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804040822/https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/zheng-qinwen-rollercoasters-karaoke-blackpink-coco-gauff-2023-us-open |archive-date=4 August 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[Tennis.com]] |language=en |quote="Mostly I sing Chinese songs, slower songs," added the Blackpink stan.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Livaudais |first=Stephanie |date=27 March 2023 |title=Blink and you'll miss her: No time for Blackpink amid Zheng Qinwen's rapid rise |url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/blink-and-you-miss-her-no-time-for-blackpink-amid-zheng-qinwen-rapid-rise |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080658/https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/blink-and-you-miss-her-no-time-for-blackpink-amid-zheng-qinwen-rapid-rise |archive-date=20 August 2024 |access-date=20 August 2024 |website=[[Tennis.com]]}}</ref>
According to de China Charity Federation, Zheng donate 1 million yuan insyd August 2026 for disaster relief insyd Gyirong County during de 2026 Nepal–Tibet floods.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-08-31 |title=Zheng Qinwen donates 1 million yuan to support devastating Tibet disaster relief efforts |url=https://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/articles/zheng_qinwen_donates_1_million_yuan_to_support_devastating_tibet_disaster_relief_efforts/s1_17460_44242518 |access-date=2026-09-06 |website=[[Yardbarker]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Burack |first=Emily |date=2026-08-31 |title=Qinwen Zheng Donates to Support Disaster Relief Efforts in Tibet |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/qinwen-zheng-donates-support-disaster-143226595.html |access-date=2026-09-06 |website=[[Town & Country (magazine)|Town & Country]] |language=en-US |via=Yahoo Sports}}</ref>
==Career statistics==
{{Performance key|short=yes}}
''Only main-draw results insyd [[WTA Tour]], [[Grand Slam (tennis)|Grand Slam tournaments]], [[Billie Jean King Cup]], [[United Cup]], [[Hopman Cup]] den [[Tennis at the Summer Olympics|Olympic Games]] dem include insyd win–loss records.''<ref>{{Cite web|title=Qinwen Zheng [AUS] | Australian Open|url=https://ausopen.com/players/china/qinwen-zheng-0|website=ausopen.com}}</ref>
===Singles===
''Current thru de [[2026 Italian Open – Women's singles|2026 Italian Open]].''
{|class=wikitable style=text-align:center
|-
!Tournament
![[2021 WTA Tour|2021]]
![[2022 WTA Tour|2022]]
![[2023 WTA Tour|2023]]
![[2024 WTA Tour|2024]]
![[2025 WTA Tour|2025]]
![[2026 WTA Tour|2026]]
!{{Abbr|SR|Strike rate}}
!{{Abbr|W–L|Win–loss}}
!Win %
|-
| colspan="10" style="text-align:left" |'''[[Grand Slam (tennis)|Grand Slam tournaments]]'''
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left| [[Australian Open]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 Australian Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Australian Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:thistle|[[2024 Australian Open – Women's singles|F]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 Australian Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|A
|0 / 4
|9–4
|{{tennis win percentage|won=9|lost=4|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left| [[French Open]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 French Open – Women's singles|4R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 French Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 French Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2025 French Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 French Open – Women's singles|1R]]
|0 / 5
|10–5
|{{tennis win percentage|won=10|lost=5|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left| [[Wimbledon Championships|Wimbledon]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|3R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|1R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|1R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|1R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|1R]]
|0 / 5
|2–5
|{{tennis win percentage|won=2|lost=5|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left| [[US Open (tennis)|US Open]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 US Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2023 US Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2024 US Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|A
|bgcolor=ffebcd|[[2026 US Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|0 / 4
|14–4
|{{tennis win percentage|won=14|lost=4|integer=yes}}
|-style=font-weight:bold;background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|Win–loss
|0–0
|8–4
|6–4
|12–4
|5–3
|4–3
|0 / 18
|35–18
|{{tennis win percentage|won=31|lost=17|integer=yes}}
|-
| colspan="10" style="text-align:left" |'''Year-end championships'''
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[WTA Finals]]
|colspan=3 style=color:#696969|DNQ
|style=background:thistle|[[2024 WTA Finals – Singles|F]]
|style=color:#696969|DNQ
|
|0 / 1
|3–2
|{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=2|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[WTA Elite Trophy]]
|colspan=2 style=color:#696969|NH
|style=background:thistle|[[2023 WTA Elite Trophy – Singles|F]]
|colspan=3 style=color:#696969|NH
|0 / 1
|3–1
|{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=1|integer=yes}}
|-
| colspan="10" style="text-align:left" |'''National representation'''
|-
|style="text-align:left;background:#eaecf0"|[[Tennis at the Summer Olympics|Summer Olympics]]
|A
|colspan=2 style=color:#696969|NH
|style=background:gold|[[Tennis at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's singles|'''G''']]
|colspan=2 style=color:#696969|NH
|1 / 1
|6–0
|{{tennis win percentage|won=6|lost=0|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Billie Jean King Cup]]
|A
|style=background:#ecf2ff|[[2022 Billie Jean King Cup play-offs|PO]]
|A
|style=background:#ecf2ff|[[2024 Billie Jean King Cup play-offs|PO]]
|A
|
|0 / 0
|3–1
|{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=1|integer=yes}}
|-
| colspan="10" style="text-align:left" |'''[[WTA 1000 tournaments]]'''
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[WTA Qatar Open|Qatar Open]]
|style=color:#767676|NTI
|A
|style=color:#767676|NTI
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 Qatar TotalEnergies Open – Singles|3R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 Qatar TotalEnergies Open – Singles|2R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 Qatar TotalEnergies Open – Singles|3R]]
|0 / 3
|3–3
|{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=3|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Dubai Tennis Championships|Dubai Championships]]
|A
|style=color:#767676|NTI
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Dubai Tennis Championships – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2024 Dubai Tennis Championships – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 Dubai Tennis Championships – Women's singles|2R]]
|A
|0 / 3
|3–2
|{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=2|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Indian Wells Open]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 BNP Paribas Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 BNP Paribas Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2025 BNP Paribas Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 BNP Paribas Open - Women's singles|2R]]
|0 / 4
|4–4
|{{tennis win percentage|won=4|lost=4|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Miami Open (tennis)|Miami Open]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 Miami Open – Women's singles|1R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Miami Open – Women's singles|4R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 Miami Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2025 Miami Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 Miami Open - Women's singles|4R]]
|0 / 5
|8–5
|{{tennis win percentage|won=8|lost=5|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Madrid Open (tennis)|Madrid Open]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 Mutua Madrid Open – Women's singles|1R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Mutua Madrid Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 Mutua Madrid Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 Mutua Madrid Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 Mutua Madrid Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|0 / 5
|2–5
|{{tennis win percentage|won=2|lost=5|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Italian Open (tennis)|Italian Open]]
|A
|A
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2023 Italian Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2024 Italian Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:yellow|[[2025 Italian Open – Women's singles|SF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 Italian Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|0 / 4
|12–4
|{{tennis win percentage|won=12|lost=4|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Canadian Open (tennis)|Canadian Open]]
|A
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2022 National Bank Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 National Bank Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|A
|A
|style=background:#ecf2ff|[[2026 National Bank Open – Women's singles|Q1]]
|0 / 3
|4–3
|{{tennis win percentage|won=4|lost=3|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Cincinnati Open]]
|A
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Western & Southern Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 Cincinnati Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|A
|A
|0 / 2
|3–2
|{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=2|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[China Open (tennis)|China Open]]
|colspan=2 style=color:#696969|NH
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 China Open – Women's singles|1R]]
|style=background:yellow|[[2024 China Open – Women's singles|SF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 China Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|
|0 / 3
|5–3
|{{tennis win percentage|won=5|lost=3|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Wuhan Open]]
|colspan=3 style=color:#696969|NH
|style=background:thistle|[[2024 Wuhan Open – Singles|F]]
|A
|
|0 / 1
|4–1
|{{tennis win percentage|won=4|lost=1|integer=yes}}
|- style=font-weight:bold;background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|Win–loss
|0–0
|4–4
|10–6
|16–9
|11–7
|7–5
|0 / 32
|48–31
|{{tennis win percentage|won=48|lost=31|integer=yes}}
|-
| colspan="10" style="text-align:left" |'''Career statistics'''
|- style=font-weight:bold;background:#eaecf0
|
|[[2021 WTA Tour|2021]]
|[[2022 WTA Tour|2022]]
|[[2023 WTA Tour|2023]]
|[[2024 WTA Tour|2024]]
|[[2025 WTA Tour|2025]]
|[[2026 WTA Tour|2026]]
|{{Abbr|SR|Strike rate}}
|{{Abbr|W–L|Win–loss}}
|Win %
|- style=background:#eaecf0
| style=text-align:left |'''Tournaments'''
|3
|17
|22
|20
|12
|15
| colspan=3 |'''Career total: 87'''
|- style=background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|'''Titles'''
|0
|0
|2
|3
|0
|0
| colspan=3 |'''Career total: 5'''
|- style=background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|'''Finals'''
|0
|1
|3
|6
|0
|0
| colspan=3 |'''Career total: 10'''
|-style=background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|Hard win–loss
|0–2
|16–11
|24–12
|32–12
|8–6
|10–6
|2 / 50
|90–49
|{{tennis win percentage|won=90|lost=49|integer=yes}}
|-style=background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|Clay win–loss
|1–1
|5–4
|11–4
|17–4
|10–4
|3–3
|3 / 23
|47–20
|{{tennis win percentage|won=47|lost=20|integer=yes}}
|-style=background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|Grass win–loss
|0–0
|2–3
|0–3
|1–2
|2–2
|2–4
|0 / 14
|7–14
|{{tennis win percentage|won=7|lost=14|integer=yes}}
|- style=font-weight:bold;background:#eaecf0
| style=text-align:left |Overall win–loss
|1–3
|23–18
|35–19
|50–18
|20–12
|15–13
|5 / 87
|144–83
|{{tennis win percentage|won=144|lost=83|integer=yes}}
|- style=background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|'''Win %'''
|{{tennis win percentage|won=1|lost=3|integer=yes}}
|{{tennis win percentage|won=23|lost=18|integer=yes}}
|{{tennis win percentage|won=35|lost=19|integer=yes}}
|{{tennis win percentage|won=50|lost=18|integer=yes}}
|{{tennis win percentage|won=20|lost=12|integer=yes}}
|{{tennis win percentage|won=15|lost=13|integer=yes}}
| colspan=3 |'''Career total: {{tennis win percentage|won=144|lost=83|integer=yes}}'''
|- style=background:#eaecf0
| style=text-align:left |'''Year-end ranking'''
|143
|25
|15
|style=background:#eee8aa|5
|24
|
| colspan=3 |'''$10,207,462'''
|}
=== Grand Slam tournament finals ===
==== Singles: 1 (runner-up) ====
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!Result
!Year
!Tournament
!Surface
!Opponent
!Score
|-
| bgcolor="ffa07a" |Loss
|[[2024 Australian Open – Women's singles|2024]]
| style="background:#ffc" |[[Australian Open]]
|Hard
|[[Aryna Sabalenka]]
|3–6, 2–6
|}
=== Oda significant finals ===
==== Year-end championships ====
===== Singles: 1 (runner-up) =====
{| class="wikitable"
!Result
!Year
!Tournament
!Surface
!Opponent
!Score
|-
| bgcolor="ffa07a" |Loss
|[[2024 WTA Finals – Singles|2024]]
| style="background:#ffffcc" |[[WTA Finals]], Saudi Arabia
|Hard (i)
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Coco Gauff]]
|6–3, 4–6, 6–7<sup>(2–7)</sup>
|}
=== WTA Elite Trophy ===
==== Singles: 1 (runner-up) ====
{| class="wikitable"
!Result
!Year
!Tournament
!Surface
!Opponent
!Score
|-
| bgcolor="FFA07A" |Loss
|[[2023 WTA Elite Trophy – Singles|2023]]
| style="background:#e2faf7" |[[2023 WTA Elite Trophy|Elite Trophy]], China
|Hard
|{{flagicon|BRA}} [[Beatriz Haddad Maia]]
|6–7<sup>(11–13)</sup>, 6–7<sup>(4–7)</sup>
|}
=== WTA 1000 tournaments ===
==== Singles: 1 (runner-up) ====
{| class="wikitable"
!Result
!Year
!Tournament
!Surface
!Opponent
!Score
|-
| bgcolor="FFA07A" |Loss
|[[2024 Wuhan Open – Singles|2024]]
| style="background:#e9e9e9" |[[Wuhan Open]]
|Hard
|[[Aryna Sabalenka]]
|3–6, 7–5, 3–6
|}
=== Summer Olympics ===
==== Singles: 1 (gold medal) ====
{| class="wikitable"
!Result
!Year
!Tournament
!Surface
!Opponent
!Score
|-
| bgcolor="gold" |Gold
|[[Tennis at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's singles|2024]]
| style="background:#ffea5c" |[[Tennis at the 2024 Summer Olympics|Paris Olympics]]
|Clay
|{{flagicon|CRO}} [[Donna Vekić]]
|6–2, 6–3
|}
=== WTA Tour finals ===
==== Singles: 10 (5 titles, 5 runner-ups) ====
{|
|-valign=top
|
{|class="wikitable" style=font-size:90%
!Legend
|- style="background:#f3e6d7;"
|[[Grand Slam (tennis)|Grand Slam]] (0–1)
|- style="background:#ffea5c;"
|[[Tennis at the Summer Olympics|Olympics]] (1–0)
|- style="background:#ffffcc;"
|[[WTA Finals]] (0–1)
|- style="background:#e2faf7;"
|[[WTA Elite Trophy]] (0–1)
|- style="background:#e9e9e9;"
|[[WTA 1000 tournaments|WTA 1000]] (0–1)
|- style="background:#d4f1c5;"
|[[WTA 500 tournaments|WTA 500]] (2–1)
|-
|[[WTA 250 tournaments|WTA 250]] (2–0)
|}
|
{|class="wikitable" style=font-size:90%
!Finals by surface
|-
|Hard (2–5)
|-
|Clay (3–0)
|}
|
{|class="wikitable" style=font-size:90%
!Finals by setting
|-
|Outdoor (5–4)
|-
|Indoor (0–1)
|}
|}
{|class="sortable wikitable"
!Result
!class="unsortable"|W–L
!Date
!Tournament
!Tier
!Surface
!Opponent
!class="unsortable"|Score
|-
|bgcolor=ffa07a|Loss
|<small>0–1</small>
|[[2022 Toray Pan Pacific Open – Singles|{{dts|Sep 2022}}]]
|style="background:#d4f1c5;"| [[Pan Pacific Open]], Japan
|style="background:#d4f1c5;"| WTA 500
|Hard
|[[Liudmila Samsonova]]
|5–7, 5–7
|-
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win
|<small>1–1</small>
|[[2023 Internazionali Femminili di Palermo – Singles|{{dts|Jul 2023}}]]
|[[Palermo Ladies Open]], Italy
|WTA 250
|Clay
|{{flagicon|ITA}} [[Jasmine Paolini]]
|6–4, 1–6, 6–1
|-
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win
|<small>2–1</small>
|[[2023 Zhengzhou Open – Singles|{{dts|Oct 2023}}]]
|bgcolor=d4f1c5|[[Zhengzhou Open]], China
|bgcolor=d4f1c5|WTA 500
|Hard
|{{flagicon|CZE}} [[Barbora Krejčíková]]
|2–6, 6–2, 6–4
|-
|bgcolor=FFA07A|Loss
|<small>2–2</small>
|[[2023 WTA Elite Trophy – Singles|{{dts|Oct 2023}}]]
|bgcolor=e2faf7|[[WTA Elite Trophy]], China
|bgcolor=e2faf7|Elite
|Hard
|{{flagicon|BRA}} [[Beatriz Haddad Maia]]
|6–7<sup>(11–13)</sup>, 6–7<sup>(4–7)</sup>
|-
|bgcolor=ffa07a|Loss
|<small>2–3</small>
|[[2024 Australian Open – Women's singles|Jan 2024]]
|bgcolor=f3e6d7|[[Australian Open]], Australia
|bgcolor=f3e6d7|Grand Slam
|Hard
|[[Aryna Sabalenka]]
|3–6, 2–6
|-
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win
|<small>3–3</small>
|[[2024 Palermo Ladies Open – Singles|{{dts|Jul 2024}}]]
|Palermo Ladies Open, Italy {{small|(2)}}
|WTA 250
|Clay
|{{flagicon|CZE}} [[Karolína Muchová]]
|6–4, 4–6, 6–2
|-
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win
|<small>4–3</small>
|[[Tennis at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's singles|{{dts|Aug 2024}}]]
|bgcolor=ffea5c|[[Tennis at the 2024 Summer Olympics|Paris Olympics]], France
|bgcolor=ffea5c|Olympics
|Clay
|{{flagicon|CRO}} [[Donna Vekić]]
|6–2, 6–3
|-
|bgcolor=ffa07a|Loss
|<small>4–4</small>
|[[2024 Wuhan Open – Singles|{{dts|Oct 2024}}]]
|style=background:#e9e9e9|[[Wuhan Open]], China
|style=background:#e9e9e9|WTA 1000
|Hard
|Aryna Sabalenka
|3–6, 7–5, 3–6
|-
|bgcolor=98fb98|Win
|<small>5–4</small>
|[[2024 Toray Pan Pacific Open – Singles|{{dts|Oct 2024}}]]
|style="background:#d4f1c5;"|Pan Pacific Open, Japan
|style="background:#d4f1c5;"|WTA 500
|Hard
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Sofia Kenin]]
|7–6<sup>(7–5)</sup>, 6–3
|-
|bgcolor=ffa07a|Loss
|<small>5–5</small>
|[[2024 WTA Finals – Singles|{{dts|Nov 2024}}]]
|style=background:#ffffcc|[[WTA Finals]], Saudi Arabia
|style=background:#ffffcc|Finals
|Hard (i)
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Coco Gauff]]
|6–3, 4–6, 6–7<sup>(2–7)</sup>
|}
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'''Zheng Qinwen''' (born 8 October 2002) be a Chinese professional tennis player. Na she be ranked world No. 4 by de WTA, she achieve insyd June 2025, wey she be de only second Chinese player to reach de top 5 insyd women's singles after [[Li Na]]. Zheng win five career singles titles, wey dey include de gold medal at de [[2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Paris Olympics]], becoming de first Asian tennis player to win an Olympic gold medal insyd singles.
Zheng win ein first WTA Tour tournament insyd 2023 at de Palermo Ladies Open, a title wey she defend insyd 2024. She win WTA 500 titles at de 2023 Zhengzhou Open den at de 2024 Pan Pacific Open. She fini runner-up at de 2024 Australian Open, wey she loose to [[Aryna Sabalenka]], den at de 2024 WTA Finals, losing to [[Coco Gauff]].
== Early life den junior years ==
Na dem born Zheng insyd Shiyan, Hubei, on 8 October 2002.<ref name="WTAprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/players/328120/qinwen-zheng |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Na ein parents encourage am to try several sports during ein kiddie time, wey dey include table tennis, before she begin dey play tennis at de age of seven.<ref name="Vogue2024">{{cite magazine|last=Remsen|first=Nick|title=Qinwen Zheng on Winning China's First-Ever Olympic Gold in Tennis|url=https://www.vogue.com/article/qinwen-zheng-on-winning-olympic-gold|magazine=Vogue|date=4 August 2024|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> At de age of eight, she lef ein parents wey she move go Wuhan to receive more advanced coaching.<ref name="Vogue2024" /> Na ein mommie initially visit am on weekends den later lef ein job to support ein training full-time.<ref name="Vogue2024" /> During ein formative years, Zheng train at an academy insyd Beijing under [[Carlos Rodríguez (tennis coach)|Carlos Rodríguez]], wey na he previously coach [[Justine Henin]] den [[Li Na]].<ref name="RG2022">{{cite web |date=27 May 2022 |title=Get to know Zheng Qinwen |url=https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/article/rg2022-get-to-know-zheng-qinwen |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Roland-Garros}}</ref><ref name="Reuters2025">{{cite news|last=Ransom|first=Ian|title=Zheng looks to emulate Li's Australian Open success|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/zheng-looks-emulate-lis-australian-open-success-2025-01-07/|work=Reuters|date=7 January 2025|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> Zheng turn professional insyd 2018 while continuing to compete on de junior circuit.<ref name="RGprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng: Player card |url=https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/players/42560-q.zheng |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Roland-Garros}}</ref> Insyd December 2018, she reach de girls' singles final of de Orange Bowl, wer she loose to Coco Gauff insyd three sets.<ref name="USTA2018">{{cite web |date=10 December 2018 |title=Coco Gauff crowned Orange Bowl singles champ |url=https://www.usta.com/en/home/stay-current/national/coco-gauff-wins-orange-bowl-18s-girls--singles-title.html |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=United States Tennis Association}}</ref> Insyd 2019, she reach de girls' singles semifinals at both de French Open den de US Open, wey she achieve a career-high ITF junior ranking of world No. 6.<ref name="RGprofile" /><ref name="ITFprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng Tennis Player Profile |url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/players/qinwen-zheng/800436017/chn/jt/S/overview/ |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=International Tennis Federation}}</ref> Insyd late 2019, Zheng move go Spain to continue ein development wey she establish a training base insyd Barcelona.<ref name="RG2022" /><ref name="Xinhua2024">{{cite news|script-title=zh:追光|十年前那个小姑娘,如何成为郑钦文|url=https://www.news.cn/sports/20240127/98e4e4c7271d4f58a4493fe0ed91110b/c.html|website=Xinhua News Agency|date=27 January 2024|language=zh|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> She begin dey work plus Spanish coach [[Pere Riba]] insyd 2021.<ref name="riba">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen reuniting with coach Pere Riba for 2024|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3805943/zheng-qinwen-reuniting-with-coach-pere-riba-for-2024|access-date=2 September 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 December 2023}}</ref>
== Career ==
=== 2021: WTA Tour debut ===
Insyd January 2021, Zheng win de Tennis Future Hamburg, Germany wer she defeat [[Linda Fruhvirtová]] insyd de final of de 25k event, dem hold at de venue of de Hamburger Tennis-Verband.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennis-tourtalk.com/67737/qinwen-zheng-wins-tennis-future-hamburg|title=Qinwen Zheng Wins Tennis Future Hamburg|work=Tennis TourTalk|date=17 January 2021|access-date=20 June 2021|archive-date=16 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220116120922/https://www.tennis-tourtalk.com/67737/qinwen-zheng-wins-tennis-future-hamburg|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 20 June 2021, she win de final of de 60k Macha Lake Open insyd Staré Splavy defeating [[Aleksandra Krunić]] insyd two sets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/tournament/w60-stare-splavy/cze/2021/w-itf-cze-02a-2021/draws-and-results/|title=ITF draws and results|publisher=www.itftennis.com|date=|access-date=20 June 2021|archive-date=23 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123165654/https://www.itftennis.com/en/tournament/w60-stare-splavy/cze/2021/w-itf-cze-02a-2021/draws-and-results/|url-status=live}}</ref> Zheng make ein WTA Tour debut at de Palermo Ladies Open, wer she defeat second seed [[Liudmila Samsonova]] insyd de first round,<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 July 2021|title=18-y.o. Zheng Qinwen arrives on WTA Tour in style with Samsonova upset: Palermo Highlights|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2193178/18-y-o-zheng-qinwen-arrives-on-wta-tour-in-style-with-samsonova-upset-palermo-highlights|access-date=20 July 2021|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=18 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118194733/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2193178/18-y-o-zheng-qinwen-arrives-on-wta-tour-in-style-with-samsonova-upset-palermo-highlights|url-status=dead}}</ref> before losing ein next match to [[Jaqueline Cristian]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Wancke|first=Barbara|date=22 July 2021|url=https://tennisthreads.net/wta-roundup-palermo-and-gdynia-2/|title=WTA Roundup: Palermo and Gdynia – Day 3|publisher=Tennis Threads|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110025912/https://tennisthreads.net/wta-roundup-palermo-and-gdynia-2/|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== 2022: French Open fourth round, top 30 ===
Ranked No. 126, Zheng enter de Melbourne Summer Set 1 after qualifying. She beat [[Mai Hontama]], [[Vera Zvonareva]], den [[Ana Konjuh]] to make ein first WTA Tour semifinal,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Melbourne 1: Zheng Qinwen beats Zvonareva in 3 sets for 1st WTA QF spot (video)|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2440989/melbourne-1-zheng-qinwen-beats-zvonareva-in-3-sets-for-1st-wta-qf-spot|access-date=6 January 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=6 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220106161443/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2440989/melbourne-1-zheng-qinwen-beats-zvonareva-in-3-sets-for-1st-wta-qf-spot|url-status=live}}</ref> buh she loose to No. 20 [[Simona Halep]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite news |date=8 January 2022|title=Halep advances, injured Osaka withdraws at Melbourne 1|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2442148/halep-advances-injured-osaka-withdraws-at-melbourne-1|access-date=8 January 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=8 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220108094707/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2442148/halep-advances-injured-osaka-withdraws-at-melbourne-1|url-status=live}}</ref> Zheng debut at de main draw of a Grand Slam tournament at de Australian Open after qualifying.<ref>{{cite news |last=Macpherson|first=Alex|date=15 January 2022|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447639/introducing-the-2022-australian-open-s-grand-slam-debutantes|title=Introducing the 2022 Australian Open's Grand Slam debutantes|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|access-date=24 May 2022|archive-date=15 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220515020850/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447639/introducing-the-2022-australian-open-s-grand-slam-debutantes|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=January 14, 2022|title=Baptiste, Zheng Qinwen, Bronzetti qualify for Australian Open|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447429/baptiste-zheng-qinwen-bronzetti-qualify-for-australian-open|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=14 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220114212606/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447429/baptiste-zheng-qinwen-bronzetti-qualify-for-australian-open|url-status=dead}}</ref> She defeat [[Aliaksandra Sasnovich]] insyd de first round,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Garber|first=Greg|date=January 18, 2022|title=Australian Open Day 3 order of play: Bencic, Anisimova to play; Barty in action|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2452994/australian-open-day-3-order-of-play-bencic-anisimova-to-play-barty-in-action|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=18 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118192336/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2452994/australian-open-day-3-order-of-play-bencic-anisimova-to-play-barty-in-action|url-status=dead}}</ref> buh she loose insyd de second round to No. 8 [[Maria Sakkari]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=January 19, 2022|title=Osaka passes Brengle test at Australian Open; to face Anisimova next|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2453850/osaka-passes-brengle-test-at-australian-open-to-face-anisimova-next|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=15 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240915214756/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2453850/osaka-passes-brengle-test-at-australian-open-to-face-anisimova-next|url-status=live}}</ref> As a result, Zheng break into de top 100 for de first time.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ubha|first1=Ravi|title='Feels like I'm at home': Sakkari flourishes as fans find voice|url=https://ausopen.com/articles/match-report/feels-im-home-sakkari-flourishes-fans-find-voice|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Australian Open|date=19 January 2022}}</ref>
At de French Open, Zheng defeat [[Maryna Zanevska]] insyd de first round.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3178838/french-open-anisimova-knocks-out-osaka-first-round-chinas-zheng-qinwen|title=Osaka's return to French Open ends in first round|publisher=South China Morning Post|date=23 May 2022|url-access=subscription|access-date=24 May 2022|archive-date=24 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220524002441/https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3178838/french-open-anisimova-knocks-out-osaka-first-round-chinas-zheng-qinwen|url-status=live}}</ref> Insyd de second round, she cam back from a set den a break down to upset No. 19 Simona Halep for ein first top-20 win.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2635302/zheng-qinwen-upends-halep-at-roland-garros|title=Zheng Qinwen upends former champion Halep at French Open|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|access-date=26 May 2022|archive-date=26 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526162042/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2635302/zheng-qinwen-upends-halep-at-roland-garros|url-status=live}}</ref> She move into de fourth round after [[Alizé Cornet]] retire while trailing by a set.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-sets-up-swiatek-clash-after-cornet-retirement-603044.html|title=Roland-Garros: Zheng sets up Swiatek clash after Cornet retirement|date=28 May 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> She loose insyd de fourth round to world No. 1 den eventual champion [[Iga Świątek]] insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news |last=Tignor|first=Steve|date=30 May 2022|title=Iga Swiatek’s towering 2022 wobbled a little against talented newcomer Zheng Qinwen, but she ended with her win streak and Roland Garros bid intact|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/iga-swiatek-s-towering-2022-wobbled-a-little-against-talented-newcomer-zheng-qin|work=Tennis.com|access-date=25 August 2025}}</ref> Na she be de only player to win a set against Świątek insyd de tournament.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Maine|first1=D'Arcy|title=How Iga Swiatek won the 2022 French Open -- and why she could dominate for the foreseeable future|url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/34036326/how-iga-swiatek-won-2022-french-open-why-dominate-foreseeable-future|access-date=8 September 2026|work=[[ESPN]]|date=4 June 2022}}</ref> As a result, Zheng move to a new career-high of No. 54.<ref name="valencia">{{cite news |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2644639/zheng-qinwen-captures-wta-125-valencia-title|title=Zheng Qinwen captures WTA 125 Valencia title|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=9 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220709001357/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2644639/zheng-qinwen-captures-wta-125-valencia-title|url-status=live}}</ref> She break into de top 50 a week later<ref>{{cite news |last1=Oddo|first1=Chris|title=WTA rankings: Zheng Qinwen, Haddad Maia surging|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-rankings/wta-rankings-zheng-qinwen-haddad-maia-surging-605964.html|access-date=8 September 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=12 June 2022}}</ref> after winning ein first WTA 125 title at de Open Internacional de Valencia, defeating compatriot [[Wang Xiyu]].<ref name="valencia" />
At de Wimbledon Championships, Zheng defeat [[Sloane Stephens]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2658987/tan-prevails-over-serena-in-three-hour-wimbledon-opener|title=Tan prevails over Serena in three-hour Wimbledon opener|website=WTA Tennis|access-date=28 June 2022|archive-date=6 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220706224106/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2658987/tan-prevails-over-serena-in-three-hour-wimbledon-opener|url-status=dead}}</ref> den [[Greet Minnen]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wimbledon-news/wimbledon-qinwen-zheng-moves-into-third-round-609331.html|title=Zheng to meet Rybakina in Wimbledon third round|date=30 June 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> to reach de third round, wer she fall to No. 23 den eventual champion [[Elena Rybakina]] insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/matches/wta/wimbledon/qinwen-zheng-vs-elena-rybakina|title=Qinwen Zheng vs Elena Rybakina|date=9 November 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110035800/https://www.tennismajors.com/matches/wta/wimbledon/qinwen-zheng-vs-elena-rybakina|url-status=live}}</ref>
At de Canadian Open, Zheng defeat wildcard entrant [[Rebecca Marino]] insyd de first round.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/national-bank-open-zheng-through-to-second-round-616979.html|title=National Bank Open: Zheng through to second round, defeating Canadian Marino|date=9 August 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110035825/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/national-bank-open-zheng-through-to-second-round-616979.html|url-status=live}}</ref> She advance to de third round after No. 5 [[Ons Jabeur]] retire while trailing by a set.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wta-toronto-national-bank-open/national-bank-open-zheng-makes-last-16-617299.html|title=Zheng Qinwen makes last 16 as Jabeur retires with abdominal pain|date=10 August 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> She overcam [[Bianca Andreescu]] to advance to ein first WTA 1000 quarterfinal,<ref>{{cite news |last=Chidley-Hill|first=John|date=10 August 2022|url=https://nationalpost.com/sports/top-seed-iga-swiatek-cruises-into-third-round-at-national-bank-open|title=Bianca Andreescu out of National Bank Open with loss to China's Zheng|publisher=National Post|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> wer she loose to No. 14 [[Karolína Plíšková]], insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/national-bank-open-pliskova-books-spot-in-last-four-617698.html|title=National Bank Open: Pliskova books spot in semi-finals against Haddad Maia|date=13 August 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> At de US Open, she defeat No. 16 [[Jeļena Ostapenko]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-through-to-second-round-620672.html|title=US Open: Zheng through to second round, eliminating Ostapenko|date=30 August 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=19 January 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119044655/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-through-to-second-round-620672.html|url-status=live}}</ref> den [[Anastasia Potapova]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://english.news.cn/20220902/69df77b84cf14581955c8d02626da6ad/c.html|title=Zheng Qinwen, Yuan Yue advance into US Open last 32|publisher=Xinhua|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> before she loose to [[Jule Niemeier]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-niemeier-moves-into-last-16-622605.html|title=Wimbledon quarter-finalist Niemeier advances to US Open fourth round; Swiatek next|date=4 September 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110035808/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-niemeier-moves-into-last-16-622605.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
At de Pan Pacific Open, Zheng defeat [[Misaki Doi]], No. 4 [[Paula Badosa]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen routs top seed Badosa in Tokyo to reach quarterfinals|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2798336/zheng-qinwen-routs-top-seed-badosa-in-tokyo-to-reach-quarterfinals|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=21 September 2022}}</ref> [[Claire Liu]] den No. 13 [[Veronika Kudermetova]] to reach ein first WTA Tour final.<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen, Liudmila Samsonova reach Pan Pacific final|url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/34654085/zheng-qinwen-liudmila-samsonova-reach-pan-pacific-final|access-date=23 July 2026|work=[[ESPN]]|date=24 September 2022}}</ref> She loose insyd de final to Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.<ref name="pacific">{{cite web |title=Samsonova wins Tokyo, edges Zheng Qinwen for third title of 2022 |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2801554/samsonova-wins-tokyo-edges-zheng-qinwen-for-third-title-of-2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925053658/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2801554/samsonova-wins-tokyo-edges-zheng-qinwen-for-third-title-of-2022 |archive-date=25 September 2022 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Despite de loss, Zheng reach a new career-high ranking of No. 28, becoming de first Chinese teenager to break into de top 30.<ref name="pacific" /> Entering de San Diego Open as a lucky loser, she advance to de second round as No. 13 [[Garbiñe Muguruza]] retire.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Ramchandani|first=Haresh|date=12 October 2022|title=Lucky loser Zheng sets up Swiatek clash in San Diego as Muguruza retires|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/san-diego-open-zheng-into-second-round-628995.html|access-date=10 August 2026|work=Tennis Majors}}</ref> She loose insyd de second round to world No. 1 den eventual champion Iga Świątek insyd three sets.<ref>{{Cite news|date=14 October 2022|title=Swiatek downs Zheng to reach San Diego quarters|url=https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/swiatek-downs-zheng-reach-san-diego-quarters-2022-10-13/|access-date=10 August 2026|work=[[Reuters]]}}</ref> Na dem name Zheng WTA Newcomer of de Year.<ref>{{cite web |title=China's Zheng Qinwen named WTA Newcomer of the Year |url=https://oca.asia/news/3599-chinas-zheng-qinwen-named-wta-newcomer-of-the-year.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110045901/https://oca.asia/news/3599-chinas-zheng-qinwen-named-wta-newcomer-of-the-year.html |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Olympic Council of Asia}}</ref>
=== 2023: US Open quarterfinal, top 20 ===
Zheng begin de season at de Adelaide International. She defeat No. 17 [[Anett Kontaveit]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen saves match point, ousts Kontaveit in Adelaide |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3005423/zheng-qinwen-saves-match-point-ousts-kontaveit-in-adelaide |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241130122924/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3005423/zheng-qinwen-saves-match-point-ousts-kontaveit-in-adelaide |archive-date=30 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> before losing to [[Victoria Azarenka]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Adelaide 1: Azarenka fends off Zheng Qinwen, into quarterfinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3010262/adelaide-1-azarenka-fends-off-zheng-qinwen-into-quarterfinals |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331083541/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3010262/adelaide-1-azarenka-fends-off-zheng-qinwen-into-quarterfinals |archive-date=31 March 2023 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> At de Australian Open, she beat [[Dalma Gálfi]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Macpherson|first1=Alex|title=AO 2023 Day 1 by the numbers: Zheng Qinwen in a hurry, Osorio's milestone and more|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3024158/ao-2023-day-1-by-the-numbers-zheng-qinwen-in-a-hurry-osorios-milestone-and-more|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=16 January 2023}}</ref> before losing to [[Bernarda Pera]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Australian Open: Pera makes third round|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-pera-makes-third-round-655418.html|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=18 January 2023}}</ref>
At de Abu Dhabi Open, Zheng defeat qualifier Rebecca Marino, No. 12 Jeļena Ostapenko,<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen upsets Ostapenko to reach Abu Dhabi quarters|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3054192/zheng-qinwen-upsets-ostapenko-to-reach-abu-dhabi-quarters|access-date=18 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=8 February 2023}}</ref> den No. 8 [[Daria Kasatkina]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen overpowers No. 1 seed Daria Kasatkina in Abu Dhabi for third Top 10 win|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-overpowers-top-seed-daria-kasatkina-abu-dhabi-third-top-10-win|access-date=18 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=10 February 2023}}</ref> widout dropping a set, to reach de semifinals. She loose insyd de semifinals to No. 19 Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.
At de Stuttgart Open, Zheng defeat lucky loser [[Alycia Parks]] before losing to world No. 1, Iga Świątek, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite news|date=21 April 2023|title=Iga Swiatek beats Zheng in Stuttgart to make winning WTA Tour return|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/apr/21/iga-swiatek-beats-zheng-in-stuttgart-to-make-winning-wta-tour-return|access-date=10 August 2026|work=[[The Guardian]]}}</ref> At de Madrid Open, she defeat [[Caty McNally]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Madrid Open: Zheng books spot in round of 32|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/madrid-open-zheng-books-spot-in-first-round-676310.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=28 April 2023}}</ref> before losing to No. 17, [[Ekaterina Alexandrova]], insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Madrid Open: Alexandrova into round of 16 against Swiatek|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/madrid-open-alexandrova-into-second-round-676784.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=30 April 2023}}</ref> At de Italian Open, Zheng defeat Alizé Cornet,<ref>{{cite web |title=Rome: Zheng Qinwen holds off Cornet to reach third round |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3340520/rome-zheng-qinwen-holds-off-cornet-to-reach-third-round |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803045450/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3340520/rome-zheng-qinwen-holds-off-cornet-to-reach-third-round |archive-date=3 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> qualifier [[Anna Bondár]],<ref>{{cite web |date=13 May 2023 |title=Italian Open: Zheng into round of 16, beats qualifier before rain stops play for day |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-into-second-round-679502.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043052/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-into-second-round-679502.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den compatriot Wang Xiyu<ref>{{cite web |date=15 May 2023 |title=Italian Open: Zheng advances to quarter-finals |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-advances-to-quarter-finals-679819.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241127235309/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-advances-to-quarter-finals-679819.html |archive-date=27 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> to reach ein second WTA 1000 quarterfinal. She then loose to No. 12 Veronika Kudermetova, insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kudermetova beats Zheng Qinwen for semis at Italian Open |url=https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202305/17/WS64644942a310b6054fad3798.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240119125438/https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202305/17/WS64644942a310b6054fad3798.html |archive-date=19 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=China Daily}}</ref> As a result, Zheng reach No. 19 insyd de WTA rankings, becoming de fifth Chinese player to break into de top 20.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ranking Reaction: Iga Swiatek kicks off 60th straight week at No. 1, Alcaraz returns to top spot |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/ranking-reaction-iga-swiatek-60th-week-at-no-1-alcaraz-returns-to-top-spot |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803163136/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/ranking-reaction-iga-swiatek-60th-week-at-no-1-alcaraz-returns-to-top-spot |archive-date=3 August 2024 |access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Rankings Watch: Rybakina hits Top 5 for first time; Zheng makes Top 20 debut |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3465469/rankings-watch-rybakina-hits-top-5-for-first-time-zheng-makes-top-20-debut |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230522235550/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3465469/rankings-watch-rybakina-hits-top-5-for-first-time-zheng-makes-top-20-debut |archive-date=22 May 2023 |access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref> At de French Open, she beat qualifier [[Tamara Zidanšek]]<ref>{{cite web |date=28 May 2023 |title=Roland-Garros: Zheng advances to second round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-advances-to-first-round-683322.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119051043/https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-advances-to-first-round-683322.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> before losing to [[Yulia Putintseva]].<ref>{{cite web |date=31 May 2023 |title=Roland-Garros: Putintseva upsets Qinwen Zheng in three sets to make third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-putintseva-advances-to-third-round-684819.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119045944/https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-putintseva-advances-to-third-round-684819.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref>
At Wimbledon, Zheng loose insyd de first round to [[Kateřina Siniaková]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Wimbledon: Siniakova books spot in second round|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wimbledon-news/wimbledon-siniakova-books-spot-in-second-round-693157.html|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=3 July 2023}}</ref>
Zheng receive a wildcard into de Palermo Ladies Open. She double bagel [[Sara Errani]],<ref>{{cite web |date=17 July 2023 |title=WTA roundup: Qinwen Zheng opens with 6–0, 6–0 win in Palermo |url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-qinwen-zheng-opens-with-6-0-6-0-win-palermo-2023-07-17/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230720025622/https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-qinwen-zheng-opens-with-6-0-6-0-win-palermo-2023-07-17/ |archive-date=20 July 2023 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |work=Reuters}}</ref> then beat [[Diane Parry]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Palermo: Zheng Qinwen battles past Parry in three sets |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3601004/palermo-zheng-qinwen-battles-past-parry-in-three-sets |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803015041/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3601004/palermo-zheng-qinwen-battles-past-parry-in-three-sets |archive-date=3 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> [[Emma Navarro]]<ref>{{cite web |date=21 July 2023 |title=Palermo Open: Zheng reaches semi-finals, takes on Sherif next |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/palermo-open-zheng-reaches-semi-finals-698670.html |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Mayar Sherif]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng beats Sherif in late-night duel; faces Paolini in Palermo final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3600788/zheng-beats-sherif-in-late-night-duel-faces-paolini-in-palermo-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119051012/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3600788/zheng-beats-sherif-in-late-night-duel-faces-paolini-in-palermo-final |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> to reach ein second WTA Tour final. She beat [[Jasmine Paolini]] insyd three sets to win ein first WTA Tour title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen beats Paolini in Palermo to capture first career title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3601535/zheng-qinwen-beats-paolini-in-palermo-to-capture-first-career-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921023120/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3601535/zheng-qinwen-beats-paolini-in-palermo-to-capture-first-career-title |archive-date=21 September 2024 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref>
[[File:Zheng_Qinwen_(2023_US_Open)_01_(cropped).jpg|left|thumb|Zheng reach ein first Grand Slam quarterfinals at de 2023 US Open.]]
At de Canadian Open, Zheng defeat [[Marta Kostyuk]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen edges Marta Kostyuk in Montreal|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/canadian-open-zheng-books-spot-in-second-round-703625.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=8 August 2023}}</ref> before losing to No. 18 Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Canadian Open: Samsonova makes last 16|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/canadian-open-samsonova-makes-last-16-704051.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=9 August 2023}}</ref> At de Cincinnati Open, she defeat qualifier Aliaksandra Sasnovich den wildcard entrant [[Venus Williams]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen rallies to beat Venus Williams in Cincinnati|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3636968/zheng-qinwen-rallies-to-beat-venus-williams-in-cincinnati|access-date=30 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=16 August 2023}}</ref> before losing to world No. 1, Iga Świątek, insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Swiatek survives Zheng scare to reach Cincinnati quarter-finals|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/swiatek-survives-zheng-scare-reach-cincinnati-quarter-finals-2023-08-17/|access-date=30 July 2026|work=[[Reuters]]|date=18 August 2023}}</ref> At de [[2023 US Open – Women's singles|US Open]], Zheng defeat [[Nadia Podoroska]],<ref>{{cite web |date=30 August 2023 |title=US Open: Zheng fires warning shot to rest of the field |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-second-round-709185.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043746/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-second-round-709185.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Kaia Kanepi]],<ref>{{cite web |date=31 August 2023 |title=US Open: Zheng ends Kanepi's run, into third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-makes-third-round-2-709889.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043303/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-makes-third-round-2-709889.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Lucia Bronzetti]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen dazzles with defense on a landmark day for Chinese tennis |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3668033/zheng-qinwen-dazzles-with-defense-on-a-landmark-day-for-chinese-tennis |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den No. 5 Ons Jabeur<ref>{{cite web |date=4 September 2023 |title=US Open: Under-par Jabeur knocked out by Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-last-8-711398.html |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> to advance to ein first major quarterfinal, wer she loose to world No. 2, [[Aryna Sabalenka]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 September 2023 |title=Sabalenka sweeps into 4th Slam semi of 2023 |url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/38339824/aryna-sabalenka-cruises-zheng-qinwen-us-open-semis |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231008190452/https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/38339824/aryna-sabalenka-cruises-zheng-qinwen-us-open-semis |archive-date=8 October 2023 |access-date=7 September 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>
Zheng win gold insyd singles at de Asian Games.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-2023-tennis-women-singles|title=Asian Games 2023: Zheng Qinwen wins women's tennis gold to secure Paris 2024 quota|last=Kano|first=Shintaro|date=29 September 2023|publisher=International Olympic Committee|access-date=25 January 2024|archive-date=16 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240816073522/https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-2023-tennis-women-singles|url-status=live}}</ref> At de China Open, she loose insyd de first round to world No. 5, Elena Rybakina, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rybakina sweeps past Zheng Qinwen into Beijing second round|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3715707/rybakina-sweeps-past-zheng-qinwen-into-beijing-second-round|access-date=30 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=2 October 2023}}</ref> At de Zhengzhou Open, Zheng defeat qualifier [[Kateryna Volodko]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=9 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen claims first win on home soil in Zhengzhou|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3732237/zheng-qinwen-claims-first-win-on-home-soil-in-zhengzhou|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> No. 6 Maria Sakkari,<ref>{{Cite news|date=11 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen notches first win over Sakkari to make Zhengzhou quarters|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3735023/zheng-qinwen-notches-first-win-over-sakkari-to-make-zhengzhou-quarters|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> [[Anhelina Kalinina]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=13 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen storms into Zhengzhou semis; faces Paolini next|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3737260/zheng-qinwen-storms-into-zhengzhou-semis-faces-paolini-next|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> den Jasmine Paolini, widout dropping a set, to reach de final. She defeat world No. 18, [[Barbora Krejčíková]], insyd de final insyd three sets to win ein second career title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen triumphs on home soil to win Zhengzhou title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3738449/zheng-qinwen-triumphs-on-home-soil-to-win-zhengzhou-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231017133438/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3738449/zheng-qinwen-triumphs-on-home-soil-to-win-zhengzhou-title |archive-date=17 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=James Walker-Roberts |date=15 October 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen says she 'wanted too much' after beating Barbora Krejcikova to win Zhengzhou Open |url=https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/wta-zhengzhou/2023/zheng-qinwen-says-she-wanted-too-much-after-beating-barbora-krejcikova-to-win-zhengzhou-open_sto9837635/story.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231015195205/https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/wta-zhengzhou/2023/zheng-qinwen-says-she-wanted-too-much-after-beating-barbora-krejcikova-to-win-zhengzhou-open_sto9837635/story.shtml |archive-date=15 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=eurosport.com}}</ref> Zheng make ein debut at de WTA Elite Trophy.<ref>{{cite news|title=Field is set for the 2023 WTA Elite Trophy Zhuhai|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3741492/field-is-set-for-the-2023-wta-elite-trophy-zhuhai|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=18 October 2023}}</ref> She defeat [[Donna Vekić]]<ref>{{Cite news|date=25 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen battles past Vekic to grab first win in Zhuhai|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3752266/zheng-qinwen-battles-past-vekic-to-grab-first-win-in-zhuhai|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> den Jeļena Ostapenko<ref>{{Cite news|date=27 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen beats Jelena Ostapenko to set up all-Chinese semifinal match at WTA Elite Trophy|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-jelena-ostapenko-all-chinese-semifinal-wta-elite-trophy-zhuhai|access-date=10 August 2026|work=Tennis}}</ref> insyd de round-robin stage. She beat compatriot [[Zhu Lin (tennis)|Zhu Lin]] insyd de semifinals<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen outlasts Zhu in Zhuhai; will face Haddad Maia in final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3755851/zheng-qinwen-outlasts-zhu-lin-in-zhuhai-will-face-haddad-maia-in-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231029001032/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3755851/zheng-qinwen-outlasts-zhu-lin-in-zhuhai-will-face-haddad-maia-in-final |archive-date=29 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> buh she loose insyd de final to [[Beatriz Haddad Maia]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Haddad Maia denies Zheng Qinwen in classic final to claim Zhuhai title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3758240/haddad-maia-denies-zheng-qinwen-in-classic-final-to-claim-zhuhai-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241126191816/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3758240/haddad-maia-denies-zheng-qinwen-in-classic-final-to-claim-zhuhai-title |archive-date=26 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Na dem name Zheng WTA Most Improved Player.<ref name="2023year">{{cite news|title=2023 WTA player and coach award winners announced|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3818533/2023-wta-player-and-coach-award-winners-announced|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=11 December 2023}}</ref>
=== 2024: Australian Open final, Olympic champion, top 5 ===
Zheng make ein debut at de United Cup as China ein No. 1 player. She defeat [[Markéta Vondroušová]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen clinches United Cup tie for China |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3842404/zheng-qinwen-clinches-united-cup-tie-for-china |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240125173819/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3842404/zheng-qinwen-clinches-united-cup-tie-for-china |archive-date=25 January 2024 |access-date=25 January 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den [[Olga Danilović]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng beats Danilovic; Serbia storms back to edge China in Perth|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3844854/zheng-holds-off-danilovic-to-send-china-vs-serbia-to-deciding-doubles|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=31 December 2023}}</ref> before losing to Iga Świątek insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Swiatek secures United Cup semifinal spot for Poland; Australia tops Serbia|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3847883/swiatek-hurkacz-clinch-united-cup-semifinal-spot-for-team-poland|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 January 2024}}</ref> At de Australian Open, Zheng eliminate [[Ashlyn Krueger]],<ref>{{cite web |date=16 January 2024 |title=Australian Open: 12th seed Zheng into second round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-12th-seed-zheng-into-second-round-737579.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127125743/https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-12th-seed-zheng-into-second-round-737579.html |archive-date=27 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Katie Boulter]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Boulter beaten by Qinwen Zheng to miss out on potential Raducanu clash |url=https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12040/13050672/australian-open-katie-boulter-beaten-by-qinwen-zheng-to-miss-out-on-potential-emma-raducanu-clash |accessdate=26 October 2024 |work=Sky Sports}}</ref> compatriot [[Wang Yafan]],<ref>{{cite web |date=20 January 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen defeats Wang Yafan to reach week 2 at Australian Open |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/zheng-qinwen-defeats-wang-yafan-to-reach-week-2-at-australian-open-738722.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127125746/https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/zheng-qinwen-defeats-wang-yafan-to-reach-week-2-at-australian-open-738722.html |archive-date=27 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Océane Dodin]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Fitzgerald|first1=Matt|title=Zheng Qinwen, lone AO top half women's seed left, joins three first-time major quarterfinalists|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-lone-top-half-seed-left-three-first-time-major-quarterfinalists-australian-open|access-date=16 July 2026|work=Tennis|date=22 January 2024}}</ref> to reach ein second consecutive major quarterfinal. She defeat [[Anna Kalinskaya]] to reach ein first major semifinal,<ref>{{cite news|last1=Fitzgerald|first1=Matt|title=In a mature turnaround, Zheng Qinwen reaches first major semifinal at Australian Open|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/mature-turnaround-zheng-qinwen-first-major-semifinal-australian-open-kalinskaya|access-date=16 July 2026|work=Tennis|date=24 January 2024}}</ref> wey she beat qualifier [[Dayana Yastremska]] to reach ein first major final.<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen bests Yastremska at Australian Open to make first Slam final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3867402/zheng-qinwen-bests-yastremska-at-australian-open-to-make-first-slam-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240828140952/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3867402/zheng-qinwen-bests-yastremska-at-australian-open-to-make-first-slam-final |archive-date=28 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> She loose insyd de final to world No. 2, Aryna Sabalenka, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68109149|title=Australian Open 2024 women's final result: Aryna Sabalenka beats Zheng Qinwen in Melbourne|date=27 January 2024|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=28 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240928135354/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68109149|url-status=live}}</ref> As a result, Zheng reach de top 10 insyd de singles rankings, de second Chinese player to do so after [[Li Na]].<ref>{{cite web |date=29 January 2024 |title=Rankings Watch: Zheng makes Top 10 debut; Mertens back to No.1 in doubles |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3870512/rankings-watch-zheng-makes-top-10-debut-mertens-back-to-no-1-in-doubles |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240809125231/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3870512/rankings-watch-zheng-makes-top-10-debut-mertens-back-to-no-1-in-doubles |archive-date=9 August 2024 |access-date=29 January 2024 |website=WTA Tour}}</ref>
Na dis sanso be China ein second-ever Olympic gold insyd tennis, den de first since de women's doubles insyd 2004.<ref>{{Cite news|last=|date=3 August 2024|title=Zheng Qinwen rewards raucous Chinese support to grab gold in tense tennis final|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/03/zheng-qinwen-paris-olympic-games-2024-womens-tennis-final-report|access-date=4 August 2024|work=The Observer|language=en-GB|issn=0029-7712}}</ref>
At de Wuhan Open, Zheng defeat wildcard entrant Jaqueline Cristian,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng becomes first Chinese woman since Li Na to win 40 matches in one year |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146421/zheng-becomes-first-chinese-woman-since-li-na-to-win-40-matches-in-one-year |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241009162137/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146421/zheng-becomes-first-chinese-woman-since-li-na-to-win-40-matches-in-one-year |archive-date=9 October 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Leylah Fernandez,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng defeats Fernandez for first time to reach Wuhan quarters |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146835/zheng-defeats-fernandez-for-first-time-to-reach-wuhan-quarters |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241208111722/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146835/zheng-defeats-fernandez-for-first-time-to-reach-wuhan-quarters |archive-date=8 December 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> No. 6 Jasmine Paolini,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng stays perfect against Paolini, sets historic Wuhan semifinal showdown |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4147692/zheng-stays-perfect-against-paolini-sets-historic-wuhan-semifinal-showdown |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110100716/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4147692/zheng-stays-perfect-against-paolini-sets-historic-wuhan-semifinal-showdown |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den compatriot [[Wang Xinyu]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Wuhan Open: Zheng advances to final against Sabalenka|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wuhan-open-zheng-advances-to-final-790070.html|access-date=14 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=12 October 2024}}</ref> to advance to ein first WTA 1000 final. At de Pan Pacific Open, Zheng defeat [[Moyuka Uchijima]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 24, 2024 |title='Trying new things': Zheng's fresh tactics help her reach Tokyo quarterfinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4155184/-trying-new-things-zheng-s-fresh-tactics-help-her-reach-tokyo-quarterfinals |access-date=14 November 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeKWOhQ7ceo |title=QINWEN ZHENG/ON COURT INTERVIEW/TOKYO OPEN 2024 |date=25 October 2024 |last=ICONIC CHANNEL TENNIS 🎾 |access-date=26 November 2024 |via=YouTube}}</ref> Leylah Fernandez,<ref>{{cite web |date=25 October 2024 |title=Qinwen Zheng Beats Leylah Fernandez in Pan Pacific Open |url=https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-beats-leylah-fernandez-in-pan-pacific-open |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241025204935/https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-beats-leylah-fernandez-in-pan-pacific-open |archive-date=25 October 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Sports Illustrated}}</ref> den No. 16 [[Diana Shnaider]]<ref>{{Cite news|date=October 26, 2024|title=Zheng Qinwen downs Diana Shnaider to book Sofia Kenin clash in Tokyo final|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/zheng-qinwen-downs-diana-shnaider-to-book-sofia-kenin-clash-in-tokyo-final|work=[[The Straits Times]]}}</ref> to reach de final.
She loose insyd de final to Coco Gauff insyd a match wich go to a third-set tiebreak.<ref>{{cite web |title=Gauff overcomes Zheng in three-hour thriller to win WTA Finals title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165822/gauff-overcomes-zheng-in-three-hour-thriller-to-win-wta-finals-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241109205313/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165822/gauff-overcomes-zheng-in-three-hour-thriller-to-win-wta-finals-title |archive-date=9 November 2024 |accessdate=9 November 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Despite de defeat, Zheng reach a career-high ranking of world No. 5.<ref>{{cite web |title='I fight, whatever happens on court': Zheng reflects on WTA Finals run |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165926/-i-fight-whatever-happens-on-court-zheng-reflects-on-wta-finals-run |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110020722/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165926/-i-fight-whatever-happens-on-court-zheng-reflects-on-wta-finals-run |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=10 November 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref>
At de [[2025 Miami Open – Women's singles|Miami Open]], Zheng overcam [[Lauren Davis]],<ref>{{cite web |date=20 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: Qinwen Zheng eases into third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/miami-open-qinwen-zheng-eases-into-third-round-813678.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> qualifier [[Taylor Townsend]],<ref>{{cite web |date=23 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: Zheng advances to last 16 |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/miami-open-wta-1000-wta-tour-news/miami-open-zheng-advances-to-last-16-814332.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den Ashlyn Krueger,<ref>{{cite web |date=25 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: China's Zheng Qinwen to face 'mountain she cannot climb' in quarter-finals |url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3303746/miami-open-chinas-zheng-qinwen-face-mountain-she-cannot-climb-quarter-finals |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=South China Morning Post}}</ref> widout dropping a set, to reach de quarterfinals. At de Charleston Open, Zheng make am three quarterfinals insyd as many tournaments plus wins over Maria Sakkari<ref>{{cite web |date=2 April 2025 |title=Charleston Open: Third seed Zheng beats Sakkari to reach last 16 |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/charleston-open-third-seed-zheng-beats-sakkari-to-reach-last-16-816114.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Elise Mertens]],<ref>{{cite web |date=3 April 2025 |title=Charleston Open: Zheng beats Mertens to reach quarter-finals |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/charleston-open-zheng-beats-mertens-to-reach-quarter-finals-816265.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> before losing insyd de last eight to ninth seed [[Ekaterina Alexandrova]].<ref>{{cite web |date=5 April 2025 |title=Semi-finals set in Charleston and Bogotá, after surprises |url=https://tennisthreads.net/wta-round-up-semi-finals-set-in-charleston-and-bogota-after-surprises/ |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Threads}}</ref>
She loose insyd de semifinals to No. 3 Coco Gauff insyd a three-hour match wey go to a third-set tiebreak.
Nevertheless, ein ranking rise to a new career-high of No. 4. She go out insyd de first round of [[2025 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|Wimbledon]] at de hands of Kateřina Siniaková.
Zheng subsequently withdraw from de Wuhan Open.
At de [[2026 French Open – Women's singles|French Open]], she go out insyd de opening round of dis major for de first time insyd ein career, losing to qualifier den eventual finalist [[Maja Chwalińska]] den winning just four games thruout de entire match.
Insyd de fourth round she win insyd straight sets against Iga Swiatek, buh she san overcam a 5-0 deficit insyd de first set to reach ein third US Open quarterfinal (den fifth major quarterfinal overall), becoming de first qualifier to reach de quarterfinals at de US Open since Emma Raducanu insyd 2021. Despite losing insyd de quarterfinals to de incumbent world No. 1 Elena Rybakina insyd three sets (after winning de first set), Zheng return to de top 100 following de tournament, climbing nearly 70 spots from No. 121 to No. 52.
== Playing style ==
Zheng ein game be centred on baseline aggression wey e be built around ein powerful serve den heavy-topspin forehand. Ein forehand be described as a signature weapon, capable of pushing opponents behind de baseline den creating opportunities for am to dictate rallies.<ref>{{cite news|title=No crown for 'Queen Wen' but Zheng learns valuable lessons|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/no-crown-queen-wen-zheng-learns-valuable-lessons-2023-09-06/|work=Reuters|date=6 September 2023|access-date=2 June 2026|last=Tennery|first=Amy}}</ref> At de 2024 Australian Open, na ein forehands average 2,800 revolutions per minute, de highest spin rate among de women wey dey compete at de tournament den close to de men's tournament average.<ref>{{cite web |last=Trollope |first=Matt |date=1 January 2025 |title=Five reasons we love Zheng Qinwen |url=https://ausopen.com/articles/news/five-reasons-we-love-zheng-qinwen |access-date=2 June 2026 |website=Australian Open}}</ref> Zheng sanso be an athletic mover whose first serve fi be highly effective wen e land in, wey dey complement ein forehand den dey allow am to control points from de opening shot. However, ein serve at times be affected by technical issues den a low first-serve percentage. Ein heavy topspin den comparatively long swings initially make qm particularly effective on clay courts, although she cam be increasingly capable on faster surfaces.<ref>{{cite news|last=Carayol|first=Tumaini|title=Zheng follows idol to Australian Open final but Sabalenka is toughest test|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/jan/26/zheng-follows-her-idol-to-australian-final-but-sabalenka-is-toughest-test|work=The Guardian|date=26 January 2024|access-date=2 June 2026}}</ref> Although she primarily dey seek to dictate play from de baseline, she fi vary de pace of rallies pluz high, looping balls den drop shots, a tactic she use effectively during ein victory over [[Iga Świątek]] insyd de semifinals of de [[2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Paris Olympics]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Carayol|first=Tumaini|title=Iga Świątek's 25-match Roland Garros winning streak ended by Zheng Qinwen|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/01/iga-swiatek-roland-garros-streak-qinwen-zheng-paris-olympics-tennis-semi-final|work=The Guardian|date=1 August 2024|access-date=2 June 2026}}</ref>
== Coaches ==
Insyd 2021, Zheng begin dey work plus coach [[Pere Riba]].<ref name="riba">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen reuniting with coach Pere Riba for 2024|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3805943/zheng-qinwen-reuniting-with-coach-pere-riba-for-2024|access-date=2 September 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 December 2023}}</ref> Insyd June 2023, Zheng split plus Riba wey she hire [[Wim Fissette]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Mesic|first1=Dzevad|title=Qinwen Zheng hires Naomi Osaka's ex-coach|url=https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/WTA_Tennis/134015/qinwen-zheng-hires-naomi-osaka-s-excoach/|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis World|date=17 June 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Oddo|first1=Chris|title=Coach Wim Fissette about Qinwen Zheng: “Incredible athlete and worker, whose game needs to get cleaned up”|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wim-fissette-about-qinwen-zheng-she-wants-to-do-everything-it-takes-to-achieve-the-best-711529.html|work=Tennis Majors|date=5 September 2023}}</ref> Previously, Fissette coach [[Naomi Osaka]], til dem split insyd July 2022.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Tandon|first1=Kamakshi|title=Naomi Osaka, coach Wim Fissette split after sharing two major title runs|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/naomi-osaka-coach-wim-fissette-split-won-two-majors-partnership|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis|date=20 July 2022}}</ref> However, insyd September 2023, Fissette abruptly end ein collaboration plus Zheng, a decision wich na Zheng call "immoral".<ref>{{cite news|title=Coach Wim Fissette ends collaboration with Zheng Qinwen amid rumored reunion with Naomi Osaka|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/wim-fissette-ends-coach-zheng-qinwen-amid-rumored-reunion-naomi-osaka|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis|date=29 September 2023}}</ref> Fissette later reunite plus Osaka following de birth of ein daughter insyd July 2023.<ref>{{cite news|title=Naomi Osaka splits with coach Wim Fissette, practices with Patrick Mouratoglou in LA|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5766206/2024/09/14/naomi-osaka-coach-fissette-mouratoglou/|access-date=2 September 2026|work=[[The Athletic]]|date=14 September 2024}}</ref> Insyd December 2023, Zheng reunite plus Riba.<ref name="riba" />
== Endorsements ==
Insyd 2015, Zheng sign a sponsorship deal plus Nike.<ref name="endorsements">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen: China’s Tennis Ace Wins On and Off Court|url=https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1015685|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Sixth Tone]]|date=14 August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Qinwen Zheng Wins Olympic Gold in Women’s Singles|url=https://about.nike.com/en/newsroom/releases/qinwen-zheng-wins-gold|publisher=Nike|date=3 August 2024}}</ref> Na ein racquets be provided by Wilson.<ref>{{cite news|title=Geared Up: Zheng Qinwen cracks the Top 10 with Wilson and Nike|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/geared-up-qinwen-zheng-cracks-the-top-10-with-wilson-and-nike-australian-open-final|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=1 February 2024}}</ref> Insyd 2022, Zheng join Rolex as a Testimonee<ref>{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.rolex.com/en-us/rolex-family/tennis/qinwen-zheng |access-date=31 August 2026 |publisher=Rolex}}</ref> wey she sign endorsement deals plus Chinese financial service company Ant Group<ref>{{cite news|title=Ant Group Extends Partnership with Olympic Tennis Champion Qinwen Zheng as Brand Ambassador|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250109266663/en/Ant-Group-Extends-Partnership-with-Olympic-Tennis-Champion-Qinwen-Zheng-as-Brand-Ambassador|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Business Wire]]|date=10 January 2025}}</ref> den Chinese dairy company Yili Group.<ref name="endorsements" /> Insyd 2023, Zheng sign sponsorship deals plus Gatorade<ref>{{cite news|last1=Richardson|first1=James|title=Who sponsors rising Chinese star Qinwen Zheng: Nike, Gatorade and Wilson already on board|url=https://www.tennis365.com/australian-open/who-sponsors-qinwen-zheng-nike-gatorade-wilson|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis365|date=24 January 2024}}</ref> den Swisse.<ref name="endorsements" /> Insyd 2024, Zheng join Lancôme as a brand ambassador,<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen wins in Stuttgart, picks up Lancôme deal alongside world No. 1 Iga Swiatek|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-wins-in-stuttgart-picks-up-lancome-deal-alongside-world-no-1-iga-swiatek|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=16 April 2024}}</ref> she sign sponsorship deals plus Chinese milk tea brand Chagee<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen Becomes CHAGEE's First "Health Ambassador"|url=https://www.chagee.us/media-center/article/78352638-8446-4796-b23c-41530409e780|publisher=Chagee|date=25 April 2025}}</ref><ref name="endorsements" /> den Chinese consumer electronics brand vivo, wey she cam be a brand ambassador give Audi.<ref>{{cite news|title=No rest for the weary! Zheng Qinwen's off-season kicks off with new Audi sponsorship and Gatorade event|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/no-rest-for-the-weary-zheng-qinwen-s-offseason-kicks-off-with-new-audi-sponsorship-and-gatorade-event|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=17 November 2024}}</ref> Insyd 2025, Zheng cam be a global brand ambassador give Dior<ref>{{cite news|last1=Templeton|first1=Lily|title=EXCLUSIVE: Dior Taps Olympic Tennis Champion Zheng Qinwen as Global Ambassador|url=https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/dior-zheng-qinwen-global-ambassador-olympic-tennis-champion-1236793971/|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Women's Wear Daily|WWD]]|date=9 January 2025}}</ref> den Beats.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Benson|first1=Pat|title=Qinwen Zheng Named Beats Global Ambassador in Hype Video|url=https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-named-beats-global-ambassador-in-hype-video|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Sports Illustrated]]|date=19 March 2025}}</ref>
== Personal life ==
Zheng cite [[Li Na]]—de only Chinese player to win a singles major title—as a source of inspiration.<ref name="T2023">{{Cite web |last=Fitzgerald |first=Matt |date=17 January 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen sprouts from a family's big sacrifice—and the little seed Li Na planted in her heart |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-sprouts-family-sacrifice-seed-li-na-planted-australian-open-riba |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241008002050/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-sprouts-family-sacrifice-seed-li-na-planted-australian-open-riba |archive-date=8 October 2024 |access-date=25 January 2023 |website=Tennis.com}}</ref><ref name="AP2024">{{Cite web |last=HOWARD FENDRICH |date=3 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first Olympic tennis singles gold, inspired by Li Na and Liu Xang |url=https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113022350/https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |archive-date=13 November 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[AP News]] |language=en}}</ref> Insyd 2024, na Zheng say: "''I watched her since I was a little kid so I'm trying to follow in her steps. She inspired me a lot when I was a child."''<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen eyes Olympics history in Li Na's Paris footsteps |url=https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/zheng-qinwen-eyes-olympics-history-113903072.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804030250/https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/zheng-qinwen-eyes-olympics-history-113903072.html |archive-date=4 August 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=Yahoo! Sports |language=en-GB}}</ref> Zheng sanso credit ein parents dema support den guidance as a reason for ein success.<ref name="AP2024" />
Following ein gold medal win at de 2024 Summer Olympics, Zheng say dat na she always wan "''to become one of the Asians that can inspire young kids and make them love tennis more''".<ref name="shethepeople">{{Cite news|last=Thanvi|first=Ishika|date=5 August 2024|title=Meet Zheng Qinwen, Chinese Gold Medalist Who Also Beat World No 1|url=https://www.shethepeople.tv/women-at-olympics/tennis-player-zheng-qinwen-gold-medalist-paris-olympics-6798900|access-date=20 August 2024|publisher=[[SheThePeople]]|quote=Following her Olympic gold win, Zheng expressed her desire to inspire young Asians to pursue tennis, much like her idol Li Na and hurdler Liu Xiang, China’s first Olympic gold medalist in men’s track and field. Zheng attributes her success to the unwavering support of her parents...|archive-date=20 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080701/https://www.shethepeople.tv/women-at-olympics/tennis-player-zheng-qinwen-gold-medalist-paris-olympics-6798900|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kapetanakis |first=Arthur |date=5 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first singles gold medal at Paris 2024 Olympics |url=https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2024-08-05/zheng_qinwen_wins_chinas_first_singles_gold_medal_at_paris_2024_olympics.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080658/https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2024-08-05/zheng_qinwen_wins_chinas_first_singles_gold_medal_at_paris_2024_olympics.html |archive-date=20 August 2024 |access-date=20 August 2024 |website=[[US Open (tennis)]]}}</ref> She sanso say na she look up to [[Liu Xiang (hurdler)|Liu Xiang]], a Chinese hurdler whose win insyd de 110-meter hurdles at de 2004 Summer Olympics be China ein first gold insyd any men's track den field event.<ref name="shethepeople" /><ref name="AP2024">{{Cite web |last=HOWARD FENDRICH |date=3 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first Olympic tennis singles gold, inspired by Li Na and Liu Xang |url=https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113022350/https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |archive-date=13 November 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[AP News]] |language=en}}</ref> Insyd a 2024 interview plus Sky Sports, Zheng say ein hobbies include walking plus ein family, reading, den singing.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04pkcmluVLA |title=Zheng Qinwen describes herself as ____ 😅 | Get to know the Chinese star! |date=13 February 2024 |last=Sky Sports |access-date=4 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804020839/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04pkcmluVLA |archive-date=4 August 2024 |url-status=live |via=YouTube}}</ref> She sanso dey enjoy roller coaster rides wey she be a fan of de K-pop group Blackpink.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kane |first=David |date=3 September 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen loves rollercoasters, karaoke, and Blackpink, thinks Coco Gauff is more talented |url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/zheng-qinwen-rollercoasters-karaoke-blackpink-coco-gauff-2023-us-open |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804040822/https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/zheng-qinwen-rollercoasters-karaoke-blackpink-coco-gauff-2023-us-open |archive-date=4 August 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[Tennis.com]] |language=en |quote="Mostly I sing Chinese songs, slower songs," added the Blackpink stan.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Livaudais |first=Stephanie |date=27 March 2023 |title=Blink and you'll miss her: No time for Blackpink amid Zheng Qinwen's rapid rise |url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/blink-and-you-miss-her-no-time-for-blackpink-amid-zheng-qinwen-rapid-rise |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080658/https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/blink-and-you-miss-her-no-time-for-blackpink-amid-zheng-qinwen-rapid-rise |archive-date=20 August 2024 |access-date=20 August 2024 |website=[[Tennis.com]]}}</ref>
According to de China Charity Federation, Zheng donate 1 million yuan insyd August 2026 for disaster relief insyd Gyirong County during de 2026 Nepal–Tibet floods.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-08-31 |title=Zheng Qinwen donates 1 million yuan to support devastating Tibet disaster relief efforts |url=https://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/articles/zheng_qinwen_donates_1_million_yuan_to_support_devastating_tibet_disaster_relief_efforts/s1_17460_44242518 |access-date=2026-09-06 |website=[[Yardbarker]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Burack |first=Emily |date=2026-08-31 |title=Qinwen Zheng Donates to Support Disaster Relief Efforts in Tibet |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/qinwen-zheng-donates-support-disaster-143226595.html |access-date=2026-09-06 |website=[[Town & Country (magazine)|Town & Country]] |language=en-US |via=Yahoo Sports}}</ref>
==Career statistics==
{{Performance key|short=yes}}
''Only main-draw results insyd [[WTA Tour]], [[Grand Slam (tennis)|Grand Slam tournaments]], [[Billie Jean King Cup]], [[United Cup]], [[Hopman Cup]] den [[Tennis at the Summer Olympics|Olympic Games]] dem include insyd win–loss records.''<ref>{{Cite web|title=Qinwen Zheng [AUS] | Australian Open|url=https://ausopen.com/players/china/qinwen-zheng-0|website=ausopen.com}}</ref>
===Singles===
''Current thru de [[2026 Italian Open – Women's singles|2026 Italian Open]].''
{|class=wikitable style=text-align:center
|-
!Tournament
![[2021 WTA Tour|2021]]
![[2022 WTA Tour|2022]]
![[2023 WTA Tour|2023]]
![[2024 WTA Tour|2024]]
![[2025 WTA Tour|2025]]
![[2026 WTA Tour|2026]]
!{{Abbr|SR|Strike rate}}
!{{Abbr|W–L|Win–loss}}
!Win %
|-
| colspan="10" style="text-align:left" |'''[[Grand Slam (tennis)|Grand Slam tournaments]]'''
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left| [[Australian Open]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 Australian Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Australian Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:thistle|[[2024 Australian Open – Women's singles|F]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 Australian Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|A
|0 / 4
|9–4
|{{tennis win percentage|won=9|lost=4|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left| [[French Open]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 French Open – Women's singles|4R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 French Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 French Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2025 French Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 French Open – Women's singles|1R]]
|0 / 5
|10–5
|{{tennis win percentage|won=10|lost=5|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left| [[Wimbledon Championships|Wimbledon]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|3R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|1R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|1R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|1R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|1R]]
|0 / 5
|2–5
|{{tennis win percentage|won=2|lost=5|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left| [[US Open (tennis)|US Open]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 US Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2023 US Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2024 US Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|A
|bgcolor=ffebcd|[[2026 US Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|0 / 4
|14–4
|{{tennis win percentage|won=14|lost=4|integer=yes}}
|-style=font-weight:bold;background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|Win–loss
|0–0
|8–4
|6–4
|12–4
|5–3
|4–3
|0 / 18
|35–18
|{{tennis win percentage|won=31|lost=17|integer=yes}}
|-
| colspan="10" style="text-align:left" |'''Year-end championships'''
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[WTA Finals]]
|colspan=3 style=color:#696969|DNQ
|style=background:thistle|[[2024 WTA Finals – Singles|F]]
|style=color:#696969|DNQ
|
|0 / 1
|3–2
|{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=2|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[WTA Elite Trophy]]
|colspan=2 style=color:#696969|NH
|style=background:thistle|[[2023 WTA Elite Trophy – Singles|F]]
|colspan=3 style=color:#696969|NH
|0 / 1
|3–1
|{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=1|integer=yes}}
|-
| colspan="10" style="text-align:left" |'''National representation'''
|-
|style="text-align:left;background:#eaecf0"|[[Tennis at the Summer Olympics|Summer Olympics]]
|A
|colspan=2 style=color:#696969|NH
|style=background:gold|[[Tennis at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's singles|'''G''']]
|colspan=2 style=color:#696969|NH
|1 / 1
|6–0
|{{tennis win percentage|won=6|lost=0|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Billie Jean King Cup]]
|A
|style=background:#ecf2ff|[[2022 Billie Jean King Cup play-offs|PO]]
|A
|style=background:#ecf2ff|[[2024 Billie Jean King Cup play-offs|PO]]
|A
|
|0 / 0
|3–1
|{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=1|integer=yes}}
|-
| colspan="10" style="text-align:left" |'''[[WTA 1000 tournaments]]'''
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[WTA Qatar Open|Qatar Open]]
|style=color:#767676|NTI
|A
|style=color:#767676|NTI
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 Qatar TotalEnergies Open – Singles|3R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 Qatar TotalEnergies Open – Singles|2R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 Qatar TotalEnergies Open – Singles|3R]]
|0 / 3
|3–3
|{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=3|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Dubai Tennis Championships|Dubai Championships]]
|A
|style=color:#767676|NTI
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Dubai Tennis Championships – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2024 Dubai Tennis Championships – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 Dubai Tennis Championships – Women's singles|2R]]
|A
|0 / 3
|3–2
|{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=2|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Indian Wells Open]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 BNP Paribas Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 BNP Paribas Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2025 BNP Paribas Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 BNP Paribas Open - Women's singles|2R]]
|0 / 4
|4–4
|{{tennis win percentage|won=4|lost=4|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Miami Open (tennis)|Miami Open]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 Miami Open – Women's singles|1R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Miami Open – Women's singles|4R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 Miami Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2025 Miami Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 Miami Open - Women's singles|4R]]
|0 / 5
|8–5
|{{tennis win percentage|won=8|lost=5|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Madrid Open (tennis)|Madrid Open]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 Mutua Madrid Open – Women's singles|1R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Mutua Madrid Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 Mutua Madrid Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 Mutua Madrid Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 Mutua Madrid Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|0 / 5
|2–5
|{{tennis win percentage|won=2|lost=5|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Italian Open (tennis)|Italian Open]]
|A
|A
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2023 Italian Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2024 Italian Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:yellow|[[2025 Italian Open – Women's singles|SF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 Italian Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|0 / 4
|12–4
|{{tennis win percentage|won=12|lost=4|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Canadian Open (tennis)|Canadian Open]]
|A
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2022 National Bank Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 National Bank Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|A
|A
|style=background:#ecf2ff|[[2026 National Bank Open – Women's singles|Q1]]
|0 / 3
|4–3
|{{tennis win percentage|won=4|lost=3|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Cincinnati Open]]
|A
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Western & Southern Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 Cincinnati Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|A
|A
|0 / 2
|3–2
|{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=2|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[China Open (tennis)|China Open]]
|colspan=2 style=color:#696969|NH
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 China Open – Women's singles|1R]]
|style=background:yellow|[[2024 China Open – Women's singles|SF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 China Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|
|0 / 3
|5–3
|{{tennis win percentage|won=5|lost=3|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Wuhan Open]]
|colspan=3 style=color:#696969|NH
|style=background:thistle|[[2024 Wuhan Open – Singles|F]]
|A
|
|0 / 1
|4–1
|{{tennis win percentage|won=4|lost=1|integer=yes}}
|- style=font-weight:bold;background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|Win–loss
|0–0
|4–4
|10–6
|16–9
|11–7
|7–5
|0 / 32
|48–31
|{{tennis win percentage|won=48|lost=31|integer=yes}}
|-
| colspan="10" style="text-align:left" |'''Career statistics'''
|- style=font-weight:bold;background:#eaecf0
|
|[[2021 WTA Tour|2021]]
|[[2022 WTA Tour|2022]]
|[[2023 WTA Tour|2023]]
|[[2024 WTA Tour|2024]]
|[[2025 WTA Tour|2025]]
|[[2026 WTA Tour|2026]]
|{{Abbr|SR|Strike rate}}
|{{Abbr|W–L|Win–loss}}
|Win %
|- style=background:#eaecf0
| style=text-align:left |'''Tournaments'''
|3
|17
|22
|20
|12
|15
| colspan=3 |'''Career total: 87'''
|- style=background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|'''Titles'''
|0
|0
|2
|3
|0
|0
| colspan=3 |'''Career total: 5'''
|- style=background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|'''Finals'''
|0
|1
|3
|6
|0
|0
| colspan=3 |'''Career total: 10'''
|-style=background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|Hard win–loss
|0–2
|16–11
|24–12
|32–12
|8–6
|10–6
|2 / 50
|90–49
|{{tennis win percentage|won=90|lost=49|integer=yes}}
|-style=background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|Clay win–loss
|1–1
|5–4
|11–4
|17–4
|10–4
|3–3
|3 / 23
|47–20
|{{tennis win percentage|won=47|lost=20|integer=yes}}
|-style=background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|Grass win–loss
|0–0
|2–3
|0–3
|1–2
|2–2
|2–4
|0 / 14
|7–14
|{{tennis win percentage|won=7|lost=14|integer=yes}}
|- style=font-weight:bold;background:#eaecf0
| style=text-align:left |Overall win–loss
|1–3
|23–18
|35–19
|50–18
|20–12
|15–13
|5 / 87
|144–83
|{{tennis win percentage|won=144|lost=83|integer=yes}}
|- style=background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|'''Win %'''
|{{tennis win percentage|won=1|lost=3|integer=yes}}
|{{tennis win percentage|won=23|lost=18|integer=yes}}
|{{tennis win percentage|won=35|lost=19|integer=yes}}
|{{tennis win percentage|won=50|lost=18|integer=yes}}
|{{tennis win percentage|won=20|lost=12|integer=yes}}
|{{tennis win percentage|won=15|lost=13|integer=yes}}
| colspan=3 |'''Career total: {{tennis win percentage|won=144|lost=83|integer=yes}}'''
|- style=background:#eaecf0
| style=text-align:left |'''Year-end ranking'''
|143
|25
|15
|style=background:#eee8aa|5
|24
|
| colspan=3 |'''$10,207,462'''
|}
=== Grand Slam tournament finals ===
==== Singles: 1 (runner-up) ====
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!Result
!Year
!Tournament
!Surface
!Opponent
!Score
|-
| bgcolor="ffa07a" |Loss
|[[2024 Australian Open – Women's singles|2024]]
| style="background:#ffc" |[[Australian Open]]
|Hard
|[[Aryna Sabalenka]]
|3–6, 2–6
|}
=== Oda significant finals ===
==== Year-end championships ====
===== Singles: 1 (runner-up) =====
{| class="wikitable"
!Result
!Year
!Tournament
!Surface
!Opponent
!Score
|-
| bgcolor="ffa07a" |Loss
|[[2024 WTA Finals – Singles|2024]]
| style="background:#ffffcc" |[[WTA Finals]], Saudi Arabia
|Hard (i)
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Coco Gauff]]
|6–3, 4–6, 6–7<sup>(2–7)</sup>
|}
=== WTA Elite Trophy ===
==== Singles: 1 (runner-up) ====
{| class="wikitable"
!Result
!Year
!Tournament
!Surface
!Opponent
!Score
|-
| bgcolor="FFA07A" |Loss
|[[2023 WTA Elite Trophy – Singles|2023]]
| style="background:#e2faf7" |[[2023 WTA Elite Trophy|Elite Trophy]], China
|Hard
|{{flagicon|BRA}} [[Beatriz Haddad Maia]]
|6–7<sup>(11–13)</sup>, 6–7<sup>(4–7)</sup>
|}
=== WTA 1000 tournaments ===
==== Singles: 1 (runner-up) ====
{| class="wikitable"
!Result
!Year
!Tournament
!Surface
!Opponent
!Score
|-
| bgcolor="FFA07A" |Loss
|[[2024 Wuhan Open – Singles|2024]]
| style="background:#e9e9e9" |[[Wuhan Open]]
|Hard
|[[Aryna Sabalenka]]
|3–6, 7–5, 3–6
|}
=== Summer Olympics ===
==== Singles: 1 (gold medal) ====
{| class="wikitable"
!Result
!Year
!Tournament
!Surface
!Opponent
!Score
|-
| bgcolor="gold" |Gold
|[[Tennis at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's singles|2024]]
| style="background:#ffea5c" |[[Tennis at the 2024 Summer Olympics|Paris Olympics]]
|Clay
|{{flagicon|CRO}} [[Donna Vekić]]
|6–2, 6–3
|}
=== WTA Tour finals ===
==== Singles: 10 (5 titles, 5 runner-ups) ====
{|
|-valign=top
|
{|class="wikitable" style=font-size:90%
!Legend
|- style="background:#f3e6d7;"
|[[Grand Slam (tennis)|Grand Slam]] (0–1)
|- style="background:#ffea5c;"
|[[Tennis at the Summer Olympics|Olympics]] (1–0)
|- style="background:#ffffcc;"
|[[WTA Finals]] (0–1)
|- style="background:#e2faf7;"
|[[WTA Elite Trophy]] (0–1)
|- style="background:#e9e9e9;"
|[[WTA 1000 tournaments|WTA 1000]] (0–1)
|- style="background:#d4f1c5;"
|[[WTA 500 tournaments|WTA 500]] (2–1)
|-
|[[WTA 250 tournaments|WTA 250]] (2–0)
|}
|
{|class="wikitable" style=font-size:90%
!Finals by surface
|-
|Hard (2–5)
|-
|Clay (3–0)
|}
|
{|class="wikitable" style=font-size:90%
!Finals by setting
|-
|Outdoor (5–4)
|-
|Indoor (0–1)
|}
|}
{|class="sortable wikitable"
!Result
!class="unsortable"|W–L
!Date
!Tournament
!Tier
!Surface
!Opponent
!class="unsortable"|Score
|-
|bgcolor=ffa07a|Loss
|<small>0–1</small>
|[[2022 Toray Pan Pacific Open – Singles|{{dts|Sep 2022}}]]
|style="background:#d4f1c5;"| [[Pan Pacific Open]], Japan
|style="background:#d4f1c5;"| WTA 500
|Hard
|[[Liudmila Samsonova]]
|5–7, 5–7
|-
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win
|<small>1–1</small>
|[[2023 Internazionali Femminili di Palermo – Singles|{{dts|Jul 2023}}]]
|[[Palermo Ladies Open]], Italy
|WTA 250
|Clay
|{{flagicon|ITA}} [[Jasmine Paolini]]
|6–4, 1–6, 6–1
|-
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win
|<small>2–1</small>
|[[2023 Zhengzhou Open – Singles|{{dts|Oct 2023}}]]
|bgcolor=d4f1c5|[[Zhengzhou Open]], China
|bgcolor=d4f1c5|WTA 500
|Hard
|{{flagicon|CZE}} [[Barbora Krejčíková]]
|2–6, 6–2, 6–4
|-
|bgcolor=FFA07A|Loss
|<small>2–2</small>
|[[2023 WTA Elite Trophy – Singles|{{dts|Oct 2023}}]]
|bgcolor=e2faf7|[[WTA Elite Trophy]], China
|bgcolor=e2faf7|Elite
|Hard
|{{flagicon|BRA}} [[Beatriz Haddad Maia]]
|6–7<sup>(11–13)</sup>, 6–7<sup>(4–7)</sup>
|-
|bgcolor=ffa07a|Loss
|<small>2–3</small>
|[[2024 Australian Open – Women's singles|Jan 2024]]
|bgcolor=f3e6d7|[[Australian Open]], Australia
|bgcolor=f3e6d7|Grand Slam
|Hard
|[[Aryna Sabalenka]]
|3–6, 2–6
|-
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win
|<small>3–3</small>
|[[2024 Palermo Ladies Open – Singles|{{dts|Jul 2024}}]]
|Palermo Ladies Open, Italy {{small|(2)}}
|WTA 250
|Clay
|{{flagicon|CZE}} [[Karolína Muchová]]
|6–4, 4–6, 6–2
|-
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win
|<small>4–3</small>
|[[Tennis at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's singles|{{dts|Aug 2024}}]]
|bgcolor=ffea5c|[[Tennis at the 2024 Summer Olympics|Paris Olympics]], France
|bgcolor=ffea5c|Olympics
|Clay
|{{flagicon|CRO}} [[Donna Vekić]]
|6–2, 6–3
|-
|bgcolor=ffa07a|Loss
|<small>4–4</small>
|[[2024 Wuhan Open – Singles|{{dts|Oct 2024}}]]
|style=background:#e9e9e9|[[Wuhan Open]], China
|style=background:#e9e9e9|WTA 1000
|Hard
|Aryna Sabalenka
|3–6, 7–5, 3–6
|-
|bgcolor=98fb98|Win
|<small>5–4</small>
|[[2024 Toray Pan Pacific Open – Singles|{{dts|Oct 2024}}]]
|style="background:#d4f1c5;"|Pan Pacific Open, Japan
|style="background:#d4f1c5;"|WTA 500
|Hard
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Sofia Kenin]]
|7–6<sup>(7–5)</sup>, 6–3
|-
|bgcolor=ffa07a|Loss
|<small>5–5</small>
|[[2024 WTA Finals – Singles|{{dts|Nov 2024}}]]
|style=background:#ffffcc|[[WTA Finals]], Saudi Arabia
|style=background:#ffffcc|Finals
|Hard (i)
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Coco Gauff]]
|6–3, 4–6, 6–7<sup>(2–7)</sup>
|}
=== WTA 125 tour finals ===
==== Singles: 1 (title) ====
{|class="wikitable"
!Result
!W–L
!{{ns}}Date{{ns}}
!Tournament
!Surface
!Opponent
!Score
|-
| bgcolor=98FB98|Win
| <small>1–0</small>
| [[2022 BBVA Open Internacional de Valencia – Singles|{{dts|Jun 2022}}]]
| bgcolor=silver|[[Open Internacional de Valencia|Internacional de Valencia]], Spain
| Clay
| {{flagicon|CHN}} [[Wang Xiyu]]
| 6–4, 4–6, 6–3
|}
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'''Zheng Qinwen''' (born 8 October 2002) be a Chinese professional tennis player. Na she be ranked world No. 4 by de WTA, she achieve insyd June 2025, wey she be de only second Chinese player to reach de top 5 insyd women's singles after [[Li Na]]. Zheng win five career singles titles, wey dey include de gold medal at de [[2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Paris Olympics]], becoming de first Asian tennis player to win an Olympic gold medal insyd singles.
Zheng win ein first WTA Tour tournament insyd 2023 at de Palermo Ladies Open, a title wey she defend insyd 2024. She win WTA 500 titles at de 2023 Zhengzhou Open den at de 2024 Pan Pacific Open. She fini runner-up at de 2024 Australian Open, wey she loose to [[Aryna Sabalenka]], den at de 2024 WTA Finals, losing to [[Coco Gauff]].
== Early life den junior years ==
Na dem born Zheng insyd Shiyan, Hubei, on 8 October 2002.<ref name="WTAprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/players/328120/qinwen-zheng |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Na ein parents encourage am to try several sports during ein kiddie time, wey dey include table tennis, before she begin dey play tennis at de age of seven.<ref name="Vogue2024">{{cite magazine|last=Remsen|first=Nick|title=Qinwen Zheng on Winning China's First-Ever Olympic Gold in Tennis|url=https://www.vogue.com/article/qinwen-zheng-on-winning-olympic-gold|magazine=Vogue|date=4 August 2024|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> At de age of eight, she lef ein parents wey she move go Wuhan to receive more advanced coaching.<ref name="Vogue2024" /> Na ein mommie initially visit am on weekends den later lef ein job to support ein training full-time.<ref name="Vogue2024" /> During ein formative years, Zheng train at an academy insyd Beijing under [[Carlos Rodríguez (tennis coach)|Carlos Rodríguez]], wey na he previously coach [[Justine Henin]] den [[Li Na]].<ref name="RG2022">{{cite web |date=27 May 2022 |title=Get to know Zheng Qinwen |url=https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/article/rg2022-get-to-know-zheng-qinwen |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Roland-Garros}}</ref><ref name="Reuters2025">{{cite news|last=Ransom|first=Ian|title=Zheng looks to emulate Li's Australian Open success|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/zheng-looks-emulate-lis-australian-open-success-2025-01-07/|work=Reuters|date=7 January 2025|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> Zheng turn professional insyd 2018 while continuing to compete on de junior circuit.<ref name="RGprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng: Player card |url=https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/players/42560-q.zheng |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Roland-Garros}}</ref> Insyd December 2018, she reach de girls' singles final of de Orange Bowl, wer she loose to Coco Gauff insyd three sets.<ref name="USTA2018">{{cite web |date=10 December 2018 |title=Coco Gauff crowned Orange Bowl singles champ |url=https://www.usta.com/en/home/stay-current/national/coco-gauff-wins-orange-bowl-18s-girls--singles-title.html |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=United States Tennis Association}}</ref> Insyd 2019, she reach de girls' singles semifinals at both de French Open den de US Open, wey she achieve a career-high ITF junior ranking of world No. 6.<ref name="RGprofile" /><ref name="ITFprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng Tennis Player Profile |url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/players/qinwen-zheng/800436017/chn/jt/S/overview/ |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=International Tennis Federation}}</ref> Insyd late 2019, Zheng move go Spain to continue ein development wey she establish a training base insyd Barcelona.<ref name="RG2022" /><ref name="Xinhua2024">{{cite news|script-title=zh:追光|十年前那个小姑娘,如何成为郑钦文|url=https://www.news.cn/sports/20240127/98e4e4c7271d4f58a4493fe0ed91110b/c.html|website=Xinhua News Agency|date=27 January 2024|language=zh|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> She begin dey work plus Spanish coach [[Pere Riba]] insyd 2021.<ref name="riba">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen reuniting with coach Pere Riba for 2024|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3805943/zheng-qinwen-reuniting-with-coach-pere-riba-for-2024|access-date=2 September 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 December 2023}}</ref>
== Career ==
=== 2021: WTA Tour debut ===
Insyd January 2021, Zheng win de Tennis Future Hamburg, Germany wer she defeat [[Linda Fruhvirtová]] insyd de final of de 25k event, dem hold at de venue of de Hamburger Tennis-Verband.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennis-tourtalk.com/67737/qinwen-zheng-wins-tennis-future-hamburg|title=Qinwen Zheng Wins Tennis Future Hamburg|work=Tennis TourTalk|date=17 January 2021|access-date=20 June 2021|archive-date=16 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220116120922/https://www.tennis-tourtalk.com/67737/qinwen-zheng-wins-tennis-future-hamburg|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 20 June 2021, she win de final of de 60k Macha Lake Open insyd Staré Splavy defeating [[Aleksandra Krunić]] insyd two sets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/tournament/w60-stare-splavy/cze/2021/w-itf-cze-02a-2021/draws-and-results/|title=ITF draws and results|publisher=www.itftennis.com|date=|access-date=20 June 2021|archive-date=23 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123165654/https://www.itftennis.com/en/tournament/w60-stare-splavy/cze/2021/w-itf-cze-02a-2021/draws-and-results/|url-status=live}}</ref> Zheng make ein WTA Tour debut at de Palermo Ladies Open, wer she defeat second seed [[Liudmila Samsonova]] insyd de first round,<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 July 2021|title=18-y.o. Zheng Qinwen arrives on WTA Tour in style with Samsonova upset: Palermo Highlights|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2193178/18-y-o-zheng-qinwen-arrives-on-wta-tour-in-style-with-samsonova-upset-palermo-highlights|access-date=20 July 2021|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=18 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118194733/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2193178/18-y-o-zheng-qinwen-arrives-on-wta-tour-in-style-with-samsonova-upset-palermo-highlights|url-status=dead}}</ref> before losing ein next match to [[Jaqueline Cristian]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Wancke|first=Barbara|date=22 July 2021|url=https://tennisthreads.net/wta-roundup-palermo-and-gdynia-2/|title=WTA Roundup: Palermo and Gdynia – Day 3|publisher=Tennis Threads|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110025912/https://tennisthreads.net/wta-roundup-palermo-and-gdynia-2/|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== 2022: French Open fourth round, top 30 ===
Ranked No. 126, Zheng enter de Melbourne Summer Set 1 after qualifying. She beat [[Mai Hontama]], [[Vera Zvonareva]], den [[Ana Konjuh]] to make ein first WTA Tour semifinal,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Melbourne 1: Zheng Qinwen beats Zvonareva in 3 sets for 1st WTA QF spot (video)|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2440989/melbourne-1-zheng-qinwen-beats-zvonareva-in-3-sets-for-1st-wta-qf-spot|access-date=6 January 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=6 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220106161443/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2440989/melbourne-1-zheng-qinwen-beats-zvonareva-in-3-sets-for-1st-wta-qf-spot|url-status=live}}</ref> buh she loose to No. 20 [[Simona Halep]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite news |date=8 January 2022|title=Halep advances, injured Osaka withdraws at Melbourne 1|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2442148/halep-advances-injured-osaka-withdraws-at-melbourne-1|access-date=8 January 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=8 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220108094707/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2442148/halep-advances-injured-osaka-withdraws-at-melbourne-1|url-status=live}}</ref> Zheng debut at de main draw of a Grand Slam tournament at de Australian Open after qualifying.<ref>{{cite news |last=Macpherson|first=Alex|date=15 January 2022|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447639/introducing-the-2022-australian-open-s-grand-slam-debutantes|title=Introducing the 2022 Australian Open's Grand Slam debutantes|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|access-date=24 May 2022|archive-date=15 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220515020850/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447639/introducing-the-2022-australian-open-s-grand-slam-debutantes|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=January 14, 2022|title=Baptiste, Zheng Qinwen, Bronzetti qualify for Australian Open|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447429/baptiste-zheng-qinwen-bronzetti-qualify-for-australian-open|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=14 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220114212606/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447429/baptiste-zheng-qinwen-bronzetti-qualify-for-australian-open|url-status=dead}}</ref> She defeat [[Aliaksandra Sasnovich]] insyd de first round,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Garber|first=Greg|date=January 18, 2022|title=Australian Open Day 3 order of play: Bencic, Anisimova to play; Barty in action|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2452994/australian-open-day-3-order-of-play-bencic-anisimova-to-play-barty-in-action|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=18 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118192336/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2452994/australian-open-day-3-order-of-play-bencic-anisimova-to-play-barty-in-action|url-status=dead}}</ref> buh she loose insyd de second round to No. 8 [[Maria Sakkari]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=January 19, 2022|title=Osaka passes Brengle test at Australian Open; to face Anisimova next|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2453850/osaka-passes-brengle-test-at-australian-open-to-face-anisimova-next|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=15 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240915214756/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2453850/osaka-passes-brengle-test-at-australian-open-to-face-anisimova-next|url-status=live}}</ref> As a result, Zheng break into de top 100 for de first time.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ubha|first1=Ravi|title='Feels like I'm at home': Sakkari flourishes as fans find voice|url=https://ausopen.com/articles/match-report/feels-im-home-sakkari-flourishes-fans-find-voice|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Australian Open|date=19 January 2022}}</ref>
At de French Open, Zheng defeat [[Maryna Zanevska]] insyd de first round.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3178838/french-open-anisimova-knocks-out-osaka-first-round-chinas-zheng-qinwen|title=Osaka's return to French Open ends in first round|publisher=South China Morning Post|date=23 May 2022|url-access=subscription|access-date=24 May 2022|archive-date=24 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220524002441/https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3178838/french-open-anisimova-knocks-out-osaka-first-round-chinas-zheng-qinwen|url-status=live}}</ref> Insyd de second round, she cam back from a set den a break down to upset No. 19 Simona Halep for ein first top-20 win.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2635302/zheng-qinwen-upends-halep-at-roland-garros|title=Zheng Qinwen upends former champion Halep at French Open|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|access-date=26 May 2022|archive-date=26 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526162042/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2635302/zheng-qinwen-upends-halep-at-roland-garros|url-status=live}}</ref> She move into de fourth round after [[Alizé Cornet]] retire while trailing by a set.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-sets-up-swiatek-clash-after-cornet-retirement-603044.html|title=Roland-Garros: Zheng sets up Swiatek clash after Cornet retirement|date=28 May 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> She loose insyd de fourth round to world No. 1 den eventual champion [[Iga Świątek]] insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news |last=Tignor|first=Steve|date=30 May 2022|title=Iga Swiatek’s towering 2022 wobbled a little against talented newcomer Zheng Qinwen, but she ended with her win streak and Roland Garros bid intact|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/iga-swiatek-s-towering-2022-wobbled-a-little-against-talented-newcomer-zheng-qin|work=Tennis.com|access-date=25 August 2025}}</ref> Na she be de only player to win a set against Świątek insyd de tournament.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Maine|first1=D'Arcy|title=How Iga Swiatek won the 2022 French Open -- and why she could dominate for the foreseeable future|url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/34036326/how-iga-swiatek-won-2022-french-open-why-dominate-foreseeable-future|access-date=8 September 2026|work=[[ESPN]]|date=4 June 2022}}</ref> As a result, Zheng move to a new career-high of No. 54.<ref name="valencia">{{cite news |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2644639/zheng-qinwen-captures-wta-125-valencia-title|title=Zheng Qinwen captures WTA 125 Valencia title|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=9 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220709001357/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2644639/zheng-qinwen-captures-wta-125-valencia-title|url-status=live}}</ref> She break into de top 50 a week later<ref>{{cite news |last1=Oddo|first1=Chris|title=WTA rankings: Zheng Qinwen, Haddad Maia surging|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-rankings/wta-rankings-zheng-qinwen-haddad-maia-surging-605964.html|access-date=8 September 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=12 June 2022}}</ref> after winning ein first WTA 125 title at de Open Internacional de Valencia, defeating compatriot [[Wang Xiyu]].<ref name="valencia" />
At de Wimbledon Championships, Zheng defeat [[Sloane Stephens]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2658987/tan-prevails-over-serena-in-three-hour-wimbledon-opener|title=Tan prevails over Serena in three-hour Wimbledon opener|website=WTA Tennis|access-date=28 June 2022|archive-date=6 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220706224106/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2658987/tan-prevails-over-serena-in-three-hour-wimbledon-opener|url-status=dead}}</ref> den [[Greet Minnen]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wimbledon-news/wimbledon-qinwen-zheng-moves-into-third-round-609331.html|title=Zheng to meet Rybakina in Wimbledon third round|date=30 June 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> to reach de third round, wer she fall to No. 23 den eventual champion [[Elena Rybakina]] insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/matches/wta/wimbledon/qinwen-zheng-vs-elena-rybakina|title=Qinwen Zheng vs Elena Rybakina|date=9 November 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110035800/https://www.tennismajors.com/matches/wta/wimbledon/qinwen-zheng-vs-elena-rybakina|url-status=live}}</ref>
At de Canadian Open, Zheng defeat wildcard entrant [[Rebecca Marino]] insyd de first round.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/national-bank-open-zheng-through-to-second-round-616979.html|title=National Bank Open: Zheng through to second round, defeating Canadian Marino|date=9 August 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110035825/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/national-bank-open-zheng-through-to-second-round-616979.html|url-status=live}}</ref> She advance to de third round after No. 5 [[Ons Jabeur]] retire while trailing by a set.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wta-toronto-national-bank-open/national-bank-open-zheng-makes-last-16-617299.html|title=Zheng Qinwen makes last 16 as Jabeur retires with abdominal pain|date=10 August 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> She overcam [[Bianca Andreescu]] to advance to ein first WTA 1000 quarterfinal,<ref>{{cite news |last=Chidley-Hill|first=John|date=10 August 2022|url=https://nationalpost.com/sports/top-seed-iga-swiatek-cruises-into-third-round-at-national-bank-open|title=Bianca Andreescu out of National Bank Open with loss to China's Zheng|publisher=National Post|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> wer she loose to No. 14 [[Karolína Plíšková]], insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/national-bank-open-pliskova-books-spot-in-last-four-617698.html|title=National Bank Open: Pliskova books spot in semi-finals against Haddad Maia|date=13 August 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> At de US Open, she defeat No. 16 [[Jeļena Ostapenko]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-through-to-second-round-620672.html|title=US Open: Zheng through to second round, eliminating Ostapenko|date=30 August 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=19 January 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119044655/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-through-to-second-round-620672.html|url-status=live}}</ref> den [[Anastasia Potapova]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://english.news.cn/20220902/69df77b84cf14581955c8d02626da6ad/c.html|title=Zheng Qinwen, Yuan Yue advance into US Open last 32|publisher=Xinhua|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> before she loose to [[Jule Niemeier]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-niemeier-moves-into-last-16-622605.html|title=Wimbledon quarter-finalist Niemeier advances to US Open fourth round; Swiatek next|date=4 September 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110035808/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-niemeier-moves-into-last-16-622605.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
At de Pan Pacific Open, Zheng defeat [[Misaki Doi]], No. 4 [[Paula Badosa]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen routs top seed Badosa in Tokyo to reach quarterfinals|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2798336/zheng-qinwen-routs-top-seed-badosa-in-tokyo-to-reach-quarterfinals|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=21 September 2022}}</ref> [[Claire Liu]] den No. 13 [[Veronika Kudermetova]] to reach ein first WTA Tour final.<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen, Liudmila Samsonova reach Pan Pacific final|url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/34654085/zheng-qinwen-liudmila-samsonova-reach-pan-pacific-final|access-date=23 July 2026|work=[[ESPN]]|date=24 September 2022}}</ref> She loose insyd de final to Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.<ref name="pacific">{{cite web |title=Samsonova wins Tokyo, edges Zheng Qinwen for third title of 2022 |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2801554/samsonova-wins-tokyo-edges-zheng-qinwen-for-third-title-of-2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925053658/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2801554/samsonova-wins-tokyo-edges-zheng-qinwen-for-third-title-of-2022 |archive-date=25 September 2022 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Despite de loss, Zheng reach a new career-high ranking of No. 28, becoming de first Chinese teenager to break into de top 30.<ref name="pacific" /> Entering de San Diego Open as a lucky loser, she advance to de second round as No. 13 [[Garbiñe Muguruza]] retire.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Ramchandani|first=Haresh|date=12 October 2022|title=Lucky loser Zheng sets up Swiatek clash in San Diego as Muguruza retires|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/san-diego-open-zheng-into-second-round-628995.html|access-date=10 August 2026|work=Tennis Majors}}</ref> She loose insyd de second round to world No. 1 den eventual champion Iga Świątek insyd three sets.<ref>{{Cite news|date=14 October 2022|title=Swiatek downs Zheng to reach San Diego quarters|url=https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/swiatek-downs-zheng-reach-san-diego-quarters-2022-10-13/|access-date=10 August 2026|work=[[Reuters]]}}</ref> Na dem name Zheng WTA Newcomer of de Year.<ref>{{cite web |title=China's Zheng Qinwen named WTA Newcomer of the Year |url=https://oca.asia/news/3599-chinas-zheng-qinwen-named-wta-newcomer-of-the-year.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110045901/https://oca.asia/news/3599-chinas-zheng-qinwen-named-wta-newcomer-of-the-year.html |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Olympic Council of Asia}}</ref>
=== 2023: US Open quarterfinal, top 20 ===
Zheng begin de season at de Adelaide International. She defeat No. 17 [[Anett Kontaveit]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen saves match point, ousts Kontaveit in Adelaide |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3005423/zheng-qinwen-saves-match-point-ousts-kontaveit-in-adelaide |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241130122924/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3005423/zheng-qinwen-saves-match-point-ousts-kontaveit-in-adelaide |archive-date=30 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> before losing to [[Victoria Azarenka]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Adelaide 1: Azarenka fends off Zheng Qinwen, into quarterfinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3010262/adelaide-1-azarenka-fends-off-zheng-qinwen-into-quarterfinals |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331083541/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3010262/adelaide-1-azarenka-fends-off-zheng-qinwen-into-quarterfinals |archive-date=31 March 2023 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> At de Australian Open, she beat [[Dalma Gálfi]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Macpherson|first1=Alex|title=AO 2023 Day 1 by the numbers: Zheng Qinwen in a hurry, Osorio's milestone and more|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3024158/ao-2023-day-1-by-the-numbers-zheng-qinwen-in-a-hurry-osorios-milestone-and-more|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=16 January 2023}}</ref> before losing to [[Bernarda Pera]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Australian Open: Pera makes third round|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-pera-makes-third-round-655418.html|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=18 January 2023}}</ref>
At de Abu Dhabi Open, Zheng defeat qualifier Rebecca Marino, No. 12 Jeļena Ostapenko,<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen upsets Ostapenko to reach Abu Dhabi quarters|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3054192/zheng-qinwen-upsets-ostapenko-to-reach-abu-dhabi-quarters|access-date=18 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=8 February 2023}}</ref> den No. 8 [[Daria Kasatkina]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen overpowers No. 1 seed Daria Kasatkina in Abu Dhabi for third Top 10 win|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-overpowers-top-seed-daria-kasatkina-abu-dhabi-third-top-10-win|access-date=18 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=10 February 2023}}</ref> widout dropping a set, to reach de semifinals. She loose insyd de semifinals to No. 19 Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.
At de Stuttgart Open, Zheng defeat lucky loser [[Alycia Parks]] before losing to world No. 1, Iga Świątek, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite news|date=21 April 2023|title=Iga Swiatek beats Zheng in Stuttgart to make winning WTA Tour return|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/apr/21/iga-swiatek-beats-zheng-in-stuttgart-to-make-winning-wta-tour-return|access-date=10 August 2026|work=[[The Guardian]]}}</ref> At de Madrid Open, she defeat [[Caty McNally]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Madrid Open: Zheng books spot in round of 32|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/madrid-open-zheng-books-spot-in-first-round-676310.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=28 April 2023}}</ref> before losing to No. 17, [[Ekaterina Alexandrova]], insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Madrid Open: Alexandrova into round of 16 against Swiatek|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/madrid-open-alexandrova-into-second-round-676784.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=30 April 2023}}</ref> At de Italian Open, Zheng defeat Alizé Cornet,<ref>{{cite web |title=Rome: Zheng Qinwen holds off Cornet to reach third round |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3340520/rome-zheng-qinwen-holds-off-cornet-to-reach-third-round |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803045450/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3340520/rome-zheng-qinwen-holds-off-cornet-to-reach-third-round |archive-date=3 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> qualifier [[Anna Bondár]],<ref>{{cite web |date=13 May 2023 |title=Italian Open: Zheng into round of 16, beats qualifier before rain stops play for day |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-into-second-round-679502.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043052/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-into-second-round-679502.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den compatriot Wang Xiyu<ref>{{cite web |date=15 May 2023 |title=Italian Open: Zheng advances to quarter-finals |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-advances-to-quarter-finals-679819.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241127235309/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-advances-to-quarter-finals-679819.html |archive-date=27 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> to reach ein second WTA 1000 quarterfinal. She then loose to No. 12 Veronika Kudermetova, insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kudermetova beats Zheng Qinwen for semis at Italian Open |url=https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202305/17/WS64644942a310b6054fad3798.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240119125438/https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202305/17/WS64644942a310b6054fad3798.html |archive-date=19 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=China Daily}}</ref> As a result, Zheng reach No. 19 insyd de WTA rankings, becoming de fifth Chinese player to break into de top 20.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ranking Reaction: Iga Swiatek kicks off 60th straight week at No. 1, Alcaraz returns to top spot |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/ranking-reaction-iga-swiatek-60th-week-at-no-1-alcaraz-returns-to-top-spot |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803163136/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/ranking-reaction-iga-swiatek-60th-week-at-no-1-alcaraz-returns-to-top-spot |archive-date=3 August 2024 |access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Rankings Watch: Rybakina hits Top 5 for first time; Zheng makes Top 20 debut |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3465469/rankings-watch-rybakina-hits-top-5-for-first-time-zheng-makes-top-20-debut |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230522235550/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3465469/rankings-watch-rybakina-hits-top-5-for-first-time-zheng-makes-top-20-debut |archive-date=22 May 2023 |access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref> At de French Open, she beat qualifier [[Tamara Zidanšek]]<ref>{{cite web |date=28 May 2023 |title=Roland-Garros: Zheng advances to second round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-advances-to-first-round-683322.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119051043/https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-advances-to-first-round-683322.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> before losing to [[Yulia Putintseva]].<ref>{{cite web |date=31 May 2023 |title=Roland-Garros: Putintseva upsets Qinwen Zheng in three sets to make third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-putintseva-advances-to-third-round-684819.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119045944/https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-putintseva-advances-to-third-round-684819.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref>
At Wimbledon, Zheng loose insyd de first round to [[Kateřina Siniaková]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Wimbledon: Siniakova books spot in second round|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wimbledon-news/wimbledon-siniakova-books-spot-in-second-round-693157.html|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=3 July 2023}}</ref>
Zheng receive a wildcard into de Palermo Ladies Open. She double bagel [[Sara Errani]],<ref>{{cite web |date=17 July 2023 |title=WTA roundup: Qinwen Zheng opens with 6–0, 6–0 win in Palermo |url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-qinwen-zheng-opens-with-6-0-6-0-win-palermo-2023-07-17/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230720025622/https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-qinwen-zheng-opens-with-6-0-6-0-win-palermo-2023-07-17/ |archive-date=20 July 2023 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |work=Reuters}}</ref> then beat [[Diane Parry]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Palermo: Zheng Qinwen battles past Parry in three sets |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3601004/palermo-zheng-qinwen-battles-past-parry-in-three-sets |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803015041/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3601004/palermo-zheng-qinwen-battles-past-parry-in-three-sets |archive-date=3 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> [[Emma Navarro]]<ref>{{cite web |date=21 July 2023 |title=Palermo Open: Zheng reaches semi-finals, takes on Sherif next |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/palermo-open-zheng-reaches-semi-finals-698670.html |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Mayar Sherif]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng beats Sherif in late-night duel; faces Paolini in Palermo final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3600788/zheng-beats-sherif-in-late-night-duel-faces-paolini-in-palermo-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119051012/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3600788/zheng-beats-sherif-in-late-night-duel-faces-paolini-in-palermo-final |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> to reach ein second WTA Tour final. She beat [[Jasmine Paolini]] insyd three sets to win ein first WTA Tour title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen beats Paolini in Palermo to capture first career title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3601535/zheng-qinwen-beats-paolini-in-palermo-to-capture-first-career-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921023120/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3601535/zheng-qinwen-beats-paolini-in-palermo-to-capture-first-career-title |archive-date=21 September 2024 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref>
[[File:Zheng_Qinwen_(2023_US_Open)_01_(cropped).jpg|left|thumb|Zheng reach ein first Grand Slam quarterfinals at de 2023 US Open.]]
At de Canadian Open, Zheng defeat [[Marta Kostyuk]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen edges Marta Kostyuk in Montreal|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/canadian-open-zheng-books-spot-in-second-round-703625.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=8 August 2023}}</ref> before losing to No. 18 Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Canadian Open: Samsonova makes last 16|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/canadian-open-samsonova-makes-last-16-704051.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=9 August 2023}}</ref> At de Cincinnati Open, she defeat qualifier Aliaksandra Sasnovich den wildcard entrant [[Venus Williams]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen rallies to beat Venus Williams in Cincinnati|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3636968/zheng-qinwen-rallies-to-beat-venus-williams-in-cincinnati|access-date=30 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=16 August 2023}}</ref> before losing to world No. 1, Iga Świątek, insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Swiatek survives Zheng scare to reach Cincinnati quarter-finals|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/swiatek-survives-zheng-scare-reach-cincinnati-quarter-finals-2023-08-17/|access-date=30 July 2026|work=[[Reuters]]|date=18 August 2023}}</ref> At de [[2023 US Open – Women's singles|US Open]], Zheng defeat [[Nadia Podoroska]],<ref>{{cite web |date=30 August 2023 |title=US Open: Zheng fires warning shot to rest of the field |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-second-round-709185.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043746/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-second-round-709185.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Kaia Kanepi]],<ref>{{cite web |date=31 August 2023 |title=US Open: Zheng ends Kanepi's run, into third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-makes-third-round-2-709889.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043303/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-makes-third-round-2-709889.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Lucia Bronzetti]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen dazzles with defense on a landmark day for Chinese tennis |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3668033/zheng-qinwen-dazzles-with-defense-on-a-landmark-day-for-chinese-tennis |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den No. 5 Ons Jabeur<ref>{{cite web |date=4 September 2023 |title=US Open: Under-par Jabeur knocked out by Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-last-8-711398.html |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> to advance to ein first major quarterfinal, wer she loose to world No. 2, [[Aryna Sabalenka]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 September 2023 |title=Sabalenka sweeps into 4th Slam semi of 2023 |url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/38339824/aryna-sabalenka-cruises-zheng-qinwen-us-open-semis |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231008190452/https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/38339824/aryna-sabalenka-cruises-zheng-qinwen-us-open-semis |archive-date=8 October 2023 |access-date=7 September 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>
Zheng win gold insyd singles at de Asian Games.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-2023-tennis-women-singles|title=Asian Games 2023: Zheng Qinwen wins women's tennis gold to secure Paris 2024 quota|last=Kano|first=Shintaro|date=29 September 2023|publisher=International Olympic Committee|access-date=25 January 2024|archive-date=16 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240816073522/https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-2023-tennis-women-singles|url-status=live}}</ref> At de China Open, she loose insyd de first round to world No. 5, Elena Rybakina, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rybakina sweeps past Zheng Qinwen into Beijing second round|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3715707/rybakina-sweeps-past-zheng-qinwen-into-beijing-second-round|access-date=30 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=2 October 2023}}</ref> At de Zhengzhou Open, Zheng defeat qualifier [[Kateryna Volodko]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=9 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen claims first win on home soil in Zhengzhou|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3732237/zheng-qinwen-claims-first-win-on-home-soil-in-zhengzhou|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> No. 6 Maria Sakkari,<ref>{{Cite news|date=11 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen notches first win over Sakkari to make Zhengzhou quarters|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3735023/zheng-qinwen-notches-first-win-over-sakkari-to-make-zhengzhou-quarters|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> [[Anhelina Kalinina]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=13 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen storms into Zhengzhou semis; faces Paolini next|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3737260/zheng-qinwen-storms-into-zhengzhou-semis-faces-paolini-next|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> den Jasmine Paolini, widout dropping a set, to reach de final. She defeat world No. 18, [[Barbora Krejčíková]], insyd de final insyd three sets to win ein second career title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen triumphs on home soil to win Zhengzhou title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3738449/zheng-qinwen-triumphs-on-home-soil-to-win-zhengzhou-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231017133438/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3738449/zheng-qinwen-triumphs-on-home-soil-to-win-zhengzhou-title |archive-date=17 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=James Walker-Roberts |date=15 October 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen says she 'wanted too much' after beating Barbora Krejcikova to win Zhengzhou Open |url=https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/wta-zhengzhou/2023/zheng-qinwen-says-she-wanted-too-much-after-beating-barbora-krejcikova-to-win-zhengzhou-open_sto9837635/story.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231015195205/https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/wta-zhengzhou/2023/zheng-qinwen-says-she-wanted-too-much-after-beating-barbora-krejcikova-to-win-zhengzhou-open_sto9837635/story.shtml |archive-date=15 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=eurosport.com}}</ref> Zheng make ein debut at de WTA Elite Trophy.<ref>{{cite news|title=Field is set for the 2023 WTA Elite Trophy Zhuhai|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3741492/field-is-set-for-the-2023-wta-elite-trophy-zhuhai|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=18 October 2023}}</ref> She defeat [[Donna Vekić]]<ref>{{Cite news|date=25 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen battles past Vekic to grab first win in Zhuhai|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3752266/zheng-qinwen-battles-past-vekic-to-grab-first-win-in-zhuhai|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> den Jeļena Ostapenko<ref>{{Cite news|date=27 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen beats Jelena Ostapenko to set up all-Chinese semifinal match at WTA Elite Trophy|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-jelena-ostapenko-all-chinese-semifinal-wta-elite-trophy-zhuhai|access-date=10 August 2026|work=Tennis}}</ref> insyd de round-robin stage. She beat compatriot [[Zhu Lin (tennis)|Zhu Lin]] insyd de semifinals<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen outlasts Zhu in Zhuhai; will face Haddad Maia in final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3755851/zheng-qinwen-outlasts-zhu-lin-in-zhuhai-will-face-haddad-maia-in-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231029001032/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3755851/zheng-qinwen-outlasts-zhu-lin-in-zhuhai-will-face-haddad-maia-in-final |archive-date=29 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> buh she loose insyd de final to [[Beatriz Haddad Maia]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Haddad Maia denies Zheng Qinwen in classic final to claim Zhuhai title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3758240/haddad-maia-denies-zheng-qinwen-in-classic-final-to-claim-zhuhai-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241126191816/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3758240/haddad-maia-denies-zheng-qinwen-in-classic-final-to-claim-zhuhai-title |archive-date=26 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Na dem name Zheng WTA Most Improved Player.<ref name="2023year">{{cite news|title=2023 WTA player and coach award winners announced|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3818533/2023-wta-player-and-coach-award-winners-announced|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=11 December 2023}}</ref>
=== 2024: Australian Open final, Olympic champion, top 5 ===
Zheng make ein debut at de United Cup as China ein No. 1 player. She defeat [[Markéta Vondroušová]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen clinches United Cup tie for China |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3842404/zheng-qinwen-clinches-united-cup-tie-for-china |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240125173819/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3842404/zheng-qinwen-clinches-united-cup-tie-for-china |archive-date=25 January 2024 |access-date=25 January 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den [[Olga Danilović]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng beats Danilovic; Serbia storms back to edge China in Perth|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3844854/zheng-holds-off-danilovic-to-send-china-vs-serbia-to-deciding-doubles|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=31 December 2023}}</ref> before losing to Iga Świątek insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Swiatek secures United Cup semifinal spot for Poland; Australia tops Serbia|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3847883/swiatek-hurkacz-clinch-united-cup-semifinal-spot-for-team-poland|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 January 2024}}</ref> At de Australian Open, Zheng eliminate [[Ashlyn Krueger]],<ref>{{cite web |date=16 January 2024 |title=Australian Open: 12th seed Zheng into second round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-12th-seed-zheng-into-second-round-737579.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127125743/https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-12th-seed-zheng-into-second-round-737579.html |archive-date=27 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Katie Boulter]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Boulter beaten by Qinwen Zheng to miss out on potential Raducanu clash |url=https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12040/13050672/australian-open-katie-boulter-beaten-by-qinwen-zheng-to-miss-out-on-potential-emma-raducanu-clash |accessdate=26 October 2024 |work=Sky Sports}}</ref> compatriot [[Wang Yafan]],<ref>{{cite web |date=20 January 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen defeats Wang Yafan to reach week 2 at Australian Open |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/zheng-qinwen-defeats-wang-yafan-to-reach-week-2-at-australian-open-738722.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127125746/https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/zheng-qinwen-defeats-wang-yafan-to-reach-week-2-at-australian-open-738722.html |archive-date=27 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Océane Dodin]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Fitzgerald|first1=Matt|title=Zheng Qinwen, lone AO top half women's seed left, joins three first-time major quarterfinalists|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-lone-top-half-seed-left-three-first-time-major-quarterfinalists-australian-open|access-date=16 July 2026|work=Tennis|date=22 January 2024}}</ref> to reach ein second consecutive major quarterfinal. She defeat [[Anna Kalinskaya]] to reach ein first major semifinal,<ref>{{cite news|last1=Fitzgerald|first1=Matt|title=In a mature turnaround, Zheng Qinwen reaches first major semifinal at Australian Open|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/mature-turnaround-zheng-qinwen-first-major-semifinal-australian-open-kalinskaya|access-date=16 July 2026|work=Tennis|date=24 January 2024}}</ref> wey she beat qualifier [[Dayana Yastremska]] to reach ein first major final.<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen bests Yastremska at Australian Open to make first Slam final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3867402/zheng-qinwen-bests-yastremska-at-australian-open-to-make-first-slam-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240828140952/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3867402/zheng-qinwen-bests-yastremska-at-australian-open-to-make-first-slam-final |archive-date=28 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> She loose insyd de final to world No. 2, Aryna Sabalenka, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68109149|title=Australian Open 2024 women's final result: Aryna Sabalenka beats Zheng Qinwen in Melbourne|date=27 January 2024|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=28 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240928135354/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68109149|url-status=live}}</ref> As a result, Zheng reach de top 10 insyd de singles rankings, de second Chinese player to do so after [[Li Na]].<ref>{{cite web |date=29 January 2024 |title=Rankings Watch: Zheng makes Top 10 debut; Mertens back to No.1 in doubles |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3870512/rankings-watch-zheng-makes-top-10-debut-mertens-back-to-no-1-in-doubles |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240809125231/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3870512/rankings-watch-zheng-makes-top-10-debut-mertens-back-to-no-1-in-doubles |archive-date=9 August 2024 |access-date=29 January 2024 |website=WTA Tour}}</ref>
Na dis sanso be China ein second-ever Olympic gold insyd tennis, den de first since de women's doubles insyd 2004.<ref>{{Cite news|last=|date=3 August 2024|title=Zheng Qinwen rewards raucous Chinese support to grab gold in tense tennis final|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/03/zheng-qinwen-paris-olympic-games-2024-womens-tennis-final-report|access-date=4 August 2024|work=The Observer|language=en-GB|issn=0029-7712}}</ref>
At de Wuhan Open, Zheng defeat wildcard entrant Jaqueline Cristian,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng becomes first Chinese woman since Li Na to win 40 matches in one year |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146421/zheng-becomes-first-chinese-woman-since-li-na-to-win-40-matches-in-one-year |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241009162137/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146421/zheng-becomes-first-chinese-woman-since-li-na-to-win-40-matches-in-one-year |archive-date=9 October 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Leylah Fernandez,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng defeats Fernandez for first time to reach Wuhan quarters |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146835/zheng-defeats-fernandez-for-first-time-to-reach-wuhan-quarters |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241208111722/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146835/zheng-defeats-fernandez-for-first-time-to-reach-wuhan-quarters |archive-date=8 December 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> No. 6 Jasmine Paolini,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng stays perfect against Paolini, sets historic Wuhan semifinal showdown |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4147692/zheng-stays-perfect-against-paolini-sets-historic-wuhan-semifinal-showdown |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110100716/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4147692/zheng-stays-perfect-against-paolini-sets-historic-wuhan-semifinal-showdown |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den compatriot [[Wang Xinyu]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Wuhan Open: Zheng advances to final against Sabalenka|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wuhan-open-zheng-advances-to-final-790070.html|access-date=14 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=12 October 2024}}</ref> to advance to ein first WTA 1000 final. At de Pan Pacific Open, Zheng defeat [[Moyuka Uchijima]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 24, 2024 |title='Trying new things': Zheng's fresh tactics help her reach Tokyo quarterfinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4155184/-trying-new-things-zheng-s-fresh-tactics-help-her-reach-tokyo-quarterfinals |access-date=14 November 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeKWOhQ7ceo |title=QINWEN ZHENG/ON COURT INTERVIEW/TOKYO OPEN 2024 |date=25 October 2024 |last=ICONIC CHANNEL TENNIS 🎾 |access-date=26 November 2024 |via=YouTube}}</ref> Leylah Fernandez,<ref>{{cite web |date=25 October 2024 |title=Qinwen Zheng Beats Leylah Fernandez in Pan Pacific Open |url=https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-beats-leylah-fernandez-in-pan-pacific-open |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241025204935/https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-beats-leylah-fernandez-in-pan-pacific-open |archive-date=25 October 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Sports Illustrated}}</ref> den No. 16 [[Diana Shnaider]]<ref>{{Cite news|date=October 26, 2024|title=Zheng Qinwen downs Diana Shnaider to book Sofia Kenin clash in Tokyo final|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/zheng-qinwen-downs-diana-shnaider-to-book-sofia-kenin-clash-in-tokyo-final|work=[[The Straits Times]]}}</ref> to reach de final.
She loose insyd de final to Coco Gauff insyd a match wich go to a third-set tiebreak.<ref>{{cite web |title=Gauff overcomes Zheng in three-hour thriller to win WTA Finals title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165822/gauff-overcomes-zheng-in-three-hour-thriller-to-win-wta-finals-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241109205313/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165822/gauff-overcomes-zheng-in-three-hour-thriller-to-win-wta-finals-title |archive-date=9 November 2024 |accessdate=9 November 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Despite de defeat, Zheng reach a career-high ranking of world No. 5.<ref>{{cite web |title='I fight, whatever happens on court': Zheng reflects on WTA Finals run |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165926/-i-fight-whatever-happens-on-court-zheng-reflects-on-wta-finals-run |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110020722/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165926/-i-fight-whatever-happens-on-court-zheng-reflects-on-wta-finals-run |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=10 November 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref>
At de [[2025 Miami Open – Women's singles|Miami Open]], Zheng overcam [[Lauren Davis]],<ref>{{cite web |date=20 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: Qinwen Zheng eases into third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/miami-open-qinwen-zheng-eases-into-third-round-813678.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> qualifier [[Taylor Townsend]],<ref>{{cite web |date=23 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: Zheng advances to last 16 |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/miami-open-wta-1000-wta-tour-news/miami-open-zheng-advances-to-last-16-814332.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den Ashlyn Krueger,<ref>{{cite web |date=25 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: China's Zheng Qinwen to face 'mountain she cannot climb' in quarter-finals |url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3303746/miami-open-chinas-zheng-qinwen-face-mountain-she-cannot-climb-quarter-finals |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=South China Morning Post}}</ref> widout dropping a set, to reach de quarterfinals. At de Charleston Open, Zheng make am three quarterfinals insyd as many tournaments plus wins over Maria Sakkari<ref>{{cite web |date=2 April 2025 |title=Charleston Open: Third seed Zheng beats Sakkari to reach last 16 |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/charleston-open-third-seed-zheng-beats-sakkari-to-reach-last-16-816114.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Elise Mertens]],<ref>{{cite web |date=3 April 2025 |title=Charleston Open: Zheng beats Mertens to reach quarter-finals |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/charleston-open-zheng-beats-mertens-to-reach-quarter-finals-816265.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> before losing insyd de last eight to ninth seed [[Ekaterina Alexandrova]].<ref>{{cite web |date=5 April 2025 |title=Semi-finals set in Charleston and Bogotá, after surprises |url=https://tennisthreads.net/wta-round-up-semi-finals-set-in-charleston-and-bogota-after-surprises/ |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Threads}}</ref>
She loose insyd de semifinals to No. 3 Coco Gauff insyd a three-hour match wey go to a third-set tiebreak.
Nevertheless, ein ranking rise to a new career-high of No. 4. She go out insyd de first round of [[2025 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|Wimbledon]] at de hands of Kateřina Siniaková.
Zheng subsequently withdraw from de Wuhan Open.
At de [[2026 French Open – Women's singles|French Open]], she go out insyd de opening round of dis major for de first time insyd ein career, losing to qualifier den eventual finalist [[Maja Chwalińska]] den winning just four games thruout de entire match.
Insyd de fourth round she win insyd straight sets against Iga Swiatek, buh she san overcam a 5-0 deficit insyd de first set to reach ein third US Open quarterfinal (den fifth major quarterfinal overall), becoming de first qualifier to reach de quarterfinals at de US Open since Emma Raducanu insyd 2021. Despite losing insyd de quarterfinals to de incumbent world No. 1 Elena Rybakina insyd three sets (after winning de first set), Zheng return to de top 100 following de tournament, climbing nearly 70 spots from No. 121 to No. 52.
== Playing style ==
Zheng ein game be centred on baseline aggression wey e be built around ein powerful serve den heavy-topspin forehand. Ein forehand be described as a signature weapon, capable of pushing opponents behind de baseline den creating opportunities for am to dictate rallies.<ref>{{cite news|title=No crown for 'Queen Wen' but Zheng learns valuable lessons|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/no-crown-queen-wen-zheng-learns-valuable-lessons-2023-09-06/|work=Reuters|date=6 September 2023|access-date=2 June 2026|last=Tennery|first=Amy}}</ref> At de 2024 Australian Open, na ein forehands average 2,800 revolutions per minute, de highest spin rate among de women wey dey compete at de tournament den close to de men's tournament average.<ref>{{cite web |last=Trollope |first=Matt |date=1 January 2025 |title=Five reasons we love Zheng Qinwen |url=https://ausopen.com/articles/news/five-reasons-we-love-zheng-qinwen |access-date=2 June 2026 |website=Australian Open}}</ref> Zheng sanso be an athletic mover whose first serve fi be highly effective wen e land in, wey dey complement ein forehand den dey allow am to control points from de opening shot. However, ein serve at times be affected by technical issues den a low first-serve percentage. Ein heavy topspin den comparatively long swings initially make qm particularly effective on clay courts, although she cam be increasingly capable on faster surfaces.<ref>{{cite news|last=Carayol|first=Tumaini|title=Zheng follows idol to Australian Open final but Sabalenka is toughest test|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/jan/26/zheng-follows-her-idol-to-australian-final-but-sabalenka-is-toughest-test|work=The Guardian|date=26 January 2024|access-date=2 June 2026}}</ref> Although she primarily dey seek to dictate play from de baseline, she fi vary de pace of rallies pluz high, looping balls den drop shots, a tactic she use effectively during ein victory over [[Iga Świątek]] insyd de semifinals of de [[2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Paris Olympics]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Carayol|first=Tumaini|title=Iga Świątek's 25-match Roland Garros winning streak ended by Zheng Qinwen|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/01/iga-swiatek-roland-garros-streak-qinwen-zheng-paris-olympics-tennis-semi-final|work=The Guardian|date=1 August 2024|access-date=2 June 2026}}</ref>
== Coaches ==
Insyd 2021, Zheng begin dey work plus coach [[Pere Riba]].<ref name="riba">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen reuniting with coach Pere Riba for 2024|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3805943/zheng-qinwen-reuniting-with-coach-pere-riba-for-2024|access-date=2 September 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 December 2023}}</ref> Insyd June 2023, Zheng split plus Riba wey she hire [[Wim Fissette]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Mesic|first1=Dzevad|title=Qinwen Zheng hires Naomi Osaka's ex-coach|url=https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/WTA_Tennis/134015/qinwen-zheng-hires-naomi-osaka-s-excoach/|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis World|date=17 June 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Oddo|first1=Chris|title=Coach Wim Fissette about Qinwen Zheng: “Incredible athlete and worker, whose game needs to get cleaned up”|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wim-fissette-about-qinwen-zheng-she-wants-to-do-everything-it-takes-to-achieve-the-best-711529.html|work=Tennis Majors|date=5 September 2023}}</ref> Previously, Fissette coach [[Naomi Osaka]], til dem split insyd July 2022.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Tandon|first1=Kamakshi|title=Naomi Osaka, coach Wim Fissette split after sharing two major title runs|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/naomi-osaka-coach-wim-fissette-split-won-two-majors-partnership|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis|date=20 July 2022}}</ref> However, insyd September 2023, Fissette abruptly end ein collaboration plus Zheng, a decision wich na Zheng call "immoral".<ref>{{cite news|title=Coach Wim Fissette ends collaboration with Zheng Qinwen amid rumored reunion with Naomi Osaka|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/wim-fissette-ends-coach-zheng-qinwen-amid-rumored-reunion-naomi-osaka|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis|date=29 September 2023}}</ref> Fissette later reunite plus Osaka following de birth of ein daughter insyd July 2023.<ref>{{cite news|title=Naomi Osaka splits with coach Wim Fissette, practices with Patrick Mouratoglou in LA|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5766206/2024/09/14/naomi-osaka-coach-fissette-mouratoglou/|access-date=2 September 2026|work=[[The Athletic]]|date=14 September 2024}}</ref> Insyd December 2023, Zheng reunite plus Riba.<ref name="riba" />
== Endorsements ==
Insyd 2015, Zheng sign a sponsorship deal plus Nike.<ref name="endorsements">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen: China’s Tennis Ace Wins On and Off Court|url=https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1015685|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Sixth Tone]]|date=14 August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Qinwen Zheng Wins Olympic Gold in Women’s Singles|url=https://about.nike.com/en/newsroom/releases/qinwen-zheng-wins-gold|publisher=Nike|date=3 August 2024}}</ref> Na ein racquets be provided by Wilson.<ref>{{cite news|title=Geared Up: Zheng Qinwen cracks the Top 10 with Wilson and Nike|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/geared-up-qinwen-zheng-cracks-the-top-10-with-wilson-and-nike-australian-open-final|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=1 February 2024}}</ref> Insyd 2022, Zheng join Rolex as a Testimonee<ref>{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.rolex.com/en-us/rolex-family/tennis/qinwen-zheng |access-date=31 August 2026 |publisher=Rolex}}</ref> wey she sign endorsement deals plus Chinese financial service company Ant Group<ref>{{cite news|title=Ant Group Extends Partnership with Olympic Tennis Champion Qinwen Zheng as Brand Ambassador|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250109266663/en/Ant-Group-Extends-Partnership-with-Olympic-Tennis-Champion-Qinwen-Zheng-as-Brand-Ambassador|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Business Wire]]|date=10 January 2025}}</ref> den Chinese dairy company Yili Group.<ref name="endorsements" /> Insyd 2023, Zheng sign sponsorship deals plus Gatorade<ref>{{cite news|last1=Richardson|first1=James|title=Who sponsors rising Chinese star Qinwen Zheng: Nike, Gatorade and Wilson already on board|url=https://www.tennis365.com/australian-open/who-sponsors-qinwen-zheng-nike-gatorade-wilson|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis365|date=24 January 2024}}</ref> den Swisse.<ref name="endorsements" /> Insyd 2024, Zheng join Lancôme as a brand ambassador,<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen wins in Stuttgart, picks up Lancôme deal alongside world No. 1 Iga Swiatek|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-wins-in-stuttgart-picks-up-lancome-deal-alongside-world-no-1-iga-swiatek|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=16 April 2024}}</ref> she sign sponsorship deals plus Chinese milk tea brand Chagee<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen Becomes CHAGEE's First "Health Ambassador"|url=https://www.chagee.us/media-center/article/78352638-8446-4796-b23c-41530409e780|publisher=Chagee|date=25 April 2025}}</ref><ref name="endorsements" /> den Chinese consumer electronics brand vivo, wey she cam be a brand ambassador give Audi.<ref>{{cite news|title=No rest for the weary! Zheng Qinwen's off-season kicks off with new Audi sponsorship and Gatorade event|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/no-rest-for-the-weary-zheng-qinwen-s-offseason-kicks-off-with-new-audi-sponsorship-and-gatorade-event|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=17 November 2024}}</ref> Insyd 2025, Zheng cam be a global brand ambassador give Dior<ref>{{cite news|last1=Templeton|first1=Lily|title=EXCLUSIVE: Dior Taps Olympic Tennis Champion Zheng Qinwen as Global Ambassador|url=https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/dior-zheng-qinwen-global-ambassador-olympic-tennis-champion-1236793971/|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Women's Wear Daily|WWD]]|date=9 January 2025}}</ref> den Beats.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Benson|first1=Pat|title=Qinwen Zheng Named Beats Global Ambassador in Hype Video|url=https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-named-beats-global-ambassador-in-hype-video|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Sports Illustrated]]|date=19 March 2025}}</ref>
== Personal life ==
Zheng cite [[Li Na]]—de only Chinese player to win a singles major title—as a source of inspiration.<ref name="T2023">{{Cite web |last=Fitzgerald |first=Matt |date=17 January 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen sprouts from a family's big sacrifice—and the little seed Li Na planted in her heart |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-sprouts-family-sacrifice-seed-li-na-planted-australian-open-riba |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241008002050/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-sprouts-family-sacrifice-seed-li-na-planted-australian-open-riba |archive-date=8 October 2024 |access-date=25 January 2023 |website=Tennis.com}}</ref><ref name="AP2024">{{Cite web |last=HOWARD FENDRICH |date=3 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first Olympic tennis singles gold, inspired by Li Na and Liu Xang |url=https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113022350/https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |archive-date=13 November 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[AP News]] |language=en}}</ref> Insyd 2024, na Zheng say: "''I watched her since I was a little kid so I'm trying to follow in her steps. She inspired me a lot when I was a child."''<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen eyes Olympics history in Li Na's Paris footsteps |url=https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/zheng-qinwen-eyes-olympics-history-113903072.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804030250/https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/zheng-qinwen-eyes-olympics-history-113903072.html |archive-date=4 August 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=Yahoo! Sports |language=en-GB}}</ref> Zheng sanso credit ein parents dema support den guidance as a reason for ein success.<ref name="AP2024" />
Following ein gold medal win at de 2024 Summer Olympics, Zheng say dat na she always wan "''to become one of the Asians that can inspire young kids and make them love tennis more''".<ref name="shethepeople">{{Cite news|last=Thanvi|first=Ishika|date=5 August 2024|title=Meet Zheng Qinwen, Chinese Gold Medalist Who Also Beat World No 1|url=https://www.shethepeople.tv/women-at-olympics/tennis-player-zheng-qinwen-gold-medalist-paris-olympics-6798900|access-date=20 August 2024|publisher=[[SheThePeople]]|quote=Following her Olympic gold win, Zheng expressed her desire to inspire young Asians to pursue tennis, much like her idol Li Na and hurdler Liu Xiang, China’s first Olympic gold medalist in men’s track and field. Zheng attributes her success to the unwavering support of her parents...|archive-date=20 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080701/https://www.shethepeople.tv/women-at-olympics/tennis-player-zheng-qinwen-gold-medalist-paris-olympics-6798900|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kapetanakis |first=Arthur |date=5 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first singles gold medal at Paris 2024 Olympics |url=https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2024-08-05/zheng_qinwen_wins_chinas_first_singles_gold_medal_at_paris_2024_olympics.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080658/https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2024-08-05/zheng_qinwen_wins_chinas_first_singles_gold_medal_at_paris_2024_olympics.html |archive-date=20 August 2024 |access-date=20 August 2024 |website=[[US Open (tennis)]]}}</ref> She sanso say na she look up to [[Liu Xiang (hurdler)|Liu Xiang]], a Chinese hurdler whose win insyd de 110-meter hurdles at de 2004 Summer Olympics be China ein first gold insyd any men's track den field event.<ref name="shethepeople" /><ref name="AP2024">{{Cite web |last=HOWARD FENDRICH |date=3 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first Olympic tennis singles gold, inspired by Li Na and Liu Xang |url=https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113022350/https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |archive-date=13 November 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[AP News]] |language=en}}</ref> Insyd a 2024 interview plus Sky Sports, Zheng say ein hobbies include walking plus ein family, reading, den singing.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04pkcmluVLA |title=Zheng Qinwen describes herself as ____ 😅 | Get to know the Chinese star! |date=13 February 2024 |last=Sky Sports |access-date=4 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804020839/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04pkcmluVLA |archive-date=4 August 2024 |url-status=live |via=YouTube}}</ref> She sanso dey enjoy roller coaster rides wey she be a fan of de K-pop group Blackpink.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kane |first=David |date=3 September 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen loves rollercoasters, karaoke, and Blackpink, thinks Coco Gauff is more talented |url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/zheng-qinwen-rollercoasters-karaoke-blackpink-coco-gauff-2023-us-open |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804040822/https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/zheng-qinwen-rollercoasters-karaoke-blackpink-coco-gauff-2023-us-open |archive-date=4 August 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[Tennis.com]] |language=en |quote="Mostly I sing Chinese songs, slower songs," added the Blackpink stan.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Livaudais |first=Stephanie |date=27 March 2023 |title=Blink and you'll miss her: No time for Blackpink amid Zheng Qinwen's rapid rise |url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/blink-and-you-miss-her-no-time-for-blackpink-amid-zheng-qinwen-rapid-rise |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080658/https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/blink-and-you-miss-her-no-time-for-blackpink-amid-zheng-qinwen-rapid-rise |archive-date=20 August 2024 |access-date=20 August 2024 |website=[[Tennis.com]]}}</ref>
According to de China Charity Federation, Zheng donate 1 million yuan insyd August 2026 for disaster relief insyd Gyirong County during de 2026 Nepal–Tibet floods.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-08-31 |title=Zheng Qinwen donates 1 million yuan to support devastating Tibet disaster relief efforts |url=https://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/articles/zheng_qinwen_donates_1_million_yuan_to_support_devastating_tibet_disaster_relief_efforts/s1_17460_44242518 |access-date=2026-09-06 |website=[[Yardbarker]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Burack |first=Emily |date=2026-08-31 |title=Qinwen Zheng Donates to Support Disaster Relief Efforts in Tibet |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/qinwen-zheng-donates-support-disaster-143226595.html |access-date=2026-09-06 |website=[[Town & Country (magazine)|Town & Country]] |language=en-US |via=Yahoo Sports}}</ref>
==Career statistics==
{{Performance key|short=yes}}
''Only main-draw results insyd [[WTA Tour]], [[Grand Slam (tennis)|Grand Slam tournaments]], [[Billie Jean King Cup]], [[United Cup]], [[Hopman Cup]] den [[Tennis at the Summer Olympics|Olympic Games]] dem include insyd win–loss records.''<ref>{{Cite web|title=Qinwen Zheng [AUS] | Australian Open|url=https://ausopen.com/players/china/qinwen-zheng-0|website=ausopen.com}}</ref>
===Singles===
''Current thru de [[2026 Italian Open – Women's singles|2026 Italian Open]].''
{|class=wikitable style=text-align:center
|-
!Tournament
![[2021 WTA Tour|2021]]
![[2022 WTA Tour|2022]]
![[2023 WTA Tour|2023]]
![[2024 WTA Tour|2024]]
![[2025 WTA Tour|2025]]
![[2026 WTA Tour|2026]]
!{{Abbr|SR|Strike rate}}
!{{Abbr|W–L|Win–loss}}
!Win %
|-
| colspan="10" style="text-align:left" |'''[[Grand Slam (tennis)|Grand Slam tournaments]]'''
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left| [[Australian Open]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 Australian Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Australian Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:thistle|[[2024 Australian Open – Women's singles|F]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 Australian Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|A
|0 / 4
|9–4
|{{tennis win percentage|won=9|lost=4|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left| [[French Open]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 French Open – Women's singles|4R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 French Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 French Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2025 French Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 French Open – Women's singles|1R]]
|0 / 5
|10–5
|{{tennis win percentage|won=10|lost=5|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left| [[Wimbledon Championships|Wimbledon]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|3R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|1R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|1R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|1R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|1R]]
|0 / 5
|2–5
|{{tennis win percentage|won=2|lost=5|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left| [[US Open (tennis)|US Open]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 US Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2023 US Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2024 US Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|A
|bgcolor=ffebcd|[[2026 US Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|0 / 4
|14–4
|{{tennis win percentage|won=14|lost=4|integer=yes}}
|-style=font-weight:bold;background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|Win–loss
|0–0
|8–4
|6–4
|12–4
|5–3
|4–3
|0 / 18
|35–18
|{{tennis win percentage|won=31|lost=17|integer=yes}}
|-
| colspan="10" style="text-align:left" |'''Year-end championships'''
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[WTA Finals]]
|colspan=3 style=color:#696969|DNQ
|style=background:thistle|[[2024 WTA Finals – Singles|F]]
|style=color:#696969|DNQ
|
|0 / 1
|3–2
|{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=2|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[WTA Elite Trophy]]
|colspan=2 style=color:#696969|NH
|style=background:thistle|[[2023 WTA Elite Trophy – Singles|F]]
|colspan=3 style=color:#696969|NH
|0 / 1
|3–1
|{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=1|integer=yes}}
|-
| colspan="10" style="text-align:left" |'''National representation'''
|-
|style="text-align:left;background:#eaecf0"|[[Tennis at the Summer Olympics|Summer Olympics]]
|A
|colspan=2 style=color:#696969|NH
|style=background:gold|[[Tennis at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's singles|'''G''']]
|colspan=2 style=color:#696969|NH
|1 / 1
|6–0
|{{tennis win percentage|won=6|lost=0|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Billie Jean King Cup]]
|A
|style=background:#ecf2ff|[[2022 Billie Jean King Cup play-offs|PO]]
|A
|style=background:#ecf2ff|[[2024 Billie Jean King Cup play-offs|PO]]
|A
|
|0 / 0
|3–1
|{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=1|integer=yes}}
|-
| colspan="10" style="text-align:left" |'''[[WTA 1000 tournaments]]'''
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[WTA Qatar Open|Qatar Open]]
|style=color:#767676|NTI
|A
|style=color:#767676|NTI
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 Qatar TotalEnergies Open – Singles|3R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 Qatar TotalEnergies Open – Singles|2R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 Qatar TotalEnergies Open – Singles|3R]]
|0 / 3
|3–3
|{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=3|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Dubai Tennis Championships|Dubai Championships]]
|A
|style=color:#767676|NTI
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Dubai Tennis Championships – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2024 Dubai Tennis Championships – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 Dubai Tennis Championships – Women's singles|2R]]
|A
|0 / 3
|3–2
|{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=2|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Indian Wells Open]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 BNP Paribas Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 BNP Paribas Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2025 BNP Paribas Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 BNP Paribas Open - Women's singles|2R]]
|0 / 4
|4–4
|{{tennis win percentage|won=4|lost=4|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Miami Open (tennis)|Miami Open]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 Miami Open – Women's singles|1R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Miami Open – Women's singles|4R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 Miami Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2025 Miami Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 Miami Open - Women's singles|4R]]
|0 / 5
|8–5
|{{tennis win percentage|won=8|lost=5|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Madrid Open (tennis)|Madrid Open]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 Mutua Madrid Open – Women's singles|1R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Mutua Madrid Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 Mutua Madrid Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 Mutua Madrid Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 Mutua Madrid Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|0 / 5
|2–5
|{{tennis win percentage|won=2|lost=5|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Italian Open (tennis)|Italian Open]]
|A
|A
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2023 Italian Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2024 Italian Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:yellow|[[2025 Italian Open – Women's singles|SF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 Italian Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|0 / 4
|12–4
|{{tennis win percentage|won=12|lost=4|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Canadian Open (tennis)|Canadian Open]]
|A
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2022 National Bank Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 National Bank Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|A
|A
|style=background:#ecf2ff|[[2026 National Bank Open – Women's singles|Q1]]
|0 / 3
|4–3
|{{tennis win percentage|won=4|lost=3|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Cincinnati Open]]
|A
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Western & Southern Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 Cincinnati Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|A
|A
|0 / 2
|3–2
|{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=2|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[China Open (tennis)|China Open]]
|colspan=2 style=color:#696969|NH
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 China Open – Women's singles|1R]]
|style=background:yellow|[[2024 China Open – Women's singles|SF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 China Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|
|0 / 3
|5–3
|{{tennis win percentage|won=5|lost=3|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Wuhan Open]]
|colspan=3 style=color:#696969|NH
|style=background:thistle|[[2024 Wuhan Open – Singles|F]]
|A
|
|0 / 1
|4–1
|{{tennis win percentage|won=4|lost=1|integer=yes}}
|- style=font-weight:bold;background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|Win–loss
|0–0
|4–4
|10–6
|16–9
|11–7
|7–5
|0 / 32
|48–31
|{{tennis win percentage|won=48|lost=31|integer=yes}}
|-
| colspan="10" style="text-align:left" |'''Career statistics'''
|- style=font-weight:bold;background:#eaecf0
|
|[[2021 WTA Tour|2021]]
|[[2022 WTA Tour|2022]]
|[[2023 WTA Tour|2023]]
|[[2024 WTA Tour|2024]]
|[[2025 WTA Tour|2025]]
|[[2026 WTA Tour|2026]]
|{{Abbr|SR|Strike rate}}
|{{Abbr|W–L|Win–loss}}
|Win %
|- style=background:#eaecf0
| style=text-align:left |'''Tournaments'''
|3
|17
|22
|20
|12
|15
| colspan=3 |'''Career total: 87'''
|- style=background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|'''Titles'''
|0
|0
|2
|3
|0
|0
| colspan=3 |'''Career total: 5'''
|- style=background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|'''Finals'''
|0
|1
|3
|6
|0
|0
| colspan=3 |'''Career total: 10'''
|-style=background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|Hard win–loss
|0–2
|16–11
|24–12
|32–12
|8–6
|10–6
|2 / 50
|90–49
|{{tennis win percentage|won=90|lost=49|integer=yes}}
|-style=background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|Clay win–loss
|1–1
|5–4
|11–4
|17–4
|10–4
|3–3
|3 / 23
|47–20
|{{tennis win percentage|won=47|lost=20|integer=yes}}
|-style=background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|Grass win–loss
|0–0
|2–3
|0–3
|1–2
|2–2
|2–4
|0 / 14
|7–14
|{{tennis win percentage|won=7|lost=14|integer=yes}}
|- style=font-weight:bold;background:#eaecf0
| style=text-align:left |Overall win–loss
|1–3
|23–18
|35–19
|50–18
|20–12
|15–13
|5 / 87
|144–83
|{{tennis win percentage|won=144|lost=83|integer=yes}}
|- style=background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|'''Win %'''
|{{tennis win percentage|won=1|lost=3|integer=yes}}
|{{tennis win percentage|won=23|lost=18|integer=yes}}
|{{tennis win percentage|won=35|lost=19|integer=yes}}
|{{tennis win percentage|won=50|lost=18|integer=yes}}
|{{tennis win percentage|won=20|lost=12|integer=yes}}
|{{tennis win percentage|won=15|lost=13|integer=yes}}
| colspan=3 |'''Career total: {{tennis win percentage|won=144|lost=83|integer=yes}}'''
|- style=background:#eaecf0
| style=text-align:left |'''Year-end ranking'''
|143
|25
|15
|style=background:#eee8aa|5
|24
|
| colspan=3 |'''$10,207,462'''
|}
=== Grand Slam tournament finals ===
==== Singles: 1 (runner-up) ====
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!Result
!Year
!Tournament
!Surface
!Opponent
!Score
|-
| bgcolor="ffa07a" |Loss
|[[2024 Australian Open – Women's singles|2024]]
| style="background:#ffc" |[[Australian Open]]
|Hard
|[[Aryna Sabalenka]]
|3–6, 2–6
|}
=== Oda significant finals ===
==== Year-end championships ====
===== Singles: 1 (runner-up) =====
{| class="wikitable"
!Result
!Year
!Tournament
!Surface
!Opponent
!Score
|-
| bgcolor="ffa07a" |Loss
|[[2024 WTA Finals – Singles|2024]]
| style="background:#ffffcc" |[[WTA Finals]], Saudi Arabia
|Hard (i)
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Coco Gauff]]
|6–3, 4–6, 6–7<sup>(2–7)</sup>
|}
=== WTA Elite Trophy ===
==== Singles: 1 (runner-up) ====
{| class="wikitable"
!Result
!Year
!Tournament
!Surface
!Opponent
!Score
|-
| bgcolor="FFA07A" |Loss
|[[2023 WTA Elite Trophy – Singles|2023]]
| style="background:#e2faf7" |[[2023 WTA Elite Trophy|Elite Trophy]], China
|Hard
|{{flagicon|BRA}} [[Beatriz Haddad Maia]]
|6–7<sup>(11–13)</sup>, 6–7<sup>(4–7)</sup>
|}
=== WTA 1000 tournaments ===
==== Singles: 1 (runner-up) ====
{| class="wikitable"
!Result
!Year
!Tournament
!Surface
!Opponent
!Score
|-
| bgcolor="FFA07A" |Loss
|[[2024 Wuhan Open – Singles|2024]]
| style="background:#e9e9e9" |[[Wuhan Open]]
|Hard
|[[Aryna Sabalenka]]
|3–6, 7–5, 3–6
|}
=== Summer Olympics ===
==== Singles: 1 (gold medal) ====
{| class="wikitable"
!Result
!Year
!Tournament
!Surface
!Opponent
!Score
|-
| bgcolor="gold" |Gold
|[[Tennis at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's singles|2024]]
| style="background:#ffea5c" |[[Tennis at the 2024 Summer Olympics|Paris Olympics]]
|Clay
|{{flagicon|CRO}} [[Donna Vekić]]
|6–2, 6–3
|}
=== WTA Tour finals ===
==== Singles: 10 (5 titles, 5 runner-ups) ====
{|
|-valign=top
|
{|class="wikitable" style=font-size:90%
!Legend
|- style="background:#f3e6d7;"
|[[Grand Slam (tennis)|Grand Slam]] (0–1)
|- style="background:#ffea5c;"
|[[Tennis at the Summer Olympics|Olympics]] (1–0)
|- style="background:#ffffcc;"
|[[WTA Finals]] (0–1)
|- style="background:#e2faf7;"
|[[WTA Elite Trophy]] (0–1)
|- style="background:#e9e9e9;"
|[[WTA 1000 tournaments|WTA 1000]] (0–1)
|- style="background:#d4f1c5;"
|[[WTA 500 tournaments|WTA 500]] (2–1)
|-
|[[WTA 250 tournaments|WTA 250]] (2–0)
|}
|
{|class="wikitable" style=font-size:90%
!Finals by surface
|-
|Hard (2–5)
|-
|Clay (3–0)
|}
|
{|class="wikitable" style=font-size:90%
!Finals by setting
|-
|Outdoor (5–4)
|-
|Indoor (0–1)
|}
|}
{|class="sortable wikitable"
!Result
!class="unsortable"|W–L
!Date
!Tournament
!Tier
!Surface
!Opponent
!class="unsortable"|Score
|-
|bgcolor=ffa07a|Loss
|<small>0–1</small>
|[[2022 Toray Pan Pacific Open – Singles|{{dts|Sep 2022}}]]
|style="background:#d4f1c5;"| [[Pan Pacific Open]], Japan
|style="background:#d4f1c5;"| WTA 500
|Hard
|[[Liudmila Samsonova]]
|5–7, 5–7
|-
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win
|<small>1–1</small>
|[[2023 Internazionali Femminili di Palermo – Singles|{{dts|Jul 2023}}]]
|[[Palermo Ladies Open]], Italy
|WTA 250
|Clay
|{{flagicon|ITA}} [[Jasmine Paolini]]
|6–4, 1–6, 6–1
|-
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win
|<small>2–1</small>
|[[2023 Zhengzhou Open – Singles|{{dts|Oct 2023}}]]
|bgcolor=d4f1c5|[[Zhengzhou Open]], China
|bgcolor=d4f1c5|WTA 500
|Hard
|{{flagicon|CZE}} [[Barbora Krejčíková]]
|2–6, 6–2, 6–4
|-
|bgcolor=FFA07A|Loss
|<small>2–2</small>
|[[2023 WTA Elite Trophy – Singles|{{dts|Oct 2023}}]]
|bgcolor=e2faf7|[[WTA Elite Trophy]], China
|bgcolor=e2faf7|Elite
|Hard
|{{flagicon|BRA}} [[Beatriz Haddad Maia]]
|6–7<sup>(11–13)</sup>, 6–7<sup>(4–7)</sup>
|-
|bgcolor=ffa07a|Loss
|<small>2–3</small>
|[[2024 Australian Open – Women's singles|Jan 2024]]
|bgcolor=f3e6d7|[[Australian Open]], Australia
|bgcolor=f3e6d7|Grand Slam
|Hard
|[[Aryna Sabalenka]]
|3–6, 2–6
|-
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win
|<small>3–3</small>
|[[2024 Palermo Ladies Open – Singles|{{dts|Jul 2024}}]]
|Palermo Ladies Open, Italy {{small|(2)}}
|WTA 250
|Clay
|{{flagicon|CZE}} [[Karolína Muchová]]
|6–4, 4–6, 6–2
|-
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win
|<small>4–3</small>
|[[Tennis at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's singles|{{dts|Aug 2024}}]]
|bgcolor=ffea5c|[[Tennis at the 2024 Summer Olympics|Paris Olympics]], France
|bgcolor=ffea5c|Olympics
|Clay
|{{flagicon|CRO}} [[Donna Vekić]]
|6–2, 6–3
|-
|bgcolor=ffa07a|Loss
|<small>4–4</small>
|[[2024 Wuhan Open – Singles|{{dts|Oct 2024}}]]
|style=background:#e9e9e9|[[Wuhan Open]], China
|style=background:#e9e9e9|WTA 1000
|Hard
|Aryna Sabalenka
|3–6, 7–5, 3–6
|-
|bgcolor=98fb98|Win
|<small>5–4</small>
|[[2024 Toray Pan Pacific Open – Singles|{{dts|Oct 2024}}]]
|style="background:#d4f1c5;"|Pan Pacific Open, Japan
|style="background:#d4f1c5;"|WTA 500
|Hard
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Sofia Kenin]]
|7–6<sup>(7–5)</sup>, 6–3
|-
|bgcolor=ffa07a|Loss
|<small>5–5</small>
|[[2024 WTA Finals – Singles|{{dts|Nov 2024}}]]
|style=background:#ffffcc|[[WTA Finals]], Saudi Arabia
|style=background:#ffffcc|Finals
|Hard (i)
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Coco Gauff]]
|6–3, 4–6, 6–7<sup>(2–7)</sup>
|}
=== WTA 125 tour finals ===
==== Singles: 1 (title) ====
{|class="wikitable"
!Result
!W–L
!{{ns}}Date{{ns}}
!Tournament
!Surface
!Opponent
!Score
|-
| bgcolor=98FB98|Win
| <small>1–0</small>
| [[2022 BBVA Open Internacional de Valencia – Singles|{{dts|Jun 2022}}]]
| bgcolor=silver|[[Open Internacional de Valencia|Internacional de Valencia]], Spain
| Clay
| {{flagicon|CHN}} [[Wang Xiyu]]
| 6–4, 4–6, 6–3
|}
=== ITF Circuit finals ===
==== Singles: 8 (8 titles) ====
{|
|-valign=top
|
{|class=wikitable style=font-size:85%
!Legend
|- style="background:#addfad;"
|W60 tournaments (2–0)
|- style="background:lightblue;"
|W25 tournaments (5–0)
|- style="background:#f0f8ff;"
|W15 tournaments (1–0)
|}
|
{|class=wikitable style=font-size:85%
!Finals by surface
|-
|Hard (4–0)
|-
|Clay (4–0)
|}
|}
{|class="sortable wikitable"
!Result
!class="unsortable"|W–L
!{{ns}}Date{{ns}}
!Tournament
!Tier
!Surface
!Opponent
!class="unsortable"|Score
|-
| style="background:#98fb98;"|Win
| <small>1–0</small>
| [[2020 ITF Women's World Tennis Tour (July–September)|Aug 2020]]
| style="background:#f0f8ff;"|Internazianali di Cordenons, Italy
| style="background:#f0f8ff;"|W15
| Clay
| [[Mira Antonitsch]]
| 6–1, 6–0
|-
| style="background:#98fb98;"|Win
| <small>2–0</small>
| [[2020 ITF Women's World Tennis Tour (July–September)|Aug 2020]]
| style="background:lightblue;"|ITF Marbella, Spain
| style="background:lightblue;"|W25
| Clay
| [[Alina Charaeva]]
| 4–6, 6–4, 6–4
|-
| style="background:#98fb98;"|Win
| <small>3–0</small>
| [[2020 ITF Women's World Tennis Tour (July–September)|Sep 2020]]
| style="background:lightblue;"|ITF Frýdek-Místek, Czech Republic
| style="background:lightblue;"|W25
| Clay
| [[Gabriela Lee|Gabriela Talabă]]
| 3–6, 6–4, 6–0
|-
| style="background:#98fb98;"|Win
| <small>4–0</small>
| [[2020 ITF Women's World Tennis Tour (October–December)|Dec 2020]]
| style="background:lightblue;"|ITF Selva Gardena, Italy
| style="background:lightblue;"|W25
| Hard (i)
| {{flagicon|CRO}} [[Lea Bošković]]
| 6–7<sup>(0–7)</sup>, 6–0, 6–3
|-
| style="background:#98fb98;"|Win
| <small>5–0</small>
| [[2021 ITF Women's World Tennis Tour (January–March)|Jan 2021]]
| style="background:lightblue;"|ITF Hamburg, Germany
| style="background:lightblue;"|W25
| Hard (i)
| {{flagicon|CZE}} [[Linda Fruhvirtová]]
| 6–2, 6–3
|-
| style="background:#98fb98;"|Win
| <small>6–0</small>
| [[2021 Macha Lake Open – Singles|Jun 2021]]
| style="background:#addfad;"|[[Macha Lake Open]], Czech Republic
| style="background:#addfad;"|W60
| Clay
| [[Aleksandra Krunić]]
| 7–6<sup>(7–5)</sup>, 6–3
|-
| style="background:#98fb98;"|Win
| <small>7–0</small>
| [[2021 ITF Women's World Tennis Tour (October–December)|Nov 2021]]
| style="background:lightblue;"|ITF Funchal, Portugal
| style="background:lightblue;"|W25
| Hard
| {{flagicon|ITA}} [[Martina Trevisan]]
| 6–3, 7–5
|-
| style="background:#98fb98;"|Win
| <small>8–0</small>
| [[2022 Orlando USTA Pro Circuit Event – Singles|Jan 2022]]
| style="background:#addfad;"|[[Orlando USTA Pro Circuit Event|Orlando Pro]], United States
| style="background:#addfad;"|W60
| Hard
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Christina McHale]]
| 6–0, 6–1
|}
===Junior Circuit finals===
====Singles: 8 (5 titles, 3 runner-ups)====
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!Legend
|-bgcolor=ffcccc
|Grade A (0–2)
|-bgcolor=C2B280
|Grade 1 (3–1)
|-bgcolor=ADDFAD
|Grade 2 (1–0)
|-bgcolor=ffecb2
|Grade 4 (1–0)
|}
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!Result
!class=unsortable|W–L
!{{ns}}Date{{ns}}
!Tournament
!Tier
!Surface
!Opponent
!class=unsortable|Score
|-
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win
|<small>1–0</small>
|Oct 2016
|bgcolor=ffecb2|ITF Melaka, Malaysia
|bgcolor=ffecb2|Grade 4
|Hard
|Lee Yang
|6–4, 6–4
|-
|bgcolor=ffa07a|Loss
|<small>1–1</small>
|Jun 2017
|bgcolor=C2B280|ITF Offenbach, Germany
|bgcolor=C2B280|Grade 1
|Clay
|{{flagicon|USA}} Victoria Flores
|6–3, 2–6, 1–6
|-
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win
|<small>2–1</small>
|Nov 2017
|bgcolor=addfad|ITF Chuncheon, South Korea
|bgcolor=addfad|Grade 2
|Hard
|Joanna Garland
|6–2, 6–2
|-
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win
|<small>3–1</small>
|Mar 2018
|bgcolor=C2B280|ITF Nonthaburi, Thailand
|bgcolor=C2B280|Grade 1
|Hard
|[[Yuki Naito]]
|6–3, 3–6, 7–5
|-
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win
|<small>4–1</small>
|May 2018
|bgcolor=C2B280|ITF Santa Croce, Italy
|bgcolor=C2B280|Grade 1
|Clay
|Stefania Rogozinska Dzik
|5–7, 6–1, 6–2
|-
|bgcolor=ffa07a|Loss
|<small>4–2</small>
|Oct 2018
|bgcolor=ffcccc|[[Osaka Mayor's Cup]], Japan
|bgcolor=ffcccc|Grade A
|Hard
|[[Clara Tauson]]
|1–6, 0–6
|-
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win
|<small>5–2</small>
|Dec 2018
|bgcolor=C2B280|ITF Bradenton, United States
|bgcolor=C2B280|Grade 1
|Clay
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Elizabeth Mandlik]]
|6–7<sup>(5–7)</sup>, 6–2, 6–2
|-
|bgcolor=ffa07a|Loss
|<small>5–3</small>
|Dec 2018
|bgcolor=ffcccc|ITF Plantation, United States
|bgcolor=ffcccc|Grade A
|Clay
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Coco Gauff]]
|1–6, 6–3, 4–6
|}
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'''Zheng Qinwen''' (born 8 October 2002) be a Chinese professional tennis player. Na she be ranked world No. 4 by de WTA, she achieve insyd June 2025, wey she be de only second Chinese player to reach de top 5 insyd women's singles after [[Li Na]]. Zheng win five career singles titles, wey dey include de gold medal at de [[2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Paris Olympics]], becoming de first Asian tennis player to win an Olympic gold medal insyd singles.
Zheng win ein first WTA Tour tournament insyd 2023 at de Palermo Ladies Open, a title wey she defend insyd 2024. She win WTA 500 titles at de 2023 Zhengzhou Open den at de 2024 Pan Pacific Open. She fini runner-up at de 2024 Australian Open, wey she loose to [[Aryna Sabalenka]], den at de 2024 WTA Finals, losing to [[Coco Gauff]].
== Early life den junior years ==
Na dem born Zheng insyd Shiyan, Hubei, on 8 October 2002.<ref name="WTAprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/players/328120/qinwen-zheng |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Na ein parents encourage am to try several sports during ein kiddie time, wey dey include table tennis, before she begin dey play tennis at de age of seven.<ref name="Vogue2024">{{cite magazine|last=Remsen|first=Nick|title=Qinwen Zheng on Winning China's First-Ever Olympic Gold in Tennis|url=https://www.vogue.com/article/qinwen-zheng-on-winning-olympic-gold|magazine=Vogue|date=4 August 2024|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> At de age of eight, she lef ein parents wey she move go Wuhan to receive more advanced coaching.<ref name="Vogue2024" /> Na ein mommie initially visit am on weekends den later lef ein job to support ein training full-time.<ref name="Vogue2024" /> During ein formative years, Zheng train at an academy insyd Beijing under [[Carlos Rodríguez (tennis coach)|Carlos Rodríguez]], wey na he previously coach [[Justine Henin]] den [[Li Na]].<ref name="RG2022">{{cite web |date=27 May 2022 |title=Get to know Zheng Qinwen |url=https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/article/rg2022-get-to-know-zheng-qinwen |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Roland-Garros}}</ref><ref name="Reuters2025">{{cite news|last=Ransom|first=Ian|title=Zheng looks to emulate Li's Australian Open success|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/zheng-looks-emulate-lis-australian-open-success-2025-01-07/|work=Reuters|date=7 January 2025|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> Zheng turn professional insyd 2018 while continuing to compete on de junior circuit.<ref name="RGprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng: Player card |url=https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/players/42560-q.zheng |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Roland-Garros}}</ref> Insyd December 2018, she reach de girls' singles final of de Orange Bowl, wer she loose to Coco Gauff insyd three sets.<ref name="USTA2018">{{cite web |date=10 December 2018 |title=Coco Gauff crowned Orange Bowl singles champ |url=https://www.usta.com/en/home/stay-current/national/coco-gauff-wins-orange-bowl-18s-girls--singles-title.html |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=United States Tennis Association}}</ref> Insyd 2019, she reach de girls' singles semifinals at both de French Open den de US Open, wey she achieve a career-high ITF junior ranking of world No. 6.<ref name="RGprofile" /><ref name="ITFprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng Tennis Player Profile |url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/players/qinwen-zheng/800436017/chn/jt/S/overview/ |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=International Tennis Federation}}</ref> Insyd late 2019, Zheng move go Spain to continue ein development wey she establish a training base insyd Barcelona.<ref name="RG2022" /><ref name="Xinhua2024">{{cite news|script-title=zh:追光|十年前那个小姑娘,如何成为郑钦文|url=https://www.news.cn/sports/20240127/98e4e4c7271d4f58a4493fe0ed91110b/c.html|website=Xinhua News Agency|date=27 January 2024|language=zh|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> She begin dey work plus Spanish coach [[Pere Riba]] insyd 2021.<ref name="riba">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen reuniting with coach Pere Riba for 2024|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3805943/zheng-qinwen-reuniting-with-coach-pere-riba-for-2024|access-date=2 September 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 December 2023}}</ref>
== Career ==
=== 2021: WTA Tour debut ===
Insyd January 2021, Zheng win de Tennis Future Hamburg, Germany wer she defeat [[Linda Fruhvirtová]] insyd de final of de 25k event, dem hold at de venue of de Hamburger Tennis-Verband.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennis-tourtalk.com/67737/qinwen-zheng-wins-tennis-future-hamburg|title=Qinwen Zheng Wins Tennis Future Hamburg|work=Tennis TourTalk|date=17 January 2021|access-date=20 June 2021|archive-date=16 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220116120922/https://www.tennis-tourtalk.com/67737/qinwen-zheng-wins-tennis-future-hamburg|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 20 June 2021, she win de final of de 60k Macha Lake Open insyd Staré Splavy defeating [[Aleksandra Krunić]] insyd two sets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/tournament/w60-stare-splavy/cze/2021/w-itf-cze-02a-2021/draws-and-results/|title=ITF draws and results|publisher=www.itftennis.com|date=|access-date=20 June 2021|archive-date=23 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123165654/https://www.itftennis.com/en/tournament/w60-stare-splavy/cze/2021/w-itf-cze-02a-2021/draws-and-results/|url-status=live}}</ref> Zheng make ein WTA Tour debut at de Palermo Ladies Open, wer she defeat second seed [[Liudmila Samsonova]] insyd de first round,<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 July 2021|title=18-y.o. Zheng Qinwen arrives on WTA Tour in style with Samsonova upset: Palermo Highlights|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2193178/18-y-o-zheng-qinwen-arrives-on-wta-tour-in-style-with-samsonova-upset-palermo-highlights|access-date=20 July 2021|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=18 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118194733/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2193178/18-y-o-zheng-qinwen-arrives-on-wta-tour-in-style-with-samsonova-upset-palermo-highlights|url-status=dead}}</ref> before losing ein next match to [[Jaqueline Cristian]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Wancke|first=Barbara|date=22 July 2021|url=https://tennisthreads.net/wta-roundup-palermo-and-gdynia-2/|title=WTA Roundup: Palermo and Gdynia – Day 3|publisher=Tennis Threads|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110025912/https://tennisthreads.net/wta-roundup-palermo-and-gdynia-2/|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== 2022: French Open fourth round, top 30 ===
Ranked No. 126, Zheng enter de Melbourne Summer Set 1 after qualifying. She beat [[Mai Hontama]], [[Vera Zvonareva]], den [[Ana Konjuh]] to make ein first WTA Tour semifinal,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Melbourne 1: Zheng Qinwen beats Zvonareva in 3 sets for 1st WTA QF spot (video)|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2440989/melbourne-1-zheng-qinwen-beats-zvonareva-in-3-sets-for-1st-wta-qf-spot|access-date=6 January 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=6 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220106161443/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2440989/melbourne-1-zheng-qinwen-beats-zvonareva-in-3-sets-for-1st-wta-qf-spot|url-status=live}}</ref> buh she loose to No. 20 [[Simona Halep]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite news |date=8 January 2022|title=Halep advances, injured Osaka withdraws at Melbourne 1|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2442148/halep-advances-injured-osaka-withdraws-at-melbourne-1|access-date=8 January 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=8 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220108094707/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2442148/halep-advances-injured-osaka-withdraws-at-melbourne-1|url-status=live}}</ref> Zheng debut at de main draw of a Grand Slam tournament at de Australian Open after qualifying.<ref>{{cite news |last=Macpherson|first=Alex|date=15 January 2022|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447639/introducing-the-2022-australian-open-s-grand-slam-debutantes|title=Introducing the 2022 Australian Open's Grand Slam debutantes|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|access-date=24 May 2022|archive-date=15 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220515020850/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447639/introducing-the-2022-australian-open-s-grand-slam-debutantes|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=January 14, 2022|title=Baptiste, Zheng Qinwen, Bronzetti qualify for Australian Open|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447429/baptiste-zheng-qinwen-bronzetti-qualify-for-australian-open|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=14 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220114212606/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447429/baptiste-zheng-qinwen-bronzetti-qualify-for-australian-open|url-status=dead}}</ref> She defeat [[Aliaksandra Sasnovich]] insyd de first round,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Garber|first=Greg|date=January 18, 2022|title=Australian Open Day 3 order of play: Bencic, Anisimova to play; Barty in action|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2452994/australian-open-day-3-order-of-play-bencic-anisimova-to-play-barty-in-action|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=18 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118192336/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2452994/australian-open-day-3-order-of-play-bencic-anisimova-to-play-barty-in-action|url-status=dead}}</ref> buh she loose insyd de second round to No. 8 [[Maria Sakkari]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=January 19, 2022|title=Osaka passes Brengle test at Australian Open; to face Anisimova next|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2453850/osaka-passes-brengle-test-at-australian-open-to-face-anisimova-next|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=15 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240915214756/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2453850/osaka-passes-brengle-test-at-australian-open-to-face-anisimova-next|url-status=live}}</ref> As a result, Zheng break into de top 100 for de first time.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ubha|first1=Ravi|title='Feels like I'm at home': Sakkari flourishes as fans find voice|url=https://ausopen.com/articles/match-report/feels-im-home-sakkari-flourishes-fans-find-voice|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Australian Open|date=19 January 2022}}</ref>
At de French Open, Zheng defeat [[Maryna Zanevska]] insyd de first round.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3178838/french-open-anisimova-knocks-out-osaka-first-round-chinas-zheng-qinwen|title=Osaka's return to French Open ends in first round|publisher=South China Morning Post|date=23 May 2022|url-access=subscription|access-date=24 May 2022|archive-date=24 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220524002441/https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3178838/french-open-anisimova-knocks-out-osaka-first-round-chinas-zheng-qinwen|url-status=live}}</ref> Insyd de second round, she cam back from a set den a break down to upset No. 19 Simona Halep for ein first top-20 win.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2635302/zheng-qinwen-upends-halep-at-roland-garros|title=Zheng Qinwen upends former champion Halep at French Open|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|access-date=26 May 2022|archive-date=26 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526162042/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2635302/zheng-qinwen-upends-halep-at-roland-garros|url-status=live}}</ref> She move into de fourth round after [[Alizé Cornet]] retire while trailing by a set.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-sets-up-swiatek-clash-after-cornet-retirement-603044.html|title=Roland-Garros: Zheng sets up Swiatek clash after Cornet retirement|date=28 May 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> She loose insyd de fourth round to world No. 1 den eventual champion [[Iga Świątek]] insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news |last=Tignor|first=Steve|date=30 May 2022|title=Iga Swiatek’s towering 2022 wobbled a little against talented newcomer Zheng Qinwen, but she ended with her win streak and Roland Garros bid intact|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/iga-swiatek-s-towering-2022-wobbled-a-little-against-talented-newcomer-zheng-qin|work=Tennis.com|access-date=25 August 2025}}</ref> Na she be de only player to win a set against Świątek insyd de tournament.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Maine|first1=D'Arcy|title=How Iga Swiatek won the 2022 French Open -- and why she could dominate for the foreseeable future|url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/34036326/how-iga-swiatek-won-2022-french-open-why-dominate-foreseeable-future|access-date=8 September 2026|work=[[ESPN]]|date=4 June 2022}}</ref> As a result, Zheng move to a new career-high of No. 54.<ref name="valencia">{{cite news |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2644639/zheng-qinwen-captures-wta-125-valencia-title|title=Zheng Qinwen captures WTA 125 Valencia title|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=9 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220709001357/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2644639/zheng-qinwen-captures-wta-125-valencia-title|url-status=live}}</ref> She break into de top 50 a week later<ref>{{cite news |last1=Oddo|first1=Chris|title=WTA rankings: Zheng Qinwen, Haddad Maia surging|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-rankings/wta-rankings-zheng-qinwen-haddad-maia-surging-605964.html|access-date=8 September 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=12 June 2022}}</ref> after winning ein first WTA 125 title at de Open Internacional de Valencia, defeating compatriot [[Wang Xiyu]].<ref name="valencia" />
At de Wimbledon Championships, Zheng defeat [[Sloane Stephens]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2658987/tan-prevails-over-serena-in-three-hour-wimbledon-opener|title=Tan prevails over Serena in three-hour Wimbledon opener|website=WTA Tennis|access-date=28 June 2022|archive-date=6 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220706224106/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2658987/tan-prevails-over-serena-in-three-hour-wimbledon-opener|url-status=dead}}</ref> den [[Greet Minnen]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wimbledon-news/wimbledon-qinwen-zheng-moves-into-third-round-609331.html|title=Zheng to meet Rybakina in Wimbledon third round|date=30 June 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> to reach de third round, wer she fall to No. 23 den eventual champion [[Elena Rybakina]] insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/matches/wta/wimbledon/qinwen-zheng-vs-elena-rybakina|title=Qinwen Zheng vs Elena Rybakina|date=9 November 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110035800/https://www.tennismajors.com/matches/wta/wimbledon/qinwen-zheng-vs-elena-rybakina|url-status=live}}</ref>
At de Canadian Open, Zheng defeat wildcard entrant [[Rebecca Marino]] insyd de first round.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/national-bank-open-zheng-through-to-second-round-616979.html|title=National Bank Open: Zheng through to second round, defeating Canadian Marino|date=9 August 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110035825/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/national-bank-open-zheng-through-to-second-round-616979.html|url-status=live}}</ref> She advance to de third round after No. 5 [[Ons Jabeur]] retire while trailing by a set.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wta-toronto-national-bank-open/national-bank-open-zheng-makes-last-16-617299.html|title=Zheng Qinwen makes last 16 as Jabeur retires with abdominal pain|date=10 August 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> She overcam [[Bianca Andreescu]] to advance to ein first WTA 1000 quarterfinal,<ref>{{cite news |last=Chidley-Hill|first=John|date=10 August 2022|url=https://nationalpost.com/sports/top-seed-iga-swiatek-cruises-into-third-round-at-national-bank-open|title=Bianca Andreescu out of National Bank Open with loss to China's Zheng|publisher=National Post|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> wer she loose to No. 14 [[Karolína Plíšková]], insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/national-bank-open-pliskova-books-spot-in-last-four-617698.html|title=National Bank Open: Pliskova books spot in semi-finals against Haddad Maia|date=13 August 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> At de US Open, she defeat No. 16 [[Jeļena Ostapenko]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-through-to-second-round-620672.html|title=US Open: Zheng through to second round, eliminating Ostapenko|date=30 August 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=19 January 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119044655/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-through-to-second-round-620672.html|url-status=live}}</ref> den [[Anastasia Potapova]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://english.news.cn/20220902/69df77b84cf14581955c8d02626da6ad/c.html|title=Zheng Qinwen, Yuan Yue advance into US Open last 32|publisher=Xinhua|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> before she loose to [[Jule Niemeier]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-niemeier-moves-into-last-16-622605.html|title=Wimbledon quarter-finalist Niemeier advances to US Open fourth round; Swiatek next|date=4 September 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110035808/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-niemeier-moves-into-last-16-622605.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
At de Pan Pacific Open, Zheng defeat [[Misaki Doi]], No. 4 [[Paula Badosa]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen routs top seed Badosa in Tokyo to reach quarterfinals|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2798336/zheng-qinwen-routs-top-seed-badosa-in-tokyo-to-reach-quarterfinals|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=21 September 2022}}</ref> [[Claire Liu]] den No. 13 [[Veronika Kudermetova]] to reach ein first WTA Tour final.<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen, Liudmila Samsonova reach Pan Pacific final|url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/34654085/zheng-qinwen-liudmila-samsonova-reach-pan-pacific-final|access-date=23 July 2026|work=[[ESPN]]|date=24 September 2022}}</ref> She loose insyd de final to Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.<ref name="pacific">{{cite web |title=Samsonova wins Tokyo, edges Zheng Qinwen for third title of 2022 |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2801554/samsonova-wins-tokyo-edges-zheng-qinwen-for-third-title-of-2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925053658/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2801554/samsonova-wins-tokyo-edges-zheng-qinwen-for-third-title-of-2022 |archive-date=25 September 2022 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Despite de loss, Zheng reach a new career-high ranking of No. 28, becoming de first Chinese teenager to break into de top 30.<ref name="pacific" /> Entering de San Diego Open as a lucky loser, she advance to de second round as No. 13 [[Garbiñe Muguruza]] retire.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Ramchandani|first=Haresh|date=12 October 2022|title=Lucky loser Zheng sets up Swiatek clash in San Diego as Muguruza retires|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/san-diego-open-zheng-into-second-round-628995.html|access-date=10 August 2026|work=Tennis Majors}}</ref> She loose insyd de second round to world No. 1 den eventual champion Iga Świątek insyd three sets.<ref>{{Cite news|date=14 October 2022|title=Swiatek downs Zheng to reach San Diego quarters|url=https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/swiatek-downs-zheng-reach-san-diego-quarters-2022-10-13/|access-date=10 August 2026|work=[[Reuters]]}}</ref> Na dem name Zheng WTA Newcomer of de Year.<ref>{{cite web |title=China's Zheng Qinwen named WTA Newcomer of the Year |url=https://oca.asia/news/3599-chinas-zheng-qinwen-named-wta-newcomer-of-the-year.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110045901/https://oca.asia/news/3599-chinas-zheng-qinwen-named-wta-newcomer-of-the-year.html |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Olympic Council of Asia}}</ref>
=== 2023: US Open quarterfinal, top 20 ===
Zheng begin de season at de Adelaide International. She defeat No. 17 [[Anett Kontaveit]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen saves match point, ousts Kontaveit in Adelaide |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3005423/zheng-qinwen-saves-match-point-ousts-kontaveit-in-adelaide |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241130122924/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3005423/zheng-qinwen-saves-match-point-ousts-kontaveit-in-adelaide |archive-date=30 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> before losing to [[Victoria Azarenka]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Adelaide 1: Azarenka fends off Zheng Qinwen, into quarterfinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3010262/adelaide-1-azarenka-fends-off-zheng-qinwen-into-quarterfinals |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331083541/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3010262/adelaide-1-azarenka-fends-off-zheng-qinwen-into-quarterfinals |archive-date=31 March 2023 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> At de Australian Open, she beat [[Dalma Gálfi]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Macpherson|first1=Alex|title=AO 2023 Day 1 by the numbers: Zheng Qinwen in a hurry, Osorio's milestone and more|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3024158/ao-2023-day-1-by-the-numbers-zheng-qinwen-in-a-hurry-osorios-milestone-and-more|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=16 January 2023}}</ref> before losing to [[Bernarda Pera]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Australian Open: Pera makes third round|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-pera-makes-third-round-655418.html|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=18 January 2023}}</ref>
At de Abu Dhabi Open, Zheng defeat qualifier Rebecca Marino, No. 12 Jeļena Ostapenko,<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen upsets Ostapenko to reach Abu Dhabi quarters|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3054192/zheng-qinwen-upsets-ostapenko-to-reach-abu-dhabi-quarters|access-date=18 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=8 February 2023}}</ref> den No. 8 [[Daria Kasatkina]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen overpowers No. 1 seed Daria Kasatkina in Abu Dhabi for third Top 10 win|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-overpowers-top-seed-daria-kasatkina-abu-dhabi-third-top-10-win|access-date=18 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=10 February 2023}}</ref> widout dropping a set, to reach de semifinals. She loose insyd de semifinals to No. 19 Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.
At de Stuttgart Open, Zheng defeat lucky loser [[Alycia Parks]] before losing to world No. 1, Iga Świątek, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite news|date=21 April 2023|title=Iga Swiatek beats Zheng in Stuttgart to make winning WTA Tour return|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/apr/21/iga-swiatek-beats-zheng-in-stuttgart-to-make-winning-wta-tour-return|access-date=10 August 2026|work=[[The Guardian]]}}</ref> At de Madrid Open, she defeat [[Caty McNally]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Madrid Open: Zheng books spot in round of 32|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/madrid-open-zheng-books-spot-in-first-round-676310.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=28 April 2023}}</ref> before losing to No. 17, [[Ekaterina Alexandrova]], insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Madrid Open: Alexandrova into round of 16 against Swiatek|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/madrid-open-alexandrova-into-second-round-676784.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=30 April 2023}}</ref> At de Italian Open, Zheng defeat Alizé Cornet,<ref>{{cite web |title=Rome: Zheng Qinwen holds off Cornet to reach third round |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3340520/rome-zheng-qinwen-holds-off-cornet-to-reach-third-round |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803045450/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3340520/rome-zheng-qinwen-holds-off-cornet-to-reach-third-round |archive-date=3 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> qualifier [[Anna Bondár]],<ref>{{cite web |date=13 May 2023 |title=Italian Open: Zheng into round of 16, beats qualifier before rain stops play for day |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-into-second-round-679502.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043052/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-into-second-round-679502.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den compatriot Wang Xiyu<ref>{{cite web |date=15 May 2023 |title=Italian Open: Zheng advances to quarter-finals |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-advances-to-quarter-finals-679819.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241127235309/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-advances-to-quarter-finals-679819.html |archive-date=27 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> to reach ein second WTA 1000 quarterfinal. She then loose to No. 12 Veronika Kudermetova, insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kudermetova beats Zheng Qinwen for semis at Italian Open |url=https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202305/17/WS64644942a310b6054fad3798.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240119125438/https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202305/17/WS64644942a310b6054fad3798.html |archive-date=19 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=China Daily}}</ref> As a result, Zheng reach No. 19 insyd de WTA rankings, becoming de fifth Chinese player to break into de top 20.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ranking Reaction: Iga Swiatek kicks off 60th straight week at No. 1, Alcaraz returns to top spot |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/ranking-reaction-iga-swiatek-60th-week-at-no-1-alcaraz-returns-to-top-spot |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803163136/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/ranking-reaction-iga-swiatek-60th-week-at-no-1-alcaraz-returns-to-top-spot |archive-date=3 August 2024 |access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Rankings Watch: Rybakina hits Top 5 for first time; Zheng makes Top 20 debut |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3465469/rankings-watch-rybakina-hits-top-5-for-first-time-zheng-makes-top-20-debut |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230522235550/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3465469/rankings-watch-rybakina-hits-top-5-for-first-time-zheng-makes-top-20-debut |archive-date=22 May 2023 |access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref> At de French Open, she beat qualifier [[Tamara Zidanšek]]<ref>{{cite web |date=28 May 2023 |title=Roland-Garros: Zheng advances to second round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-advances-to-first-round-683322.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119051043/https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-advances-to-first-round-683322.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> before losing to [[Yulia Putintseva]].<ref>{{cite web |date=31 May 2023 |title=Roland-Garros: Putintseva upsets Qinwen Zheng in three sets to make third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-putintseva-advances-to-third-round-684819.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119045944/https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-putintseva-advances-to-third-round-684819.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref>
At Wimbledon, Zheng loose insyd de first round to [[Kateřina Siniaková]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Wimbledon: Siniakova books spot in second round|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wimbledon-news/wimbledon-siniakova-books-spot-in-second-round-693157.html|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=3 July 2023}}</ref>
Zheng receive a wildcard into de Palermo Ladies Open. She double bagel [[Sara Errani]],<ref>{{cite web |date=17 July 2023 |title=WTA roundup: Qinwen Zheng opens with 6–0, 6–0 win in Palermo |url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-qinwen-zheng-opens-with-6-0-6-0-win-palermo-2023-07-17/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230720025622/https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-qinwen-zheng-opens-with-6-0-6-0-win-palermo-2023-07-17/ |archive-date=20 July 2023 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |work=Reuters}}</ref> then beat [[Diane Parry]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Palermo: Zheng Qinwen battles past Parry in three sets |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3601004/palermo-zheng-qinwen-battles-past-parry-in-three-sets |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803015041/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3601004/palermo-zheng-qinwen-battles-past-parry-in-three-sets |archive-date=3 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> [[Emma Navarro]]<ref>{{cite web |date=21 July 2023 |title=Palermo Open: Zheng reaches semi-finals, takes on Sherif next |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/palermo-open-zheng-reaches-semi-finals-698670.html |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Mayar Sherif]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng beats Sherif in late-night duel; faces Paolini in Palermo final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3600788/zheng-beats-sherif-in-late-night-duel-faces-paolini-in-palermo-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119051012/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3600788/zheng-beats-sherif-in-late-night-duel-faces-paolini-in-palermo-final |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> to reach ein second WTA Tour final. She beat [[Jasmine Paolini]] insyd three sets to win ein first WTA Tour title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen beats Paolini in Palermo to capture first career title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3601535/zheng-qinwen-beats-paolini-in-palermo-to-capture-first-career-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921023120/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3601535/zheng-qinwen-beats-paolini-in-palermo-to-capture-first-career-title |archive-date=21 September 2024 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref>
[[File:Zheng_Qinwen_(2023_US_Open)_01_(cropped).jpg|left|thumb|Zheng reach ein first Grand Slam quarterfinals at de 2023 US Open.]]
At de Canadian Open, Zheng defeat [[Marta Kostyuk]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen edges Marta Kostyuk in Montreal|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/canadian-open-zheng-books-spot-in-second-round-703625.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=8 August 2023}}</ref> before losing to No. 18 Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Canadian Open: Samsonova makes last 16|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/canadian-open-samsonova-makes-last-16-704051.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=9 August 2023}}</ref> At de Cincinnati Open, she defeat qualifier Aliaksandra Sasnovich den wildcard entrant [[Venus Williams]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen rallies to beat Venus Williams in Cincinnati|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3636968/zheng-qinwen-rallies-to-beat-venus-williams-in-cincinnati|access-date=30 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=16 August 2023}}</ref> before losing to world No. 1, Iga Świątek, insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Swiatek survives Zheng scare to reach Cincinnati quarter-finals|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/swiatek-survives-zheng-scare-reach-cincinnati-quarter-finals-2023-08-17/|access-date=30 July 2026|work=[[Reuters]]|date=18 August 2023}}</ref> At de [[2023 US Open – Women's singles|US Open]], Zheng defeat [[Nadia Podoroska]],<ref>{{cite web |date=30 August 2023 |title=US Open: Zheng fires warning shot to rest of the field |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-second-round-709185.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043746/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-second-round-709185.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Kaia Kanepi]],<ref>{{cite web |date=31 August 2023 |title=US Open: Zheng ends Kanepi's run, into third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-makes-third-round-2-709889.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043303/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-makes-third-round-2-709889.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Lucia Bronzetti]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen dazzles with defense on a landmark day for Chinese tennis |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3668033/zheng-qinwen-dazzles-with-defense-on-a-landmark-day-for-chinese-tennis |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den No. 5 Ons Jabeur<ref>{{cite web |date=4 September 2023 |title=US Open: Under-par Jabeur knocked out by Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-last-8-711398.html |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> to advance to ein first major quarterfinal, wer she loose to world No. 2, [[Aryna Sabalenka]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 September 2023 |title=Sabalenka sweeps into 4th Slam semi of 2023 |url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/38339824/aryna-sabalenka-cruises-zheng-qinwen-us-open-semis |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231008190452/https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/38339824/aryna-sabalenka-cruises-zheng-qinwen-us-open-semis |archive-date=8 October 2023 |access-date=7 September 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>
Zheng win gold insyd singles at de Asian Games.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-2023-tennis-women-singles|title=Asian Games 2023: Zheng Qinwen wins women's tennis gold to secure Paris 2024 quota|last=Kano|first=Shintaro|date=29 September 2023|publisher=International Olympic Committee|access-date=25 January 2024|archive-date=16 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240816073522/https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-2023-tennis-women-singles|url-status=live}}</ref> At de China Open, she loose insyd de first round to world No. 5, Elena Rybakina, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rybakina sweeps past Zheng Qinwen into Beijing second round|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3715707/rybakina-sweeps-past-zheng-qinwen-into-beijing-second-round|access-date=30 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=2 October 2023}}</ref> At de Zhengzhou Open, Zheng defeat qualifier [[Kateryna Volodko]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=9 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen claims first win on home soil in Zhengzhou|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3732237/zheng-qinwen-claims-first-win-on-home-soil-in-zhengzhou|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> No. 6 Maria Sakkari,<ref>{{Cite news|date=11 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen notches first win over Sakkari to make Zhengzhou quarters|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3735023/zheng-qinwen-notches-first-win-over-sakkari-to-make-zhengzhou-quarters|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> [[Anhelina Kalinina]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=13 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen storms into Zhengzhou semis; faces Paolini next|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3737260/zheng-qinwen-storms-into-zhengzhou-semis-faces-paolini-next|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> den Jasmine Paolini, widout dropping a set, to reach de final. She defeat world No. 18, [[Barbora Krejčíková]], insyd de final insyd three sets to win ein second career title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen triumphs on home soil to win Zhengzhou title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3738449/zheng-qinwen-triumphs-on-home-soil-to-win-zhengzhou-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231017133438/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3738449/zheng-qinwen-triumphs-on-home-soil-to-win-zhengzhou-title |archive-date=17 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=James Walker-Roberts |date=15 October 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen says she 'wanted too much' after beating Barbora Krejcikova to win Zhengzhou Open |url=https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/wta-zhengzhou/2023/zheng-qinwen-says-she-wanted-too-much-after-beating-barbora-krejcikova-to-win-zhengzhou-open_sto9837635/story.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231015195205/https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/wta-zhengzhou/2023/zheng-qinwen-says-she-wanted-too-much-after-beating-barbora-krejcikova-to-win-zhengzhou-open_sto9837635/story.shtml |archive-date=15 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=eurosport.com}}</ref> Zheng make ein debut at de WTA Elite Trophy.<ref>{{cite news|title=Field is set for the 2023 WTA Elite Trophy Zhuhai|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3741492/field-is-set-for-the-2023-wta-elite-trophy-zhuhai|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=18 October 2023}}</ref> She defeat [[Donna Vekić]]<ref>{{Cite news|date=25 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen battles past Vekic to grab first win in Zhuhai|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3752266/zheng-qinwen-battles-past-vekic-to-grab-first-win-in-zhuhai|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> den Jeļena Ostapenko<ref>{{Cite news|date=27 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen beats Jelena Ostapenko to set up all-Chinese semifinal match at WTA Elite Trophy|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-jelena-ostapenko-all-chinese-semifinal-wta-elite-trophy-zhuhai|access-date=10 August 2026|work=Tennis}}</ref> insyd de round-robin stage. She beat compatriot [[Zhu Lin (tennis)|Zhu Lin]] insyd de semifinals<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen outlasts Zhu in Zhuhai; will face Haddad Maia in final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3755851/zheng-qinwen-outlasts-zhu-lin-in-zhuhai-will-face-haddad-maia-in-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231029001032/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3755851/zheng-qinwen-outlasts-zhu-lin-in-zhuhai-will-face-haddad-maia-in-final |archive-date=29 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> buh she loose insyd de final to [[Beatriz Haddad Maia]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Haddad Maia denies Zheng Qinwen in classic final to claim Zhuhai title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3758240/haddad-maia-denies-zheng-qinwen-in-classic-final-to-claim-zhuhai-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241126191816/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3758240/haddad-maia-denies-zheng-qinwen-in-classic-final-to-claim-zhuhai-title |archive-date=26 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Na dem name Zheng WTA Most Improved Player.<ref name="2023year">{{cite news|title=2023 WTA player and coach award winners announced|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3818533/2023-wta-player-and-coach-award-winners-announced|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=11 December 2023}}</ref>
=== 2024: Australian Open final, Olympic champion, top 5 ===
Zheng make ein debut at de United Cup as China ein No. 1 player. She defeat [[Markéta Vondroušová]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen clinches United Cup tie for China |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3842404/zheng-qinwen-clinches-united-cup-tie-for-china |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240125173819/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3842404/zheng-qinwen-clinches-united-cup-tie-for-china |archive-date=25 January 2024 |access-date=25 January 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den [[Olga Danilović]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng beats Danilovic; Serbia storms back to edge China in Perth|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3844854/zheng-holds-off-danilovic-to-send-china-vs-serbia-to-deciding-doubles|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=31 December 2023}}</ref> before losing to Iga Świątek insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Swiatek secures United Cup semifinal spot for Poland; Australia tops Serbia|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3847883/swiatek-hurkacz-clinch-united-cup-semifinal-spot-for-team-poland|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 January 2024}}</ref> At de Australian Open, Zheng eliminate [[Ashlyn Krueger]],<ref>{{cite web |date=16 January 2024 |title=Australian Open: 12th seed Zheng into second round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-12th-seed-zheng-into-second-round-737579.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127125743/https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-12th-seed-zheng-into-second-round-737579.html |archive-date=27 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Katie Boulter]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Boulter beaten by Qinwen Zheng to miss out on potential Raducanu clash |url=https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12040/13050672/australian-open-katie-boulter-beaten-by-qinwen-zheng-to-miss-out-on-potential-emma-raducanu-clash |accessdate=26 October 2024 |work=Sky Sports}}</ref> compatriot [[Wang Yafan]],<ref>{{cite web |date=20 January 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen defeats Wang Yafan to reach week 2 at Australian Open |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/zheng-qinwen-defeats-wang-yafan-to-reach-week-2-at-australian-open-738722.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127125746/https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/zheng-qinwen-defeats-wang-yafan-to-reach-week-2-at-australian-open-738722.html |archive-date=27 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Océane Dodin]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Fitzgerald|first1=Matt|title=Zheng Qinwen, lone AO top half women's seed left, joins three first-time major quarterfinalists|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-lone-top-half-seed-left-three-first-time-major-quarterfinalists-australian-open|access-date=16 July 2026|work=Tennis|date=22 January 2024}}</ref> to reach ein second consecutive major quarterfinal. She defeat [[Anna Kalinskaya]] to reach ein first major semifinal,<ref>{{cite news|last1=Fitzgerald|first1=Matt|title=In a mature turnaround, Zheng Qinwen reaches first major semifinal at Australian Open|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/mature-turnaround-zheng-qinwen-first-major-semifinal-australian-open-kalinskaya|access-date=16 July 2026|work=Tennis|date=24 January 2024}}</ref> wey she beat qualifier [[Dayana Yastremska]] to reach ein first major final.<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen bests Yastremska at Australian Open to make first Slam final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3867402/zheng-qinwen-bests-yastremska-at-australian-open-to-make-first-slam-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240828140952/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3867402/zheng-qinwen-bests-yastremska-at-australian-open-to-make-first-slam-final |archive-date=28 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> She loose insyd de final to world No. 2, Aryna Sabalenka, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68109149|title=Australian Open 2024 women's final result: Aryna Sabalenka beats Zheng Qinwen in Melbourne|date=27 January 2024|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=28 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240928135354/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68109149|url-status=live}}</ref> As a result, Zheng reach de top 10 insyd de singles rankings, de second Chinese player to do so after [[Li Na]].<ref>{{cite web |date=29 January 2024 |title=Rankings Watch: Zheng makes Top 10 debut; Mertens back to No.1 in doubles |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3870512/rankings-watch-zheng-makes-top-10-debut-mertens-back-to-no-1-in-doubles |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240809125231/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3870512/rankings-watch-zheng-makes-top-10-debut-mertens-back-to-no-1-in-doubles |archive-date=9 August 2024 |access-date=29 January 2024 |website=WTA Tour}}</ref>
Na dis sanso be China ein second-ever Olympic gold insyd tennis, den de first since de women's doubles insyd 2004.<ref>{{Cite news|last=|date=3 August 2024|title=Zheng Qinwen rewards raucous Chinese support to grab gold in tense tennis final|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/03/zheng-qinwen-paris-olympic-games-2024-womens-tennis-final-report|access-date=4 August 2024|work=The Observer|language=en-GB|issn=0029-7712}}</ref>
At de Wuhan Open, Zheng defeat wildcard entrant Jaqueline Cristian,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng becomes first Chinese woman since Li Na to win 40 matches in one year |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146421/zheng-becomes-first-chinese-woman-since-li-na-to-win-40-matches-in-one-year |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241009162137/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146421/zheng-becomes-first-chinese-woman-since-li-na-to-win-40-matches-in-one-year |archive-date=9 October 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Leylah Fernandez,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng defeats Fernandez for first time to reach Wuhan quarters |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146835/zheng-defeats-fernandez-for-first-time-to-reach-wuhan-quarters |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241208111722/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146835/zheng-defeats-fernandez-for-first-time-to-reach-wuhan-quarters |archive-date=8 December 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> No. 6 Jasmine Paolini,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng stays perfect against Paolini, sets historic Wuhan semifinal showdown |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4147692/zheng-stays-perfect-against-paolini-sets-historic-wuhan-semifinal-showdown |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110100716/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4147692/zheng-stays-perfect-against-paolini-sets-historic-wuhan-semifinal-showdown |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den compatriot [[Wang Xinyu]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Wuhan Open: Zheng advances to final against Sabalenka|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wuhan-open-zheng-advances-to-final-790070.html|access-date=14 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=12 October 2024}}</ref> to advance to ein first WTA 1000 final. At de Pan Pacific Open, Zheng defeat [[Moyuka Uchijima]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 24, 2024 |title='Trying new things': Zheng's fresh tactics help her reach Tokyo quarterfinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4155184/-trying-new-things-zheng-s-fresh-tactics-help-her-reach-tokyo-quarterfinals |access-date=14 November 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeKWOhQ7ceo |title=QINWEN ZHENG/ON COURT INTERVIEW/TOKYO OPEN 2024 |date=25 October 2024 |last=ICONIC CHANNEL TENNIS 🎾 |access-date=26 November 2024 |via=YouTube}}</ref> Leylah Fernandez,<ref>{{cite web |date=25 October 2024 |title=Qinwen Zheng Beats Leylah Fernandez in Pan Pacific Open |url=https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-beats-leylah-fernandez-in-pan-pacific-open |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241025204935/https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-beats-leylah-fernandez-in-pan-pacific-open |archive-date=25 October 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Sports Illustrated}}</ref> den No. 16 [[Diana Shnaider]]<ref>{{Cite news|date=October 26, 2024|title=Zheng Qinwen downs Diana Shnaider to book Sofia Kenin clash in Tokyo final|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/zheng-qinwen-downs-diana-shnaider-to-book-sofia-kenin-clash-in-tokyo-final|work=[[The Straits Times]]}}</ref> to reach de final.
She loose insyd de final to Coco Gauff insyd a match wich go to a third-set tiebreak.<ref>{{cite web |title=Gauff overcomes Zheng in three-hour thriller to win WTA Finals title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165822/gauff-overcomes-zheng-in-three-hour-thriller-to-win-wta-finals-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241109205313/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165822/gauff-overcomes-zheng-in-three-hour-thriller-to-win-wta-finals-title |archive-date=9 November 2024 |accessdate=9 November 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Despite de defeat, Zheng reach a career-high ranking of world No. 5.<ref>{{cite web |title='I fight, whatever happens on court': Zheng reflects on WTA Finals run |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165926/-i-fight-whatever-happens-on-court-zheng-reflects-on-wta-finals-run |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110020722/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165926/-i-fight-whatever-happens-on-court-zheng-reflects-on-wta-finals-run |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=10 November 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref>
At de [[2025 Miami Open – Women's singles|Miami Open]], Zheng overcam [[Lauren Davis]],<ref>{{cite web |date=20 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: Qinwen Zheng eases into third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/miami-open-qinwen-zheng-eases-into-third-round-813678.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> qualifier [[Taylor Townsend]],<ref>{{cite web |date=23 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: Zheng advances to last 16 |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/miami-open-wta-1000-wta-tour-news/miami-open-zheng-advances-to-last-16-814332.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den Ashlyn Krueger,<ref>{{cite web |date=25 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: China's Zheng Qinwen to face 'mountain she cannot climb' in quarter-finals |url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3303746/miami-open-chinas-zheng-qinwen-face-mountain-she-cannot-climb-quarter-finals |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=South China Morning Post}}</ref> widout dropping a set, to reach de quarterfinals. At de Charleston Open, Zheng make am three quarterfinals insyd as many tournaments plus wins over Maria Sakkari<ref>{{cite web |date=2 April 2025 |title=Charleston Open: Third seed Zheng beats Sakkari to reach last 16 |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/charleston-open-third-seed-zheng-beats-sakkari-to-reach-last-16-816114.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Elise Mertens]],<ref>{{cite web |date=3 April 2025 |title=Charleston Open: Zheng beats Mertens to reach quarter-finals |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/charleston-open-zheng-beats-mertens-to-reach-quarter-finals-816265.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> before losing insyd de last eight to ninth seed [[Ekaterina Alexandrova]].<ref>{{cite web |date=5 April 2025 |title=Semi-finals set in Charleston and Bogotá, after surprises |url=https://tennisthreads.net/wta-round-up-semi-finals-set-in-charleston-and-bogota-after-surprises/ |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Threads}}</ref>
She loose insyd de semifinals to No. 3 Coco Gauff insyd a three-hour match wey go to a third-set tiebreak.
Nevertheless, ein ranking rise to a new career-high of No. 4. She go out insyd de first round of [[2025 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|Wimbledon]] at de hands of Kateřina Siniaková.
Zheng subsequently withdraw from de Wuhan Open.
At de [[2026 French Open – Women's singles|French Open]], she go out insyd de opening round of dis major for de first time insyd ein career, losing to qualifier den eventual finalist [[Maja Chwalińska]] den winning just four games thruout de entire match.
Insyd de fourth round she win insyd straight sets against Iga Swiatek, buh she san overcam a 5-0 deficit insyd de first set to reach ein third US Open quarterfinal (den fifth major quarterfinal overall), becoming de first qualifier to reach de quarterfinals at de US Open since Emma Raducanu insyd 2021. Despite losing insyd de quarterfinals to de incumbent world No. 1 Elena Rybakina insyd three sets (after winning de first set), Zheng return to de top 100 following de tournament, climbing nearly 70 spots from No. 121 to No. 52.
== Playing style ==
Zheng ein game be centred on baseline aggression wey e be built around ein powerful serve den heavy-topspin forehand. Ein forehand be described as a signature weapon, capable of pushing opponents behind de baseline den creating opportunities for am to dictate rallies.<ref>{{cite news|title=No crown for 'Queen Wen' but Zheng learns valuable lessons|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/no-crown-queen-wen-zheng-learns-valuable-lessons-2023-09-06/|work=Reuters|date=6 September 2023|access-date=2 June 2026|last=Tennery|first=Amy}}</ref> At de 2024 Australian Open, na ein forehands average 2,800 revolutions per minute, de highest spin rate among de women wey dey compete at de tournament den close to de men's tournament average.<ref>{{cite web |last=Trollope |first=Matt |date=1 January 2025 |title=Five reasons we love Zheng Qinwen |url=https://ausopen.com/articles/news/five-reasons-we-love-zheng-qinwen |access-date=2 June 2026 |website=Australian Open}}</ref> Zheng sanso be an athletic mover whose first serve fi be highly effective wen e land in, wey dey complement ein forehand den dey allow am to control points from de opening shot. However, ein serve at times be affected by technical issues den a low first-serve percentage. Ein heavy topspin den comparatively long swings initially make qm particularly effective on clay courts, although she cam be increasingly capable on faster surfaces.<ref>{{cite news|last=Carayol|first=Tumaini|title=Zheng follows idol to Australian Open final but Sabalenka is toughest test|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/jan/26/zheng-follows-her-idol-to-australian-final-but-sabalenka-is-toughest-test|work=The Guardian|date=26 January 2024|access-date=2 June 2026}}</ref> Although she primarily dey seek to dictate play from de baseline, she fi vary de pace of rallies pluz high, looping balls den drop shots, a tactic she use effectively during ein victory over [[Iga Świątek]] insyd de semifinals of de [[2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Paris Olympics]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Carayol|first=Tumaini|title=Iga Świątek's 25-match Roland Garros winning streak ended by Zheng Qinwen|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/01/iga-swiatek-roland-garros-streak-qinwen-zheng-paris-olympics-tennis-semi-final|work=The Guardian|date=1 August 2024|access-date=2 June 2026}}</ref>
== Coaches ==
Insyd 2021, Zheng begin dey work plus coach [[Pere Riba]].<ref name="riba">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen reuniting with coach Pere Riba for 2024|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3805943/zheng-qinwen-reuniting-with-coach-pere-riba-for-2024|access-date=2 September 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 December 2023}}</ref> Insyd June 2023, Zheng split plus Riba wey she hire [[Wim Fissette]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Mesic|first1=Dzevad|title=Qinwen Zheng hires Naomi Osaka's ex-coach|url=https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/WTA_Tennis/134015/qinwen-zheng-hires-naomi-osaka-s-excoach/|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis World|date=17 June 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Oddo|first1=Chris|title=Coach Wim Fissette about Qinwen Zheng: “Incredible athlete and worker, whose game needs to get cleaned up”|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wim-fissette-about-qinwen-zheng-she-wants-to-do-everything-it-takes-to-achieve-the-best-711529.html|work=Tennis Majors|date=5 September 2023}}</ref> Previously, Fissette coach [[Naomi Osaka]], til dem split insyd July 2022.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Tandon|first1=Kamakshi|title=Naomi Osaka, coach Wim Fissette split after sharing two major title runs|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/naomi-osaka-coach-wim-fissette-split-won-two-majors-partnership|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis|date=20 July 2022}}</ref> However, insyd September 2023, Fissette abruptly end ein collaboration plus Zheng, a decision wich na Zheng call "immoral".<ref>{{cite news|title=Coach Wim Fissette ends collaboration with Zheng Qinwen amid rumored reunion with Naomi Osaka|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/wim-fissette-ends-coach-zheng-qinwen-amid-rumored-reunion-naomi-osaka|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis|date=29 September 2023}}</ref> Fissette later reunite plus Osaka following de birth of ein daughter insyd July 2023.<ref>{{cite news|title=Naomi Osaka splits with coach Wim Fissette, practices with Patrick Mouratoglou in LA|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5766206/2024/09/14/naomi-osaka-coach-fissette-mouratoglou/|access-date=2 September 2026|work=[[The Athletic]]|date=14 September 2024}}</ref> Insyd December 2023, Zheng reunite plus Riba.<ref name="riba" />
== Endorsements ==
Insyd 2015, Zheng sign a sponsorship deal plus Nike.<ref name="endorsements">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen: China’s Tennis Ace Wins On and Off Court|url=https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1015685|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Sixth Tone]]|date=14 August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Qinwen Zheng Wins Olympic Gold in Women’s Singles|url=https://about.nike.com/en/newsroom/releases/qinwen-zheng-wins-gold|publisher=Nike|date=3 August 2024}}</ref> Na ein racquets be provided by Wilson.<ref>{{cite news|title=Geared Up: Zheng Qinwen cracks the Top 10 with Wilson and Nike|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/geared-up-qinwen-zheng-cracks-the-top-10-with-wilson-and-nike-australian-open-final|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=1 February 2024}}</ref> Insyd 2022, Zheng join Rolex as a Testimonee<ref>{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.rolex.com/en-us/rolex-family/tennis/qinwen-zheng |access-date=31 August 2026 |publisher=Rolex}}</ref> wey she sign endorsement deals plus Chinese financial service company Ant Group<ref>{{cite news|title=Ant Group Extends Partnership with Olympic Tennis Champion Qinwen Zheng as Brand Ambassador|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250109266663/en/Ant-Group-Extends-Partnership-with-Olympic-Tennis-Champion-Qinwen-Zheng-as-Brand-Ambassador|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Business Wire]]|date=10 January 2025}}</ref> den Chinese dairy company Yili Group.<ref name="endorsements" /> Insyd 2023, Zheng sign sponsorship deals plus Gatorade<ref>{{cite news|last1=Richardson|first1=James|title=Who sponsors rising Chinese star Qinwen Zheng: Nike, Gatorade and Wilson already on board|url=https://www.tennis365.com/australian-open/who-sponsors-qinwen-zheng-nike-gatorade-wilson|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis365|date=24 January 2024}}</ref> den Swisse.<ref name="endorsements" /> Insyd 2024, Zheng join Lancôme as a brand ambassador,<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen wins in Stuttgart, picks up Lancôme deal alongside world No. 1 Iga Swiatek|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-wins-in-stuttgart-picks-up-lancome-deal-alongside-world-no-1-iga-swiatek|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=16 April 2024}}</ref> she sign sponsorship deals plus Chinese milk tea brand Chagee<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen Becomes CHAGEE's First "Health Ambassador"|url=https://www.chagee.us/media-center/article/78352638-8446-4796-b23c-41530409e780|publisher=Chagee|date=25 April 2025}}</ref><ref name="endorsements" /> den Chinese consumer electronics brand vivo, wey she cam be a brand ambassador give Audi.<ref>{{cite news|title=No rest for the weary! Zheng Qinwen's off-season kicks off with new Audi sponsorship and Gatorade event|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/no-rest-for-the-weary-zheng-qinwen-s-offseason-kicks-off-with-new-audi-sponsorship-and-gatorade-event|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=17 November 2024}}</ref> Insyd 2025, Zheng cam be a global brand ambassador give Dior<ref>{{cite news|last1=Templeton|first1=Lily|title=EXCLUSIVE: Dior Taps Olympic Tennis Champion Zheng Qinwen as Global Ambassador|url=https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/dior-zheng-qinwen-global-ambassador-olympic-tennis-champion-1236793971/|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Women's Wear Daily|WWD]]|date=9 January 2025}}</ref> den Beats.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Benson|first1=Pat|title=Qinwen Zheng Named Beats Global Ambassador in Hype Video|url=https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-named-beats-global-ambassador-in-hype-video|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Sports Illustrated]]|date=19 March 2025}}</ref>
== Personal life ==
Zheng cite [[Li Na]]—de only Chinese player to win a singles major title—as a source of inspiration.<ref name="T2023">{{Cite web |last=Fitzgerald |first=Matt |date=17 January 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen sprouts from a family's big sacrifice—and the little seed Li Na planted in her heart |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-sprouts-family-sacrifice-seed-li-na-planted-australian-open-riba |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241008002050/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-sprouts-family-sacrifice-seed-li-na-planted-australian-open-riba |archive-date=8 October 2024 |access-date=25 January 2023 |website=Tennis.com}}</ref><ref name="AP2024">{{Cite web |last=HOWARD FENDRICH |date=3 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first Olympic tennis singles gold, inspired by Li Na and Liu Xang |url=https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113022350/https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |archive-date=13 November 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[AP News]] |language=en}}</ref> Insyd 2024, na Zheng say: "''I watched her since I was a little kid so I'm trying to follow in her steps. She inspired me a lot when I was a child."''<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen eyes Olympics history in Li Na's Paris footsteps |url=https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/zheng-qinwen-eyes-olympics-history-113903072.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804030250/https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/zheng-qinwen-eyes-olympics-history-113903072.html |archive-date=4 August 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=Yahoo! Sports |language=en-GB}}</ref> Zheng sanso credit ein parents dema support den guidance as a reason for ein success.<ref name="AP2024" />
Following ein gold medal win at de 2024 Summer Olympics, Zheng say dat na she always wan "''to become one of the Asians that can inspire young kids and make them love tennis more''".<ref name="shethepeople">{{Cite news|last=Thanvi|first=Ishika|date=5 August 2024|title=Meet Zheng Qinwen, Chinese Gold Medalist Who Also Beat World No 1|url=https://www.shethepeople.tv/women-at-olympics/tennis-player-zheng-qinwen-gold-medalist-paris-olympics-6798900|access-date=20 August 2024|publisher=[[SheThePeople]]|quote=Following her Olympic gold win, Zheng expressed her desire to inspire young Asians to pursue tennis, much like her idol Li Na and hurdler Liu Xiang, China’s first Olympic gold medalist in men’s track and field. Zheng attributes her success to the unwavering support of her parents...|archive-date=20 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080701/https://www.shethepeople.tv/women-at-olympics/tennis-player-zheng-qinwen-gold-medalist-paris-olympics-6798900|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kapetanakis |first=Arthur |date=5 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first singles gold medal at Paris 2024 Olympics |url=https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2024-08-05/zheng_qinwen_wins_chinas_first_singles_gold_medal_at_paris_2024_olympics.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080658/https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2024-08-05/zheng_qinwen_wins_chinas_first_singles_gold_medal_at_paris_2024_olympics.html |archive-date=20 August 2024 |access-date=20 August 2024 |website=[[US Open (tennis)]]}}</ref> She sanso say na she look up to [[Liu Xiang (hurdler)|Liu Xiang]], a Chinese hurdler whose win insyd de 110-meter hurdles at de 2004 Summer Olympics be China ein first gold insyd any men's track den field event.<ref name="shethepeople" /><ref name="AP2024">{{Cite web |last=HOWARD FENDRICH |date=3 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first Olympic tennis singles gold, inspired by Li Na and Liu Xang |url=https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113022350/https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |archive-date=13 November 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[AP News]] |language=en}}</ref> Insyd a 2024 interview plus Sky Sports, Zheng say ein hobbies include walking plus ein family, reading, den singing.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04pkcmluVLA |title=Zheng Qinwen describes herself as ____ 😅 | Get to know the Chinese star! |date=13 February 2024 |last=Sky Sports |access-date=4 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804020839/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04pkcmluVLA |archive-date=4 August 2024 |url-status=live |via=YouTube}}</ref> She sanso dey enjoy roller coaster rides wey she be a fan of de K-pop group Blackpink.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kane |first=David |date=3 September 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen loves rollercoasters, karaoke, and Blackpink, thinks Coco Gauff is more talented |url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/zheng-qinwen-rollercoasters-karaoke-blackpink-coco-gauff-2023-us-open |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804040822/https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/zheng-qinwen-rollercoasters-karaoke-blackpink-coco-gauff-2023-us-open |archive-date=4 August 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[Tennis.com]] |language=en |quote="Mostly I sing Chinese songs, slower songs," added the Blackpink stan.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Livaudais |first=Stephanie |date=27 March 2023 |title=Blink and you'll miss her: No time for Blackpink amid Zheng Qinwen's rapid rise |url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/blink-and-you-miss-her-no-time-for-blackpink-amid-zheng-qinwen-rapid-rise |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080658/https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/blink-and-you-miss-her-no-time-for-blackpink-amid-zheng-qinwen-rapid-rise |archive-date=20 August 2024 |access-date=20 August 2024 |website=[[Tennis.com]]}}</ref>
According to de China Charity Federation, Zheng donate 1 million yuan insyd August 2026 for disaster relief insyd Gyirong County during de 2026 Nepal–Tibet floods.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-08-31 |title=Zheng Qinwen donates 1 million yuan to support devastating Tibet disaster relief efforts |url=https://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/articles/zheng_qinwen_donates_1_million_yuan_to_support_devastating_tibet_disaster_relief_efforts/s1_17460_44242518 |access-date=2026-09-06 |website=[[Yardbarker]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Burack |first=Emily |date=2026-08-31 |title=Qinwen Zheng Donates to Support Disaster Relief Efforts in Tibet |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/qinwen-zheng-donates-support-disaster-143226595.html |access-date=2026-09-06 |website=[[Town & Country (magazine)|Town & Country]] |language=en-US |via=Yahoo Sports}}</ref>
==Career statistics==
{{Performance key|short=yes}}
''Only main-draw results insyd [[WTA Tour]], [[Grand Slam (tennis)|Grand Slam tournaments]], [[Billie Jean King Cup]], [[United Cup]], [[Hopman Cup]] den [[Tennis at the Summer Olympics|Olympic Games]] dem include insyd win–loss records.''<ref>{{Cite web|title=Qinwen Zheng [AUS] | Australian Open|url=https://ausopen.com/players/china/qinwen-zheng-0|website=ausopen.com}}</ref>
===Singles===
''Current thru de [[2026 Italian Open – Women's singles|2026 Italian Open]].''
{|class=wikitable style=text-align:center
|-
!Tournament
![[2021 WTA Tour|2021]]
![[2022 WTA Tour|2022]]
![[2023 WTA Tour|2023]]
![[2024 WTA Tour|2024]]
![[2025 WTA Tour|2025]]
![[2026 WTA Tour|2026]]
!{{Abbr|SR|Strike rate}}
!{{Abbr|W–L|Win–loss}}
!Win %
|-
| colspan="10" style="text-align:left" |'''[[Grand Slam (tennis)|Grand Slam tournaments]]'''
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left| [[Australian Open]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 Australian Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Australian Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:thistle|[[2024 Australian Open – Women's singles|F]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 Australian Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|A
|0 / 4
|9–4
|{{tennis win percentage|won=9|lost=4|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left| [[French Open]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 French Open – Women's singles|4R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 French Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 French Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2025 French Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 French Open – Women's singles|1R]]
|0 / 5
|10–5
|{{tennis win percentage|won=10|lost=5|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left| [[Wimbledon Championships|Wimbledon]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|3R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|1R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|1R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|1R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|1R]]
|0 / 5
|2–5
|{{tennis win percentage|won=2|lost=5|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left| [[US Open (tennis)|US Open]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 US Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2023 US Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2024 US Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|A
|bgcolor=ffebcd|[[2026 US Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|0 / 4
|14–4
|{{tennis win percentage|won=14|lost=4|integer=yes}}
|-style=font-weight:bold;background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|Win–loss
|0–0
|8–4
|6–4
|12–4
|5–3
|4–3
|0 / 18
|35–18
|{{tennis win percentage|won=31|lost=17|integer=yes}}
|-
| colspan="10" style="text-align:left" |'''Year-end championships'''
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[WTA Finals]]
|colspan=3 style=color:#696969|DNQ
|style=background:thistle|[[2024 WTA Finals – Singles|F]]
|style=color:#696969|DNQ
|
|0 / 1
|3–2
|{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=2|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[WTA Elite Trophy]]
|colspan=2 style=color:#696969|NH
|style=background:thistle|[[2023 WTA Elite Trophy – Singles|F]]
|colspan=3 style=color:#696969|NH
|0 / 1
|3–1
|{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=1|integer=yes}}
|-
| colspan="10" style="text-align:left" |'''National representation'''
|-
|style="text-align:left;background:#eaecf0"|[[Tennis at the Summer Olympics|Summer Olympics]]
|A
|colspan=2 style=color:#696969|NH
|style=background:gold|[[Tennis at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's singles|'''G''']]
|colspan=2 style=color:#696969|NH
|1 / 1
|6–0
|{{tennis win percentage|won=6|lost=0|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Billie Jean King Cup]]
|A
|style=background:#ecf2ff|[[2022 Billie Jean King Cup play-offs|PO]]
|A
|style=background:#ecf2ff|[[2024 Billie Jean King Cup play-offs|PO]]
|A
|
|0 / 0
|3–1
|{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=1|integer=yes}}
|-
| colspan="10" style="text-align:left" |'''[[WTA 1000 tournaments]]'''
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[WTA Qatar Open|Qatar Open]]
|style=color:#767676|NTI
|A
|style=color:#767676|NTI
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 Qatar TotalEnergies Open – Singles|3R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 Qatar TotalEnergies Open – Singles|2R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 Qatar TotalEnergies Open – Singles|3R]]
|0 / 3
|3–3
|{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=3|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Dubai Tennis Championships|Dubai Championships]]
|A
|style=color:#767676|NTI
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Dubai Tennis Championships – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2024 Dubai Tennis Championships – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 Dubai Tennis Championships – Women's singles|2R]]
|A
|0 / 3
|3–2
|{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=2|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Indian Wells Open]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 BNP Paribas Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 BNP Paribas Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2025 BNP Paribas Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 BNP Paribas Open - Women's singles|2R]]
|0 / 4
|4–4
|{{tennis win percentage|won=4|lost=4|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Miami Open (tennis)|Miami Open]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 Miami Open – Women's singles|1R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Miami Open – Women's singles|4R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 Miami Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2025 Miami Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 Miami Open - Women's singles|4R]]
|0 / 5
|8–5
|{{tennis win percentage|won=8|lost=5|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Madrid Open (tennis)|Madrid Open]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 Mutua Madrid Open – Women's singles|1R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Mutua Madrid Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 Mutua Madrid Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 Mutua Madrid Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 Mutua Madrid Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|0 / 5
|2–5
|{{tennis win percentage|won=2|lost=5|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Italian Open (tennis)|Italian Open]]
|A
|A
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2023 Italian Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2024 Italian Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:yellow|[[2025 Italian Open – Women's singles|SF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 Italian Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|0 / 4
|12–4
|{{tennis win percentage|won=12|lost=4|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Canadian Open (tennis)|Canadian Open]]
|A
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2022 National Bank Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 National Bank Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|A
|A
|style=background:#ecf2ff|[[2026 National Bank Open – Women's singles|Q1]]
|0 / 3
|4–3
|{{tennis win percentage|won=4|lost=3|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Cincinnati Open]]
|A
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Western & Southern Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 Cincinnati Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|A
|A
|0 / 2
|3–2
|{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=2|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[China Open (tennis)|China Open]]
|colspan=2 style=color:#696969|NH
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 China Open – Women's singles|1R]]
|style=background:yellow|[[2024 China Open – Women's singles|SF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 China Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|
|0 / 3
|5–3
|{{tennis win percentage|won=5|lost=3|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Wuhan Open]]
|colspan=3 style=color:#696969|NH
|style=background:thistle|[[2024 Wuhan Open – Singles|F]]
|A
|
|0 / 1
|4–1
|{{tennis win percentage|won=4|lost=1|integer=yes}}
|- style=font-weight:bold;background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|Win–loss
|0–0
|4–4
|10–6
|16–9
|11–7
|7–5
|0 / 32
|48–31
|{{tennis win percentage|won=48|lost=31|integer=yes}}
|-
| colspan="10" style="text-align:left" |'''Career statistics'''
|- style=font-weight:bold;background:#eaecf0
|
|[[2021 WTA Tour|2021]]
|[[2022 WTA Tour|2022]]
|[[2023 WTA Tour|2023]]
|[[2024 WTA Tour|2024]]
|[[2025 WTA Tour|2025]]
|[[2026 WTA Tour|2026]]
|{{Abbr|SR|Strike rate}}
|{{Abbr|W–L|Win–loss}}
|Win %
|- style=background:#eaecf0
| style=text-align:left |'''Tournaments'''
|3
|17
|22
|20
|12
|15
| colspan=3 |'''Career total: 87'''
|- style=background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|'''Titles'''
|0
|0
|2
|3
|0
|0
| colspan=3 |'''Career total: 5'''
|- style=background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|'''Finals'''
|0
|1
|3
|6
|0
|0
| colspan=3 |'''Career total: 10'''
|-style=background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|Hard win–loss
|0–2
|16–11
|24–12
|32–12
|8–6
|10–6
|2 / 50
|90–49
|{{tennis win percentage|won=90|lost=49|integer=yes}}
|-style=background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|Clay win–loss
|1–1
|5–4
|11–4
|17–4
|10–4
|3–3
|3 / 23
|47–20
|{{tennis win percentage|won=47|lost=20|integer=yes}}
|-style=background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|Grass win–loss
|0–0
|2–3
|0–3
|1–2
|2–2
|2–4
|0 / 14
|7–14
|{{tennis win percentage|won=7|lost=14|integer=yes}}
|- style=font-weight:bold;background:#eaecf0
| style=text-align:left |Overall win–loss
|1–3
|23–18
|35–19
|50–18
|20–12
|15–13
|5 / 87
|144–83
|{{tennis win percentage|won=144|lost=83|integer=yes}}
|- style=background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|'''Win %'''
|{{tennis win percentage|won=1|lost=3|integer=yes}}
|{{tennis win percentage|won=23|lost=18|integer=yes}}
|{{tennis win percentage|won=35|lost=19|integer=yes}}
|{{tennis win percentage|won=50|lost=18|integer=yes}}
|{{tennis win percentage|won=20|lost=12|integer=yes}}
|{{tennis win percentage|won=15|lost=13|integer=yes}}
| colspan=3 |'''Career total: {{tennis win percentage|won=144|lost=83|integer=yes}}'''
|- style=background:#eaecf0
| style=text-align:left |'''Year-end ranking'''
|143
|25
|15
|style=background:#eee8aa|5
|24
|
| colspan=3 |'''$10,207,462'''
|}
=== Grand Slam tournament finals ===
==== Singles: 1 (runner-up) ====
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!Result
!Year
!Tournament
!Surface
!Opponent
!Score
|-
| bgcolor="ffa07a" |Loss
|[[2024 Australian Open – Women's singles|2024]]
| style="background:#ffc" |[[Australian Open]]
|Hard
|[[Aryna Sabalenka]]
|3–6, 2–6
|}
=== Oda significant finals ===
==== Year-end championships ====
===== Singles: 1 (runner-up) =====
{| class="wikitable"
!Result
!Year
!Tournament
!Surface
!Opponent
!Score
|-
| bgcolor="ffa07a" |Loss
|[[2024 WTA Finals – Singles|2024]]
| style="background:#ffffcc" |[[WTA Finals]], Saudi Arabia
|Hard (i)
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Coco Gauff]]
|6–3, 4–6, 6–7<sup>(2–7)</sup>
|}
=== WTA Elite Trophy ===
==== Singles: 1 (runner-up) ====
{| class="wikitable"
!Result
!Year
!Tournament
!Surface
!Opponent
!Score
|-
| bgcolor="FFA07A" |Loss
|[[2023 WTA Elite Trophy – Singles|2023]]
| style="background:#e2faf7" |[[2023 WTA Elite Trophy|Elite Trophy]], China
|Hard
|{{flagicon|BRA}} [[Beatriz Haddad Maia]]
|6–7<sup>(11–13)</sup>, 6–7<sup>(4–7)</sup>
|}
=== WTA 1000 tournaments ===
==== Singles: 1 (runner-up) ====
{| class="wikitable"
!Result
!Year
!Tournament
!Surface
!Opponent
!Score
|-
| bgcolor="FFA07A" |Loss
|[[2024 Wuhan Open – Singles|2024]]
| style="background:#e9e9e9" |[[Wuhan Open]]
|Hard
|[[Aryna Sabalenka]]
|3–6, 7–5, 3–6
|}
=== Summer Olympics ===
==== Singles: 1 (gold medal) ====
{| class="wikitable"
!Result
!Year
!Tournament
!Surface
!Opponent
!Score
|-
| bgcolor="gold" |Gold
|[[Tennis at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's singles|2024]]
| style="background:#ffea5c" |[[Tennis at the 2024 Summer Olympics|Paris Olympics]]
|Clay
|{{flagicon|CRO}} [[Donna Vekić]]
|6–2, 6–3
|}
=== WTA Tour finals ===
==== Singles: 10 (5 titles, 5 runner-ups) ====
{|
|-valign=top
|
{|class="wikitable" style=font-size:90%
!Legend
|- style="background:#f3e6d7;"
|[[Grand Slam (tennis)|Grand Slam]] (0–1)
|- style="background:#ffea5c;"
|[[Tennis at the Summer Olympics|Olympics]] (1–0)
|- style="background:#ffffcc;"
|[[WTA Finals]] (0–1)
|- style="background:#e2faf7;"
|[[WTA Elite Trophy]] (0–1)
|- style="background:#e9e9e9;"
|[[WTA 1000 tournaments|WTA 1000]] (0–1)
|- style="background:#d4f1c5;"
|[[WTA 500 tournaments|WTA 500]] (2–1)
|-
|[[WTA 250 tournaments|WTA 250]] (2–0)
|}
|
{|class="wikitable" style=font-size:90%
!Finals by surface
|-
|Hard (2–5)
|-
|Clay (3–0)
|}
|
{|class="wikitable" style=font-size:90%
!Finals by setting
|-
|Outdoor (5–4)
|-
|Indoor (0–1)
|}
|}
{|class="sortable wikitable"
!Result
!class="unsortable"|W–L
!Date
!Tournament
!Tier
!Surface
!Opponent
!class="unsortable"|Score
|-
|bgcolor=ffa07a|Loss
|<small>0–1</small>
|[[2022 Toray Pan Pacific Open – Singles|{{dts|Sep 2022}}]]
|style="background:#d4f1c5;"| [[Pan Pacific Open]], Japan
|style="background:#d4f1c5;"| WTA 500
|Hard
|[[Liudmila Samsonova]]
|5–7, 5–7
|-
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win
|<small>1–1</small>
|[[2023 Internazionali Femminili di Palermo – Singles|{{dts|Jul 2023}}]]
|[[Palermo Ladies Open]], Italy
|WTA 250
|Clay
|{{flagicon|ITA}} [[Jasmine Paolini]]
|6–4, 1–6, 6–1
|-
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win
|<small>2–1</small>
|[[2023 Zhengzhou Open – Singles|{{dts|Oct 2023}}]]
|bgcolor=d4f1c5|[[Zhengzhou Open]], China
|bgcolor=d4f1c5|WTA 500
|Hard
|{{flagicon|CZE}} [[Barbora Krejčíková]]
|2–6, 6–2, 6–4
|-
|bgcolor=FFA07A|Loss
|<small>2–2</small>
|[[2023 WTA Elite Trophy – Singles|{{dts|Oct 2023}}]]
|bgcolor=e2faf7|[[WTA Elite Trophy]], China
|bgcolor=e2faf7|Elite
|Hard
|{{flagicon|BRA}} [[Beatriz Haddad Maia]]
|6–7<sup>(11–13)</sup>, 6–7<sup>(4–7)</sup>
|-
|bgcolor=ffa07a|Loss
|<small>2–3</small>
|[[2024 Australian Open – Women's singles|Jan 2024]]
|bgcolor=f3e6d7|[[Australian Open]], Australia
|bgcolor=f3e6d7|Grand Slam
|Hard
|[[Aryna Sabalenka]]
|3–6, 2–6
|-
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win
|<small>3–3</small>
|[[2024 Palermo Ladies Open – Singles|{{dts|Jul 2024}}]]
|Palermo Ladies Open, Italy {{small|(2)}}
|WTA 250
|Clay
|{{flagicon|CZE}} [[Karolína Muchová]]
|6–4, 4–6, 6–2
|-
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win
|<small>4–3</small>
|[[Tennis at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's singles|{{dts|Aug 2024}}]]
|bgcolor=ffea5c|[[Tennis at the 2024 Summer Olympics|Paris Olympics]], France
|bgcolor=ffea5c|Olympics
|Clay
|{{flagicon|CRO}} [[Donna Vekić]]
|6–2, 6–3
|-
|bgcolor=ffa07a|Loss
|<small>4–4</small>
|[[2024 Wuhan Open – Singles|{{dts|Oct 2024}}]]
|style=background:#e9e9e9|[[Wuhan Open]], China
|style=background:#e9e9e9|WTA 1000
|Hard
|Aryna Sabalenka
|3–6, 7–5, 3–6
|-
|bgcolor=98fb98|Win
|<small>5–4</small>
|[[2024 Toray Pan Pacific Open – Singles|{{dts|Oct 2024}}]]
|style="background:#d4f1c5;"|Pan Pacific Open, Japan
|style="background:#d4f1c5;"|WTA 500
|Hard
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Sofia Kenin]]
|7–6<sup>(7–5)</sup>, 6–3
|-
|bgcolor=ffa07a|Loss
|<small>5–5</small>
|[[2024 WTA Finals – Singles|{{dts|Nov 2024}}]]
|style=background:#ffffcc|[[WTA Finals]], Saudi Arabia
|style=background:#ffffcc|Finals
|Hard (i)
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Coco Gauff]]
|6–3, 4–6, 6–7<sup>(2–7)</sup>
|}
=== WTA 125 tour finals ===
==== Singles: 1 (title) ====
{|class="wikitable"
!Result
!W–L
!{{ns}}Date{{ns}}
!Tournament
!Surface
!Opponent
!Score
|-
| bgcolor=98FB98|Win
| <small>1–0</small>
| [[2022 BBVA Open Internacional de Valencia – Singles|{{dts|Jun 2022}}]]
| bgcolor=silver|[[Open Internacional de Valencia|Internacional de Valencia]], Spain
| Clay
| {{flagicon|CHN}} [[Wang Xiyu]]
| 6–4, 4–6, 6–3
|}
=== ITF Circuit finals ===
==== Singles: 8 (8 titles) ====
{|
|-valign=top
|
{|class=wikitable style=font-size:85%
!Legend
|- style="background:#addfad;"
|W60 tournaments (2–0)
|- style="background:lightblue;"
|W25 tournaments (5–0)
|- style="background:#f0f8ff;"
|W15 tournaments (1–0)
|}
|
{|class=wikitable style=font-size:85%
!Finals by surface
|-
|Hard (4–0)
|-
|Clay (4–0)
|}
|}
{|class="sortable wikitable"
!Result
!class="unsortable"|W–L
!{{ns}}Date{{ns}}
!Tournament
!Tier
!Surface
!Opponent
!class="unsortable"|Score
|-
| style="background:#98fb98;"|Win
| <small>1–0</small>
| [[2020 ITF Women's World Tennis Tour (July–September)|Aug 2020]]
| style="background:#f0f8ff;"|Internazianali di Cordenons, Italy
| style="background:#f0f8ff;"|W15
| Clay
| [[Mira Antonitsch]]
| 6–1, 6–0
|-
| style="background:#98fb98;"|Win
| <small>2–0</small>
| [[2020 ITF Women's World Tennis Tour (July–September)|Aug 2020]]
| style="background:lightblue;"|ITF Marbella, Spain
| style="background:lightblue;"|W25
| Clay
| [[Alina Charaeva]]
| 4–6, 6–4, 6–4
|-
| style="background:#98fb98;"|Win
| <small>3–0</small>
| [[2020 ITF Women's World Tennis Tour (July–September)|Sep 2020]]
| style="background:lightblue;"|ITF Frýdek-Místek, Czech Republic
| style="background:lightblue;"|W25
| Clay
| [[Gabriela Lee|Gabriela Talabă]]
| 3–6, 6–4, 6–0
|-
| style="background:#98fb98;"|Win
| <small>4–0</small>
| [[2020 ITF Women's World Tennis Tour (October–December)|Dec 2020]]
| style="background:lightblue;"|ITF Selva Gardena, Italy
| style="background:lightblue;"|W25
| Hard (i)
| {{flagicon|CRO}} [[Lea Bošković]]
| 6–7<sup>(0–7)</sup>, 6–0, 6–3
|-
| style="background:#98fb98;"|Win
| <small>5–0</small>
| [[2021 ITF Women's World Tennis Tour (January–March)|Jan 2021]]
| style="background:lightblue;"|ITF Hamburg, Germany
| style="background:lightblue;"|W25
| Hard (i)
| {{flagicon|CZE}} [[Linda Fruhvirtová]]
| 6–2, 6–3
|-
| style="background:#98fb98;"|Win
| <small>6–0</small>
| [[2021 Macha Lake Open – Singles|Jun 2021]]
| style="background:#addfad;"|[[Macha Lake Open]], Czech Republic
| style="background:#addfad;"|W60
| Clay
| [[Aleksandra Krunić]]
| 7–6<sup>(7–5)</sup>, 6–3
|-
| style="background:#98fb98;"|Win
| <small>7–0</small>
| [[2021 ITF Women's World Tennis Tour (October–December)|Nov 2021]]
| style="background:lightblue;"|ITF Funchal, Portugal
| style="background:lightblue;"|W25
| Hard
| {{flagicon|ITA}} [[Martina Trevisan]]
| 6–3, 7–5
|-
| style="background:#98fb98;"|Win
| <small>8–0</small>
| [[2022 Orlando USTA Pro Circuit Event – Singles|Jan 2022]]
| style="background:#addfad;"|[[Orlando USTA Pro Circuit Event|Orlando Pro]], United States
| style="background:#addfad;"|W60
| Hard
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Christina McHale]]
| 6–0, 6–1
|}
===Junior Circuit finals===
====Singles: 8 (5 titles, 3 runner-ups)====
{|class="wikitable" style=font-size:85%
!Legend
|-bgcolor=ffcccc
|Grade A (0–2)
|-bgcolor=C2B280
|Grade 1 (3–1)
|-bgcolor=ADDFAD
|Grade 2 (1–0)
|-bgcolor=ffecb2
|Grade 4 (1–0)
|}
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!Result
!class=unsortable|W–L
!{{ns}}Date{{ns}}
!Tournament
!Tier
!Surface
!Opponent
!class=unsortable|Score
|-
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win
|<small>1–0</small>
|Oct 2016
|bgcolor=ffecb2|ITF Melaka, Malaysia
|bgcolor=ffecb2|Grade 4
|Hard
|Lee Yang
|6–4, 6–4
|-
|bgcolor=ffa07a|Loss
|<small>1–1</small>
|Jun 2017
|bgcolor=C2B280|ITF Offenbach, Germany
|bgcolor=C2B280|Grade 1
|Clay
|{{flagicon|USA}} Victoria Flores
|6–3, 2–6, 1–6
|-
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win
|<small>2–1</small>
|Nov 2017
|bgcolor=addfad|ITF Chuncheon, South Korea
|bgcolor=addfad|Grade 2
|Hard
|Joanna Garland
|6–2, 6–2
|-
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win
|<small>3–1</small>
|Mar 2018
|bgcolor=C2B280|ITF Nonthaburi, Thailand
|bgcolor=C2B280|Grade 1
|Hard
|[[Yuki Naito]]
|6–3, 3–6, 7–5
|-
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win
|<small>4–1</small>
|May 2018
|bgcolor=C2B280|ITF Santa Croce, Italy
|bgcolor=C2B280|Grade 1
|Clay
|Stefania Rogozinska Dzik
|5–7, 6–1, 6–2
|-
|bgcolor=ffa07a|Loss
|<small>4–2</small>
|Oct 2018
|bgcolor=ffcccc|[[Osaka Mayor's Cup]], Japan
|bgcolor=ffcccc|Grade A
|Hard
|[[Clara Tauson]]
|1–6, 0–6
|-
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win
|<small>5–2</small>
|Dec 2018
|bgcolor=C2B280|ITF Bradenton, United States
|bgcolor=C2B280|Grade 1
|Clay
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Elizabeth Mandlik]]
|6–7<sup>(5–7)</sup>, 6–2, 6–2
|-
|bgcolor=ffa07a|Loss
|<small>5–3</small>
|Dec 2018
|bgcolor=ffcccc|ITF Plantation, United States
|bgcolor=ffcccc|Grade A
|Clay
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Coco Gauff]]
|1–6, 6–3, 4–6
|}
=== Career Grand Slam statistics ===
==== Grand Slam tournament seedings ====
De tournaments wey Zheng win dey insyd '''boldface''', wey de ones Zheng advance into finals dey insyd ''italics''.
{|
|
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%"
!Legend
|- bgcolor="eee8aa"
|seeded No. 4–10 (0 / 6)
|-
|seeded No. 11–32 (0 / 5)
|-
|unseeded (0 / 5)
|-
|qualifier (0 / 2)
|}
|
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%"
!Longest streak
|- bgcolor="eee8aa"
|6
|-
|5
|-
|3
|-
|1
|}
|}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
! width="50" |Year
! width="200" |[[Australian Open]]
! width="200" |[[French Open]]
! width="200" |[[The Championships, Wimbledon|Wimbledon]]
! width="200" |[[US Open (tennis)|US Open]]
|-
|2022
|qualifier
|unseeded
|unseeded
|unseeded
|-
|2023
|29th
|19th
|24th
|23rd
|-
|2024
|''12th <small>(1)</small>''
| bgcolor="eee8aa" |8th
| bgcolor="eee8aa" |8th
| bgcolor="eee8aa" |7th
|-
|2025
| bgcolor="eee8aa" |5th
| bgcolor="eee8aa" |8th
| bgcolor="eee8aa" |5th
| bgcolor="efefef" style="color:#767676" |did not play
|-
|2026
| bgcolor="efefef" style="color:#767676" |did not play
|unseeded
|unseeded
|qualifier
|}
=== Best Grand Slam results details ===
Grand Slam winners be insyd '''boldface''', den runner–ups insyd ''italics''.
{|style=width:95%
|-valign=top
|
{|class=wikitable style=float:left
|colspan=4 style=background:#ffc;font-weight:bold;text-align:center|[[Australian Open]]
|-
|colspan=4 style=background:#ffc;font-weight:bold;text-align:center|[[2024 Australian Open – Women's singles|2024]] <small>(12th)</small>
|-
!width=40|Round
!width=250|Opponent
!width=40|Rank
!width=180|Score
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|1R
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Ashlyn Krueger]]
|style=text-align:center|76
|3–6, 6–2, 6–3
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|2R
|[[Katie Boulter]]
|style=text-align:center|54
|6–3, 6–3
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|3R
|{{flagicon|CHN}} [[Wang Yafan]]
|style=text-align:center|94
|6–4, 2–6, 7–6<sup>(10–8)</sup>
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|4R
|[[Océane Dodin]]
|style=text-align:center|95
|6–0, 6–3
|-
|style=background:#ffebcd;text-align:center|QF
|[[Anna Kalinskaya]]
|style=text-align:center|75
|6–7<sup>(4–7)</sup>, 6–3, 6–1
|-
|style=background:yellow;text-align:center|SF
|{{flagicon|UKR}} [[Dayana Yastremska]] <small>(Q)</small>
|style=text-align:center|93
|6–4, 6–4
|-
|style=background:thistle;text-align:center|F
|'''[[Aryna Sabalenka]] <small>(2)</small>'''
|style=text-align:center;background:thistle|2
|3–6, 2–6
|}
|
{|style=width:50px
|
|}
|
{|class=wikitable style=float:left
|colspan=4 style=background:#ebc2af;font-weight:bold;text-align:center|[[French Open]]
|-
|colspan=4 style=background:#ebc2af;font-weight:bold;text-align:center|[[2025 French Open – Women's singles|2025]] <small>(8th)</small>
|-
!width=40|Round
!width=250|Opponent
!width=40|Rank
!width=180|Score
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|1R
|[[Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova]]
|style=text-align:center|50
|6–4, 6–3
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|2R
|[[Emiliana Arango]]
|style=text-align:center|85
|6–2, 6–3
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|3R
|[[Victoria Mboko]] <small>(Q)</small>
|style=text-align:center|120
|6–3, 6–4
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|4R
|[[Liudmila Samsonova]] <small>(19)</small>
|style=text-align:center|18
|7–6<sup>(7–5)</sup>, 1–6, 6–3
|-
|style=background:#ffebcd;text-align:center|QF
|''[[Aryna Sabalenka]] <small>(1)</small>''
|style=text-align:center;background:lime|'''1'''
|6–7<sup>(3–7)</sup>, 3–6
|}
|-valign=top
|
{|class=wikitable style=float:left
|colspan=4 style=background:#cfc;font-weight:bold;text-align:center|[[Wimbledon Championships|Wimbledon]]
|-
|colspan=4 style=background:#cfc;font-weight:bold;text-align:center|[[2022 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|2022]] <small>(Unseeded)</small>
|-
!width=40|Round
!width=250|Opponent
!width=40|Rank
!width=180|Score
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|1R
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Sloane Stephens]]
|style=text-align:center|47
|7–6<sup>(7–1)</sup>, 7–5
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|2R
|[[Greet Minnen]]
|style=text-align:center|88
|6–4, 6–1
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|3R
| '''[[Elena Rybakina]] <small>(17)</small>'''
|style=text-align:center|23
|6–7<sup>(4–7)</sup>, 5–7
|}
|
{|
|
|}
|
{|class=wikitable style=float:left
|colspan=4 style=background:#ccf;font-weight:bold;text-align:center|[[US Open (tennis)|US Open]]
|-
|colspan=4 style=background:#ccf;font-weight:bold;text-align:center|[[2023 US Open – Women's singles|2023]] <small>(23rd)</small>
|-
!width=40|Round
!width=250|Opponent
!width=40|Rank
!width=180|Score
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|1R
|[[Nadia Podoroska]]
|style=text-align:center|70
|6–1, 6–0
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|2R
|[[Kaia Kanepi]]
|style=text-align:center|133
|6–2, 3–6, 6–2
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|3R
|{{flagicon|ITA}} [[Lucia Bronzetti]]
|style=text-align:center|76
|6–3, 4–6, 6–4
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|4R
|[[Ons Jabeur]] <small>(5)</small>
|style=text-align:center;background:#eee8aa|5
|6–2, 6–4
|-
|style=background:#ffebcd;text-align:center|QF
|''[[Aryna Sabalenka]] <small>(2)</small>''
|style=text-align:center;background:thistle|2
|1–6, 4–6
|-
|colspan=4 style=background:#ccf;font-weight:bold;text-align:center|[[2024 US Open – Women's singles|2024]] <small>(7th)</small>
|-
!width=40|Round
!width=250|Opponent
!width=40|Rank
!width=180|Score
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|1R
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Amanda Anisimova]] <small>(WC)</small>
|style=text-align:center|49
|4–6, 6–4, 6–2
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|2R
|[[Erika Andreeva]]
|style=text-align:center|89
|6–7<sup>(3–7)</sup>, 6–1, 6–2
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|3R
|{{flagicon|GER}} [[Jule Niemeier]]
|style=text-align:center|101
|6–2, 6–1
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|4R
|{{flagicon|CRO}} [[Donna Vekić]] <small>(24)</small>
|style=text-align:center|24
|7–6<sup>(7–2)</sup>, 4–6, 6–2
|-
|style=background:#ffebcd;text-align:center|QF
|'''[[Aryna Sabalenka]] <small>(2)</small>'''
|style=text-align:center;background:thistle|2
|1–6, 2–6
|-
|colspan=4 style=background:#ccf;font-weight:bold;text-align:center|[[2026 US Open – Women's singles|2026]] <small>(Qualifier)</small>
|-
!width=40|Round
!width=250|Opponent
!width=40|Rank
!width=180|Score
|-
|style=background:#f0f8ff;text-align:center|Q1
|{{flagicon|CHN}} [[You Xiaodi]]
|style=text-align:center|206
|6–3, 6–2
|-
|style=background:#f0f8ff;text-align:center|Q2
|[[Clara Burel]]
|style=text-align:center|416
|6–1, 7–5
|-
|style=background:#f0f8ff;text-align:center|Q3
|[[Elena Pridankina]]
|style=text-align:center|186
|6–4, 3–6, 6–0
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|1R
|[[Kristina Liutova]]
|style=text-align:center|125
|4–6, 6–3, 6–1
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|2R
|[[Yulia Putintseva]]
|style=text-align:center|84
|6–4, 2–6, 6–1
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|3R
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Madison Keys]] <small>(22)</small>
|style=text-align:center|24
|1–6, 7–6<sup>(7–3)</sup>, 7–5
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|4R
|[[Iga Świątek]] <small>(8)</small>
|style=text-align:center;background:#eee8aa|8
|7–5, 6–3
|-
|style=background:#ffebcd;text-align:center|QF
| '''[[Elena Rybakina]] <small>(2)</small>'''
|style=text-align:center;background:thistle|2
|6–3, 1–6, 4–6
|}
|}
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'''Zheng Qinwen''' (born 8 October 2002) be a Chinese professional tennis player. Na she be ranked world No. 4 by de WTA, she achieve insyd June 2025, wey she be de only second Chinese player to reach de top 5 insyd women's singles after [[Li Na]]. Zheng win five career singles titles, wey dey include de gold medal at de [[2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Paris Olympics]], becoming de first Asian tennis player to win an Olympic gold medal insyd singles.
Zheng win ein first WTA Tour tournament insyd 2023 at de Palermo Ladies Open, a title wey she defend insyd 2024. She win WTA 500 titles at de 2023 Zhengzhou Open den at de 2024 Pan Pacific Open. She fini runner-up at de 2024 Australian Open, wey she loose to [[Aryna Sabalenka]], den at de 2024 WTA Finals, losing to [[Coco Gauff]].
== Early life den junior years ==
Na dem born Zheng insyd Shiyan, Hubei, on 8 October 2002.<ref name="WTAprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/players/328120/qinwen-zheng |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Na ein parents encourage am to try several sports during ein kiddie time, wey dey include table tennis, before she begin dey play tennis at de age of seven.<ref name="Vogue2024">{{cite magazine|last=Remsen|first=Nick|title=Qinwen Zheng on Winning China's First-Ever Olympic Gold in Tennis|url=https://www.vogue.com/article/qinwen-zheng-on-winning-olympic-gold|magazine=Vogue|date=4 August 2024|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> At de age of eight, she lef ein parents wey she move go Wuhan to receive more advanced coaching.<ref name="Vogue2024" /> Na ein mommie initially visit am on weekends den later lef ein job to support ein training full-time.<ref name="Vogue2024" /> During ein formative years, Zheng train at an academy insyd Beijing under [[Carlos Rodríguez (tennis coach)|Carlos Rodríguez]], wey na he previously coach [[Justine Henin]] den [[Li Na]].<ref name="RG2022">{{cite web |date=27 May 2022 |title=Get to know Zheng Qinwen |url=https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/article/rg2022-get-to-know-zheng-qinwen |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Roland-Garros}}</ref><ref name="Reuters2025">{{cite news|last=Ransom|first=Ian|title=Zheng looks to emulate Li's Australian Open success|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/zheng-looks-emulate-lis-australian-open-success-2025-01-07/|work=Reuters|date=7 January 2025|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> Zheng turn professional insyd 2018 while continuing to compete on de junior circuit.<ref name="RGprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng: Player card |url=https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/players/42560-q.zheng |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Roland-Garros}}</ref> Insyd December 2018, she reach de girls' singles final of de Orange Bowl, wer she loose to Coco Gauff insyd three sets.<ref name="USTA2018">{{cite web |date=10 December 2018 |title=Coco Gauff crowned Orange Bowl singles champ |url=https://www.usta.com/en/home/stay-current/national/coco-gauff-wins-orange-bowl-18s-girls--singles-title.html |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=United States Tennis Association}}</ref> Insyd 2019, she reach de girls' singles semifinals at both de French Open den de US Open, wey she achieve a career-high ITF junior ranking of world No. 6.<ref name="RGprofile" /><ref name="ITFprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng Tennis Player Profile |url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/players/qinwen-zheng/800436017/chn/jt/S/overview/ |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=International Tennis Federation}}</ref> Insyd late 2019, Zheng move go Spain to continue ein development wey she establish a training base insyd Barcelona.<ref name="RG2022" /><ref name="Xinhua2024">{{cite news|script-title=zh:追光|十年前那个小姑娘,如何成为郑钦文|url=https://www.news.cn/sports/20240127/98e4e4c7271d4f58a4493fe0ed91110b/c.html|website=Xinhua News Agency|date=27 January 2024|language=zh|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> She begin dey work plus Spanish coach [[Pere Riba]] insyd 2021.<ref name="riba">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen reuniting with coach Pere Riba for 2024|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3805943/zheng-qinwen-reuniting-with-coach-pere-riba-for-2024|access-date=2 September 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 December 2023}}</ref>
== Career ==
=== 2021: WTA Tour debut ===
Insyd January 2021, Zheng win de Tennis Future Hamburg, Germany wer she defeat [[Linda Fruhvirtová]] insyd de final of de 25k event, dem hold at de venue of de Hamburger Tennis-Verband.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennis-tourtalk.com/67737/qinwen-zheng-wins-tennis-future-hamburg|title=Qinwen Zheng Wins Tennis Future Hamburg|work=Tennis TourTalk|date=17 January 2021|access-date=20 June 2021|archive-date=16 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220116120922/https://www.tennis-tourtalk.com/67737/qinwen-zheng-wins-tennis-future-hamburg|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 20 June 2021, she win de final of de 60k Macha Lake Open insyd Staré Splavy defeating [[Aleksandra Krunić]] insyd two sets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/tournament/w60-stare-splavy/cze/2021/w-itf-cze-02a-2021/draws-and-results/|title=ITF draws and results|publisher=www.itftennis.com|date=|access-date=20 June 2021|archive-date=23 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123165654/https://www.itftennis.com/en/tournament/w60-stare-splavy/cze/2021/w-itf-cze-02a-2021/draws-and-results/|url-status=live}}</ref> Zheng make ein WTA Tour debut at de Palermo Ladies Open, wer she defeat second seed [[Liudmila Samsonova]] insyd de first round,<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 July 2021|title=18-y.o. Zheng Qinwen arrives on WTA Tour in style with Samsonova upset: Palermo Highlights|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2193178/18-y-o-zheng-qinwen-arrives-on-wta-tour-in-style-with-samsonova-upset-palermo-highlights|access-date=20 July 2021|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=18 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118194733/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2193178/18-y-o-zheng-qinwen-arrives-on-wta-tour-in-style-with-samsonova-upset-palermo-highlights|url-status=dead}}</ref> before losing ein next match to [[Jaqueline Cristian]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Wancke|first=Barbara|date=22 July 2021|url=https://tennisthreads.net/wta-roundup-palermo-and-gdynia-2/|title=WTA Roundup: Palermo and Gdynia – Day 3|publisher=Tennis Threads|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110025912/https://tennisthreads.net/wta-roundup-palermo-and-gdynia-2/|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== 2022: French Open fourth round, top 30 ===
Ranked No. 126, Zheng enter de Melbourne Summer Set 1 after qualifying. She beat [[Mai Hontama]], [[Vera Zvonareva]], den [[Ana Konjuh]] to make ein first WTA Tour semifinal,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Melbourne 1: Zheng Qinwen beats Zvonareva in 3 sets for 1st WTA QF spot (video)|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2440989/melbourne-1-zheng-qinwen-beats-zvonareva-in-3-sets-for-1st-wta-qf-spot|access-date=6 January 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=6 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220106161443/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2440989/melbourne-1-zheng-qinwen-beats-zvonareva-in-3-sets-for-1st-wta-qf-spot|url-status=live}}</ref> buh she loose to No. 20 [[Simona Halep]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite news |date=8 January 2022|title=Halep advances, injured Osaka withdraws at Melbourne 1|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2442148/halep-advances-injured-osaka-withdraws-at-melbourne-1|access-date=8 January 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=8 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220108094707/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2442148/halep-advances-injured-osaka-withdraws-at-melbourne-1|url-status=live}}</ref> Zheng debut at de main draw of a Grand Slam tournament at de Australian Open after qualifying.<ref>{{cite news |last=Macpherson|first=Alex|date=15 January 2022|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447639/introducing-the-2022-australian-open-s-grand-slam-debutantes|title=Introducing the 2022 Australian Open's Grand Slam debutantes|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|access-date=24 May 2022|archive-date=15 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220515020850/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447639/introducing-the-2022-australian-open-s-grand-slam-debutantes|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=January 14, 2022|title=Baptiste, Zheng Qinwen, Bronzetti qualify for Australian Open|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447429/baptiste-zheng-qinwen-bronzetti-qualify-for-australian-open|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=14 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220114212606/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447429/baptiste-zheng-qinwen-bronzetti-qualify-for-australian-open|url-status=dead}}</ref> She defeat [[Aliaksandra Sasnovich]] insyd de first round,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Garber|first=Greg|date=January 18, 2022|title=Australian Open Day 3 order of play: Bencic, Anisimova to play; Barty in action|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2452994/australian-open-day-3-order-of-play-bencic-anisimova-to-play-barty-in-action|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=18 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118192336/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2452994/australian-open-day-3-order-of-play-bencic-anisimova-to-play-barty-in-action|url-status=dead}}</ref> buh she loose insyd de second round to No. 8 [[Maria Sakkari]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=January 19, 2022|title=Osaka passes Brengle test at Australian Open; to face Anisimova next|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2453850/osaka-passes-brengle-test-at-australian-open-to-face-anisimova-next|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=15 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240915214756/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2453850/osaka-passes-brengle-test-at-australian-open-to-face-anisimova-next|url-status=live}}</ref> As a result, Zheng break into de top 100 for de first time.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ubha|first1=Ravi|title='Feels like I'm at home': Sakkari flourishes as fans find voice|url=https://ausopen.com/articles/match-report/feels-im-home-sakkari-flourishes-fans-find-voice|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Australian Open|date=19 January 2022}}</ref>
At de French Open, Zheng defeat [[Maryna Zanevska]] insyd de first round.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3178838/french-open-anisimova-knocks-out-osaka-first-round-chinas-zheng-qinwen|title=Osaka's return to French Open ends in first round|publisher=South China Morning Post|date=23 May 2022|url-access=subscription|access-date=24 May 2022|archive-date=24 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220524002441/https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3178838/french-open-anisimova-knocks-out-osaka-first-round-chinas-zheng-qinwen|url-status=live}}</ref> Insyd de second round, she cam back from a set den a break down to upset No. 19 Simona Halep for ein first top-20 win.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2635302/zheng-qinwen-upends-halep-at-roland-garros|title=Zheng Qinwen upends former champion Halep at French Open|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|access-date=26 May 2022|archive-date=26 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526162042/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2635302/zheng-qinwen-upends-halep-at-roland-garros|url-status=live}}</ref> She move into de fourth round after [[Alizé Cornet]] retire while trailing by a set.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-sets-up-swiatek-clash-after-cornet-retirement-603044.html|title=Roland-Garros: Zheng sets up Swiatek clash after Cornet retirement|date=28 May 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> She loose insyd de fourth round to world No. 1 den eventual champion [[Iga Świątek]] insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news |last=Tignor|first=Steve|date=30 May 2022|title=Iga Swiatek’s towering 2022 wobbled a little against talented newcomer Zheng Qinwen, but she ended with her win streak and Roland Garros bid intact|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/iga-swiatek-s-towering-2022-wobbled-a-little-against-talented-newcomer-zheng-qin|work=Tennis.com|access-date=25 August 2025}}</ref> Na she be de only player to win a set against Świątek insyd de tournament.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Maine|first1=D'Arcy|title=How Iga Swiatek won the 2022 French Open -- and why she could dominate for the foreseeable future|url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/34036326/how-iga-swiatek-won-2022-french-open-why-dominate-foreseeable-future|access-date=8 September 2026|work=[[ESPN]]|date=4 June 2022}}</ref> As a result, Zheng move to a new career-high of No. 54.<ref name="valencia">{{cite news |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2644639/zheng-qinwen-captures-wta-125-valencia-title|title=Zheng Qinwen captures WTA 125 Valencia title|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=9 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220709001357/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2644639/zheng-qinwen-captures-wta-125-valencia-title|url-status=live}}</ref> She break into de top 50 a week later<ref>{{cite news |last1=Oddo|first1=Chris|title=WTA rankings: Zheng Qinwen, Haddad Maia surging|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-rankings/wta-rankings-zheng-qinwen-haddad-maia-surging-605964.html|access-date=8 September 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=12 June 2022}}</ref> after winning ein first WTA 125 title at de Open Internacional de Valencia, defeating compatriot [[Wang Xiyu]].<ref name="valencia" />
At de Wimbledon Championships, Zheng defeat [[Sloane Stephens]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2658987/tan-prevails-over-serena-in-three-hour-wimbledon-opener|title=Tan prevails over Serena in three-hour Wimbledon opener|website=WTA Tennis|access-date=28 June 2022|archive-date=6 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220706224106/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2658987/tan-prevails-over-serena-in-three-hour-wimbledon-opener|url-status=dead}}</ref> den [[Greet Minnen]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wimbledon-news/wimbledon-qinwen-zheng-moves-into-third-round-609331.html|title=Zheng to meet Rybakina in Wimbledon third round|date=30 June 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> to reach de third round, wer she fall to No. 23 den eventual champion [[Elena Rybakina]] insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/matches/wta/wimbledon/qinwen-zheng-vs-elena-rybakina|title=Qinwen Zheng vs Elena Rybakina|date=9 November 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110035800/https://www.tennismajors.com/matches/wta/wimbledon/qinwen-zheng-vs-elena-rybakina|url-status=live}}</ref>
At de Canadian Open, Zheng defeat wildcard entrant [[Rebecca Marino]] insyd de first round.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/national-bank-open-zheng-through-to-second-round-616979.html|title=National Bank Open: Zheng through to second round, defeating Canadian Marino|date=9 August 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110035825/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/national-bank-open-zheng-through-to-second-round-616979.html|url-status=live}}</ref> She advance to de third round after No. 5 [[Ons Jabeur]] retire while trailing by a set.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wta-toronto-national-bank-open/national-bank-open-zheng-makes-last-16-617299.html|title=Zheng Qinwen makes last 16 as Jabeur retires with abdominal pain|date=10 August 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> She overcam [[Bianca Andreescu]] to advance to ein first WTA 1000 quarterfinal,<ref>{{cite news |last=Chidley-Hill|first=John|date=10 August 2022|url=https://nationalpost.com/sports/top-seed-iga-swiatek-cruises-into-third-round-at-national-bank-open|title=Bianca Andreescu out of National Bank Open with loss to China's Zheng|publisher=National Post|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> wer she loose to No. 14 [[Karolína Plíšková]], insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/national-bank-open-pliskova-books-spot-in-last-four-617698.html|title=National Bank Open: Pliskova books spot in semi-finals against Haddad Maia|date=13 August 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> At de US Open, she defeat No. 16 [[Jeļena Ostapenko]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-through-to-second-round-620672.html|title=US Open: Zheng through to second round, eliminating Ostapenko|date=30 August 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=19 January 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119044655/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-through-to-second-round-620672.html|url-status=live}}</ref> den [[Anastasia Potapova]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://english.news.cn/20220902/69df77b84cf14581955c8d02626da6ad/c.html|title=Zheng Qinwen, Yuan Yue advance into US Open last 32|publisher=Xinhua|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> before she loose to [[Jule Niemeier]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-niemeier-moves-into-last-16-622605.html|title=Wimbledon quarter-finalist Niemeier advances to US Open fourth round; Swiatek next|date=4 September 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110035808/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-niemeier-moves-into-last-16-622605.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
At de Pan Pacific Open, Zheng defeat [[Misaki Doi]], No. 4 [[Paula Badosa]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen routs top seed Badosa in Tokyo to reach quarterfinals|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2798336/zheng-qinwen-routs-top-seed-badosa-in-tokyo-to-reach-quarterfinals|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=21 September 2022}}</ref> [[Claire Liu]] den No. 13 [[Veronika Kudermetova]] to reach ein first WTA Tour final.<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen, Liudmila Samsonova reach Pan Pacific final|url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/34654085/zheng-qinwen-liudmila-samsonova-reach-pan-pacific-final|access-date=23 July 2026|work=[[ESPN]]|date=24 September 2022}}</ref> She loose insyd de final to Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.<ref name="pacific">{{cite web |title=Samsonova wins Tokyo, edges Zheng Qinwen for third title of 2022 |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2801554/samsonova-wins-tokyo-edges-zheng-qinwen-for-third-title-of-2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925053658/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2801554/samsonova-wins-tokyo-edges-zheng-qinwen-for-third-title-of-2022 |archive-date=25 September 2022 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Despite de loss, Zheng reach a new career-high ranking of No. 28, becoming de first Chinese teenager to break into de top 30.<ref name="pacific" /> Entering de San Diego Open as a lucky loser, she advance to de second round as No. 13 [[Garbiñe Muguruza]] retire.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Ramchandani|first=Haresh|date=12 October 2022|title=Lucky loser Zheng sets up Swiatek clash in San Diego as Muguruza retires|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/san-diego-open-zheng-into-second-round-628995.html|access-date=10 August 2026|work=Tennis Majors}}</ref> She loose insyd de second round to world No. 1 den eventual champion Iga Świątek insyd three sets.<ref>{{Cite news|date=14 October 2022|title=Swiatek downs Zheng to reach San Diego quarters|url=https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/swiatek-downs-zheng-reach-san-diego-quarters-2022-10-13/|access-date=10 August 2026|work=[[Reuters]]}}</ref> Na dem name Zheng WTA Newcomer of de Year.<ref>{{cite web |title=China's Zheng Qinwen named WTA Newcomer of the Year |url=https://oca.asia/news/3599-chinas-zheng-qinwen-named-wta-newcomer-of-the-year.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110045901/https://oca.asia/news/3599-chinas-zheng-qinwen-named-wta-newcomer-of-the-year.html |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Olympic Council of Asia}}</ref>
=== 2023: US Open quarterfinal, top 20 ===
Zheng begin de season at de Adelaide International. She defeat No. 17 [[Anett Kontaveit]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen saves match point, ousts Kontaveit in Adelaide |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3005423/zheng-qinwen-saves-match-point-ousts-kontaveit-in-adelaide |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241130122924/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3005423/zheng-qinwen-saves-match-point-ousts-kontaveit-in-adelaide |archive-date=30 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> before losing to [[Victoria Azarenka]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Adelaide 1: Azarenka fends off Zheng Qinwen, into quarterfinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3010262/adelaide-1-azarenka-fends-off-zheng-qinwen-into-quarterfinals |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331083541/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3010262/adelaide-1-azarenka-fends-off-zheng-qinwen-into-quarterfinals |archive-date=31 March 2023 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> At de Australian Open, she beat [[Dalma Gálfi]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Macpherson|first1=Alex|title=AO 2023 Day 1 by the numbers: Zheng Qinwen in a hurry, Osorio's milestone and more|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3024158/ao-2023-day-1-by-the-numbers-zheng-qinwen-in-a-hurry-osorios-milestone-and-more|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=16 January 2023}}</ref> before losing to [[Bernarda Pera]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Australian Open: Pera makes third round|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-pera-makes-third-round-655418.html|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=18 January 2023}}</ref>
At de Abu Dhabi Open, Zheng defeat qualifier Rebecca Marino, No. 12 Jeļena Ostapenko,<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen upsets Ostapenko to reach Abu Dhabi quarters|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3054192/zheng-qinwen-upsets-ostapenko-to-reach-abu-dhabi-quarters|access-date=18 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=8 February 2023}}</ref> den No. 8 [[Daria Kasatkina]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen overpowers No. 1 seed Daria Kasatkina in Abu Dhabi for third Top 10 win|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-overpowers-top-seed-daria-kasatkina-abu-dhabi-third-top-10-win|access-date=18 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=10 February 2023}}</ref> widout dropping a set, to reach de semifinals. She loose insyd de semifinals to No. 19 Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.
At de Stuttgart Open, Zheng defeat lucky loser [[Alycia Parks]] before losing to world No. 1, Iga Świątek, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite news|date=21 April 2023|title=Iga Swiatek beats Zheng in Stuttgart to make winning WTA Tour return|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/apr/21/iga-swiatek-beats-zheng-in-stuttgart-to-make-winning-wta-tour-return|access-date=10 August 2026|work=[[The Guardian]]}}</ref> At de Madrid Open, she defeat [[Caty McNally]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Madrid Open: Zheng books spot in round of 32|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/madrid-open-zheng-books-spot-in-first-round-676310.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=28 April 2023}}</ref> before losing to No. 17, [[Ekaterina Alexandrova]], insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Madrid Open: Alexandrova into round of 16 against Swiatek|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/madrid-open-alexandrova-into-second-round-676784.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=30 April 2023}}</ref> At de Italian Open, Zheng defeat Alizé Cornet,<ref>{{cite web |title=Rome: Zheng Qinwen holds off Cornet to reach third round |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3340520/rome-zheng-qinwen-holds-off-cornet-to-reach-third-round |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803045450/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3340520/rome-zheng-qinwen-holds-off-cornet-to-reach-third-round |archive-date=3 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> qualifier [[Anna Bondár]],<ref>{{cite web |date=13 May 2023 |title=Italian Open: Zheng into round of 16, beats qualifier before rain stops play for day |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-into-second-round-679502.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043052/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-into-second-round-679502.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den compatriot Wang Xiyu<ref>{{cite web |date=15 May 2023 |title=Italian Open: Zheng advances to quarter-finals |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-advances-to-quarter-finals-679819.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241127235309/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-advances-to-quarter-finals-679819.html |archive-date=27 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> to reach ein second WTA 1000 quarterfinal. She then loose to No. 12 Veronika Kudermetova, insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kudermetova beats Zheng Qinwen for semis at Italian Open |url=https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202305/17/WS64644942a310b6054fad3798.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240119125438/https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202305/17/WS64644942a310b6054fad3798.html |archive-date=19 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=China Daily}}</ref> As a result, Zheng reach No. 19 insyd de WTA rankings, becoming de fifth Chinese player to break into de top 20.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ranking Reaction: Iga Swiatek kicks off 60th straight week at No. 1, Alcaraz returns to top spot |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/ranking-reaction-iga-swiatek-60th-week-at-no-1-alcaraz-returns-to-top-spot |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803163136/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/ranking-reaction-iga-swiatek-60th-week-at-no-1-alcaraz-returns-to-top-spot |archive-date=3 August 2024 |access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Rankings Watch: Rybakina hits Top 5 for first time; Zheng makes Top 20 debut |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3465469/rankings-watch-rybakina-hits-top-5-for-first-time-zheng-makes-top-20-debut |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230522235550/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3465469/rankings-watch-rybakina-hits-top-5-for-first-time-zheng-makes-top-20-debut |archive-date=22 May 2023 |access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref> At de French Open, she beat qualifier [[Tamara Zidanšek]]<ref>{{cite web |date=28 May 2023 |title=Roland-Garros: Zheng advances to second round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-advances-to-first-round-683322.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119051043/https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-advances-to-first-round-683322.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> before losing to [[Yulia Putintseva]].<ref>{{cite web |date=31 May 2023 |title=Roland-Garros: Putintseva upsets Qinwen Zheng in three sets to make third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-putintseva-advances-to-third-round-684819.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119045944/https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-putintseva-advances-to-third-round-684819.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref>
At Wimbledon, Zheng loose insyd de first round to [[Kateřina Siniaková]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Wimbledon: Siniakova books spot in second round|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wimbledon-news/wimbledon-siniakova-books-spot-in-second-round-693157.html|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=3 July 2023}}</ref>
Zheng receive a wildcard into de Palermo Ladies Open. She double bagel [[Sara Errani]],<ref>{{cite web |date=17 July 2023 |title=WTA roundup: Qinwen Zheng opens with 6–0, 6–0 win in Palermo |url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-qinwen-zheng-opens-with-6-0-6-0-win-palermo-2023-07-17/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230720025622/https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-qinwen-zheng-opens-with-6-0-6-0-win-palermo-2023-07-17/ |archive-date=20 July 2023 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |work=Reuters}}</ref> then beat [[Diane Parry]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Palermo: Zheng Qinwen battles past Parry in three sets |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3601004/palermo-zheng-qinwen-battles-past-parry-in-three-sets |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803015041/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3601004/palermo-zheng-qinwen-battles-past-parry-in-three-sets |archive-date=3 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> [[Emma Navarro]]<ref>{{cite web |date=21 July 2023 |title=Palermo Open: Zheng reaches semi-finals, takes on Sherif next |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/palermo-open-zheng-reaches-semi-finals-698670.html |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Mayar Sherif]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng beats Sherif in late-night duel; faces Paolini in Palermo final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3600788/zheng-beats-sherif-in-late-night-duel-faces-paolini-in-palermo-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119051012/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3600788/zheng-beats-sherif-in-late-night-duel-faces-paolini-in-palermo-final |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> to reach ein second WTA Tour final. She beat [[Jasmine Paolini]] insyd three sets to win ein first WTA Tour title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen beats Paolini in Palermo to capture first career title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3601535/zheng-qinwen-beats-paolini-in-palermo-to-capture-first-career-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921023120/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3601535/zheng-qinwen-beats-paolini-in-palermo-to-capture-first-career-title |archive-date=21 September 2024 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref>
[[File:Zheng_Qinwen_(2023_US_Open)_01_(cropped).jpg|left|thumb|Zheng reach ein first Grand Slam quarterfinals at de 2023 US Open.]]
At de Canadian Open, Zheng defeat [[Marta Kostyuk]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen edges Marta Kostyuk in Montreal|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/canadian-open-zheng-books-spot-in-second-round-703625.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=8 August 2023}}</ref> before losing to No. 18 Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Canadian Open: Samsonova makes last 16|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/canadian-open-samsonova-makes-last-16-704051.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=9 August 2023}}</ref> At de Cincinnati Open, she defeat qualifier Aliaksandra Sasnovich den wildcard entrant [[Venus Williams]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen rallies to beat Venus Williams in Cincinnati|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3636968/zheng-qinwen-rallies-to-beat-venus-williams-in-cincinnati|access-date=30 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=16 August 2023}}</ref> before losing to world No. 1, Iga Świątek, insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Swiatek survives Zheng scare to reach Cincinnati quarter-finals|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/swiatek-survives-zheng-scare-reach-cincinnati-quarter-finals-2023-08-17/|access-date=30 July 2026|work=[[Reuters]]|date=18 August 2023}}</ref> At de [[2023 US Open – Women's singles|US Open]], Zheng defeat [[Nadia Podoroska]],<ref>{{cite web |date=30 August 2023 |title=US Open: Zheng fires warning shot to rest of the field |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-second-round-709185.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043746/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-second-round-709185.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Kaia Kanepi]],<ref>{{cite web |date=31 August 2023 |title=US Open: Zheng ends Kanepi's run, into third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-makes-third-round-2-709889.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043303/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-makes-third-round-2-709889.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Lucia Bronzetti]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen dazzles with defense on a landmark day for Chinese tennis |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3668033/zheng-qinwen-dazzles-with-defense-on-a-landmark-day-for-chinese-tennis |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den No. 5 Ons Jabeur<ref>{{cite web |date=4 September 2023 |title=US Open: Under-par Jabeur knocked out by Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-last-8-711398.html |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> to advance to ein first major quarterfinal, wer she loose to world No. 2, [[Aryna Sabalenka]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 September 2023 |title=Sabalenka sweeps into 4th Slam semi of 2023 |url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/38339824/aryna-sabalenka-cruises-zheng-qinwen-us-open-semis |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231008190452/https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/38339824/aryna-sabalenka-cruises-zheng-qinwen-us-open-semis |archive-date=8 October 2023 |access-date=7 September 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>
Zheng win gold insyd singles at de Asian Games.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-2023-tennis-women-singles|title=Asian Games 2023: Zheng Qinwen wins women's tennis gold to secure Paris 2024 quota|last=Kano|first=Shintaro|date=29 September 2023|publisher=International Olympic Committee|access-date=25 January 2024|archive-date=16 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240816073522/https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-2023-tennis-women-singles|url-status=live}}</ref> At de China Open, she loose insyd de first round to world No. 5, Elena Rybakina, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rybakina sweeps past Zheng Qinwen into Beijing second round|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3715707/rybakina-sweeps-past-zheng-qinwen-into-beijing-second-round|access-date=30 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=2 October 2023}}</ref> At de Zhengzhou Open, Zheng defeat qualifier [[Kateryna Volodko]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=9 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen claims first win on home soil in Zhengzhou|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3732237/zheng-qinwen-claims-first-win-on-home-soil-in-zhengzhou|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> No. 6 Maria Sakkari,<ref>{{Cite news|date=11 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen notches first win over Sakkari to make Zhengzhou quarters|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3735023/zheng-qinwen-notches-first-win-over-sakkari-to-make-zhengzhou-quarters|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> [[Anhelina Kalinina]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=13 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen storms into Zhengzhou semis; faces Paolini next|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3737260/zheng-qinwen-storms-into-zhengzhou-semis-faces-paolini-next|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> den Jasmine Paolini, widout dropping a set, to reach de final. She defeat world No. 18, [[Barbora Krejčíková]], insyd de final insyd three sets to win ein second career title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen triumphs on home soil to win Zhengzhou title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3738449/zheng-qinwen-triumphs-on-home-soil-to-win-zhengzhou-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231017133438/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3738449/zheng-qinwen-triumphs-on-home-soil-to-win-zhengzhou-title |archive-date=17 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=James Walker-Roberts |date=15 October 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen says she 'wanted too much' after beating Barbora Krejcikova to win Zhengzhou Open |url=https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/wta-zhengzhou/2023/zheng-qinwen-says-she-wanted-too-much-after-beating-barbora-krejcikova-to-win-zhengzhou-open_sto9837635/story.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231015195205/https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/wta-zhengzhou/2023/zheng-qinwen-says-she-wanted-too-much-after-beating-barbora-krejcikova-to-win-zhengzhou-open_sto9837635/story.shtml |archive-date=15 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=eurosport.com}}</ref> Zheng make ein debut at de WTA Elite Trophy.<ref>{{cite news|title=Field is set for the 2023 WTA Elite Trophy Zhuhai|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3741492/field-is-set-for-the-2023-wta-elite-trophy-zhuhai|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=18 October 2023}}</ref> She defeat [[Donna Vekić]]<ref>{{Cite news|date=25 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen battles past Vekic to grab first win in Zhuhai|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3752266/zheng-qinwen-battles-past-vekic-to-grab-first-win-in-zhuhai|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> den Jeļena Ostapenko<ref>{{Cite news|date=27 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen beats Jelena Ostapenko to set up all-Chinese semifinal match at WTA Elite Trophy|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-jelena-ostapenko-all-chinese-semifinal-wta-elite-trophy-zhuhai|access-date=10 August 2026|work=Tennis}}</ref> insyd de round-robin stage. She beat compatriot [[Zhu Lin (tennis)|Zhu Lin]] insyd de semifinals<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen outlasts Zhu in Zhuhai; will face Haddad Maia in final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3755851/zheng-qinwen-outlasts-zhu-lin-in-zhuhai-will-face-haddad-maia-in-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231029001032/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3755851/zheng-qinwen-outlasts-zhu-lin-in-zhuhai-will-face-haddad-maia-in-final |archive-date=29 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> buh she loose insyd de final to [[Beatriz Haddad Maia]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Haddad Maia denies Zheng Qinwen in classic final to claim Zhuhai title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3758240/haddad-maia-denies-zheng-qinwen-in-classic-final-to-claim-zhuhai-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241126191816/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3758240/haddad-maia-denies-zheng-qinwen-in-classic-final-to-claim-zhuhai-title |archive-date=26 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Na dem name Zheng WTA Most Improved Player.<ref name="2023year">{{cite news|title=2023 WTA player and coach award winners announced|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3818533/2023-wta-player-and-coach-award-winners-announced|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=11 December 2023}}</ref>
=== 2024: Australian Open final, Olympic champion, top 5 ===
Zheng make ein debut at de United Cup as China ein No. 1 player. She defeat [[Markéta Vondroušová]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen clinches United Cup tie for China |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3842404/zheng-qinwen-clinches-united-cup-tie-for-china |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240125173819/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3842404/zheng-qinwen-clinches-united-cup-tie-for-china |archive-date=25 January 2024 |access-date=25 January 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den [[Olga Danilović]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng beats Danilovic; Serbia storms back to edge China in Perth|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3844854/zheng-holds-off-danilovic-to-send-china-vs-serbia-to-deciding-doubles|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=31 December 2023}}</ref> before losing to Iga Świątek insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Swiatek secures United Cup semifinal spot for Poland; Australia tops Serbia|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3847883/swiatek-hurkacz-clinch-united-cup-semifinal-spot-for-team-poland|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 January 2024}}</ref> At de Australian Open, Zheng eliminate [[Ashlyn Krueger]],<ref>{{cite web |date=16 January 2024 |title=Australian Open: 12th seed Zheng into second round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-12th-seed-zheng-into-second-round-737579.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127125743/https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-12th-seed-zheng-into-second-round-737579.html |archive-date=27 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Katie Boulter]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Boulter beaten by Qinwen Zheng to miss out on potential Raducanu clash |url=https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12040/13050672/australian-open-katie-boulter-beaten-by-qinwen-zheng-to-miss-out-on-potential-emma-raducanu-clash |accessdate=26 October 2024 |work=Sky Sports}}</ref> compatriot [[Wang Yafan]],<ref>{{cite web |date=20 January 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen defeats Wang Yafan to reach week 2 at Australian Open |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/zheng-qinwen-defeats-wang-yafan-to-reach-week-2-at-australian-open-738722.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127125746/https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/zheng-qinwen-defeats-wang-yafan-to-reach-week-2-at-australian-open-738722.html |archive-date=27 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Océane Dodin]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Fitzgerald|first1=Matt|title=Zheng Qinwen, lone AO top half women's seed left, joins three first-time major quarterfinalists|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-lone-top-half-seed-left-three-first-time-major-quarterfinalists-australian-open|access-date=16 July 2026|work=Tennis|date=22 January 2024}}</ref> to reach ein second consecutive major quarterfinal. She defeat [[Anna Kalinskaya]] to reach ein first major semifinal,<ref>{{cite news|last1=Fitzgerald|first1=Matt|title=In a mature turnaround, Zheng Qinwen reaches first major semifinal at Australian Open|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/mature-turnaround-zheng-qinwen-first-major-semifinal-australian-open-kalinskaya|access-date=16 July 2026|work=Tennis|date=24 January 2024}}</ref> wey she beat qualifier [[Dayana Yastremska]] to reach ein first major final.<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen bests Yastremska at Australian Open to make first Slam final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3867402/zheng-qinwen-bests-yastremska-at-australian-open-to-make-first-slam-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240828140952/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3867402/zheng-qinwen-bests-yastremska-at-australian-open-to-make-first-slam-final |archive-date=28 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> She loose insyd de final to world No. 2, Aryna Sabalenka, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68109149|title=Australian Open 2024 women's final result: Aryna Sabalenka beats Zheng Qinwen in Melbourne|date=27 January 2024|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=28 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240928135354/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68109149|url-status=live}}</ref> As a result, Zheng reach de top 10 insyd de singles rankings, de second Chinese player to do so after [[Li Na]].<ref>{{cite web |date=29 January 2024 |title=Rankings Watch: Zheng makes Top 10 debut; Mertens back to No.1 in doubles |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3870512/rankings-watch-zheng-makes-top-10-debut-mertens-back-to-no-1-in-doubles |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240809125231/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3870512/rankings-watch-zheng-makes-top-10-debut-mertens-back-to-no-1-in-doubles |archive-date=9 August 2024 |access-date=29 January 2024 |website=WTA Tour}}</ref>
Na dis sanso be China ein second-ever Olympic gold insyd tennis, den de first since de women's doubles insyd 2004.<ref>{{Cite news|last=|date=3 August 2024|title=Zheng Qinwen rewards raucous Chinese support to grab gold in tense tennis final|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/03/zheng-qinwen-paris-olympic-games-2024-womens-tennis-final-report|access-date=4 August 2024|work=The Observer|language=en-GB|issn=0029-7712}}</ref>
At de Wuhan Open, Zheng defeat wildcard entrant Jaqueline Cristian,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng becomes first Chinese woman since Li Na to win 40 matches in one year |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146421/zheng-becomes-first-chinese-woman-since-li-na-to-win-40-matches-in-one-year |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241009162137/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146421/zheng-becomes-first-chinese-woman-since-li-na-to-win-40-matches-in-one-year |archive-date=9 October 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Leylah Fernandez,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng defeats Fernandez for first time to reach Wuhan quarters |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146835/zheng-defeats-fernandez-for-first-time-to-reach-wuhan-quarters |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241208111722/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146835/zheng-defeats-fernandez-for-first-time-to-reach-wuhan-quarters |archive-date=8 December 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> No. 6 Jasmine Paolini,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng stays perfect against Paolini, sets historic Wuhan semifinal showdown |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4147692/zheng-stays-perfect-against-paolini-sets-historic-wuhan-semifinal-showdown |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110100716/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4147692/zheng-stays-perfect-against-paolini-sets-historic-wuhan-semifinal-showdown |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den compatriot [[Wang Xinyu]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Wuhan Open: Zheng advances to final against Sabalenka|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wuhan-open-zheng-advances-to-final-790070.html|access-date=14 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=12 October 2024}}</ref> to advance to ein first WTA 1000 final. At de Pan Pacific Open, Zheng defeat [[Moyuka Uchijima]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 24, 2024 |title='Trying new things': Zheng's fresh tactics help her reach Tokyo quarterfinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4155184/-trying-new-things-zheng-s-fresh-tactics-help-her-reach-tokyo-quarterfinals |access-date=14 November 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeKWOhQ7ceo |title=QINWEN ZHENG/ON COURT INTERVIEW/TOKYO OPEN 2024 |date=25 October 2024 |last=ICONIC CHANNEL TENNIS 🎾 |access-date=26 November 2024 |via=YouTube}}</ref> Leylah Fernandez,<ref>{{cite web |date=25 October 2024 |title=Qinwen Zheng Beats Leylah Fernandez in Pan Pacific Open |url=https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-beats-leylah-fernandez-in-pan-pacific-open |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241025204935/https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-beats-leylah-fernandez-in-pan-pacific-open |archive-date=25 October 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Sports Illustrated}}</ref> den No. 16 [[Diana Shnaider]]<ref>{{Cite news|date=October 26, 2024|title=Zheng Qinwen downs Diana Shnaider to book Sofia Kenin clash in Tokyo final|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/zheng-qinwen-downs-diana-shnaider-to-book-sofia-kenin-clash-in-tokyo-final|work=[[The Straits Times]]}}</ref> to reach de final.
She loose insyd de final to Coco Gauff insyd a match wich go to a third-set tiebreak.<ref>{{cite web |title=Gauff overcomes Zheng in three-hour thriller to win WTA Finals title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165822/gauff-overcomes-zheng-in-three-hour-thriller-to-win-wta-finals-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241109205313/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165822/gauff-overcomes-zheng-in-three-hour-thriller-to-win-wta-finals-title |archive-date=9 November 2024 |accessdate=9 November 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Despite de defeat, Zheng reach a career-high ranking of world No. 5.<ref>{{cite web |title='I fight, whatever happens on court': Zheng reflects on WTA Finals run |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165926/-i-fight-whatever-happens-on-court-zheng-reflects-on-wta-finals-run |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110020722/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165926/-i-fight-whatever-happens-on-court-zheng-reflects-on-wta-finals-run |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=10 November 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref>
At de [[2025 Miami Open – Women's singles|Miami Open]], Zheng overcam [[Lauren Davis]],<ref>{{cite web |date=20 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: Qinwen Zheng eases into third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/miami-open-qinwen-zheng-eases-into-third-round-813678.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> qualifier [[Taylor Townsend]],<ref>{{cite web |date=23 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: Zheng advances to last 16 |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/miami-open-wta-1000-wta-tour-news/miami-open-zheng-advances-to-last-16-814332.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den Ashlyn Krueger,<ref>{{cite web |date=25 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: China's Zheng Qinwen to face 'mountain she cannot climb' in quarter-finals |url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3303746/miami-open-chinas-zheng-qinwen-face-mountain-she-cannot-climb-quarter-finals |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=South China Morning Post}}</ref> widout dropping a set, to reach de quarterfinals. At de Charleston Open, Zheng make am three quarterfinals insyd as many tournaments plus wins over Maria Sakkari<ref>{{cite web |date=2 April 2025 |title=Charleston Open: Third seed Zheng beats Sakkari to reach last 16 |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/charleston-open-third-seed-zheng-beats-sakkari-to-reach-last-16-816114.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Elise Mertens]],<ref>{{cite web |date=3 April 2025 |title=Charleston Open: Zheng beats Mertens to reach quarter-finals |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/charleston-open-zheng-beats-mertens-to-reach-quarter-finals-816265.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> before losing insyd de last eight to ninth seed [[Ekaterina Alexandrova]].<ref>{{cite web |date=5 April 2025 |title=Semi-finals set in Charleston and Bogotá, after surprises |url=https://tennisthreads.net/wta-round-up-semi-finals-set-in-charleston-and-bogota-after-surprises/ |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Threads}}</ref>
She loose insyd de semifinals to No. 3 Coco Gauff insyd a three-hour match wey go to a third-set tiebreak.
Nevertheless, ein ranking rise to a new career-high of No. 4. She go out insyd de first round of [[2025 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|Wimbledon]] at de hands of Kateřina Siniaková.
Zheng subsequently withdraw from de Wuhan Open.
At de [[2026 French Open – Women's singles|French Open]], she go out insyd de opening round of dis major for de first time insyd ein career, losing to qualifier den eventual finalist [[Maja Chwalińska]] den winning just four games thruout de entire match.
Insyd de fourth round she win insyd straight sets against Iga Swiatek, buh she san overcam a 5-0 deficit insyd de first set to reach ein third US Open quarterfinal (den fifth major quarterfinal overall), becoming de first qualifier to reach de quarterfinals at de US Open since Emma Raducanu insyd 2021. Despite losing insyd de quarterfinals to de incumbent world No. 1 Elena Rybakina insyd three sets (after winning de first set), Zheng return to de top 100 following de tournament, climbing nearly 70 spots from No. 121 to No. 52.
== Playing style ==
Zheng ein game be centred on baseline aggression wey e be built around ein powerful serve den heavy-topspin forehand. Ein forehand be described as a signature weapon, capable of pushing opponents behind de baseline den creating opportunities for am to dictate rallies.<ref>{{cite news|title=No crown for 'Queen Wen' but Zheng learns valuable lessons|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/no-crown-queen-wen-zheng-learns-valuable-lessons-2023-09-06/|work=Reuters|date=6 September 2023|access-date=2 June 2026|last=Tennery|first=Amy}}</ref> At de 2024 Australian Open, na ein forehands average 2,800 revolutions per minute, de highest spin rate among de women wey dey compete at de tournament den close to de men's tournament average.<ref>{{cite web |last=Trollope |first=Matt |date=1 January 2025 |title=Five reasons we love Zheng Qinwen |url=https://ausopen.com/articles/news/five-reasons-we-love-zheng-qinwen |access-date=2 June 2026 |website=Australian Open}}</ref> Zheng sanso be an athletic mover whose first serve fi be highly effective wen e land in, wey dey complement ein forehand den dey allow am to control points from de opening shot. However, ein serve at times be affected by technical issues den a low first-serve percentage. Ein heavy topspin den comparatively long swings initially make qm particularly effective on clay courts, although she cam be increasingly capable on faster surfaces.<ref>{{cite news|last=Carayol|first=Tumaini|title=Zheng follows idol to Australian Open final but Sabalenka is toughest test|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/jan/26/zheng-follows-her-idol-to-australian-final-but-sabalenka-is-toughest-test|work=The Guardian|date=26 January 2024|access-date=2 June 2026}}</ref> Although she primarily dey seek to dictate play from de baseline, she fi vary de pace of rallies pluz high, looping balls den drop shots, a tactic she use effectively during ein victory over [[Iga Świątek]] insyd de semifinals of de [[2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Paris Olympics]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Carayol|first=Tumaini|title=Iga Świątek's 25-match Roland Garros winning streak ended by Zheng Qinwen|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/01/iga-swiatek-roland-garros-streak-qinwen-zheng-paris-olympics-tennis-semi-final|work=The Guardian|date=1 August 2024|access-date=2 June 2026}}</ref>
== Coaches ==
Insyd 2021, Zheng begin dey work plus coach [[Pere Riba]].<ref name="riba">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen reuniting with coach Pere Riba for 2024|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3805943/zheng-qinwen-reuniting-with-coach-pere-riba-for-2024|access-date=2 September 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 December 2023}}</ref> Insyd June 2023, Zheng split plus Riba wey she hire [[Wim Fissette]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Mesic|first1=Dzevad|title=Qinwen Zheng hires Naomi Osaka's ex-coach|url=https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/WTA_Tennis/134015/qinwen-zheng-hires-naomi-osaka-s-excoach/|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis World|date=17 June 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Oddo|first1=Chris|title=Coach Wim Fissette about Qinwen Zheng: “Incredible athlete and worker, whose game needs to get cleaned up”|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wim-fissette-about-qinwen-zheng-she-wants-to-do-everything-it-takes-to-achieve-the-best-711529.html|work=Tennis Majors|date=5 September 2023}}</ref> Previously, Fissette coach [[Naomi Osaka]], til dem split insyd July 2022.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Tandon|first1=Kamakshi|title=Naomi Osaka, coach Wim Fissette split after sharing two major title runs|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/naomi-osaka-coach-wim-fissette-split-won-two-majors-partnership|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis|date=20 July 2022}}</ref> However, insyd September 2023, Fissette abruptly end ein collaboration plus Zheng, a decision wich na Zheng call "immoral".<ref>{{cite news|title=Coach Wim Fissette ends collaboration with Zheng Qinwen amid rumored reunion with Naomi Osaka|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/wim-fissette-ends-coach-zheng-qinwen-amid-rumored-reunion-naomi-osaka|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis|date=29 September 2023}}</ref> Fissette later reunite plus Osaka following de birth of ein daughter insyd July 2023.<ref>{{cite news|title=Naomi Osaka splits with coach Wim Fissette, practices with Patrick Mouratoglou in LA|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5766206/2024/09/14/naomi-osaka-coach-fissette-mouratoglou/|access-date=2 September 2026|work=[[The Athletic]]|date=14 September 2024}}</ref> Insyd December 2023, Zheng reunite plus Riba.<ref name="riba" />
== Endorsements ==
Insyd 2015, Zheng sign a sponsorship deal plus Nike.<ref name="endorsements">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen: China’s Tennis Ace Wins On and Off Court|url=https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1015685|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Sixth Tone]]|date=14 August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Qinwen Zheng Wins Olympic Gold in Women’s Singles|url=https://about.nike.com/en/newsroom/releases/qinwen-zheng-wins-gold|publisher=Nike|date=3 August 2024}}</ref> Na ein racquets be provided by Wilson.<ref>{{cite news|title=Geared Up: Zheng Qinwen cracks the Top 10 with Wilson and Nike|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/geared-up-qinwen-zheng-cracks-the-top-10-with-wilson-and-nike-australian-open-final|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=1 February 2024}}</ref> Insyd 2022, Zheng join Rolex as a Testimonee<ref>{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.rolex.com/en-us/rolex-family/tennis/qinwen-zheng |access-date=31 August 2026 |publisher=Rolex}}</ref> wey she sign endorsement deals plus Chinese financial service company Ant Group<ref>{{cite news|title=Ant Group Extends Partnership with Olympic Tennis Champion Qinwen Zheng as Brand Ambassador|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250109266663/en/Ant-Group-Extends-Partnership-with-Olympic-Tennis-Champion-Qinwen-Zheng-as-Brand-Ambassador|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Business Wire]]|date=10 January 2025}}</ref> den Chinese dairy company Yili Group.<ref name="endorsements" /> Insyd 2023, Zheng sign sponsorship deals plus Gatorade<ref>{{cite news|last1=Richardson|first1=James|title=Who sponsors rising Chinese star Qinwen Zheng: Nike, Gatorade and Wilson already on board|url=https://www.tennis365.com/australian-open/who-sponsors-qinwen-zheng-nike-gatorade-wilson|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis365|date=24 January 2024}}</ref> den Swisse.<ref name="endorsements" /> Insyd 2024, Zheng join Lancôme as a brand ambassador,<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen wins in Stuttgart, picks up Lancôme deal alongside world No. 1 Iga Swiatek|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-wins-in-stuttgart-picks-up-lancome-deal-alongside-world-no-1-iga-swiatek|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=16 April 2024}}</ref> she sign sponsorship deals plus Chinese milk tea brand Chagee<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen Becomes CHAGEE's First "Health Ambassador"|url=https://www.chagee.us/media-center/article/78352638-8446-4796-b23c-41530409e780|publisher=Chagee|date=25 April 2025}}</ref><ref name="endorsements" /> den Chinese consumer electronics brand vivo, wey she cam be a brand ambassador give Audi.<ref>{{cite news|title=No rest for the weary! Zheng Qinwen's off-season kicks off with new Audi sponsorship and Gatorade event|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/no-rest-for-the-weary-zheng-qinwen-s-offseason-kicks-off-with-new-audi-sponsorship-and-gatorade-event|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=17 November 2024}}</ref> Insyd 2025, Zheng cam be a global brand ambassador give Dior<ref>{{cite news|last1=Templeton|first1=Lily|title=EXCLUSIVE: Dior Taps Olympic Tennis Champion Zheng Qinwen as Global Ambassador|url=https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/dior-zheng-qinwen-global-ambassador-olympic-tennis-champion-1236793971/|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Women's Wear Daily|WWD]]|date=9 January 2025}}</ref> den Beats.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Benson|first1=Pat|title=Qinwen Zheng Named Beats Global Ambassador in Hype Video|url=https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-named-beats-global-ambassador-in-hype-video|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Sports Illustrated]]|date=19 March 2025}}</ref>
== Personal life ==
Zheng cite [[Li Na]]—de only Chinese player to win a singles major title—as a source of inspiration.<ref name="T2023">{{Cite web |last=Fitzgerald |first=Matt |date=17 January 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen sprouts from a family's big sacrifice—and the little seed Li Na planted in her heart |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-sprouts-family-sacrifice-seed-li-na-planted-australian-open-riba |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241008002050/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-sprouts-family-sacrifice-seed-li-na-planted-australian-open-riba |archive-date=8 October 2024 |access-date=25 January 2023 |website=Tennis.com}}</ref><ref name="AP2024">{{Cite web |last=HOWARD FENDRICH |date=3 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first Olympic tennis singles gold, inspired by Li Na and Liu Xang |url=https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113022350/https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |archive-date=13 November 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[AP News]] |language=en}}</ref> Insyd 2024, na Zheng say: "''I watched her since I was a little kid so I'm trying to follow in her steps. She inspired me a lot when I was a child."''<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen eyes Olympics history in Li Na's Paris footsteps |url=https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/zheng-qinwen-eyes-olympics-history-113903072.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804030250/https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/zheng-qinwen-eyes-olympics-history-113903072.html |archive-date=4 August 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=Yahoo! Sports |language=en-GB}}</ref> Zheng sanso credit ein parents dema support den guidance as a reason for ein success.<ref name="AP2024" />
Following ein gold medal win at de 2024 Summer Olympics, Zheng say dat na she always wan "''to become one of the Asians that can inspire young kids and make them love tennis more''".<ref name="shethepeople">{{Cite news|last=Thanvi|first=Ishika|date=5 August 2024|title=Meet Zheng Qinwen, Chinese Gold Medalist Who Also Beat World No 1|url=https://www.shethepeople.tv/women-at-olympics/tennis-player-zheng-qinwen-gold-medalist-paris-olympics-6798900|access-date=20 August 2024|publisher=[[SheThePeople]]|quote=Following her Olympic gold win, Zheng expressed her desire to inspire young Asians to pursue tennis, much like her idol Li Na and hurdler Liu Xiang, China’s first Olympic gold medalist in men’s track and field. Zheng attributes her success to the unwavering support of her parents...|archive-date=20 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080701/https://www.shethepeople.tv/women-at-olympics/tennis-player-zheng-qinwen-gold-medalist-paris-olympics-6798900|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kapetanakis |first=Arthur |date=5 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first singles gold medal at Paris 2024 Olympics |url=https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2024-08-05/zheng_qinwen_wins_chinas_first_singles_gold_medal_at_paris_2024_olympics.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080658/https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2024-08-05/zheng_qinwen_wins_chinas_first_singles_gold_medal_at_paris_2024_olympics.html |archive-date=20 August 2024 |access-date=20 August 2024 |website=[[US Open (tennis)]]}}</ref> She sanso say na she look up to [[Liu Xiang (hurdler)|Liu Xiang]], a Chinese hurdler whose win insyd de 110-meter hurdles at de 2004 Summer Olympics be China ein first gold insyd any men's track den field event.<ref name="shethepeople" /><ref name="AP2024">{{Cite web |last=HOWARD FENDRICH |date=3 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first Olympic tennis singles gold, inspired by Li Na and Liu Xang |url=https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113022350/https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |archive-date=13 November 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[AP News]] |language=en}}</ref> Insyd a 2024 interview plus Sky Sports, Zheng say ein hobbies include walking plus ein family, reading, den singing.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04pkcmluVLA |title=Zheng Qinwen describes herself as ____ 😅 | Get to know the Chinese star! |date=13 February 2024 |last=Sky Sports |access-date=4 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804020839/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04pkcmluVLA |archive-date=4 August 2024 |url-status=live |via=YouTube}}</ref> She sanso dey enjoy roller coaster rides wey she be a fan of de K-pop group Blackpink.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kane |first=David |date=3 September 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen loves rollercoasters, karaoke, and Blackpink, thinks Coco Gauff is more talented |url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/zheng-qinwen-rollercoasters-karaoke-blackpink-coco-gauff-2023-us-open |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804040822/https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/zheng-qinwen-rollercoasters-karaoke-blackpink-coco-gauff-2023-us-open |archive-date=4 August 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[Tennis.com]] |language=en |quote="Mostly I sing Chinese songs, slower songs," added the Blackpink stan.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Livaudais |first=Stephanie |date=27 March 2023 |title=Blink and you'll miss her: No time for Blackpink amid Zheng Qinwen's rapid rise |url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/blink-and-you-miss-her-no-time-for-blackpink-amid-zheng-qinwen-rapid-rise |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080658/https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/blink-and-you-miss-her-no-time-for-blackpink-amid-zheng-qinwen-rapid-rise |archive-date=20 August 2024 |access-date=20 August 2024 |website=[[Tennis.com]]}}</ref>
According to de China Charity Federation, Zheng donate 1 million yuan insyd August 2026 for disaster relief insyd Gyirong County during de 2026 Nepal–Tibet floods.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-08-31 |title=Zheng Qinwen donates 1 million yuan to support devastating Tibet disaster relief efforts |url=https://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/articles/zheng_qinwen_donates_1_million_yuan_to_support_devastating_tibet_disaster_relief_efforts/s1_17460_44242518 |access-date=2026-09-06 |website=[[Yardbarker]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Burack |first=Emily |date=2026-08-31 |title=Qinwen Zheng Donates to Support Disaster Relief Efforts in Tibet |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/qinwen-zheng-donates-support-disaster-143226595.html |access-date=2026-09-06 |website=[[Town & Country (magazine)|Town & Country]] |language=en-US |via=Yahoo Sports}}</ref>
==Career statistics==
{{Performance key|short=yes}}
''Only main-draw results insyd [[WTA Tour]], [[Grand Slam (tennis)|Grand Slam tournaments]], [[Billie Jean King Cup]], [[United Cup]], [[Hopman Cup]] den [[Tennis at the Summer Olympics|Olympic Games]] dem include insyd win–loss records.''<ref>{{Cite web|title=Qinwen Zheng [AUS] | Australian Open|url=https://ausopen.com/players/china/qinwen-zheng-0|website=ausopen.com}}</ref>
===Singles===
''Current thru de [[2026 Italian Open – Women's singles|2026 Italian Open]].''
{|class=wikitable style=text-align:center
|-
!Tournament
![[2021 WTA Tour|2021]]
![[2022 WTA Tour|2022]]
![[2023 WTA Tour|2023]]
![[2024 WTA Tour|2024]]
![[2025 WTA Tour|2025]]
![[2026 WTA Tour|2026]]
!{{Abbr|SR|Strike rate}}
!{{Abbr|W–L|Win–loss}}
!Win %
|-
| colspan="10" style="text-align:left" |'''[[Grand Slam (tennis)|Grand Slam tournaments]]'''
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left| [[Australian Open]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 Australian Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Australian Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:thistle|[[2024 Australian Open – Women's singles|F]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 Australian Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|A
|0 / 4
|9–4
|{{tennis win percentage|won=9|lost=4|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left| [[French Open]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 French Open – Women's singles|4R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 French Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 French Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2025 French Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 French Open – Women's singles|1R]]
|0 / 5
|10–5
|{{tennis win percentage|won=10|lost=5|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left| [[Wimbledon Championships|Wimbledon]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|3R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|1R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|1R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|1R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|1R]]
|0 / 5
|2–5
|{{tennis win percentage|won=2|lost=5|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left| [[US Open (tennis)|US Open]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 US Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2023 US Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2024 US Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|A
|bgcolor=ffebcd|[[2026 US Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|0 / 4
|14–4
|{{tennis win percentage|won=14|lost=4|integer=yes}}
|-style=font-weight:bold;background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|Win–loss
|0–0
|8–4
|6–4
|12–4
|5–3
|4–3
|0 / 18
|35–18
|{{tennis win percentage|won=31|lost=17|integer=yes}}
|-
| colspan="10" style="text-align:left" |'''Year-end championships'''
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[WTA Finals]]
|colspan=3 style=color:#696969|DNQ
|style=background:thistle|[[2024 WTA Finals – Singles|F]]
|style=color:#696969|DNQ
|
|0 / 1
|3–2
|{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=2|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[WTA Elite Trophy]]
|colspan=2 style=color:#696969|NH
|style=background:thistle|[[2023 WTA Elite Trophy – Singles|F]]
|colspan=3 style=color:#696969|NH
|0 / 1
|3–1
|{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=1|integer=yes}}
|-
| colspan="10" style="text-align:left" |'''National representation'''
|-
|style="text-align:left;background:#eaecf0"|[[Tennis at the Summer Olympics|Summer Olympics]]
|A
|colspan=2 style=color:#696969|NH
|style=background:gold|[[Tennis at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's singles|'''G''']]
|colspan=2 style=color:#696969|NH
|1 / 1
|6–0
|{{tennis win percentage|won=6|lost=0|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Billie Jean King Cup]]
|A
|style=background:#ecf2ff|[[2022 Billie Jean King Cup play-offs|PO]]
|A
|style=background:#ecf2ff|[[2024 Billie Jean King Cup play-offs|PO]]
|A
|
|0 / 0
|3–1
|{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=1|integer=yes}}
|-
| colspan="10" style="text-align:left" |'''[[WTA 1000 tournaments]]'''
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[WTA Qatar Open|Qatar Open]]
|style=color:#767676|NTI
|A
|style=color:#767676|NTI
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 Qatar TotalEnergies Open – Singles|3R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 Qatar TotalEnergies Open – Singles|2R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 Qatar TotalEnergies Open – Singles|3R]]
|0 / 3
|3–3
|{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=3|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Dubai Tennis Championships|Dubai Championships]]
|A
|style=color:#767676|NTI
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Dubai Tennis Championships – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2024 Dubai Tennis Championships – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 Dubai Tennis Championships – Women's singles|2R]]
|A
|0 / 3
|3–2
|{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=2|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Indian Wells Open]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 BNP Paribas Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 BNP Paribas Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2025 BNP Paribas Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 BNP Paribas Open - Women's singles|2R]]
|0 / 4
|4–4
|{{tennis win percentage|won=4|lost=4|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Miami Open (tennis)|Miami Open]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 Miami Open – Women's singles|1R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Miami Open – Women's singles|4R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 Miami Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2025 Miami Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 Miami Open - Women's singles|4R]]
|0 / 5
|8–5
|{{tennis win percentage|won=8|lost=5|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Madrid Open (tennis)|Madrid Open]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 Mutua Madrid Open – Women's singles|1R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Mutua Madrid Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 Mutua Madrid Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 Mutua Madrid Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 Mutua Madrid Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|0 / 5
|2–5
|{{tennis win percentage|won=2|lost=5|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Italian Open (tennis)|Italian Open]]
|A
|A
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2023 Italian Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2024 Italian Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:yellow|[[2025 Italian Open – Women's singles|SF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 Italian Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|0 / 4
|12–4
|{{tennis win percentage|won=12|lost=4|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Canadian Open (tennis)|Canadian Open]]
|A
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2022 National Bank Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 National Bank Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|A
|A
|style=background:#ecf2ff|[[2026 National Bank Open – Women's singles|Q1]]
|0 / 3
|4–3
|{{tennis win percentage|won=4|lost=3|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Cincinnati Open]]
|A
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Western & Southern Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 Cincinnati Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|A
|A
|0 / 2
|3–2
|{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=2|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[China Open (tennis)|China Open]]
|colspan=2 style=color:#696969|NH
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 China Open – Women's singles|1R]]
|style=background:yellow|[[2024 China Open – Women's singles|SF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 China Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|
|0 / 3
|5–3
|{{tennis win percentage|won=5|lost=3|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Wuhan Open]]
|colspan=3 style=color:#696969|NH
|style=background:thistle|[[2024 Wuhan Open – Singles|F]]
|A
|
|0 / 1
|4–1
|{{tennis win percentage|won=4|lost=1|integer=yes}}
|- style=font-weight:bold;background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|Win–loss
|0–0
|4–4
|10–6
|16–9
|11–7
|7–5
|0 / 32
|48–31
|{{tennis win percentage|won=48|lost=31|integer=yes}}
|-
| colspan="10" style="text-align:left" |'''Career statistics'''
|- style=font-weight:bold;background:#eaecf0
|
|[[2021 WTA Tour|2021]]
|[[2022 WTA Tour|2022]]
|[[2023 WTA Tour|2023]]
|[[2024 WTA Tour|2024]]
|[[2025 WTA Tour|2025]]
|[[2026 WTA Tour|2026]]
|{{Abbr|SR|Strike rate}}
|{{Abbr|W–L|Win–loss}}
|Win %
|- style=background:#eaecf0
| style=text-align:left |'''Tournaments'''
|3
|17
|22
|20
|12
|15
| colspan=3 |'''Career total: 87'''
|- style=background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|'''Titles'''
|0
|0
|2
|3
|0
|0
| colspan=3 |'''Career total: 5'''
|- style=background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|'''Finals'''
|0
|1
|3
|6
|0
|0
| colspan=3 |'''Career total: 10'''
|-style=background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|Hard win–loss
|0–2
|16–11
|24–12
|32–12
|8–6
|10–6
|2 / 50
|90–49
|{{tennis win percentage|won=90|lost=49|integer=yes}}
|-style=background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|Clay win–loss
|1–1
|5–4
|11–4
|17–4
|10–4
|3–3
|3 / 23
|47–20
|{{tennis win percentage|won=47|lost=20|integer=yes}}
|-style=background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|Grass win–loss
|0–0
|2–3
|0–3
|1–2
|2–2
|2–4
|0 / 14
|7–14
|{{tennis win percentage|won=7|lost=14|integer=yes}}
|- style=font-weight:bold;background:#eaecf0
| style=text-align:left |Overall win–loss
|1–3
|23–18
|35–19
|50–18
|20–12
|15–13
|5 / 87
|144–83
|{{tennis win percentage|won=144|lost=83|integer=yes}}
|- style=background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|'''Win %'''
|{{tennis win percentage|won=1|lost=3|integer=yes}}
|{{tennis win percentage|won=23|lost=18|integer=yes}}
|{{tennis win percentage|won=35|lost=19|integer=yes}}
|{{tennis win percentage|won=50|lost=18|integer=yes}}
|{{tennis win percentage|won=20|lost=12|integer=yes}}
|{{tennis win percentage|won=15|lost=13|integer=yes}}
| colspan=3 |'''Career total: {{tennis win percentage|won=144|lost=83|integer=yes}}'''
|- style=background:#eaecf0
| style=text-align:left |'''Year-end ranking'''
|143
|25
|15
|style=background:#eee8aa|5
|24
|
| colspan=3 |'''$10,207,462'''
|}
=== Grand Slam tournament finals ===
==== Singles: 1 (runner-up) ====
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!Result
!Year
!Tournament
!Surface
!Opponent
!Score
|-
| bgcolor="ffa07a" |Loss
|[[2024 Australian Open – Women's singles|2024]]
| style="background:#ffc" |[[Australian Open]]
|Hard
|[[Aryna Sabalenka]]
|3–6, 2–6
|}
=== Oda significant finals ===
==== Year-end championships ====
===== Singles: 1 (runner-up) =====
{| class="wikitable"
!Result
!Year
!Tournament
!Surface
!Opponent
!Score
|-
| bgcolor="ffa07a" |Loss
|[[2024 WTA Finals – Singles|2024]]
| style="background:#ffffcc" |[[WTA Finals]], Saudi Arabia
|Hard (i)
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Coco Gauff]]
|6–3, 4–6, 6–7<sup>(2–7)</sup>
|}
=== WTA Elite Trophy ===
==== Singles: 1 (runner-up) ====
{| class="wikitable"
!Result
!Year
!Tournament
!Surface
!Opponent
!Score
|-
| bgcolor="FFA07A" |Loss
|[[2023 WTA Elite Trophy – Singles|2023]]
| style="background:#e2faf7" |[[2023 WTA Elite Trophy|Elite Trophy]], China
|Hard
|{{flagicon|BRA}} [[Beatriz Haddad Maia]]
|6–7<sup>(11–13)</sup>, 6–7<sup>(4–7)</sup>
|}
=== WTA 1000 tournaments ===
==== Singles: 1 (runner-up) ====
{| class="wikitable"
!Result
!Year
!Tournament
!Surface
!Opponent
!Score
|-
| bgcolor="FFA07A" |Loss
|[[2024 Wuhan Open – Singles|2024]]
| style="background:#e9e9e9" |[[Wuhan Open]]
|Hard
|[[Aryna Sabalenka]]
|3–6, 7–5, 3–6
|}
=== Summer Olympics ===
==== Singles: 1 (gold medal) ====
{| class="wikitable"
!Result
!Year
!Tournament
!Surface
!Opponent
!Score
|-
| bgcolor="gold" |Gold
|[[Tennis at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's singles|2024]]
| style="background:#ffea5c" |[[Tennis at the 2024 Summer Olympics|Paris Olympics]]
|Clay
|{{flagicon|CRO}} [[Donna Vekić]]
|6–2, 6–3
|}
=== WTA Tour finals ===
==== Singles: 10 (5 titles, 5 runner-ups) ====
{|
|-valign=top
|
{|class="wikitable" style=font-size:90%
!Legend
|- style="background:#f3e6d7;"
|[[Grand Slam (tennis)|Grand Slam]] (0–1)
|- style="background:#ffea5c;"
|[[Tennis at the Summer Olympics|Olympics]] (1–0)
|- style="background:#ffffcc;"
|[[WTA Finals]] (0–1)
|- style="background:#e2faf7;"
|[[WTA Elite Trophy]] (0–1)
|- style="background:#e9e9e9;"
|[[WTA 1000 tournaments|WTA 1000]] (0–1)
|- style="background:#d4f1c5;"
|[[WTA 500 tournaments|WTA 500]] (2–1)
|-
|[[WTA 250 tournaments|WTA 250]] (2–0)
|}
|
{|class="wikitable" style=font-size:90%
!Finals by surface
|-
|Hard (2–5)
|-
|Clay (3–0)
|}
|
{|class="wikitable" style=font-size:90%
!Finals by setting
|-
|Outdoor (5–4)
|-
|Indoor (0–1)
|}
|}
{|class="sortable wikitable"
!Result
!class="unsortable"|W–L
!Date
!Tournament
!Tier
!Surface
!Opponent
!class="unsortable"|Score
|-
|bgcolor=ffa07a|Loss
|<small>0–1</small>
|[[2022 Toray Pan Pacific Open – Singles|{{dts|Sep 2022}}]]
|style="background:#d4f1c5;"| [[Pan Pacific Open]], Japan
|style="background:#d4f1c5;"| WTA 500
|Hard
|[[Liudmila Samsonova]]
|5–7, 5–7
|-
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win
|<small>1–1</small>
|[[2023 Internazionali Femminili di Palermo – Singles|{{dts|Jul 2023}}]]
|[[Palermo Ladies Open]], Italy
|WTA 250
|Clay
|{{flagicon|ITA}} [[Jasmine Paolini]]
|6–4, 1–6, 6–1
|-
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win
|<small>2–1</small>
|[[2023 Zhengzhou Open – Singles|{{dts|Oct 2023}}]]
|bgcolor=d4f1c5|[[Zhengzhou Open]], China
|bgcolor=d4f1c5|WTA 500
|Hard
|{{flagicon|CZE}} [[Barbora Krejčíková]]
|2–6, 6–2, 6–4
|-
|bgcolor=FFA07A|Loss
|<small>2–2</small>
|[[2023 WTA Elite Trophy – Singles|{{dts|Oct 2023}}]]
|bgcolor=e2faf7|[[WTA Elite Trophy]], China
|bgcolor=e2faf7|Elite
|Hard
|{{flagicon|BRA}} [[Beatriz Haddad Maia]]
|6–7<sup>(11–13)</sup>, 6–7<sup>(4–7)</sup>
|-
|bgcolor=ffa07a|Loss
|<small>2–3</small>
|[[2024 Australian Open – Women's singles|Jan 2024]]
|bgcolor=f3e6d7|[[Australian Open]], Australia
|bgcolor=f3e6d7|Grand Slam
|Hard
|[[Aryna Sabalenka]]
|3–6, 2–6
|-
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win
|<small>3–3</small>
|[[2024 Palermo Ladies Open – Singles|{{dts|Jul 2024}}]]
|Palermo Ladies Open, Italy {{small|(2)}}
|WTA 250
|Clay
|{{flagicon|CZE}} [[Karolína Muchová]]
|6–4, 4–6, 6–2
|-
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win
|<small>4–3</small>
|[[Tennis at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's singles|{{dts|Aug 2024}}]]
|bgcolor=ffea5c|[[Tennis at the 2024 Summer Olympics|Paris Olympics]], France
|bgcolor=ffea5c|Olympics
|Clay
|{{flagicon|CRO}} [[Donna Vekić]]
|6–2, 6–3
|-
|bgcolor=ffa07a|Loss
|<small>4–4</small>
|[[2024 Wuhan Open – Singles|{{dts|Oct 2024}}]]
|style=background:#e9e9e9|[[Wuhan Open]], China
|style=background:#e9e9e9|WTA 1000
|Hard
|Aryna Sabalenka
|3–6, 7–5, 3–6
|-
|bgcolor=98fb98|Win
|<small>5–4</small>
|[[2024 Toray Pan Pacific Open – Singles|{{dts|Oct 2024}}]]
|style="background:#d4f1c5;"|Pan Pacific Open, Japan
|style="background:#d4f1c5;"|WTA 500
|Hard
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Sofia Kenin]]
|7–6<sup>(7–5)</sup>, 6–3
|-
|bgcolor=ffa07a|Loss
|<small>5–5</small>
|[[2024 WTA Finals – Singles|{{dts|Nov 2024}}]]
|style=background:#ffffcc|[[WTA Finals]], Saudi Arabia
|style=background:#ffffcc|Finals
|Hard (i)
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Coco Gauff]]
|6–3, 4–6, 6–7<sup>(2–7)</sup>
|}
=== WTA 125 tour finals ===
==== Singles: 1 (title) ====
{|class="wikitable"
!Result
!W–L
!{{ns}}Date{{ns}}
!Tournament
!Surface
!Opponent
!Score
|-
| bgcolor=98FB98|Win
| <small>1–0</small>
| [[2022 BBVA Open Internacional de Valencia – Singles|{{dts|Jun 2022}}]]
| bgcolor=silver|[[Open Internacional de Valencia|Internacional de Valencia]], Spain
| Clay
| {{flagicon|CHN}} [[Wang Xiyu]]
| 6–4, 4–6, 6–3
|}
=== ITF Circuit finals ===
==== Singles: 8 (8 titles) ====
{|
|-valign=top
|
{|class=wikitable style=font-size:85%
!Legend
|- style="background:#addfad;"
|W60 tournaments (2–0)
|- style="background:lightblue;"
|W25 tournaments (5–0)
|- style="background:#f0f8ff;"
|W15 tournaments (1–0)
|}
|
{|class=wikitable style=font-size:85%
!Finals by surface
|-
|Hard (4–0)
|-
|Clay (4–0)
|}
|}
{|class="sortable wikitable"
!Result
!class="unsortable"|W–L
!{{ns}}Date{{ns}}
!Tournament
!Tier
!Surface
!Opponent
!class="unsortable"|Score
|-
| style="background:#98fb98;"|Win
| <small>1–0</small>
| [[2020 ITF Women's World Tennis Tour (July–September)|Aug 2020]]
| style="background:#f0f8ff;"|Internazianali di Cordenons, Italy
| style="background:#f0f8ff;"|W15
| Clay
| [[Mira Antonitsch]]
| 6–1, 6–0
|-
| style="background:#98fb98;"|Win
| <small>2–0</small>
| [[2020 ITF Women's World Tennis Tour (July–September)|Aug 2020]]
| style="background:lightblue;"|ITF Marbella, Spain
| style="background:lightblue;"|W25
| Clay
| [[Alina Charaeva]]
| 4–6, 6–4, 6–4
|-
| style="background:#98fb98;"|Win
| <small>3–0</small>
| [[2020 ITF Women's World Tennis Tour (July–September)|Sep 2020]]
| style="background:lightblue;"|ITF Frýdek-Místek, Czech Republic
| style="background:lightblue;"|W25
| Clay
| [[Gabriela Lee|Gabriela Talabă]]
| 3–6, 6–4, 6–0
|-
| style="background:#98fb98;"|Win
| <small>4–0</small>
| [[2020 ITF Women's World Tennis Tour (October–December)|Dec 2020]]
| style="background:lightblue;"|ITF Selva Gardena, Italy
| style="background:lightblue;"|W25
| Hard (i)
| {{flagicon|CRO}} [[Lea Bošković]]
| 6–7<sup>(0–7)</sup>, 6–0, 6–3
|-
| style="background:#98fb98;"|Win
| <small>5–0</small>
| [[2021 ITF Women's World Tennis Tour (January–March)|Jan 2021]]
| style="background:lightblue;"|ITF Hamburg, Germany
| style="background:lightblue;"|W25
| Hard (i)
| {{flagicon|CZE}} [[Linda Fruhvirtová]]
| 6–2, 6–3
|-
| style="background:#98fb98;"|Win
| <small>6–0</small>
| [[2021 Macha Lake Open – Singles|Jun 2021]]
| style="background:#addfad;"|[[Macha Lake Open]], Czech Republic
| style="background:#addfad;"|W60
| Clay
| [[Aleksandra Krunić]]
| 7–6<sup>(7–5)</sup>, 6–3
|-
| style="background:#98fb98;"|Win
| <small>7–0</small>
| [[2021 ITF Women's World Tennis Tour (October–December)|Nov 2021]]
| style="background:lightblue;"|ITF Funchal, Portugal
| style="background:lightblue;"|W25
| Hard
| {{flagicon|ITA}} [[Martina Trevisan]]
| 6–3, 7–5
|-
| style="background:#98fb98;"|Win
| <small>8–0</small>
| [[2022 Orlando USTA Pro Circuit Event – Singles|Jan 2022]]
| style="background:#addfad;"|[[Orlando USTA Pro Circuit Event|Orlando Pro]], United States
| style="background:#addfad;"|W60
| Hard
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Christina McHale]]
| 6–0, 6–1
|}
===Junior Circuit finals===
====Singles: 8 (5 titles, 3 runner-ups)====
{|class="wikitable" style=font-size:85%
!Legend
|-bgcolor=ffcccc
|Grade A (0–2)
|-bgcolor=C2B280
|Grade 1 (3–1)
|-bgcolor=ADDFAD
|Grade 2 (1–0)
|-bgcolor=ffecb2
|Grade 4 (1–0)
|}
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!Result
!class=unsortable|W–L
!{{ns}}Date{{ns}}
!Tournament
!Tier
!Surface
!Opponent
!class=unsortable|Score
|-
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win
|<small>1–0</small>
|Oct 2016
|bgcolor=ffecb2|ITF Melaka, Malaysia
|bgcolor=ffecb2|Grade 4
|Hard
|Lee Yang
|6–4, 6–4
|-
|bgcolor=ffa07a|Loss
|<small>1–1</small>
|Jun 2017
|bgcolor=C2B280|ITF Offenbach, Germany
|bgcolor=C2B280|Grade 1
|Clay
|{{flagicon|USA}} Victoria Flores
|6–3, 2–6, 1–6
|-
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win
|<small>2–1</small>
|Nov 2017
|bgcolor=addfad|ITF Chuncheon, South Korea
|bgcolor=addfad|Grade 2
|Hard
|Joanna Garland
|6–2, 6–2
|-
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win
|<small>3–1</small>
|Mar 2018
|bgcolor=C2B280|ITF Nonthaburi, Thailand
|bgcolor=C2B280|Grade 1
|Hard
|[[Yuki Naito]]
|6–3, 3–6, 7–5
|-
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win
|<small>4–1</small>
|May 2018
|bgcolor=C2B280|ITF Santa Croce, Italy
|bgcolor=C2B280|Grade 1
|Clay
|Stefania Rogozinska Dzik
|5–7, 6–1, 6–2
|-
|bgcolor=ffa07a|Loss
|<small>4–2</small>
|Oct 2018
|bgcolor=ffcccc|[[Osaka Mayor's Cup]], Japan
|bgcolor=ffcccc|Grade A
|Hard
|[[Clara Tauson]]
|1–6, 0–6
|-
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win
|<small>5–2</small>
|Dec 2018
|bgcolor=C2B280|ITF Bradenton, United States
|bgcolor=C2B280|Grade 1
|Clay
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Elizabeth Mandlik]]
|6–7<sup>(5–7)</sup>, 6–2, 6–2
|-
|bgcolor=ffa07a|Loss
|<small>5–3</small>
|Dec 2018
|bgcolor=ffcccc|ITF Plantation, United States
|bgcolor=ffcccc|Grade A
|Clay
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Coco Gauff]]
|1–6, 6–3, 4–6
|}
=== Career Grand Slam statistics ===
==== Grand Slam tournament seedings ====
De tournaments wey Zheng win dey insyd '''boldface''', wey de ones Zheng advance into finals dey insyd ''italics''.
{|
|
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%"
!Legend
|- bgcolor="eee8aa"
|seeded No. 4–10 (0 / 6)
|-
|seeded No. 11–32 (0 / 5)
|-
|unseeded (0 / 5)
|-
|qualifier (0 / 2)
|}
|
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%"
!Longest streak
|- bgcolor="eee8aa"
|6
|-
|5
|-
|3
|-
|1
|}
|}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
! width="50" |Year
! width="200" |[[Australian Open]]
! width="200" |[[French Open]]
! width="200" |[[The Championships, Wimbledon|Wimbledon]]
! width="200" |[[US Open (tennis)|US Open]]
|-
|2022
|qualifier
|unseeded
|unseeded
|unseeded
|-
|2023
|29th
|19th
|24th
|23rd
|-
|2024
|''12th <small>(1)</small>''
| bgcolor="eee8aa" |8th
| bgcolor="eee8aa" |8th
| bgcolor="eee8aa" |7th
|-
|2025
| bgcolor="eee8aa" |5th
| bgcolor="eee8aa" |8th
| bgcolor="eee8aa" |5th
| bgcolor="efefef" style="color:#767676" |did not play
|-
|2026
| bgcolor="efefef" style="color:#767676" |did not play
|unseeded
|unseeded
|qualifier
|}
=== Best Grand Slam results details ===
Grand Slam winners be insyd '''boldface''', den runner–ups insyd ''italics''.
{|style=width:95%
|-valign=top
|
{|class=wikitable style=float:left
|colspan=4 style=background:#ffc;font-weight:bold;text-align:center|[[Australian Open]]
|-
|colspan=4 style=background:#ffc;font-weight:bold;text-align:center|[[2024 Australian Open – Women's singles|2024]] <small>(12th)</small>
|-
!width=40|Round
!width=250|Opponent
!width=40|Rank
!width=180|Score
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|1R
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Ashlyn Krueger]]
|style=text-align:center|76
|3–6, 6–2, 6–3
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|2R
|[[Katie Boulter]]
|style=text-align:center|54
|6–3, 6–3
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|3R
|{{flagicon|CHN}} [[Wang Yafan]]
|style=text-align:center|94
|6–4, 2–6, 7–6<sup>(10–8)</sup>
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|4R
|[[Océane Dodin]]
|style=text-align:center|95
|6–0, 6–3
|-
|style=background:#ffebcd;text-align:center|QF
|[[Anna Kalinskaya]]
|style=text-align:center|75
|6–7<sup>(4–7)</sup>, 6–3, 6–1
|-
|style=background:yellow;text-align:center|SF
|{{flagicon|UKR}} [[Dayana Yastremska]] <small>(Q)</small>
|style=text-align:center|93
|6–4, 6–4
|-
|style=background:thistle;text-align:center|F
|'''[[Aryna Sabalenka]] <small>(2)</small>'''
|style=text-align:center;background:thistle|2
|3–6, 2–6
|}
|
{|style=width:50px
|
|}
|
{|class=wikitable style=float:left
|colspan=4 style=background:#ebc2af;font-weight:bold;text-align:center|[[French Open]]
|-
|colspan=4 style=background:#ebc2af;font-weight:bold;text-align:center|[[2025 French Open – Women's singles|2025]] <small>(8th)</small>
|-
!width=40|Round
!width=250|Opponent
!width=40|Rank
!width=180|Score
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|1R
|[[Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova]]
|style=text-align:center|50
|6–4, 6–3
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|2R
|[[Emiliana Arango]]
|style=text-align:center|85
|6–2, 6–3
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|3R
|[[Victoria Mboko]] <small>(Q)</small>
|style=text-align:center|120
|6–3, 6–4
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|4R
|[[Liudmila Samsonova]] <small>(19)</small>
|style=text-align:center|18
|7–6<sup>(7–5)</sup>, 1–6, 6–3
|-
|style=background:#ffebcd;text-align:center|QF
|''[[Aryna Sabalenka]] <small>(1)</small>''
|style=text-align:center;background:lime|'''1'''
|6–7<sup>(3–7)</sup>, 3–6
|}
|-valign=top
|
{|class=wikitable style=float:left
|colspan=4 style=background:#cfc;font-weight:bold;text-align:center|[[Wimbledon Championships|Wimbledon]]
|-
|colspan=4 style=background:#cfc;font-weight:bold;text-align:center|[[2022 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|2022]] <small>(Unseeded)</small>
|-
!width=40|Round
!width=250|Opponent
!width=40|Rank
!width=180|Score
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|1R
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Sloane Stephens]]
|style=text-align:center|47
|7–6<sup>(7–1)</sup>, 7–5
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|2R
|[[Greet Minnen]]
|style=text-align:center|88
|6–4, 6–1
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|3R
| '''[[Elena Rybakina]] <small>(17)</small>'''
|style=text-align:center|23
|6–7<sup>(4–7)</sup>, 5–7
|}
|
{|
|
|}
|
{|class=wikitable style=float:left
|colspan=4 style=background:#ccf;font-weight:bold;text-align:center|[[US Open (tennis)|US Open]]
|-
|colspan=4 style=background:#ccf;font-weight:bold;text-align:center|[[2023 US Open – Women's singles|2023]] <small>(23rd)</small>
|-
!width=40|Round
!width=250|Opponent
!width=40|Rank
!width=180|Score
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|1R
|[[Nadia Podoroska]]
|style=text-align:center|70
|6–1, 6–0
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|2R
|[[Kaia Kanepi]]
|style=text-align:center|133
|6–2, 3–6, 6–2
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|3R
|{{flagicon|ITA}} [[Lucia Bronzetti]]
|style=text-align:center|76
|6–3, 4–6, 6–4
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|4R
|[[Ons Jabeur]] <small>(5)</small>
|style=text-align:center;background:#eee8aa|5
|6–2, 6–4
|-
|style=background:#ffebcd;text-align:center|QF
|''[[Aryna Sabalenka]] <small>(2)</small>''
|style=text-align:center;background:thistle|2
|1–6, 4–6
|-
|colspan=4 style=background:#ccf;font-weight:bold;text-align:center|[[2024 US Open – Women's singles|2024]] <small>(7th)</small>
|-
!width=40|Round
!width=250|Opponent
!width=40|Rank
!width=180|Score
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|1R
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Amanda Anisimova]] <small>(WC)</small>
|style=text-align:center|49
|4–6, 6–4, 6–2
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|2R
|[[Erika Andreeva]]
|style=text-align:center|89
|6–7<sup>(3–7)</sup>, 6–1, 6–2
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|3R
|{{flagicon|GER}} [[Jule Niemeier]]
|style=text-align:center|101
|6–2, 6–1
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|4R
|{{flagicon|CRO}} [[Donna Vekić]] <small>(24)</small>
|style=text-align:center|24
|7–6<sup>(7–2)</sup>, 4–6, 6–2
|-
|style=background:#ffebcd;text-align:center|QF
|'''[[Aryna Sabalenka]] <small>(2)</small>'''
|style=text-align:center;background:thistle|2
|1–6, 2–6
|-
|colspan=4 style=background:#ccf;font-weight:bold;text-align:center|[[2026 US Open – Women's singles|2026]] <small>(Qualifier)</small>
|-
!width=40|Round
!width=250|Opponent
!width=40|Rank
!width=180|Score
|-
|style=background:#f0f8ff;text-align:center|Q1
|{{flagicon|CHN}} [[You Xiaodi]]
|style=text-align:center|206
|6–3, 6–2
|-
|style=background:#f0f8ff;text-align:center|Q2
|[[Clara Burel]]
|style=text-align:center|416
|6–1, 7–5
|-
|style=background:#f0f8ff;text-align:center|Q3
|[[Elena Pridankina]]
|style=text-align:center|186
|6–4, 3–6, 6–0
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|1R
|[[Kristina Liutova]]
|style=text-align:center|125
|4–6, 6–3, 6–1
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|2R
|[[Yulia Putintseva]]
|style=text-align:center|84
|6–4, 2–6, 6–1
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|3R
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Madison Keys]] <small>(22)</small>
|style=text-align:center|24
|1–6, 7–6<sup>(7–3)</sup>, 7–5
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|4R
|[[Iga Świątek]] <small>(8)</small>
|style=text-align:center;background:#eee8aa|8
|7–5, 6–3
|-
|style=background:#ffebcd;text-align:center|QF
| '''[[Elena Rybakina]] <small>(2)</small>'''
|style=text-align:center;background:thistle|2
|6–3, 1–6, 4–6
|}
|}
==Wins against top 10 players==
* She get a {{tennis record|won=12|lost=25}} record against players wey na dem be, at de time dem play de match, ranked insyd de top 10.<ref>{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng WTA Match Results, Splits, and Analysis |url=https://www.tennisabstract.com/cgi-bin/wplayer-classic.cgi?p=QinwenZheng&f=ACareerqqC2ITop_10qq |website=Tennis Abstract |access-date=7 May 2026}}</ref>
{{table alignment}}
{| class="wikitable mw-datatable plainrowheaders sortable sort-under-center sticky-table-row1 sticky-table-col2"
|-
! scope="col" |#
! scope="col" |Player
! scope="col" | {{abbr|Rk|Opponent Rank}}
! scope="col" |Event
! scope="col" |Surface
! scope="col" class=unsortable|{{abbr|Rd|Round}}
! scope="col" class=unsortable|Score
! scope="col" class=unsortable|{{abbr|Rk|Iga Świątek Rank}}
! scope="col" class=unsortable|{{abbr|Ref|Reference}}
|-
| colspan="9" style="text-align:center" |'''[[2022 WTA Tour|2022]]'''
|-
|1.
|[[Ons Jabeur]]
| bgcolor="eee8aa" |5
| style="background:#e9e9e9;" |[[2022 National Bank Open – Women's singles|Canadian Open]], Canada
| bgcolor="#ccf" |Hard
| bgcolor="afeeee" |2R
|6–1, 2–1 ret.
|51
|<ref>{{cite news |title=China’s Zheng Qinwen moves into final 16 at National Bank Open |url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3188503/chinas-zheng-qinwen-moves-final-16-national-bank-open-toronto-after |access-date=29 June 2024 |work=South China Morning Post |date=11 August 2022 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|2.
|[[Paula Badosa]]
| bgcolor="eee8AA" |4
| bgcolor="d4f1c5" |[[2022 Toray Pan Pacific Open – Singles|Pan Pacific Open]], Japan
| bgcolor="ccccff" |Hard
| bgcolor="afeeee" |2R
|6–3, 6–2
|36
|<ref>{{cite news |title=Top seed Badosa bundled out of Tokyo by Chinese teen Zheng |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/tennis/badosa-top-seed-beaten-by-zheng-pan-pacific-open-tennis-news/article65917849.ece |access-date=29 June 2024 |work=Sportstar |date=21 September 2022 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| colspan="9" style="text-align:center" |'''[[2023 WTA Tour|2023]]'''
|-
|3.
|[[Daria Kasatkina]]
| bgcolor="eee8AA" |8
| bgcolor="d4f1c5" |[[2023 Abu Dhabi Open – Singles|Abu Dhabi Open]], United Arab Emirates
| bgcolor="ccccff" |Hard
| bgcolor="ffebcd" |QF
|6–1, 6–2
|29
|<ref>{{cite news |title=China's Zheng breezes past Kasatkina to reach WTA Abu Dhabi Open semis |url=http://www.china.org.cn/sports/2023-02/11/content_85101044.htm |access-date=29 June 2024 |work=China.org.cn}}</ref>
|-
|4.
|Ons Jabeur
|bgcolor=eee8AA|5
|bgcolor=f3e6d7|[[2023 US Open – Women's singles|US Open]], United States
|bgcolor=ccccff|Hard
|bgcolor=afeeee|4R
|6–2, 6–4
|23
|<ref>{{cite news |title=Zheng Qinwen advances to US Open quarterfinals by ousting last year’s runner-up, Ons Jabeur |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/news/zheng-qinwen-advances-to-us-open-quarterfinals-by-ousting-last-years-runner-up-ons-jabeur |access-date=29 June 2024 |work=NBC Sports |date=5 September 2023}}</ref>
|-
|5.
|Maria Sakkari
|bgcolor=eee8aa|6
|bgcolor=d4f1c5|[[2023 Zhengzhou Open – Singles|Zhengzhou Open]], China
|bgcolor=ccccff|Hard
|bgcolor=afeeee|2R
|7–6<sup>(7–2)</sup>, 6–3
|24
|<ref>{{cite news |title=Sakkari, Garcia ousted from Zhengzhou Open |url=https://www.espn.in/tennis/story/_/id/38631917/maria-sakkari-caroline-garcia-ousted-zhengzhou-open |access-date=29 June 2024 |work=ESPN |date=11 October 2023 |language=en}}</ref>
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| colspan="9" style="text-align:center" |'''[[2024 WTA Tour|2024]]'''
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|6.
|{{flagicon|CZE}} [[Markéta Vondroušová]]
|bgcolor=eee8aa|7
|bgcolor=ecf2ff|[[2024 United Cup|United Cup]], Australia
|bgcolor=#ccf|Hard
|bgcolor=afeeee|RR
|6–1, 2–6, 6–1
|15
|<ref>{{cite news |title=Zheng Qinwen stuns Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova in United Cup |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/zheng-qinwen-stuns-wimbledon-champion-marketa-vondousova-in-united-cup |access-date=29 June 2024 |work=The Straits Times |date=31 December 2023 |language=en}}</ref>
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|7.
|[[Iga Świątek]]
|bgcolor=lime|1
|bgcolor=FFEA5C|[[Tennis at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's singles|Paris Olympics]], France
|bgcolor=EBC2AF|Clay
|bgcolor=yellow|SF
|6–2, 7–5
|bgcolor=eee8aa|7
|<ref>{{cite news |title=Iga Swiatek upset by Zheng Qinwen in Paris Olympics semifinals |url=https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/40697673/iga-swiatek-upset-zheng-qinwen-paris-olympics-semifinals |access-date=1 August 2024 |work=ESPN |date=1 August 2024 |language=en}}</ref>
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|8.
|{{flagicon|ITA}} [[Jasmine Paolini]]
|bgcolor=eee8aa|6
|bgcolor=e9e9e9|[[2024 Wuhan Open – Singles|Wuhan Open]], China
|bgcolor=ccccff|Hard
|bgcolor=ffebcd|QF
|6–2, 3–6, 6–3
|bgcolor=eee8aa|7
|
|-
|9.
|[[Elena Rybakina]]
|bgcolor=eee8aa|5
|bgcolor=ffffcc|[[2024 WTA Finals – Singles|WTA Finals]], Saudi Arabia
|bgcolor=ccccff|Hard (i)
|bgcolor=afeeee|RR
|7–6<sup>(7–4)</sup>, 3–6, 6–1
|bgcolor=eee8aa|7
|
|-
|10.
|{{flagicon|ITA}} Jasmine Paolini
|bgcolor=eee8aa|4
|bgcolor=ffffcc|WTA Finals, Saudi Arabia
|bgcolor=ccccff|Hard (i)
|bgcolor=afeeee|RR
|6–1, 6–1
|bgcolor=eee8aa|7
|
|-
| colspan="9" style="text-align:center" |'''[[2025 WTA Tour|2025]]'''
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|11.
|[[Aryna Sabalenka]]
|bgcolor=lime|'''1'''
|bgcolor=e9e9e9|[[2025 Italian Open – Women's singles|Italian Open]], Italy
|bgcolor=ebc2af|Clay
|bgcolor=ffebcd|QF
|6–4, 6–3
|bgcolor=eee8aa|8
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| colspan="9" style="text-align:center" |'''[[2026 WTA Tour|2026]]'''
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|12.
|[[Iga Świątek]]
|bgcolor=eee8aa|8
|bgcolor=f3e6d7|[[2026 US Open – Women's singles|US Open]], United States
|bgcolor=ccccff|Hard
|bgcolor=afeeee|4R
|7–5, 6–3
|121
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'''Zheng Qinwen''' (born 8 October 2002) be a Chinese professional tennis player. Na she be ranked world No. 4 by de WTA, she achieve insyd June 2025, wey she be de only second Chinese player to reach de top 5 insyd women's singles after [[Li Na]]. Zheng win five career singles titles, wey dey include de gold medal at de [[2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Paris Olympics]], becoming de first Asian tennis player to win an Olympic gold medal insyd singles.
Zheng win ein first WTA Tour tournament insyd 2023 at de Palermo Ladies Open, a title wey she defend insyd 2024. She win WTA 500 titles at de 2023 Zhengzhou Open den at de 2024 Pan Pacific Open. She fini runner-up at de 2024 Australian Open, wey she loose to [[Aryna Sabalenka]], den at de 2024 WTA Finals, losing to [[Coco Gauff]].
== Early life den junior years ==
Na dem born Zheng insyd Shiyan, Hubei, on 8 October 2002.<ref name="WTAprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/players/328120/qinwen-zheng |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Na ein parents encourage am to try several sports during ein kiddie time, wey dey include table tennis, before she begin dey play tennis at de age of seven.<ref name="Vogue2024">{{cite magazine|last=Remsen|first=Nick|title=Qinwen Zheng on Winning China's First-Ever Olympic Gold in Tennis|url=https://www.vogue.com/article/qinwen-zheng-on-winning-olympic-gold|magazine=Vogue|date=4 August 2024|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> At de age of eight, she lef ein parents wey she move go Wuhan to receive more advanced coaching.<ref name="Vogue2024" /> Na ein mommie initially visit am on weekends den later lef ein job to support ein training full-time.<ref name="Vogue2024" /> During ein formative years, Zheng train at an academy insyd Beijing under [[Carlos Rodríguez (tennis coach)|Carlos Rodríguez]], wey na he previously coach [[Justine Henin]] den [[Li Na]].<ref name="RG2022">{{cite web |date=27 May 2022 |title=Get to know Zheng Qinwen |url=https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/article/rg2022-get-to-know-zheng-qinwen |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Roland-Garros}}</ref><ref name="Reuters2025">{{cite news|last=Ransom|first=Ian|title=Zheng looks to emulate Li's Australian Open success|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/zheng-looks-emulate-lis-australian-open-success-2025-01-07/|work=Reuters|date=7 January 2025|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> Zheng turn professional insyd 2018 while continuing to compete on de junior circuit.<ref name="RGprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng: Player card |url=https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/players/42560-q.zheng |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Roland-Garros}}</ref> Insyd December 2018, she reach de girls' singles final of de Orange Bowl, wer she loose to Coco Gauff insyd three sets.<ref name="USTA2018">{{cite web |date=10 December 2018 |title=Coco Gauff crowned Orange Bowl singles champ |url=https://www.usta.com/en/home/stay-current/national/coco-gauff-wins-orange-bowl-18s-girls--singles-title.html |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=United States Tennis Association}}</ref> Insyd 2019, she reach de girls' singles semifinals at both de French Open den de US Open, wey she achieve a career-high ITF junior ranking of world No. 6.<ref name="RGprofile" /><ref name="ITFprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng Tennis Player Profile |url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/players/qinwen-zheng/800436017/chn/jt/S/overview/ |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=International Tennis Federation}}</ref> Insyd late 2019, Zheng move go Spain to continue ein development wey she establish a training base insyd Barcelona.<ref name="RG2022" /><ref name="Xinhua2024">{{cite news|script-title=zh:追光|十年前那个小姑娘,如何成为郑钦文|url=https://www.news.cn/sports/20240127/98e4e4c7271d4f58a4493fe0ed91110b/c.html|website=Xinhua News Agency|date=27 January 2024|language=zh|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> She begin dey work plus Spanish coach [[Pere Riba]] insyd 2021.<ref name="riba">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen reuniting with coach Pere Riba for 2024|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3805943/zheng-qinwen-reuniting-with-coach-pere-riba-for-2024|access-date=2 September 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 December 2023}}</ref>
== Career ==
=== 2021: WTA Tour debut ===
Insyd January 2021, Zheng win de Tennis Future Hamburg, Germany wer she defeat [[Linda Fruhvirtová]] insyd de final of de 25k event, dem hold at de venue of de Hamburger Tennis-Verband.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennis-tourtalk.com/67737/qinwen-zheng-wins-tennis-future-hamburg|title=Qinwen Zheng Wins Tennis Future Hamburg|work=Tennis TourTalk|date=17 January 2021|access-date=20 June 2021|archive-date=16 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220116120922/https://www.tennis-tourtalk.com/67737/qinwen-zheng-wins-tennis-future-hamburg|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 20 June 2021, she win de final of de 60k Macha Lake Open insyd Staré Splavy defeating [[Aleksandra Krunić]] insyd two sets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/tournament/w60-stare-splavy/cze/2021/w-itf-cze-02a-2021/draws-and-results/|title=ITF draws and results|publisher=www.itftennis.com|date=|access-date=20 June 2021|archive-date=23 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123165654/https://www.itftennis.com/en/tournament/w60-stare-splavy/cze/2021/w-itf-cze-02a-2021/draws-and-results/|url-status=live}}</ref> Zheng make ein WTA Tour debut at de Palermo Ladies Open, wer she defeat second seed [[Liudmila Samsonova]] insyd de first round,<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 July 2021|title=18-y.o. Zheng Qinwen arrives on WTA Tour in style with Samsonova upset: Palermo Highlights|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2193178/18-y-o-zheng-qinwen-arrives-on-wta-tour-in-style-with-samsonova-upset-palermo-highlights|access-date=20 July 2021|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=18 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118194733/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2193178/18-y-o-zheng-qinwen-arrives-on-wta-tour-in-style-with-samsonova-upset-palermo-highlights|url-status=dead}}</ref> before losing ein next match to [[Jaqueline Cristian]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Wancke|first=Barbara|date=22 July 2021|url=https://tennisthreads.net/wta-roundup-palermo-and-gdynia-2/|title=WTA Roundup: Palermo and Gdynia – Day 3|publisher=Tennis Threads|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110025912/https://tennisthreads.net/wta-roundup-palermo-and-gdynia-2/|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== 2022: French Open fourth round, top 30 ===
Ranked No. 126, Zheng enter de Melbourne Summer Set 1 after qualifying. She beat [[Mai Hontama]], [[Vera Zvonareva]], den [[Ana Konjuh]] to make ein first WTA Tour semifinal,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Melbourne 1: Zheng Qinwen beats Zvonareva in 3 sets for 1st WTA QF spot (video)|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2440989/melbourne-1-zheng-qinwen-beats-zvonareva-in-3-sets-for-1st-wta-qf-spot|access-date=6 January 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=6 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220106161443/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2440989/melbourne-1-zheng-qinwen-beats-zvonareva-in-3-sets-for-1st-wta-qf-spot|url-status=live}}</ref> buh she loose to No. 20 [[Simona Halep]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite news |date=8 January 2022|title=Halep advances, injured Osaka withdraws at Melbourne 1|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2442148/halep-advances-injured-osaka-withdraws-at-melbourne-1|access-date=8 January 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=8 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220108094707/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2442148/halep-advances-injured-osaka-withdraws-at-melbourne-1|url-status=live}}</ref> Zheng debut at de main draw of a Grand Slam tournament at de Australian Open after qualifying.<ref>{{cite news |last=Macpherson|first=Alex|date=15 January 2022|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447639/introducing-the-2022-australian-open-s-grand-slam-debutantes|title=Introducing the 2022 Australian Open's Grand Slam debutantes|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|access-date=24 May 2022|archive-date=15 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220515020850/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447639/introducing-the-2022-australian-open-s-grand-slam-debutantes|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=January 14, 2022|title=Baptiste, Zheng Qinwen, Bronzetti qualify for Australian Open|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447429/baptiste-zheng-qinwen-bronzetti-qualify-for-australian-open|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=14 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220114212606/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447429/baptiste-zheng-qinwen-bronzetti-qualify-for-australian-open|url-status=dead}}</ref> She defeat [[Aliaksandra Sasnovich]] insyd de first round,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Garber|first=Greg|date=January 18, 2022|title=Australian Open Day 3 order of play: Bencic, Anisimova to play; Barty in action|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2452994/australian-open-day-3-order-of-play-bencic-anisimova-to-play-barty-in-action|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=18 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118192336/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2452994/australian-open-day-3-order-of-play-bencic-anisimova-to-play-barty-in-action|url-status=dead}}</ref> buh she loose insyd de second round to No. 8 [[Maria Sakkari]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=January 19, 2022|title=Osaka passes Brengle test at Australian Open; to face Anisimova next|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2453850/osaka-passes-brengle-test-at-australian-open-to-face-anisimova-next|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=15 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240915214756/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2453850/osaka-passes-brengle-test-at-australian-open-to-face-anisimova-next|url-status=live}}</ref> As a result, Zheng break into de top 100 for de first time.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ubha|first1=Ravi|title='Feels like I'm at home': Sakkari flourishes as fans find voice|url=https://ausopen.com/articles/match-report/feels-im-home-sakkari-flourishes-fans-find-voice|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Australian Open|date=19 January 2022}}</ref>
At de French Open, Zheng defeat [[Maryna Zanevska]] insyd de first round.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3178838/french-open-anisimova-knocks-out-osaka-first-round-chinas-zheng-qinwen|title=Osaka's return to French Open ends in first round|publisher=South China Morning Post|date=23 May 2022|url-access=subscription|access-date=24 May 2022|archive-date=24 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220524002441/https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3178838/french-open-anisimova-knocks-out-osaka-first-round-chinas-zheng-qinwen|url-status=live}}</ref> Insyd de second round, she cam back from a set den a break down to upset No. 19 Simona Halep for ein first top-20 win.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2635302/zheng-qinwen-upends-halep-at-roland-garros|title=Zheng Qinwen upends former champion Halep at French Open|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|access-date=26 May 2022|archive-date=26 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526162042/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2635302/zheng-qinwen-upends-halep-at-roland-garros|url-status=live}}</ref> She move into de fourth round after [[Alizé Cornet]] retire while trailing by a set.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-sets-up-swiatek-clash-after-cornet-retirement-603044.html|title=Roland-Garros: Zheng sets up Swiatek clash after Cornet retirement|date=28 May 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> She loose insyd de fourth round to world No. 1 den eventual champion [[Iga Świątek]] insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news |last=Tignor|first=Steve|date=30 May 2022|title=Iga Swiatek’s towering 2022 wobbled a little against talented newcomer Zheng Qinwen, but she ended with her win streak and Roland Garros bid intact|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/iga-swiatek-s-towering-2022-wobbled-a-little-against-talented-newcomer-zheng-qin|work=Tennis.com|access-date=25 August 2025}}</ref> Na she be de only player to win a set against Świątek insyd de tournament.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Maine|first1=D'Arcy|title=How Iga Swiatek won the 2022 French Open -- and why she could dominate for the foreseeable future|url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/34036326/how-iga-swiatek-won-2022-french-open-why-dominate-foreseeable-future|access-date=8 September 2026|work=[[ESPN]]|date=4 June 2022}}</ref> As a result, Zheng move to a new career-high of No. 54.<ref name="valencia">{{cite news |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2644639/zheng-qinwen-captures-wta-125-valencia-title|title=Zheng Qinwen captures WTA 125 Valencia title|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=9 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220709001357/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2644639/zheng-qinwen-captures-wta-125-valencia-title|url-status=live}}</ref> She break into de top 50 a week later<ref>{{cite news |last1=Oddo|first1=Chris|title=WTA rankings: Zheng Qinwen, Haddad Maia surging|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-rankings/wta-rankings-zheng-qinwen-haddad-maia-surging-605964.html|access-date=8 September 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=12 June 2022}}</ref> after winning ein first WTA 125 title at de Open Internacional de Valencia, defeating compatriot [[Wang Xiyu]].<ref name="valencia" />
At de Wimbledon Championships, Zheng defeat [[Sloane Stephens]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2658987/tan-prevails-over-serena-in-three-hour-wimbledon-opener|title=Tan prevails over Serena in three-hour Wimbledon opener|website=WTA Tennis|access-date=28 June 2022|archive-date=6 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220706224106/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2658987/tan-prevails-over-serena-in-three-hour-wimbledon-opener|url-status=dead}}</ref> den [[Greet Minnen]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wimbledon-news/wimbledon-qinwen-zheng-moves-into-third-round-609331.html|title=Zheng to meet Rybakina in Wimbledon third round|date=30 June 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> to reach de third round, wer she fall to No. 23 den eventual champion [[Elena Rybakina]] insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/matches/wta/wimbledon/qinwen-zheng-vs-elena-rybakina|title=Qinwen Zheng vs Elena Rybakina|date=9 November 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110035800/https://www.tennismajors.com/matches/wta/wimbledon/qinwen-zheng-vs-elena-rybakina|url-status=live}}</ref>
At de Canadian Open, Zheng defeat wildcard entrant [[Rebecca Marino]] insyd de first round.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/national-bank-open-zheng-through-to-second-round-616979.html|title=National Bank Open: Zheng through to second round, defeating Canadian Marino|date=9 August 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110035825/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/national-bank-open-zheng-through-to-second-round-616979.html|url-status=live}}</ref> She advance to de third round after No. 5 [[Ons Jabeur]] retire while trailing by a set.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wta-toronto-national-bank-open/national-bank-open-zheng-makes-last-16-617299.html|title=Zheng Qinwen makes last 16 as Jabeur retires with abdominal pain|date=10 August 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> She overcam [[Bianca Andreescu]] to advance to ein first WTA 1000 quarterfinal,<ref>{{cite news |last=Chidley-Hill|first=John|date=10 August 2022|url=https://nationalpost.com/sports/top-seed-iga-swiatek-cruises-into-third-round-at-national-bank-open|title=Bianca Andreescu out of National Bank Open with loss to China's Zheng|publisher=National Post|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> wer she loose to No. 14 [[Karolína Plíšková]], insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/national-bank-open-pliskova-books-spot-in-last-four-617698.html|title=National Bank Open: Pliskova books spot in semi-finals against Haddad Maia|date=13 August 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> At de US Open, she defeat No. 16 [[Jeļena Ostapenko]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-through-to-second-round-620672.html|title=US Open: Zheng through to second round, eliminating Ostapenko|date=30 August 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=19 January 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119044655/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-through-to-second-round-620672.html|url-status=live}}</ref> den [[Anastasia Potapova]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://english.news.cn/20220902/69df77b84cf14581955c8d02626da6ad/c.html|title=Zheng Qinwen, Yuan Yue advance into US Open last 32|publisher=Xinhua|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> before she loose to [[Jule Niemeier]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-niemeier-moves-into-last-16-622605.html|title=Wimbledon quarter-finalist Niemeier advances to US Open fourth round; Swiatek next|date=4 September 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110035808/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-niemeier-moves-into-last-16-622605.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
At de Pan Pacific Open, Zheng defeat [[Misaki Doi]], No. 4 [[Paula Badosa]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen routs top seed Badosa in Tokyo to reach quarterfinals|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2798336/zheng-qinwen-routs-top-seed-badosa-in-tokyo-to-reach-quarterfinals|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=21 September 2022}}</ref> [[Claire Liu]] den No. 13 [[Veronika Kudermetova]] to reach ein first WTA Tour final.<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen, Liudmila Samsonova reach Pan Pacific final|url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/34654085/zheng-qinwen-liudmila-samsonova-reach-pan-pacific-final|access-date=23 July 2026|work=[[ESPN]]|date=24 September 2022}}</ref> She loose insyd de final to Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.<ref name="pacific">{{cite web |title=Samsonova wins Tokyo, edges Zheng Qinwen for third title of 2022 |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2801554/samsonova-wins-tokyo-edges-zheng-qinwen-for-third-title-of-2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925053658/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2801554/samsonova-wins-tokyo-edges-zheng-qinwen-for-third-title-of-2022 |archive-date=25 September 2022 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Despite de loss, Zheng reach a new career-high ranking of No. 28, becoming de first Chinese teenager to break into de top 30.<ref name="pacific" /> Entering de San Diego Open as a lucky loser, she advance to de second round as No. 13 [[Garbiñe Muguruza]] retire.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Ramchandani|first=Haresh|date=12 October 2022|title=Lucky loser Zheng sets up Swiatek clash in San Diego as Muguruza retires|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/san-diego-open-zheng-into-second-round-628995.html|access-date=10 August 2026|work=Tennis Majors}}</ref> She loose insyd de second round to world No. 1 den eventual champion Iga Świątek insyd three sets.<ref>{{Cite news|date=14 October 2022|title=Swiatek downs Zheng to reach San Diego quarters|url=https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/swiatek-downs-zheng-reach-san-diego-quarters-2022-10-13/|access-date=10 August 2026|work=[[Reuters]]}}</ref> Na dem name Zheng WTA Newcomer of de Year.<ref>{{cite web |title=China's Zheng Qinwen named WTA Newcomer of the Year |url=https://oca.asia/news/3599-chinas-zheng-qinwen-named-wta-newcomer-of-the-year.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110045901/https://oca.asia/news/3599-chinas-zheng-qinwen-named-wta-newcomer-of-the-year.html |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Olympic Council of Asia}}</ref>
=== 2023: US Open quarterfinal, top 20 ===
Zheng begin de season at de Adelaide International. She defeat No. 17 [[Anett Kontaveit]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen saves match point, ousts Kontaveit in Adelaide |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3005423/zheng-qinwen-saves-match-point-ousts-kontaveit-in-adelaide |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241130122924/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3005423/zheng-qinwen-saves-match-point-ousts-kontaveit-in-adelaide |archive-date=30 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> before losing to [[Victoria Azarenka]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Adelaide 1: Azarenka fends off Zheng Qinwen, into quarterfinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3010262/adelaide-1-azarenka-fends-off-zheng-qinwen-into-quarterfinals |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331083541/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3010262/adelaide-1-azarenka-fends-off-zheng-qinwen-into-quarterfinals |archive-date=31 March 2023 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> At de Australian Open, she beat [[Dalma Gálfi]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Macpherson|first1=Alex|title=AO 2023 Day 1 by the numbers: Zheng Qinwen in a hurry, Osorio's milestone and more|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3024158/ao-2023-day-1-by-the-numbers-zheng-qinwen-in-a-hurry-osorios-milestone-and-more|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=16 January 2023}}</ref> before losing to [[Bernarda Pera]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Australian Open: Pera makes third round|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-pera-makes-third-round-655418.html|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=18 January 2023}}</ref>
At de Abu Dhabi Open, Zheng defeat qualifier Rebecca Marino, No. 12 Jeļena Ostapenko,<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen upsets Ostapenko to reach Abu Dhabi quarters|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3054192/zheng-qinwen-upsets-ostapenko-to-reach-abu-dhabi-quarters|access-date=18 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=8 February 2023}}</ref> den No. 8 [[Daria Kasatkina]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen overpowers No. 1 seed Daria Kasatkina in Abu Dhabi for third Top 10 win|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-overpowers-top-seed-daria-kasatkina-abu-dhabi-third-top-10-win|access-date=18 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=10 February 2023}}</ref> widout dropping a set, to reach de semifinals. She loose insyd de semifinals to No. 19 Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.
At de Stuttgart Open, Zheng defeat lucky loser [[Alycia Parks]] before losing to world No. 1, Iga Świątek, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite news|date=21 April 2023|title=Iga Swiatek beats Zheng in Stuttgart to make winning WTA Tour return|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/apr/21/iga-swiatek-beats-zheng-in-stuttgart-to-make-winning-wta-tour-return|access-date=10 August 2026|work=[[The Guardian]]}}</ref> At de Madrid Open, she defeat [[Caty McNally]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Madrid Open: Zheng books spot in round of 32|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/madrid-open-zheng-books-spot-in-first-round-676310.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=28 April 2023}}</ref> before losing to No. 17, [[Ekaterina Alexandrova]], insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Madrid Open: Alexandrova into round of 16 against Swiatek|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/madrid-open-alexandrova-into-second-round-676784.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=30 April 2023}}</ref> At de Italian Open, Zheng defeat Alizé Cornet,<ref>{{cite web |title=Rome: Zheng Qinwen holds off Cornet to reach third round |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3340520/rome-zheng-qinwen-holds-off-cornet-to-reach-third-round |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803045450/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3340520/rome-zheng-qinwen-holds-off-cornet-to-reach-third-round |archive-date=3 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> qualifier [[Anna Bondár]],<ref>{{cite web |date=13 May 2023 |title=Italian Open: Zheng into round of 16, beats qualifier before rain stops play for day |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-into-second-round-679502.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043052/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-into-second-round-679502.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den compatriot Wang Xiyu<ref>{{cite web |date=15 May 2023 |title=Italian Open: Zheng advances to quarter-finals |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-advances-to-quarter-finals-679819.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241127235309/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-advances-to-quarter-finals-679819.html |archive-date=27 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> to reach ein second WTA 1000 quarterfinal. She then loose to No. 12 Veronika Kudermetova, insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kudermetova beats Zheng Qinwen for semis at Italian Open |url=https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202305/17/WS64644942a310b6054fad3798.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240119125438/https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202305/17/WS64644942a310b6054fad3798.html |archive-date=19 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=China Daily}}</ref> As a result, Zheng reach No. 19 insyd de WTA rankings, becoming de fifth Chinese player to break into de top 20.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ranking Reaction: Iga Swiatek kicks off 60th straight week at No. 1, Alcaraz returns to top spot |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/ranking-reaction-iga-swiatek-60th-week-at-no-1-alcaraz-returns-to-top-spot |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803163136/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/ranking-reaction-iga-swiatek-60th-week-at-no-1-alcaraz-returns-to-top-spot |archive-date=3 August 2024 |access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Rankings Watch: Rybakina hits Top 5 for first time; Zheng makes Top 20 debut |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3465469/rankings-watch-rybakina-hits-top-5-for-first-time-zheng-makes-top-20-debut |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230522235550/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3465469/rankings-watch-rybakina-hits-top-5-for-first-time-zheng-makes-top-20-debut |archive-date=22 May 2023 |access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref> At de French Open, she beat qualifier [[Tamara Zidanšek]]<ref>{{cite web |date=28 May 2023 |title=Roland-Garros: Zheng advances to second round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-advances-to-first-round-683322.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119051043/https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-advances-to-first-round-683322.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> before losing to [[Yulia Putintseva]].<ref>{{cite web |date=31 May 2023 |title=Roland-Garros: Putintseva upsets Qinwen Zheng in three sets to make third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-putintseva-advances-to-third-round-684819.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119045944/https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-putintseva-advances-to-third-round-684819.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref>
At Wimbledon, Zheng loose insyd de first round to [[Kateřina Siniaková]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Wimbledon: Siniakova books spot in second round|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wimbledon-news/wimbledon-siniakova-books-spot-in-second-round-693157.html|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=3 July 2023}}</ref>
Zheng receive a wildcard into de Palermo Ladies Open. She double bagel [[Sara Errani]],<ref>{{cite web |date=17 July 2023 |title=WTA roundup: Qinwen Zheng opens with 6–0, 6–0 win in Palermo |url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-qinwen-zheng-opens-with-6-0-6-0-win-palermo-2023-07-17/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230720025622/https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-qinwen-zheng-opens-with-6-0-6-0-win-palermo-2023-07-17/ |archive-date=20 July 2023 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |work=Reuters}}</ref> then beat [[Diane Parry]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Palermo: Zheng Qinwen battles past Parry in three sets |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3601004/palermo-zheng-qinwen-battles-past-parry-in-three-sets |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803015041/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3601004/palermo-zheng-qinwen-battles-past-parry-in-three-sets |archive-date=3 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> [[Emma Navarro]]<ref>{{cite web |date=21 July 2023 |title=Palermo Open: Zheng reaches semi-finals, takes on Sherif next |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/palermo-open-zheng-reaches-semi-finals-698670.html |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Mayar Sherif]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng beats Sherif in late-night duel; faces Paolini in Palermo final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3600788/zheng-beats-sherif-in-late-night-duel-faces-paolini-in-palermo-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119051012/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3600788/zheng-beats-sherif-in-late-night-duel-faces-paolini-in-palermo-final |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> to reach ein second WTA Tour final. She beat [[Jasmine Paolini]] insyd three sets to win ein first WTA Tour title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen beats Paolini in Palermo to capture first career title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3601535/zheng-qinwen-beats-paolini-in-palermo-to-capture-first-career-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921023120/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3601535/zheng-qinwen-beats-paolini-in-palermo-to-capture-first-career-title |archive-date=21 September 2024 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref>
[[File:Zheng_Qinwen_(2023_US_Open)_01_(cropped).jpg|left|thumb|Zheng reach ein first Grand Slam quarterfinals at de 2023 US Open.]]
At de Canadian Open, Zheng defeat [[Marta Kostyuk]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen edges Marta Kostyuk in Montreal|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/canadian-open-zheng-books-spot-in-second-round-703625.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=8 August 2023}}</ref> before losing to No. 18 Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Canadian Open: Samsonova makes last 16|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/canadian-open-samsonova-makes-last-16-704051.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=9 August 2023}}</ref> At de Cincinnati Open, she defeat qualifier Aliaksandra Sasnovich den wildcard entrant [[Venus Williams]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen rallies to beat Venus Williams in Cincinnati|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3636968/zheng-qinwen-rallies-to-beat-venus-williams-in-cincinnati|access-date=30 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=16 August 2023}}</ref> before losing to world No. 1, Iga Świątek, insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Swiatek survives Zheng scare to reach Cincinnati quarter-finals|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/swiatek-survives-zheng-scare-reach-cincinnati-quarter-finals-2023-08-17/|access-date=30 July 2026|work=[[Reuters]]|date=18 August 2023}}</ref> At de [[2023 US Open – Women's singles|US Open]], Zheng defeat [[Nadia Podoroska]],<ref>{{cite web |date=30 August 2023 |title=US Open: Zheng fires warning shot to rest of the field |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-second-round-709185.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043746/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-second-round-709185.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Kaia Kanepi]],<ref>{{cite web |date=31 August 2023 |title=US Open: Zheng ends Kanepi's run, into third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-makes-third-round-2-709889.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043303/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-makes-third-round-2-709889.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Lucia Bronzetti]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen dazzles with defense on a landmark day for Chinese tennis |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3668033/zheng-qinwen-dazzles-with-defense-on-a-landmark-day-for-chinese-tennis |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den No. 5 Ons Jabeur<ref>{{cite web |date=4 September 2023 |title=US Open: Under-par Jabeur knocked out by Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-last-8-711398.html |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> to advance to ein first major quarterfinal, wer she loose to world No. 2, [[Aryna Sabalenka]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 September 2023 |title=Sabalenka sweeps into 4th Slam semi of 2023 |url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/38339824/aryna-sabalenka-cruises-zheng-qinwen-us-open-semis |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231008190452/https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/38339824/aryna-sabalenka-cruises-zheng-qinwen-us-open-semis |archive-date=8 October 2023 |access-date=7 September 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>
Zheng win gold insyd singles at de Asian Games.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-2023-tennis-women-singles|title=Asian Games 2023: Zheng Qinwen wins women's tennis gold to secure Paris 2024 quota|last=Kano|first=Shintaro|date=29 September 2023|publisher=International Olympic Committee|access-date=25 January 2024|archive-date=16 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240816073522/https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-2023-tennis-women-singles|url-status=live}}</ref> At de China Open, she loose insyd de first round to world No. 5, Elena Rybakina, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rybakina sweeps past Zheng Qinwen into Beijing second round|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3715707/rybakina-sweeps-past-zheng-qinwen-into-beijing-second-round|access-date=30 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=2 October 2023}}</ref> At de Zhengzhou Open, Zheng defeat qualifier [[Kateryna Volodko]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=9 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen claims first win on home soil in Zhengzhou|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3732237/zheng-qinwen-claims-first-win-on-home-soil-in-zhengzhou|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> No. 6 Maria Sakkari,<ref>{{Cite news|date=11 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen notches first win over Sakkari to make Zhengzhou quarters|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3735023/zheng-qinwen-notches-first-win-over-sakkari-to-make-zhengzhou-quarters|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> [[Anhelina Kalinina]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=13 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen storms into Zhengzhou semis; faces Paolini next|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3737260/zheng-qinwen-storms-into-zhengzhou-semis-faces-paolini-next|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> den Jasmine Paolini, widout dropping a set, to reach de final. She defeat world No. 18, [[Barbora Krejčíková]], insyd de final insyd three sets to win ein second career title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen triumphs on home soil to win Zhengzhou title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3738449/zheng-qinwen-triumphs-on-home-soil-to-win-zhengzhou-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231017133438/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3738449/zheng-qinwen-triumphs-on-home-soil-to-win-zhengzhou-title |archive-date=17 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=James Walker-Roberts |date=15 October 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen says she 'wanted too much' after beating Barbora Krejcikova to win Zhengzhou Open |url=https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/wta-zhengzhou/2023/zheng-qinwen-says-she-wanted-too-much-after-beating-barbora-krejcikova-to-win-zhengzhou-open_sto9837635/story.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231015195205/https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/wta-zhengzhou/2023/zheng-qinwen-says-she-wanted-too-much-after-beating-barbora-krejcikova-to-win-zhengzhou-open_sto9837635/story.shtml |archive-date=15 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=eurosport.com}}</ref> Zheng make ein debut at de WTA Elite Trophy.<ref>{{cite news|title=Field is set for the 2023 WTA Elite Trophy Zhuhai|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3741492/field-is-set-for-the-2023-wta-elite-trophy-zhuhai|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=18 October 2023}}</ref> She defeat [[Donna Vekić]]<ref>{{Cite news|date=25 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen battles past Vekic to grab first win in Zhuhai|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3752266/zheng-qinwen-battles-past-vekic-to-grab-first-win-in-zhuhai|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> den Jeļena Ostapenko<ref>{{Cite news|date=27 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen beats Jelena Ostapenko to set up all-Chinese semifinal match at WTA Elite Trophy|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-jelena-ostapenko-all-chinese-semifinal-wta-elite-trophy-zhuhai|access-date=10 August 2026|work=Tennis}}</ref> insyd de round-robin stage. She beat compatriot [[Zhu Lin (tennis)|Zhu Lin]] insyd de semifinals<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen outlasts Zhu in Zhuhai; will face Haddad Maia in final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3755851/zheng-qinwen-outlasts-zhu-lin-in-zhuhai-will-face-haddad-maia-in-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231029001032/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3755851/zheng-qinwen-outlasts-zhu-lin-in-zhuhai-will-face-haddad-maia-in-final |archive-date=29 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> buh she loose insyd de final to [[Beatriz Haddad Maia]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Haddad Maia denies Zheng Qinwen in classic final to claim Zhuhai title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3758240/haddad-maia-denies-zheng-qinwen-in-classic-final-to-claim-zhuhai-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241126191816/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3758240/haddad-maia-denies-zheng-qinwen-in-classic-final-to-claim-zhuhai-title |archive-date=26 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Na dem name Zheng WTA Most Improved Player.<ref name="2023year">{{cite news|title=2023 WTA player and coach award winners announced|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3818533/2023-wta-player-and-coach-award-winners-announced|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=11 December 2023}}</ref>
=== 2024: Australian Open final, Olympic champion, top 5 ===
Zheng make ein debut at de United Cup as China ein No. 1 player. She defeat [[Markéta Vondroušová]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen clinches United Cup tie for China |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3842404/zheng-qinwen-clinches-united-cup-tie-for-china |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240125173819/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3842404/zheng-qinwen-clinches-united-cup-tie-for-china |archive-date=25 January 2024 |access-date=25 January 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den [[Olga Danilović]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng beats Danilovic; Serbia storms back to edge China in Perth|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3844854/zheng-holds-off-danilovic-to-send-china-vs-serbia-to-deciding-doubles|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=31 December 2023}}</ref> before losing to Iga Świątek insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Swiatek secures United Cup semifinal spot for Poland; Australia tops Serbia|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3847883/swiatek-hurkacz-clinch-united-cup-semifinal-spot-for-team-poland|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 January 2024}}</ref> At de Australian Open, Zheng eliminate [[Ashlyn Krueger]],<ref>{{cite web |date=16 January 2024 |title=Australian Open: 12th seed Zheng into second round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-12th-seed-zheng-into-second-round-737579.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127125743/https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-12th-seed-zheng-into-second-round-737579.html |archive-date=27 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Katie Boulter]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Boulter beaten by Qinwen Zheng to miss out on potential Raducanu clash |url=https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12040/13050672/australian-open-katie-boulter-beaten-by-qinwen-zheng-to-miss-out-on-potential-emma-raducanu-clash |accessdate=26 October 2024 |work=Sky Sports}}</ref> compatriot [[Wang Yafan]],<ref>{{cite web |date=20 January 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen defeats Wang Yafan to reach week 2 at Australian Open |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/zheng-qinwen-defeats-wang-yafan-to-reach-week-2-at-australian-open-738722.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127125746/https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/zheng-qinwen-defeats-wang-yafan-to-reach-week-2-at-australian-open-738722.html |archive-date=27 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Océane Dodin]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Fitzgerald|first1=Matt|title=Zheng Qinwen, lone AO top half women's seed left, joins three first-time major quarterfinalists|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-lone-top-half-seed-left-three-first-time-major-quarterfinalists-australian-open|access-date=16 July 2026|work=Tennis|date=22 January 2024}}</ref> to reach ein second consecutive major quarterfinal. She defeat [[Anna Kalinskaya]] to reach ein first major semifinal,<ref>{{cite news|last1=Fitzgerald|first1=Matt|title=In a mature turnaround, Zheng Qinwen reaches first major semifinal at Australian Open|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/mature-turnaround-zheng-qinwen-first-major-semifinal-australian-open-kalinskaya|access-date=16 July 2026|work=Tennis|date=24 January 2024}}</ref> wey she beat qualifier [[Dayana Yastremska]] to reach ein first major final.<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen bests Yastremska at Australian Open to make first Slam final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3867402/zheng-qinwen-bests-yastremska-at-australian-open-to-make-first-slam-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240828140952/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3867402/zheng-qinwen-bests-yastremska-at-australian-open-to-make-first-slam-final |archive-date=28 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> She loose insyd de final to world No. 2, Aryna Sabalenka, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68109149|title=Australian Open 2024 women's final result: Aryna Sabalenka beats Zheng Qinwen in Melbourne|date=27 January 2024|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=28 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240928135354/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68109149|url-status=live}}</ref> As a result, Zheng reach de top 10 insyd de singles rankings, de second Chinese player to do so after [[Li Na]].<ref>{{cite web |date=29 January 2024 |title=Rankings Watch: Zheng makes Top 10 debut; Mertens back to No.1 in doubles |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3870512/rankings-watch-zheng-makes-top-10-debut-mertens-back-to-no-1-in-doubles |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240809125231/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3870512/rankings-watch-zheng-makes-top-10-debut-mertens-back-to-no-1-in-doubles |archive-date=9 August 2024 |access-date=29 January 2024 |website=WTA Tour}}</ref>
Na dis sanso be China ein second-ever Olympic gold insyd tennis, den de first since de women's doubles insyd 2004.<ref>{{Cite news|last=|date=3 August 2024|title=Zheng Qinwen rewards raucous Chinese support to grab gold in tense tennis final|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/03/zheng-qinwen-paris-olympic-games-2024-womens-tennis-final-report|access-date=4 August 2024|work=The Observer|language=en-GB|issn=0029-7712}}</ref>
At de Wuhan Open, Zheng defeat wildcard entrant Jaqueline Cristian,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng becomes first Chinese woman since Li Na to win 40 matches in one year |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146421/zheng-becomes-first-chinese-woman-since-li-na-to-win-40-matches-in-one-year |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241009162137/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146421/zheng-becomes-first-chinese-woman-since-li-na-to-win-40-matches-in-one-year |archive-date=9 October 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Leylah Fernandez,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng defeats Fernandez for first time to reach Wuhan quarters |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146835/zheng-defeats-fernandez-for-first-time-to-reach-wuhan-quarters |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241208111722/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146835/zheng-defeats-fernandez-for-first-time-to-reach-wuhan-quarters |archive-date=8 December 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> No. 6 Jasmine Paolini,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng stays perfect against Paolini, sets historic Wuhan semifinal showdown |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4147692/zheng-stays-perfect-against-paolini-sets-historic-wuhan-semifinal-showdown |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110100716/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4147692/zheng-stays-perfect-against-paolini-sets-historic-wuhan-semifinal-showdown |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den compatriot [[Wang Xinyu]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Wuhan Open: Zheng advances to final against Sabalenka|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wuhan-open-zheng-advances-to-final-790070.html|access-date=14 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=12 October 2024}}</ref> to advance to ein first WTA 1000 final. At de Pan Pacific Open, Zheng defeat [[Moyuka Uchijima]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 24, 2024 |title='Trying new things': Zheng's fresh tactics help her reach Tokyo quarterfinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4155184/-trying-new-things-zheng-s-fresh-tactics-help-her-reach-tokyo-quarterfinals |access-date=14 November 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeKWOhQ7ceo |title=QINWEN ZHENG/ON COURT INTERVIEW/TOKYO OPEN 2024 |date=25 October 2024 |last=ICONIC CHANNEL TENNIS 🎾 |access-date=26 November 2024 |via=YouTube}}</ref> Leylah Fernandez,<ref>{{cite web |date=25 October 2024 |title=Qinwen Zheng Beats Leylah Fernandez in Pan Pacific Open |url=https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-beats-leylah-fernandez-in-pan-pacific-open |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241025204935/https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-beats-leylah-fernandez-in-pan-pacific-open |archive-date=25 October 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Sports Illustrated}}</ref> den No. 16 [[Diana Shnaider]]<ref>{{Cite news|date=October 26, 2024|title=Zheng Qinwen downs Diana Shnaider to book Sofia Kenin clash in Tokyo final|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/zheng-qinwen-downs-diana-shnaider-to-book-sofia-kenin-clash-in-tokyo-final|work=[[The Straits Times]]}}</ref> to reach de final.
She loose insyd de final to Coco Gauff insyd a match wich go to a third-set tiebreak.<ref>{{cite web |title=Gauff overcomes Zheng in three-hour thriller to win WTA Finals title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165822/gauff-overcomes-zheng-in-three-hour-thriller-to-win-wta-finals-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241109205313/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165822/gauff-overcomes-zheng-in-three-hour-thriller-to-win-wta-finals-title |archive-date=9 November 2024 |accessdate=9 November 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Despite de defeat, Zheng reach a career-high ranking of world No. 5.<ref>{{cite web |title='I fight, whatever happens on court': Zheng reflects on WTA Finals run |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165926/-i-fight-whatever-happens-on-court-zheng-reflects-on-wta-finals-run |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110020722/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165926/-i-fight-whatever-happens-on-court-zheng-reflects-on-wta-finals-run |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=10 November 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref>
At de [[2025 Miami Open – Women's singles|Miami Open]], Zheng overcam [[Lauren Davis]],<ref>{{cite web |date=20 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: Qinwen Zheng eases into third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/miami-open-qinwen-zheng-eases-into-third-round-813678.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> qualifier [[Taylor Townsend]],<ref>{{cite web |date=23 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: Zheng advances to last 16 |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/miami-open-wta-1000-wta-tour-news/miami-open-zheng-advances-to-last-16-814332.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den Ashlyn Krueger,<ref>{{cite web |date=25 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: China's Zheng Qinwen to face 'mountain she cannot climb' in quarter-finals |url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3303746/miami-open-chinas-zheng-qinwen-face-mountain-she-cannot-climb-quarter-finals |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=South China Morning Post}}</ref> widout dropping a set, to reach de quarterfinals. At de Charleston Open, Zheng make am three quarterfinals insyd as many tournaments plus wins over Maria Sakkari<ref>{{cite web |date=2 April 2025 |title=Charleston Open: Third seed Zheng beats Sakkari to reach last 16 |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/charleston-open-third-seed-zheng-beats-sakkari-to-reach-last-16-816114.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Elise Mertens]],<ref>{{cite web |date=3 April 2025 |title=Charleston Open: Zheng beats Mertens to reach quarter-finals |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/charleston-open-zheng-beats-mertens-to-reach-quarter-finals-816265.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> before losing insyd de last eight to ninth seed [[Ekaterina Alexandrova]].<ref>{{cite web |date=5 April 2025 |title=Semi-finals set in Charleston and Bogotá, after surprises |url=https://tennisthreads.net/wta-round-up-semi-finals-set-in-charleston-and-bogota-after-surprises/ |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Threads}}</ref>
She loose insyd de semifinals to No. 3 Coco Gauff insyd a three-hour match wey go to a third-set tiebreak.
Nevertheless, ein ranking rise to a new career-high of No. 4. She go out insyd de first round of [[2025 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|Wimbledon]] at de hands of Kateřina Siniaková.
Zheng subsequently withdraw from de Wuhan Open.
At de [[2026 French Open – Women's singles|French Open]], she go out insyd de opening round of dis major for de first time insyd ein career, losing to qualifier den eventual finalist [[Maja Chwalińska]] den winning just four games thruout de entire match.
Insyd de fourth round she win insyd straight sets against Iga Swiatek, buh she san overcam a 5-0 deficit insyd de first set to reach ein third US Open quarterfinal (den fifth major quarterfinal overall), becoming de first qualifier to reach de quarterfinals at de US Open since Emma Raducanu insyd 2021. Despite losing insyd de quarterfinals to de incumbent world No. 1 Elena Rybakina insyd three sets (after winning de first set), Zheng return to de top 100 following de tournament, climbing nearly 70 spots from No. 121 to No. 52.
== Playing style ==
Zheng ein game be centred on baseline aggression wey e be built around ein powerful serve den heavy-topspin forehand. Ein forehand be described as a signature weapon, capable of pushing opponents behind de baseline den creating opportunities for am to dictate rallies.<ref>{{cite news|title=No crown for 'Queen Wen' but Zheng learns valuable lessons|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/no-crown-queen-wen-zheng-learns-valuable-lessons-2023-09-06/|work=Reuters|date=6 September 2023|access-date=2 June 2026|last=Tennery|first=Amy}}</ref> At de 2024 Australian Open, na ein forehands average 2,800 revolutions per minute, de highest spin rate among de women wey dey compete at de tournament den close to de men's tournament average.<ref>{{cite web |last=Trollope |first=Matt |date=1 January 2025 |title=Five reasons we love Zheng Qinwen |url=https://ausopen.com/articles/news/five-reasons-we-love-zheng-qinwen |access-date=2 June 2026 |website=Australian Open}}</ref> Zheng sanso be an athletic mover whose first serve fi be highly effective wen e land in, wey dey complement ein forehand den dey allow am to control points from de opening shot. However, ein serve at times be affected by technical issues den a low first-serve percentage. Ein heavy topspin den comparatively long swings initially make qm particularly effective on clay courts, although she cam be increasingly capable on faster surfaces.<ref>{{cite news|last=Carayol|first=Tumaini|title=Zheng follows idol to Australian Open final but Sabalenka is toughest test|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/jan/26/zheng-follows-her-idol-to-australian-final-but-sabalenka-is-toughest-test|work=The Guardian|date=26 January 2024|access-date=2 June 2026}}</ref> Although she primarily dey seek to dictate play from de baseline, she fi vary de pace of rallies pluz high, looping balls den drop shots, a tactic she use effectively during ein victory over [[Iga Świątek]] insyd de semifinals of de [[2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Paris Olympics]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Carayol|first=Tumaini|title=Iga Świątek's 25-match Roland Garros winning streak ended by Zheng Qinwen|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/01/iga-swiatek-roland-garros-streak-qinwen-zheng-paris-olympics-tennis-semi-final|work=The Guardian|date=1 August 2024|access-date=2 June 2026}}</ref>
== Coaches ==
Insyd 2021, Zheng begin dey work plus coach [[Pere Riba]].<ref name="riba">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen reuniting with coach Pere Riba for 2024|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3805943/zheng-qinwen-reuniting-with-coach-pere-riba-for-2024|access-date=2 September 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 December 2023}}</ref> Insyd June 2023, Zheng split plus Riba wey she hire [[Wim Fissette]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Mesic|first1=Dzevad|title=Qinwen Zheng hires Naomi Osaka's ex-coach|url=https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/WTA_Tennis/134015/qinwen-zheng-hires-naomi-osaka-s-excoach/|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis World|date=17 June 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Oddo|first1=Chris|title=Coach Wim Fissette about Qinwen Zheng: “Incredible athlete and worker, whose game needs to get cleaned up”|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wim-fissette-about-qinwen-zheng-she-wants-to-do-everything-it-takes-to-achieve-the-best-711529.html|work=Tennis Majors|date=5 September 2023}}</ref> Previously, Fissette coach [[Naomi Osaka]], til dem split insyd July 2022.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Tandon|first1=Kamakshi|title=Naomi Osaka, coach Wim Fissette split after sharing two major title runs|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/naomi-osaka-coach-wim-fissette-split-won-two-majors-partnership|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis|date=20 July 2022}}</ref> However, insyd September 2023, Fissette abruptly end ein collaboration plus Zheng, a decision wich na Zheng call "immoral".<ref>{{cite news|title=Coach Wim Fissette ends collaboration with Zheng Qinwen amid rumored reunion with Naomi Osaka|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/wim-fissette-ends-coach-zheng-qinwen-amid-rumored-reunion-naomi-osaka|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis|date=29 September 2023}}</ref> Fissette later reunite plus Osaka following de birth of ein daughter insyd July 2023.<ref>{{cite news|title=Naomi Osaka splits with coach Wim Fissette, practices with Patrick Mouratoglou in LA|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5766206/2024/09/14/naomi-osaka-coach-fissette-mouratoglou/|access-date=2 September 2026|work=[[The Athletic]]|date=14 September 2024}}</ref> Insyd December 2023, Zheng reunite plus Riba.<ref name="riba" />
== Endorsements ==
Insyd 2015, Zheng sign a sponsorship deal plus Nike.<ref name="endorsements">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen: China’s Tennis Ace Wins On and Off Court|url=https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1015685|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Sixth Tone]]|date=14 August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Qinwen Zheng Wins Olympic Gold in Women’s Singles|url=https://about.nike.com/en/newsroom/releases/qinwen-zheng-wins-gold|publisher=Nike|date=3 August 2024}}</ref> Na ein racquets be provided by Wilson.<ref>{{cite news|title=Geared Up: Zheng Qinwen cracks the Top 10 with Wilson and Nike|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/geared-up-qinwen-zheng-cracks-the-top-10-with-wilson-and-nike-australian-open-final|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=1 February 2024}}</ref> Insyd 2022, Zheng join Rolex as a Testimonee<ref>{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.rolex.com/en-us/rolex-family/tennis/qinwen-zheng |access-date=31 August 2026 |publisher=Rolex}}</ref> wey she sign endorsement deals plus Chinese financial service company Ant Group<ref>{{cite news|title=Ant Group Extends Partnership with Olympic Tennis Champion Qinwen Zheng as Brand Ambassador|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250109266663/en/Ant-Group-Extends-Partnership-with-Olympic-Tennis-Champion-Qinwen-Zheng-as-Brand-Ambassador|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Business Wire]]|date=10 January 2025}}</ref> den Chinese dairy company Yili Group.<ref name="endorsements" /> Insyd 2023, Zheng sign sponsorship deals plus Gatorade<ref>{{cite news|last1=Richardson|first1=James|title=Who sponsors rising Chinese star Qinwen Zheng: Nike, Gatorade and Wilson already on board|url=https://www.tennis365.com/australian-open/who-sponsors-qinwen-zheng-nike-gatorade-wilson|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis365|date=24 January 2024}}</ref> den Swisse.<ref name="endorsements" /> Insyd 2024, Zheng join Lancôme as a brand ambassador,<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen wins in Stuttgart, picks up Lancôme deal alongside world No. 1 Iga Swiatek|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-wins-in-stuttgart-picks-up-lancome-deal-alongside-world-no-1-iga-swiatek|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=16 April 2024}}</ref> she sign sponsorship deals plus Chinese milk tea brand Chagee<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen Becomes CHAGEE's First "Health Ambassador"|url=https://www.chagee.us/media-center/article/78352638-8446-4796-b23c-41530409e780|publisher=Chagee|date=25 April 2025}}</ref><ref name="endorsements" /> den Chinese consumer electronics brand vivo, wey she cam be a brand ambassador give Audi.<ref>{{cite news|title=No rest for the weary! Zheng Qinwen's off-season kicks off with new Audi sponsorship and Gatorade event|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/no-rest-for-the-weary-zheng-qinwen-s-offseason-kicks-off-with-new-audi-sponsorship-and-gatorade-event|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=17 November 2024}}</ref> Insyd 2025, Zheng cam be a global brand ambassador give Dior<ref>{{cite news|last1=Templeton|first1=Lily|title=EXCLUSIVE: Dior Taps Olympic Tennis Champion Zheng Qinwen as Global Ambassador|url=https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/dior-zheng-qinwen-global-ambassador-olympic-tennis-champion-1236793971/|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Women's Wear Daily|WWD]]|date=9 January 2025}}</ref> den Beats.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Benson|first1=Pat|title=Qinwen Zheng Named Beats Global Ambassador in Hype Video|url=https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-named-beats-global-ambassador-in-hype-video|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Sports Illustrated]]|date=19 March 2025}}</ref>
== Personal life ==
Zheng cite [[Li Na]]—de only Chinese player to win a singles major title—as a source of inspiration.<ref name="T2023">{{Cite web |last=Fitzgerald |first=Matt |date=17 January 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen sprouts from a family's big sacrifice—and the little seed Li Na planted in her heart |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-sprouts-family-sacrifice-seed-li-na-planted-australian-open-riba |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241008002050/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-sprouts-family-sacrifice-seed-li-na-planted-australian-open-riba |archive-date=8 October 2024 |access-date=25 January 2023 |website=Tennis.com}}</ref><ref name="AP2024">{{Cite web |last=HOWARD FENDRICH |date=3 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first Olympic tennis singles gold, inspired by Li Na and Liu Xang |url=https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113022350/https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |archive-date=13 November 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[AP News]] |language=en}}</ref> Insyd 2024, na Zheng say: "''I watched her since I was a little kid so I'm trying to follow in her steps. She inspired me a lot when I was a child."''<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen eyes Olympics history in Li Na's Paris footsteps |url=https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/zheng-qinwen-eyes-olympics-history-113903072.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804030250/https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/zheng-qinwen-eyes-olympics-history-113903072.html |archive-date=4 August 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=Yahoo! Sports |language=en-GB}}</ref> Zheng sanso credit ein parents dema support den guidance as a reason for ein success.<ref name="AP2024" />
Following ein gold medal win at de 2024 Summer Olympics, Zheng say dat na she always wan "''to become one of the Asians that can inspire young kids and make them love tennis more''".<ref name="shethepeople">{{Cite news|last=Thanvi|first=Ishika|date=5 August 2024|title=Meet Zheng Qinwen, Chinese Gold Medalist Who Also Beat World No 1|url=https://www.shethepeople.tv/women-at-olympics/tennis-player-zheng-qinwen-gold-medalist-paris-olympics-6798900|access-date=20 August 2024|publisher=[[SheThePeople]]|quote=Following her Olympic gold win, Zheng expressed her desire to inspire young Asians to pursue tennis, much like her idol Li Na and hurdler Liu Xiang, China’s first Olympic gold medalist in men’s track and field. Zheng attributes her success to the unwavering support of her parents...|archive-date=20 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080701/https://www.shethepeople.tv/women-at-olympics/tennis-player-zheng-qinwen-gold-medalist-paris-olympics-6798900|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kapetanakis |first=Arthur |date=5 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first singles gold medal at Paris 2024 Olympics |url=https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2024-08-05/zheng_qinwen_wins_chinas_first_singles_gold_medal_at_paris_2024_olympics.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080658/https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2024-08-05/zheng_qinwen_wins_chinas_first_singles_gold_medal_at_paris_2024_olympics.html |archive-date=20 August 2024 |access-date=20 August 2024 |website=[[US Open (tennis)]]}}</ref> She sanso say na she look up to [[Liu Xiang (hurdler)|Liu Xiang]], a Chinese hurdler whose win insyd de 110-meter hurdles at de 2004 Summer Olympics be China ein first gold insyd any men's track den field event.<ref name="shethepeople" /><ref name="AP2024">{{Cite web |last=HOWARD FENDRICH |date=3 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first Olympic tennis singles gold, inspired by Li Na and Liu Xang |url=https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113022350/https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |archive-date=13 November 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[AP News]] |language=en}}</ref> Insyd a 2024 interview plus Sky Sports, Zheng say ein hobbies include walking plus ein family, reading, den singing.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04pkcmluVLA |title=Zheng Qinwen describes herself as ____ 😅 | Get to know the Chinese star! |date=13 February 2024 |last=Sky Sports |access-date=4 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804020839/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04pkcmluVLA |archive-date=4 August 2024 |url-status=live |via=YouTube}}</ref> She sanso dey enjoy roller coaster rides wey she be a fan of de K-pop group Blackpink.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kane |first=David |date=3 September 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen loves rollercoasters, karaoke, and Blackpink, thinks Coco Gauff is more talented |url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/zheng-qinwen-rollercoasters-karaoke-blackpink-coco-gauff-2023-us-open |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804040822/https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/zheng-qinwen-rollercoasters-karaoke-blackpink-coco-gauff-2023-us-open |archive-date=4 August 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[Tennis.com]] |language=en |quote="Mostly I sing Chinese songs, slower songs," added the Blackpink stan.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Livaudais |first=Stephanie |date=27 March 2023 |title=Blink and you'll miss her: No time for Blackpink amid Zheng Qinwen's rapid rise |url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/blink-and-you-miss-her-no-time-for-blackpink-amid-zheng-qinwen-rapid-rise |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080658/https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/blink-and-you-miss-her-no-time-for-blackpink-amid-zheng-qinwen-rapid-rise |archive-date=20 August 2024 |access-date=20 August 2024 |website=[[Tennis.com]]}}</ref>
According to de China Charity Federation, Zheng donate 1 million yuan insyd August 2026 for disaster relief insyd Gyirong County during de 2026 Nepal–Tibet floods.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-08-31 |title=Zheng Qinwen donates 1 million yuan to support devastating Tibet disaster relief efforts |url=https://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/articles/zheng_qinwen_donates_1_million_yuan_to_support_devastating_tibet_disaster_relief_efforts/s1_17460_44242518 |access-date=2026-09-06 |website=[[Yardbarker]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Burack |first=Emily |date=2026-08-31 |title=Qinwen Zheng Donates to Support Disaster Relief Efforts in Tibet |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/qinwen-zheng-donates-support-disaster-143226595.html |access-date=2026-09-06 |website=[[Town & Country (magazine)|Town & Country]] |language=en-US |via=Yahoo Sports}}</ref>
==Career statistics==
{{Performance key|short=yes}}
''Only main-draw results insyd [[WTA Tour]], [[Grand Slam (tennis)|Grand Slam tournaments]], [[Billie Jean King Cup]], [[United Cup]], [[Hopman Cup]] den [[Tennis at the Summer Olympics|Olympic Games]] dem include insyd win–loss records.''<ref>{{Cite web|title=Qinwen Zheng [AUS] | Australian Open|url=https://ausopen.com/players/china/qinwen-zheng-0|website=ausopen.com}}</ref>
===Singles===
''Current thru de [[2026 Italian Open – Women's singles|2026 Italian Open]].''
{|class=wikitable style=text-align:center
|-
!Tournament
![[2021 WTA Tour|2021]]
![[2022 WTA Tour|2022]]
![[2023 WTA Tour|2023]]
![[2024 WTA Tour|2024]]
![[2025 WTA Tour|2025]]
![[2026 WTA Tour|2026]]
!{{Abbr|SR|Strike rate}}
!{{Abbr|W–L|Win–loss}}
!Win %
|-
| colspan="10" style="text-align:left" |'''[[Grand Slam (tennis)|Grand Slam tournaments]]'''
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left| [[Australian Open]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 Australian Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Australian Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:thistle|[[2024 Australian Open – Women's singles|F]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 Australian Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|A
|0 / 4
|9–4
|{{tennis win percentage|won=9|lost=4|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left| [[French Open]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 French Open – Women's singles|4R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 French Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 French Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2025 French Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 French Open – Women's singles|1R]]
|0 / 5
|10–5
|{{tennis win percentage|won=10|lost=5|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left| [[Wimbledon Championships|Wimbledon]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|3R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|1R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|1R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|1R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|1R]]
|0 / 5
|2–5
|{{tennis win percentage|won=2|lost=5|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left| [[US Open (tennis)|US Open]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 US Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2023 US Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2024 US Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|A
|bgcolor=ffebcd|[[2026 US Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|0 / 4
|14–4
|{{tennis win percentage|won=14|lost=4|integer=yes}}
|-style=font-weight:bold;background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|Win–loss
|0–0
|8–4
|6–4
|12–4
|5–3
|4–3
|0 / 18
|35–18
|{{tennis win percentage|won=31|lost=17|integer=yes}}
|-
| colspan="10" style="text-align:left" |'''Year-end championships'''
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[WTA Finals]]
|colspan=3 style=color:#696969|DNQ
|style=background:thistle|[[2024 WTA Finals – Singles|F]]
|style=color:#696969|DNQ
|
|0 / 1
|3–2
|{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=2|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[WTA Elite Trophy]]
|colspan=2 style=color:#696969|NH
|style=background:thistle|[[2023 WTA Elite Trophy – Singles|F]]
|colspan=3 style=color:#696969|NH
|0 / 1
|3–1
|{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=1|integer=yes}}
|-
| colspan="10" style="text-align:left" |'''National representation'''
|-
|style="text-align:left;background:#eaecf0"|[[Tennis at the Summer Olympics|Summer Olympics]]
|A
|colspan=2 style=color:#696969|NH
|style=background:gold|[[Tennis at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's singles|'''G''']]
|colspan=2 style=color:#696969|NH
|1 / 1
|6–0
|{{tennis win percentage|won=6|lost=0|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Billie Jean King Cup]]
|A
|style=background:#ecf2ff|[[2022 Billie Jean King Cup play-offs|PO]]
|A
|style=background:#ecf2ff|[[2024 Billie Jean King Cup play-offs|PO]]
|A
|
|0 / 0
|3–1
|{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=1|integer=yes}}
|-
| colspan="10" style="text-align:left" |'''[[WTA 1000 tournaments]]'''
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[WTA Qatar Open|Qatar Open]]
|style=color:#767676|NTI
|A
|style=color:#767676|NTI
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 Qatar TotalEnergies Open – Singles|3R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 Qatar TotalEnergies Open – Singles|2R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 Qatar TotalEnergies Open – Singles|3R]]
|0 / 3
|3–3
|{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=3|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Dubai Tennis Championships|Dubai Championships]]
|A
|style=color:#767676|NTI
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Dubai Tennis Championships – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2024 Dubai Tennis Championships – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 Dubai Tennis Championships – Women's singles|2R]]
|A
|0 / 3
|3–2
|{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=2|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Indian Wells Open]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 BNP Paribas Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 BNP Paribas Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2025 BNP Paribas Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 BNP Paribas Open - Women's singles|2R]]
|0 / 4
|4–4
|{{tennis win percentage|won=4|lost=4|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Miami Open (tennis)|Miami Open]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 Miami Open – Women's singles|1R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Miami Open – Women's singles|4R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 Miami Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2025 Miami Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 Miami Open - Women's singles|4R]]
|0 / 5
|8–5
|{{tennis win percentage|won=8|lost=5|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Madrid Open (tennis)|Madrid Open]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 Mutua Madrid Open – Women's singles|1R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Mutua Madrid Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 Mutua Madrid Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 Mutua Madrid Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 Mutua Madrid Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|0 / 5
|2–5
|{{tennis win percentage|won=2|lost=5|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Italian Open (tennis)|Italian Open]]
|A
|A
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2023 Italian Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2024 Italian Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:yellow|[[2025 Italian Open – Women's singles|SF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 Italian Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|0 / 4
|12–4
|{{tennis win percentage|won=12|lost=4|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Canadian Open (tennis)|Canadian Open]]
|A
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2022 National Bank Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 National Bank Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|A
|A
|style=background:#ecf2ff|[[2026 National Bank Open – Women's singles|Q1]]
|0 / 3
|4–3
|{{tennis win percentage|won=4|lost=3|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Cincinnati Open]]
|A
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Western & Southern Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 Cincinnati Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|A
|A
|0 / 2
|3–2
|{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=2|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[China Open (tennis)|China Open]]
|colspan=2 style=color:#696969|NH
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 China Open – Women's singles|1R]]
|style=background:yellow|[[2024 China Open – Women's singles|SF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 China Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|
|0 / 3
|5–3
|{{tennis win percentage|won=5|lost=3|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Wuhan Open]]
|colspan=3 style=color:#696969|NH
|style=background:thistle|[[2024 Wuhan Open – Singles|F]]
|A
|
|0 / 1
|4–1
|{{tennis win percentage|won=4|lost=1|integer=yes}}
|- style=font-weight:bold;background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|Win–loss
|0–0
|4–4
|10–6
|16–9
|11–7
|7–5
|0 / 32
|48–31
|{{tennis win percentage|won=48|lost=31|integer=yes}}
|-
| colspan="10" style="text-align:left" |'''Career statistics'''
|- style=font-weight:bold;background:#eaecf0
|
|[[2021 WTA Tour|2021]]
|[[2022 WTA Tour|2022]]
|[[2023 WTA Tour|2023]]
|[[2024 WTA Tour|2024]]
|[[2025 WTA Tour|2025]]
|[[2026 WTA Tour|2026]]
|{{Abbr|SR|Strike rate}}
|{{Abbr|W–L|Win–loss}}
|Win %
|- style=background:#eaecf0
| style=text-align:left |'''Tournaments'''
|3
|17
|22
|20
|12
|15
| colspan=3 |'''Career total: 87'''
|- style=background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|'''Titles'''
|0
|0
|2
|3
|0
|0
| colspan=3 |'''Career total: 5'''
|- style=background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|'''Finals'''
|0
|1
|3
|6
|0
|0
| colspan=3 |'''Career total: 10'''
|-style=background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|Hard win–loss
|0–2
|16–11
|24–12
|32–12
|8–6
|10–6
|2 / 50
|90–49
|{{tennis win percentage|won=90|lost=49|integer=yes}}
|-style=background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|Clay win–loss
|1–1
|5–4
|11–4
|17–4
|10–4
|3–3
|3 / 23
|47–20
|{{tennis win percentage|won=47|lost=20|integer=yes}}
|-style=background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|Grass win–loss
|0–0
|2–3
|0–3
|1–2
|2–2
|2–4
|0 / 14
|7–14
|{{tennis win percentage|won=7|lost=14|integer=yes}}
|- style=font-weight:bold;background:#eaecf0
| style=text-align:left |Overall win–loss
|1–3
|23–18
|35–19
|50–18
|20–12
|15–13
|5 / 87
|144–83
|{{tennis win percentage|won=144|lost=83|integer=yes}}
|- style=background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|'''Win %'''
|{{tennis win percentage|won=1|lost=3|integer=yes}}
|{{tennis win percentage|won=23|lost=18|integer=yes}}
|{{tennis win percentage|won=35|lost=19|integer=yes}}
|{{tennis win percentage|won=50|lost=18|integer=yes}}
|{{tennis win percentage|won=20|lost=12|integer=yes}}
|{{tennis win percentage|won=15|lost=13|integer=yes}}
| colspan=3 |'''Career total: {{tennis win percentage|won=144|lost=83|integer=yes}}'''
|- style=background:#eaecf0
| style=text-align:left |'''Year-end ranking'''
|143
|25
|15
|style=background:#eee8aa|5
|24
|
| colspan=3 |'''$10,207,462'''
|}
=== Grand Slam tournament finals ===
==== Singles: 1 (runner-up) ====
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!Result
!Year
!Tournament
!Surface
!Opponent
!Score
|-
| bgcolor="ffa07a" |Loss
|[[2024 Australian Open – Women's singles|2024]]
| style="background:#ffc" |[[Australian Open]]
|Hard
|[[Aryna Sabalenka]]
|3–6, 2–6
|}
=== Oda significant finals ===
==== Year-end championships ====
===== Singles: 1 (runner-up) =====
{| class="wikitable"
!Result
!Year
!Tournament
!Surface
!Opponent
!Score
|-
| bgcolor="ffa07a" |Loss
|[[2024 WTA Finals – Singles|2024]]
| style="background:#ffffcc" |[[WTA Finals]], Saudi Arabia
|Hard (i)
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Coco Gauff]]
|6–3, 4–6, 6–7<sup>(2–7)</sup>
|}
=== WTA Elite Trophy ===
==== Singles: 1 (runner-up) ====
{| class="wikitable"
!Result
!Year
!Tournament
!Surface
!Opponent
!Score
|-
| bgcolor="FFA07A" |Loss
|[[2023 WTA Elite Trophy – Singles|2023]]
| style="background:#e2faf7" |[[2023 WTA Elite Trophy|Elite Trophy]], China
|Hard
|{{flagicon|BRA}} [[Beatriz Haddad Maia]]
|6–7<sup>(11–13)</sup>, 6–7<sup>(4–7)</sup>
|}
=== WTA 1000 tournaments ===
==== Singles: 1 (runner-up) ====
{| class="wikitable"
!Result
!Year
!Tournament
!Surface
!Opponent
!Score
|-
| bgcolor="FFA07A" |Loss
|[[2024 Wuhan Open – Singles|2024]]
| style="background:#e9e9e9" |[[Wuhan Open]]
|Hard
|[[Aryna Sabalenka]]
|3–6, 7–5, 3–6
|}
=== Summer Olympics ===
==== Singles: 1 (gold medal) ====
{| class="wikitable"
!Result
!Year
!Tournament
!Surface
!Opponent
!Score
|-
| bgcolor="gold" |Gold
|[[Tennis at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's singles|2024]]
| style="background:#ffea5c" |[[Tennis at the 2024 Summer Olympics|Paris Olympics]]
|Clay
|{{flagicon|CRO}} [[Donna Vekić]]
|6–2, 6–3
|}
=== WTA Tour finals ===
==== Singles: 10 (5 titles, 5 runner-ups) ====
{|
|-valign=top
|
{|class="wikitable" style=font-size:90%
!Legend
|- style="background:#f3e6d7;"
|[[Grand Slam (tennis)|Grand Slam]] (0–1)
|- style="background:#ffea5c;"
|[[Tennis at the Summer Olympics|Olympics]] (1–0)
|- style="background:#ffffcc;"
|[[WTA Finals]] (0–1)
|- style="background:#e2faf7;"
|[[WTA Elite Trophy]] (0–1)
|- style="background:#e9e9e9;"
|[[WTA 1000 tournaments|WTA 1000]] (0–1)
|- style="background:#d4f1c5;"
|[[WTA 500 tournaments|WTA 500]] (2–1)
|-
|[[WTA 250 tournaments|WTA 250]] (2–0)
|}
|
{|class="wikitable" style=font-size:90%
!Finals by surface
|-
|Hard (2–5)
|-
|Clay (3–0)
|}
|
{|class="wikitable" style=font-size:90%
!Finals by setting
|-
|Outdoor (5–4)
|-
|Indoor (0–1)
|}
|}
{|class="sortable wikitable"
!Result
!class="unsortable"|W–L
!Date
!Tournament
!Tier
!Surface
!Opponent
!class="unsortable"|Score
|-
|bgcolor=ffa07a|Loss
|<small>0–1</small>
|[[2022 Toray Pan Pacific Open – Singles|{{dts|Sep 2022}}]]
|style="background:#d4f1c5;"| [[Pan Pacific Open]], Japan
|style="background:#d4f1c5;"| WTA 500
|Hard
|[[Liudmila Samsonova]]
|5–7, 5–7
|-
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win
|<small>1–1</small>
|[[2023 Internazionali Femminili di Palermo – Singles|{{dts|Jul 2023}}]]
|[[Palermo Ladies Open]], Italy
|WTA 250
|Clay
|{{flagicon|ITA}} [[Jasmine Paolini]]
|6–4, 1–6, 6–1
|-
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win
|<small>2–1</small>
|[[2023 Zhengzhou Open – Singles|{{dts|Oct 2023}}]]
|bgcolor=d4f1c5|[[Zhengzhou Open]], China
|bgcolor=d4f1c5|WTA 500
|Hard
|{{flagicon|CZE}} [[Barbora Krejčíková]]
|2–6, 6–2, 6–4
|-
|bgcolor=FFA07A|Loss
|<small>2–2</small>
|[[2023 WTA Elite Trophy – Singles|{{dts|Oct 2023}}]]
|bgcolor=e2faf7|[[WTA Elite Trophy]], China
|bgcolor=e2faf7|Elite
|Hard
|{{flagicon|BRA}} [[Beatriz Haddad Maia]]
|6–7<sup>(11–13)</sup>, 6–7<sup>(4–7)</sup>
|-
|bgcolor=ffa07a|Loss
|<small>2–3</small>
|[[2024 Australian Open – Women's singles|Jan 2024]]
|bgcolor=f3e6d7|[[Australian Open]], Australia
|bgcolor=f3e6d7|Grand Slam
|Hard
|[[Aryna Sabalenka]]
|3–6, 2–6
|-
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win
|<small>3–3</small>
|[[2024 Palermo Ladies Open – Singles|{{dts|Jul 2024}}]]
|Palermo Ladies Open, Italy {{small|(2)}}
|WTA 250
|Clay
|{{flagicon|CZE}} [[Karolína Muchová]]
|6–4, 4–6, 6–2
|-
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win
|<small>4–3</small>
|[[Tennis at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's singles|{{dts|Aug 2024}}]]
|bgcolor=ffea5c|[[Tennis at the 2024 Summer Olympics|Paris Olympics]], France
|bgcolor=ffea5c|Olympics
|Clay
|{{flagicon|CRO}} [[Donna Vekić]]
|6–2, 6–3
|-
|bgcolor=ffa07a|Loss
|<small>4–4</small>
|[[2024 Wuhan Open – Singles|{{dts|Oct 2024}}]]
|style=background:#e9e9e9|[[Wuhan Open]], China
|style=background:#e9e9e9|WTA 1000
|Hard
|Aryna Sabalenka
|3–6, 7–5, 3–6
|-
|bgcolor=98fb98|Win
|<small>5–4</small>
|[[2024 Toray Pan Pacific Open – Singles|{{dts|Oct 2024}}]]
|style="background:#d4f1c5;"|Pan Pacific Open, Japan
|style="background:#d4f1c5;"|WTA 500
|Hard
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Sofia Kenin]]
|7–6<sup>(7–5)</sup>, 6–3
|-
|bgcolor=ffa07a|Loss
|<small>5–5</small>
|[[2024 WTA Finals – Singles|{{dts|Nov 2024}}]]
|style=background:#ffffcc|[[WTA Finals]], Saudi Arabia
|style=background:#ffffcc|Finals
|Hard (i)
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Coco Gauff]]
|6–3, 4–6, 6–7<sup>(2–7)</sup>
|}
=== WTA 125 tour finals ===
==== Singles: 1 (title) ====
{|class="wikitable"
!Result
!W–L
!{{ns}}Date{{ns}}
!Tournament
!Surface
!Opponent
!Score
|-
| bgcolor=98FB98|Win
| <small>1–0</small>
| [[2022 BBVA Open Internacional de Valencia – Singles|{{dts|Jun 2022}}]]
| bgcolor=silver|[[Open Internacional de Valencia|Internacional de Valencia]], Spain
| Clay
| {{flagicon|CHN}} [[Wang Xiyu]]
| 6–4, 4–6, 6–3
|}
=== ITF Circuit finals ===
==== Singles: 8 (8 titles) ====
{|
|-valign=top
|
{|class=wikitable style=font-size:85%
!Legend
|- style="background:#addfad;"
|W60 tournaments (2–0)
|- style="background:lightblue;"
|W25 tournaments (5–0)
|- style="background:#f0f8ff;"
|W15 tournaments (1–0)
|}
|
{|class=wikitable style=font-size:85%
!Finals by surface
|-
|Hard (4–0)
|-
|Clay (4–0)
|}
|}
{|class="sortable wikitable"
!Result
!class="unsortable"|W–L
!{{ns}}Date{{ns}}
!Tournament
!Tier
!Surface
!Opponent
!class="unsortable"|Score
|-
| style="background:#98fb98;"|Win
| <small>1–0</small>
| [[2020 ITF Women's World Tennis Tour (July–September)|Aug 2020]]
| style="background:#f0f8ff;"|Internazianali di Cordenons, Italy
| style="background:#f0f8ff;"|W15
| Clay
| [[Mira Antonitsch]]
| 6–1, 6–0
|-
| style="background:#98fb98;"|Win
| <small>2–0</small>
| [[2020 ITF Women's World Tennis Tour (July–September)|Aug 2020]]
| style="background:lightblue;"|ITF Marbella, Spain
| style="background:lightblue;"|W25
| Clay
| [[Alina Charaeva]]
| 4–6, 6–4, 6–4
|-
| style="background:#98fb98;"|Win
| <small>3–0</small>
| [[2020 ITF Women's World Tennis Tour (July–September)|Sep 2020]]
| style="background:lightblue;"|ITF Frýdek-Místek, Czech Republic
| style="background:lightblue;"|W25
| Clay
| [[Gabriela Lee|Gabriela Talabă]]
| 3–6, 6–4, 6–0
|-
| style="background:#98fb98;"|Win
| <small>4–0</small>
| [[2020 ITF Women's World Tennis Tour (October–December)|Dec 2020]]
| style="background:lightblue;"|ITF Selva Gardena, Italy
| style="background:lightblue;"|W25
| Hard (i)
| {{flagicon|CRO}} [[Lea Bošković]]
| 6–7<sup>(0–7)</sup>, 6–0, 6–3
|-
| style="background:#98fb98;"|Win
| <small>5–0</small>
| [[2021 ITF Women's World Tennis Tour (January–March)|Jan 2021]]
| style="background:lightblue;"|ITF Hamburg, Germany
| style="background:lightblue;"|W25
| Hard (i)
| {{flagicon|CZE}} [[Linda Fruhvirtová]]
| 6–2, 6–3
|-
| style="background:#98fb98;"|Win
| <small>6–0</small>
| [[2021 Macha Lake Open – Singles|Jun 2021]]
| style="background:#addfad;"|[[Macha Lake Open]], Czech Republic
| style="background:#addfad;"|W60
| Clay
| [[Aleksandra Krunić]]
| 7–6<sup>(7–5)</sup>, 6–3
|-
| style="background:#98fb98;"|Win
| <small>7–0</small>
| [[2021 ITF Women's World Tennis Tour (October–December)|Nov 2021]]
| style="background:lightblue;"|ITF Funchal, Portugal
| style="background:lightblue;"|W25
| Hard
| {{flagicon|ITA}} [[Martina Trevisan]]
| 6–3, 7–5
|-
| style="background:#98fb98;"|Win
| <small>8–0</small>
| [[2022 Orlando USTA Pro Circuit Event – Singles|Jan 2022]]
| style="background:#addfad;"|[[Orlando USTA Pro Circuit Event|Orlando Pro]], United States
| style="background:#addfad;"|W60
| Hard
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Christina McHale]]
| 6–0, 6–1
|}
===Junior Circuit finals===
====Singles: 8 (5 titles, 3 runner-ups)====
{|class="wikitable" style=font-size:85%
!Legend
|-bgcolor=ffcccc
|Grade A (0–2)
|-bgcolor=C2B280
|Grade 1 (3–1)
|-bgcolor=ADDFAD
|Grade 2 (1–0)
|-bgcolor=ffecb2
|Grade 4 (1–0)
|}
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!Result
!class=unsortable|W–L
!{{ns}}Date{{ns}}
!Tournament
!Tier
!Surface
!Opponent
!class=unsortable|Score
|-
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win
|<small>1–0</small>
|Oct 2016
|bgcolor=ffecb2|ITF Melaka, Malaysia
|bgcolor=ffecb2|Grade 4
|Hard
|Lee Yang
|6–4, 6–4
|-
|bgcolor=ffa07a|Loss
|<small>1–1</small>
|Jun 2017
|bgcolor=C2B280|ITF Offenbach, Germany
|bgcolor=C2B280|Grade 1
|Clay
|{{flagicon|USA}} Victoria Flores
|6–3, 2–6, 1–6
|-
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win
|<small>2–1</small>
|Nov 2017
|bgcolor=addfad|ITF Chuncheon, South Korea
|bgcolor=addfad|Grade 2
|Hard
|Joanna Garland
|6–2, 6–2
|-
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win
|<small>3–1</small>
|Mar 2018
|bgcolor=C2B280|ITF Nonthaburi, Thailand
|bgcolor=C2B280|Grade 1
|Hard
|[[Yuki Naito]]
|6–3, 3–6, 7–5
|-
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win
|<small>4–1</small>
|May 2018
|bgcolor=C2B280|ITF Santa Croce, Italy
|bgcolor=C2B280|Grade 1
|Clay
|Stefania Rogozinska Dzik
|5–7, 6–1, 6–2
|-
|bgcolor=ffa07a|Loss
|<small>4–2</small>
|Oct 2018
|bgcolor=ffcccc|[[Osaka Mayor's Cup]], Japan
|bgcolor=ffcccc|Grade A
|Hard
|[[Clara Tauson]]
|1–6, 0–6
|-
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win
|<small>5–2</small>
|Dec 2018
|bgcolor=C2B280|ITF Bradenton, United States
|bgcolor=C2B280|Grade 1
|Clay
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Elizabeth Mandlik]]
|6–7<sup>(5–7)</sup>, 6–2, 6–2
|-
|bgcolor=ffa07a|Loss
|<small>5–3</small>
|Dec 2018
|bgcolor=ffcccc|ITF Plantation, United States
|bgcolor=ffcccc|Grade A
|Clay
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Coco Gauff]]
|1–6, 6–3, 4–6
|}
=== Career Grand Slam statistics ===
==== Grand Slam tournament seedings ====
De tournaments wey Zheng win dey insyd '''boldface''', wey de ones Zheng advance into finals dey insyd ''italics''.
{|
|
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%"
!Legend
|- bgcolor="eee8aa"
|seeded No. 4–10 (0 / 6)
|-
|seeded No. 11–32 (0 / 5)
|-
|unseeded (0 / 5)
|-
|qualifier (0 / 2)
|}
|
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%"
!Longest streak
|- bgcolor="eee8aa"
|6
|-
|5
|-
|3
|-
|1
|}
|}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
! width="50" |Year
! width="200" |[[Australian Open]]
! width="200" |[[French Open]]
! width="200" |[[The Championships, Wimbledon|Wimbledon]]
! width="200" |[[US Open (tennis)|US Open]]
|-
|2022
|qualifier
|unseeded
|unseeded
|unseeded
|-
|2023
|29th
|19th
|24th
|23rd
|-
|2024
|''12th <small>(1)</small>''
| bgcolor="eee8aa" |8th
| bgcolor="eee8aa" |8th
| bgcolor="eee8aa" |7th
|-
|2025
| bgcolor="eee8aa" |5th
| bgcolor="eee8aa" |8th
| bgcolor="eee8aa" |5th
| bgcolor="efefef" style="color:#767676" |did not play
|-
|2026
| bgcolor="efefef" style="color:#767676" |did not play
|unseeded
|unseeded
|qualifier
|}
=== Best Grand Slam results details ===
Grand Slam winners be insyd '''boldface''', den runner–ups insyd ''italics''.
{|style=width:95%
|-valign=top
|
{|class=wikitable style=float:left
|colspan=4 style=background:#ffc;font-weight:bold;text-align:center|[[Australian Open]]
|-
|colspan=4 style=background:#ffc;font-weight:bold;text-align:center|[[2024 Australian Open – Women's singles|2024]] <small>(12th)</small>
|-
!width=40|Round
!width=250|Opponent
!width=40|Rank
!width=180|Score
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|1R
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Ashlyn Krueger]]
|style=text-align:center|76
|3–6, 6–2, 6–3
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|2R
|[[Katie Boulter]]
|style=text-align:center|54
|6–3, 6–3
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|3R
|{{flagicon|CHN}} [[Wang Yafan]]
|style=text-align:center|94
|6–4, 2–6, 7–6<sup>(10–8)</sup>
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|4R
|[[Océane Dodin]]
|style=text-align:center|95
|6–0, 6–3
|-
|style=background:#ffebcd;text-align:center|QF
|[[Anna Kalinskaya]]
|style=text-align:center|75
|6–7<sup>(4–7)</sup>, 6–3, 6–1
|-
|style=background:yellow;text-align:center|SF
|{{flagicon|UKR}} [[Dayana Yastremska]] <small>(Q)</small>
|style=text-align:center|93
|6–4, 6–4
|-
|style=background:thistle;text-align:center|F
|'''[[Aryna Sabalenka]] <small>(2)</small>'''
|style=text-align:center;background:thistle|2
|3–6, 2–6
|}
|
{|style=width:50px
|
|}
|
{|class=wikitable style=float:left
|colspan=4 style=background:#ebc2af;font-weight:bold;text-align:center|[[French Open]]
|-
|colspan=4 style=background:#ebc2af;font-weight:bold;text-align:center|[[2025 French Open – Women's singles|2025]] <small>(8th)</small>
|-
!width=40|Round
!width=250|Opponent
!width=40|Rank
!width=180|Score
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|1R
|[[Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova]]
|style=text-align:center|50
|6–4, 6–3
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|2R
|[[Emiliana Arango]]
|style=text-align:center|85
|6–2, 6–3
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|3R
|[[Victoria Mboko]] <small>(Q)</small>
|style=text-align:center|120
|6–3, 6–4
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|4R
|[[Liudmila Samsonova]] <small>(19)</small>
|style=text-align:center|18
|7–6<sup>(7–5)</sup>, 1–6, 6–3
|-
|style=background:#ffebcd;text-align:center|QF
|''[[Aryna Sabalenka]] <small>(1)</small>''
|style=text-align:center;background:lime|'''1'''
|6–7<sup>(3–7)</sup>, 3–6
|}
|-valign=top
|
{|class=wikitable style=float:left
|colspan=4 style=background:#cfc;font-weight:bold;text-align:center|[[Wimbledon Championships|Wimbledon]]
|-
|colspan=4 style=background:#cfc;font-weight:bold;text-align:center|[[2022 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|2022]] <small>(Unseeded)</small>
|-
!width=40|Round
!width=250|Opponent
!width=40|Rank
!width=180|Score
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|1R
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Sloane Stephens]]
|style=text-align:center|47
|7–6<sup>(7–1)</sup>, 7–5
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|2R
|[[Greet Minnen]]
|style=text-align:center|88
|6–4, 6–1
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|3R
| '''[[Elena Rybakina]] <small>(17)</small>'''
|style=text-align:center|23
|6–7<sup>(4–7)</sup>, 5–7
|}
|
{|
|
|}
|
{|class=wikitable style=float:left
|colspan=4 style=background:#ccf;font-weight:bold;text-align:center|[[US Open (tennis)|US Open]]
|-
|colspan=4 style=background:#ccf;font-weight:bold;text-align:center|[[2023 US Open – Women's singles|2023]] <small>(23rd)</small>
|-
!width=40|Round
!width=250|Opponent
!width=40|Rank
!width=180|Score
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|1R
|[[Nadia Podoroska]]
|style=text-align:center|70
|6–1, 6–0
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|2R
|[[Kaia Kanepi]]
|style=text-align:center|133
|6–2, 3–6, 6–2
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|3R
|{{flagicon|ITA}} [[Lucia Bronzetti]]
|style=text-align:center|76
|6–3, 4–6, 6–4
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|4R
|[[Ons Jabeur]] <small>(5)</small>
|style=text-align:center;background:#eee8aa|5
|6–2, 6–4
|-
|style=background:#ffebcd;text-align:center|QF
|''[[Aryna Sabalenka]] <small>(2)</small>''
|style=text-align:center;background:thistle|2
|1–6, 4–6
|-
|colspan=4 style=background:#ccf;font-weight:bold;text-align:center|[[2024 US Open – Women's singles|2024]] <small>(7th)</small>
|-
!width=40|Round
!width=250|Opponent
!width=40|Rank
!width=180|Score
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|1R
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Amanda Anisimova]] <small>(WC)</small>
|style=text-align:center|49
|4–6, 6–4, 6–2
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|2R
|[[Erika Andreeva]]
|style=text-align:center|89
|6–7<sup>(3–7)</sup>, 6–1, 6–2
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|3R
|{{flagicon|GER}} [[Jule Niemeier]]
|style=text-align:center|101
|6–2, 6–1
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|4R
|{{flagicon|CRO}} [[Donna Vekić]] <small>(24)</small>
|style=text-align:center|24
|7–6<sup>(7–2)</sup>, 4–6, 6–2
|-
|style=background:#ffebcd;text-align:center|QF
|'''[[Aryna Sabalenka]] <small>(2)</small>'''
|style=text-align:center;background:thistle|2
|1–6, 2–6
|-
|colspan=4 style=background:#ccf;font-weight:bold;text-align:center|[[2026 US Open – Women's singles|2026]] <small>(Qualifier)</small>
|-
!width=40|Round
!width=250|Opponent
!width=40|Rank
!width=180|Score
|-
|style=background:#f0f8ff;text-align:center|Q1
|{{flagicon|CHN}} [[You Xiaodi]]
|style=text-align:center|206
|6–3, 6–2
|-
|style=background:#f0f8ff;text-align:center|Q2
|[[Clara Burel]]
|style=text-align:center|416
|6–1, 7–5
|-
|style=background:#f0f8ff;text-align:center|Q3
|[[Elena Pridankina]]
|style=text-align:center|186
|6–4, 3–6, 6–0
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|1R
|[[Kristina Liutova]]
|style=text-align:center|125
|4–6, 6–3, 6–1
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|2R
|[[Yulia Putintseva]]
|style=text-align:center|84
|6–4, 2–6, 6–1
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|3R
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Madison Keys]] <small>(22)</small>
|style=text-align:center|24
|1–6, 7–6<sup>(7–3)</sup>, 7–5
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|4R
|[[Iga Świątek]] <small>(8)</small>
|style=text-align:center;background:#eee8aa|8
|7–5, 6–3
|-
|style=background:#ffebcd;text-align:center|QF
| '''[[Elena Rybakina]] <small>(2)</small>'''
|style=text-align:center;background:thistle|2
|6–3, 1–6, 4–6
|}
|}
==Wins against top 10 players==
* She get a {{tennis record|won=12|lost=25}} record against players wey na dem be, at de time dem play de match, ranked insyd de top 10.<ref>{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng WTA Match Results, Splits, and Analysis |url=https://www.tennisabstract.com/cgi-bin/wplayer-classic.cgi?p=QinwenZheng&f=ACareerqqC2ITop_10qq |website=Tennis Abstract |access-date=7 May 2026}}</ref>
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! scope="col" |#
! scope="col" |Player
! scope="col" | {{abbr|Rk|Opponent Rank}}
! scope="col" |Event
! scope="col" |Surface
! scope="col" class=unsortable|{{abbr|Rd|Round}}
! scope="col" class=unsortable|Score
! scope="col" class=unsortable|{{abbr|Rk|Iga Świątek Rank}}
! scope="col" class=unsortable|{{abbr|Ref|Reference}}
|-
| colspan="9" style="text-align:center" |'''[[2022 WTA Tour|2022]]'''
|-
|1.
|[[Ons Jabeur]]
| bgcolor="eee8aa" |5
| style="background:#e9e9e9;" |[[2022 National Bank Open – Women's singles|Canadian Open]], Canada
| bgcolor="#ccf" |Hard
| bgcolor="afeeee" |2R
|6–1, 2–1 ret.
|51
|<ref>{{cite news |title=China’s Zheng Qinwen moves into final 16 at National Bank Open |url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3188503/chinas-zheng-qinwen-moves-final-16-national-bank-open-toronto-after |access-date=29 June 2024 |work=South China Morning Post |date=11 August 2022 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|2.
|[[Paula Badosa]]
| bgcolor="eee8AA" |4
| bgcolor="d4f1c5" |[[2022 Toray Pan Pacific Open – Singles|Pan Pacific Open]], Japan
| bgcolor="ccccff" |Hard
| bgcolor="afeeee" |2R
|6–3, 6–2
|36
|<ref>{{cite news |title=Top seed Badosa bundled out of Tokyo by Chinese teen Zheng |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/tennis/badosa-top-seed-beaten-by-zheng-pan-pacific-open-tennis-news/article65917849.ece |access-date=29 June 2024 |work=Sportstar |date=21 September 2022 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| colspan="9" style="text-align:center" |'''[[2023 WTA Tour|2023]]'''
|-
|3.
|[[Daria Kasatkina]]
| bgcolor="eee8AA" |8
| bgcolor="d4f1c5" |[[2023 Abu Dhabi Open – Singles|Abu Dhabi Open]], United Arab Emirates
| bgcolor="ccccff" |Hard
| bgcolor="ffebcd" |QF
|6–1, 6–2
|29
|<ref>{{cite news |title=China's Zheng breezes past Kasatkina to reach WTA Abu Dhabi Open semis |url=http://www.china.org.cn/sports/2023-02/11/content_85101044.htm |access-date=29 June 2024 |work=China.org.cn}}</ref>
|-
|4.
|Ons Jabeur
|bgcolor=eee8AA|5
|bgcolor=f3e6d7|[[2023 US Open – Women's singles|US Open]], United States
|bgcolor=ccccff|Hard
|bgcolor=afeeee|4R
|6–2, 6–4
|23
|<ref>{{cite news |title=Zheng Qinwen advances to US Open quarterfinals by ousting last year’s runner-up, Ons Jabeur |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/news/zheng-qinwen-advances-to-us-open-quarterfinals-by-ousting-last-years-runner-up-ons-jabeur |access-date=29 June 2024 |work=NBC Sports |date=5 September 2023}}</ref>
|-
|5.
|Maria Sakkari
|bgcolor=eee8aa|6
|bgcolor=d4f1c5|[[2023 Zhengzhou Open – Singles|Zhengzhou Open]], China
|bgcolor=ccccff|Hard
|bgcolor=afeeee|2R
|7–6<sup>(7–2)</sup>, 6–3
|24
|<ref>{{cite news |title=Sakkari, Garcia ousted from Zhengzhou Open |url=https://www.espn.in/tennis/story/_/id/38631917/maria-sakkari-caroline-garcia-ousted-zhengzhou-open |access-date=29 June 2024 |work=ESPN |date=11 October 2023 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| colspan="9" style="text-align:center" |'''[[2024 WTA Tour|2024]]'''
|-
|6.
|{{flagicon|CZE}} [[Markéta Vondroušová]]
|bgcolor=eee8aa|7
|bgcolor=ecf2ff|[[2024 United Cup|United Cup]], Australia
|bgcolor=#ccf|Hard
|bgcolor=afeeee|RR
|6–1, 2–6, 6–1
|15
|<ref>{{cite news |title=Zheng Qinwen stuns Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova in United Cup |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/zheng-qinwen-stuns-wimbledon-champion-marketa-vondousova-in-united-cup |access-date=29 June 2024 |work=The Straits Times |date=31 December 2023 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|7.
|[[Iga Świątek]]
|bgcolor=lime|1
|bgcolor=FFEA5C|[[Tennis at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's singles|Paris Olympics]], France
|bgcolor=EBC2AF|Clay
|bgcolor=yellow|SF
|6–2, 7–5
|bgcolor=eee8aa|7
|<ref>{{cite news |title=Iga Swiatek upset by Zheng Qinwen in Paris Olympics semifinals |url=https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/40697673/iga-swiatek-upset-zheng-qinwen-paris-olympics-semifinals |access-date=1 August 2024 |work=ESPN |date=1 August 2024 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|8.
|{{flagicon|ITA}} [[Jasmine Paolini]]
|bgcolor=eee8aa|6
|bgcolor=e9e9e9|[[2024 Wuhan Open – Singles|Wuhan Open]], China
|bgcolor=ccccff|Hard
|bgcolor=ffebcd|QF
|6–2, 3–6, 6–3
|bgcolor=eee8aa|7
|
|-
|9.
|[[Elena Rybakina]]
|bgcolor=eee8aa|5
|bgcolor=ffffcc|[[2024 WTA Finals – Singles|WTA Finals]], Saudi Arabia
|bgcolor=ccccff|Hard (i)
|bgcolor=afeeee|RR
|7–6<sup>(7–4)</sup>, 3–6, 6–1
|bgcolor=eee8aa|7
|
|-
|10.
|{{flagicon|ITA}} Jasmine Paolini
|bgcolor=eee8aa|4
|bgcolor=ffffcc|WTA Finals, Saudi Arabia
|bgcolor=ccccff|Hard (i)
|bgcolor=afeeee|RR
|6–1, 6–1
|bgcolor=eee8aa|7
|
|-
| colspan="9" style="text-align:center" |'''[[2025 WTA Tour|2025]]'''
|-
|11.
|[[Aryna Sabalenka]]
|bgcolor=lime|'''1'''
|bgcolor=e9e9e9|[[2025 Italian Open – Women's singles|Italian Open]], Italy
|bgcolor=ebc2af|Clay
|bgcolor=ffebcd|QF
|6–4, 6–3
|bgcolor=eee8aa|8
|
|
|-
| colspan="9" style="text-align:center" |'''[[2026 WTA Tour|2026]]'''
|-
|12.
|[[Iga Świątek]]
|bgcolor=eee8aa|8
|bgcolor=f3e6d7|[[2026 US Open – Women's singles|US Open]], United States
|bgcolor=ccccff|Hard
|bgcolor=afeeee|4R
|7–5, 6–3
|121
|
|}
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== References ==
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'''Zheng Qinwen''' (born 8 October 2002) be a Chinese professional tennis player. Na she be ranked world No. 4 by de WTA, she achieve insyd June 2025, wey she be de only second Chinese player to reach de top 5 insyd women's singles after [[Li Na]]. Zheng win five career singles titles, wey dey include de gold medal at de [[2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Paris Olympics]], becoming de first Asian tennis player to win an Olympic gold medal insyd singles.
Zheng win ein first WTA Tour tournament insyd 2023 at de Palermo Ladies Open, a title wey she defend insyd 2024. She win WTA 500 titles at de 2023 Zhengzhou Open den at de 2024 Pan Pacific Open. She fini runner-up at de 2024 Australian Open, wey she loose to [[Aryna Sabalenka]], den at de 2024 WTA Finals, losing to [[Coco Gauff]].
== Early life den junior years ==
Na dem born Zheng insyd Shiyan, Hubei, on 8 October 2002.<ref name="WTAprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/players/328120/qinwen-zheng |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Na ein parents encourage am to try several sports during ein kiddie time, wey dey include table tennis, before she begin dey play tennis at de age of seven.<ref name="Vogue2024">{{cite magazine|last=Remsen|first=Nick|title=Qinwen Zheng on Winning China's First-Ever Olympic Gold in Tennis|url=https://www.vogue.com/article/qinwen-zheng-on-winning-olympic-gold|magazine=Vogue|date=4 August 2024|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> At de age of eight, she lef ein parents wey she move go Wuhan to receive more advanced coaching.<ref name="Vogue2024" /> Na ein mommie initially visit am on weekends den later lef ein job to support ein training full-time.<ref name="Vogue2024" /> During ein formative years, Zheng train at an academy insyd Beijing under [[Carlos Rodríguez (tennis coach)|Carlos Rodríguez]], wey na he previously coach [[Justine Henin]] den [[Li Na]].<ref name="RG2022">{{cite web |date=27 May 2022 |title=Get to know Zheng Qinwen |url=https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/article/rg2022-get-to-know-zheng-qinwen |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Roland-Garros}}</ref><ref name="Reuters2025">{{cite news|last=Ransom|first=Ian|title=Zheng looks to emulate Li's Australian Open success|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/zheng-looks-emulate-lis-australian-open-success-2025-01-07/|work=Reuters|date=7 January 2025|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> Zheng turn professional insyd 2018 while continuing to compete on de junior circuit.<ref name="RGprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng: Player card |url=https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/players/42560-q.zheng |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=Roland-Garros}}</ref> Insyd December 2018, she reach de girls' singles final of de Orange Bowl, wer she loose to Coco Gauff insyd three sets.<ref name="USTA2018">{{cite web |date=10 December 2018 |title=Coco Gauff crowned Orange Bowl singles champ |url=https://www.usta.com/en/home/stay-current/national/coco-gauff-wins-orange-bowl-18s-girls--singles-title.html |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=United States Tennis Association}}</ref> Insyd 2019, she reach de girls' singles semifinals at both de French Open den de US Open, wey she achieve a career-high ITF junior ranking of world No. 6.<ref name="RGprofile" /><ref name="ITFprofile">{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng Tennis Player Profile |url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/players/qinwen-zheng/800436017/chn/jt/S/overview/ |access-date=3 June 2026 |website=International Tennis Federation}}</ref> Insyd late 2019, Zheng move go Spain to continue ein development wey she establish a training base insyd Barcelona.<ref name="RG2022" /><ref name="Xinhua2024">{{cite news|script-title=zh:追光|十年前那个小姑娘,如何成为郑钦文|url=https://www.news.cn/sports/20240127/98e4e4c7271d4f58a4493fe0ed91110b/c.html|website=Xinhua News Agency|date=27 January 2024|language=zh|access-date=3 June 2026}}</ref> She begin dey work plus Spanish coach [[Pere Riba]] insyd 2021.<ref name="riba">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen reuniting with coach Pere Riba for 2024|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3805943/zheng-qinwen-reuniting-with-coach-pere-riba-for-2024|access-date=2 September 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 December 2023}}</ref>
== Career ==
=== 2021: WTA Tour debut ===
Insyd January 2021, Zheng win de Tennis Future Hamburg, Germany wer she defeat [[Linda Fruhvirtová]] insyd de final of de 25k event, dem hold at de venue of de Hamburger Tennis-Verband.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennis-tourtalk.com/67737/qinwen-zheng-wins-tennis-future-hamburg|title=Qinwen Zheng Wins Tennis Future Hamburg|work=Tennis TourTalk|date=17 January 2021|access-date=20 June 2021|archive-date=16 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220116120922/https://www.tennis-tourtalk.com/67737/qinwen-zheng-wins-tennis-future-hamburg|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 20 June 2021, she win de final of de 60k Macha Lake Open insyd Staré Splavy defeating [[Aleksandra Krunić]] insyd two sets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.itftennis.com/en/tournament/w60-stare-splavy/cze/2021/w-itf-cze-02a-2021/draws-and-results/|title=ITF draws and results|publisher=www.itftennis.com|date=|access-date=20 June 2021|archive-date=23 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123165654/https://www.itftennis.com/en/tournament/w60-stare-splavy/cze/2021/w-itf-cze-02a-2021/draws-and-results/|url-status=live}}</ref> Zheng make ein WTA Tour debut at de Palermo Ladies Open, wer she defeat second seed [[Liudmila Samsonova]] insyd de first round,<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 July 2021|title=18-y.o. Zheng Qinwen arrives on WTA Tour in style with Samsonova upset: Palermo Highlights|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2193178/18-y-o-zheng-qinwen-arrives-on-wta-tour-in-style-with-samsonova-upset-palermo-highlights|access-date=20 July 2021|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=18 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118194733/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2193178/18-y-o-zheng-qinwen-arrives-on-wta-tour-in-style-with-samsonova-upset-palermo-highlights|url-status=dead}}</ref> before losing ein next match to [[Jaqueline Cristian]].<ref>{{cite news |last=Wancke|first=Barbara|date=22 July 2021|url=https://tennisthreads.net/wta-roundup-palermo-and-gdynia-2/|title=WTA Roundup: Palermo and Gdynia – Day 3|publisher=Tennis Threads|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110025912/https://tennisthreads.net/wta-roundup-palermo-and-gdynia-2/|url-status=live}}</ref>
=== 2022: French Open fourth round, top 30 ===
Ranked No. 126, Zheng enter de Melbourne Summer Set 1 after qualifying. She beat [[Mai Hontama]], [[Vera Zvonareva]], den [[Ana Konjuh]] to make ein first WTA Tour semifinal,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Melbourne 1: Zheng Qinwen beats Zvonareva in 3 sets for 1st WTA QF spot (video)|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2440989/melbourne-1-zheng-qinwen-beats-zvonareva-in-3-sets-for-1st-wta-qf-spot|access-date=6 January 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=6 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220106161443/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/2440989/melbourne-1-zheng-qinwen-beats-zvonareva-in-3-sets-for-1st-wta-qf-spot|url-status=live}}</ref> buh she loose to No. 20 [[Simona Halep]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite news |date=8 January 2022|title=Halep advances, injured Osaka withdraws at Melbourne 1|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2442148/halep-advances-injured-osaka-withdraws-at-melbourne-1|access-date=8 January 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=8 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220108094707/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2442148/halep-advances-injured-osaka-withdraws-at-melbourne-1|url-status=live}}</ref> Zheng debut at de main draw of a Grand Slam tournament at de Australian Open after qualifying.<ref>{{cite news |last=Macpherson|first=Alex|date=15 January 2022|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447639/introducing-the-2022-australian-open-s-grand-slam-debutantes|title=Introducing the 2022 Australian Open's Grand Slam debutantes|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|access-date=24 May 2022|archive-date=15 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220515020850/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447639/introducing-the-2022-australian-open-s-grand-slam-debutantes|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=January 14, 2022|title=Baptiste, Zheng Qinwen, Bronzetti qualify for Australian Open|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447429/baptiste-zheng-qinwen-bronzetti-qualify-for-australian-open|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=14 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220114212606/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2447429/baptiste-zheng-qinwen-bronzetti-qualify-for-australian-open|url-status=dead}}</ref> She defeat [[Aliaksandra Sasnovich]] insyd de first round,<ref>{{Cite news |last=Garber|first=Greg|date=January 18, 2022|title=Australian Open Day 3 order of play: Bencic, Anisimova to play; Barty in action|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2452994/australian-open-day-3-order-of-play-bencic-anisimova-to-play-barty-in-action|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=18 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118192336/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2452994/australian-open-day-3-order-of-play-bencic-anisimova-to-play-barty-in-action|url-status=dead}}</ref> buh she loose insyd de second round to No. 8 [[Maria Sakkari]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=January 19, 2022|title=Osaka passes Brengle test at Australian Open; to face Anisimova next|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2453850/osaka-passes-brengle-test-at-australian-open-to-face-anisimova-next|access-date=January 19, 2022|website=WTA Tennis|archive-date=15 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240915214756/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2453850/osaka-passes-brengle-test-at-australian-open-to-face-anisimova-next|url-status=live}}</ref> As a result, Zheng break into de top 100 for de first time.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ubha|first1=Ravi|title='Feels like I'm at home': Sakkari flourishes as fans find voice|url=https://ausopen.com/articles/match-report/feels-im-home-sakkari-flourishes-fans-find-voice|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Australian Open|date=19 January 2022}}</ref>
At de French Open, Zheng defeat [[Maryna Zanevska]] insyd de first round.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3178838/french-open-anisimova-knocks-out-osaka-first-round-chinas-zheng-qinwen|title=Osaka's return to French Open ends in first round|publisher=South China Morning Post|date=23 May 2022|url-access=subscription|access-date=24 May 2022|archive-date=24 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220524002441/https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3178838/french-open-anisimova-knocks-out-osaka-first-round-chinas-zheng-qinwen|url-status=live}}</ref> Insyd de second round, she cam back from a set den a break down to upset No. 19 Simona Halep for ein first top-20 win.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2635302/zheng-qinwen-upends-halep-at-roland-garros|title=Zheng Qinwen upends former champion Halep at French Open|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|access-date=26 May 2022|archive-date=26 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526162042/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2635302/zheng-qinwen-upends-halep-at-roland-garros|url-status=live}}</ref> She move into de fourth round after [[Alizé Cornet]] retire while trailing by a set.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-sets-up-swiatek-clash-after-cornet-retirement-603044.html|title=Roland-Garros: Zheng sets up Swiatek clash after Cornet retirement|date=28 May 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> She loose insyd de fourth round to world No. 1 den eventual champion [[Iga Świątek]] insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news |last=Tignor|first=Steve|date=30 May 2022|title=Iga Swiatek’s towering 2022 wobbled a little against talented newcomer Zheng Qinwen, but she ended with her win streak and Roland Garros bid intact|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/iga-swiatek-s-towering-2022-wobbled-a-little-against-talented-newcomer-zheng-qin|work=Tennis.com|access-date=25 August 2025}}</ref> Na she be de only player to win a set against Świątek insyd de tournament.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Maine|first1=D'Arcy|title=How Iga Swiatek won the 2022 French Open -- and why she could dominate for the foreseeable future|url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/34036326/how-iga-swiatek-won-2022-french-open-why-dominate-foreseeable-future|access-date=8 September 2026|work=[[ESPN]]|date=4 June 2022}}</ref> As a result, Zheng move to a new career-high of No. 54.<ref name="valencia">{{cite news |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2644639/zheng-qinwen-captures-wta-125-valencia-title|title=Zheng Qinwen captures WTA 125 Valencia title|publisher=Women's Tennis Association|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=9 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220709001357/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2644639/zheng-qinwen-captures-wta-125-valencia-title|url-status=live}}</ref> She break into de top 50 a week later<ref>{{cite news |last1=Oddo|first1=Chris|title=WTA rankings: Zheng Qinwen, Haddad Maia surging|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-rankings/wta-rankings-zheng-qinwen-haddad-maia-surging-605964.html|access-date=8 September 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=12 June 2022}}</ref> after winning ein first WTA 125 title at de Open Internacional de Valencia, defeating compatriot [[Wang Xiyu]].<ref name="valencia" />
At de Wimbledon Championships, Zheng defeat [[Sloane Stephens]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2658987/tan-prevails-over-serena-in-three-hour-wimbledon-opener|title=Tan prevails over Serena in three-hour Wimbledon opener|website=WTA Tennis|access-date=28 June 2022|archive-date=6 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220706224106/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2658987/tan-prevails-over-serena-in-three-hour-wimbledon-opener|url-status=dead}}</ref> den [[Greet Minnen]]<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wimbledon-news/wimbledon-qinwen-zheng-moves-into-third-round-609331.html|title=Zheng to meet Rybakina in Wimbledon third round|date=30 June 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> to reach de third round, wer she fall to No. 23 den eventual champion [[Elena Rybakina]] insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/matches/wta/wimbledon/qinwen-zheng-vs-elena-rybakina|title=Qinwen Zheng vs Elena Rybakina|date=9 November 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110035800/https://www.tennismajors.com/matches/wta/wimbledon/qinwen-zheng-vs-elena-rybakina|url-status=live}}</ref>
At de Canadian Open, Zheng defeat wildcard entrant [[Rebecca Marino]] insyd de first round.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/national-bank-open-zheng-through-to-second-round-616979.html|title=National Bank Open: Zheng through to second round, defeating Canadian Marino|date=9 August 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110035825/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/national-bank-open-zheng-through-to-second-round-616979.html|url-status=live}}</ref> She advance to de third round after No. 5 [[Ons Jabeur]] retire while trailing by a set.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wta-toronto-national-bank-open/national-bank-open-zheng-makes-last-16-617299.html|title=Zheng Qinwen makes last 16 as Jabeur retires with abdominal pain|date=10 August 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> She overcam [[Bianca Andreescu]] to advance to ein first WTA 1000 quarterfinal,<ref>{{cite news |last=Chidley-Hill|first=John|date=10 August 2022|url=https://nationalpost.com/sports/top-seed-iga-swiatek-cruises-into-third-round-at-national-bank-open|title=Bianca Andreescu out of National Bank Open with loss to China's Zheng|publisher=National Post|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> wer she loose to No. 14 [[Karolína Plíšková]], insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/national-bank-open-pliskova-books-spot-in-last-four-617698.html|title=National Bank Open: Pliskova books spot in semi-finals against Haddad Maia|date=13 August 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> At de US Open, she defeat No. 16 [[Jeļena Ostapenko]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-through-to-second-round-620672.html|title=US Open: Zheng through to second round, eliminating Ostapenko|date=30 August 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=19 January 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119044655/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-through-to-second-round-620672.html|url-status=live}}</ref> den [[Anastasia Potapova]]<ref>{{cite web |url=https://english.news.cn/20220902/69df77b84cf14581955c8d02626da6ad/c.html|title=Zheng Qinwen, Yuan Yue advance into US Open last 32|publisher=Xinhua|accessdate=26 October 2024}}</ref> before she loose to [[Jule Niemeier]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-niemeier-moves-into-last-16-622605.html|title=Wimbledon quarter-finalist Niemeier advances to US Open fourth round; Swiatek next|date=4 September 2022|publisher=Tennis Majors|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=10 November 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110035808/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-niemeier-moves-into-last-16-622605.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
At de Pan Pacific Open, Zheng defeat [[Misaki Doi]], No. 4 [[Paula Badosa]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen routs top seed Badosa in Tokyo to reach quarterfinals|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2798336/zheng-qinwen-routs-top-seed-badosa-in-tokyo-to-reach-quarterfinals|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=21 September 2022}}</ref> [[Claire Liu]] den No. 13 [[Veronika Kudermetova]] to reach ein first WTA Tour final.<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen, Liudmila Samsonova reach Pan Pacific final|url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/34654085/zheng-qinwen-liudmila-samsonova-reach-pan-pacific-final|access-date=23 July 2026|work=[[ESPN]]|date=24 September 2022}}</ref> She loose insyd de final to Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.<ref name="pacific">{{cite web |title=Samsonova wins Tokyo, edges Zheng Qinwen for third title of 2022 |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2801554/samsonova-wins-tokyo-edges-zheng-qinwen-for-third-title-of-2022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925053658/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/2801554/samsonova-wins-tokyo-edges-zheng-qinwen-for-third-title-of-2022 |archive-date=25 September 2022 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Despite de loss, Zheng reach a new career-high ranking of No. 28, becoming de first Chinese teenager to break into de top 30.<ref name="pacific" /> Entering de San Diego Open as a lucky loser, she advance to de second round as No. 13 [[Garbiñe Muguruza]] retire.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Ramchandani|first=Haresh|date=12 October 2022|title=Lucky loser Zheng sets up Swiatek clash in San Diego as Muguruza retires|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/san-diego-open-zheng-into-second-round-628995.html|access-date=10 August 2026|work=Tennis Majors}}</ref> She loose insyd de second round to world No. 1 den eventual champion Iga Świątek insyd three sets.<ref>{{Cite news|date=14 October 2022|title=Swiatek downs Zheng to reach San Diego quarters|url=https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/swiatek-downs-zheng-reach-san-diego-quarters-2022-10-13/|access-date=10 August 2026|work=[[Reuters]]}}</ref> Na dem name Zheng WTA Newcomer of de Year.<ref>{{cite web |title=China's Zheng Qinwen named WTA Newcomer of the Year |url=https://oca.asia/news/3599-chinas-zheng-qinwen-named-wta-newcomer-of-the-year.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110045901/https://oca.asia/news/3599-chinas-zheng-qinwen-named-wta-newcomer-of-the-year.html |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Olympic Council of Asia}}</ref>
=== 2023: US Open quarterfinal, top 20 ===
Zheng begin de season at de Adelaide International. She defeat No. 17 [[Anett Kontaveit]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen saves match point, ousts Kontaveit in Adelaide |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3005423/zheng-qinwen-saves-match-point-ousts-kontaveit-in-adelaide |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241130122924/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3005423/zheng-qinwen-saves-match-point-ousts-kontaveit-in-adelaide |archive-date=30 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> before losing to [[Victoria Azarenka]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Adelaide 1: Azarenka fends off Zheng Qinwen, into quarterfinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3010262/adelaide-1-azarenka-fends-off-zheng-qinwen-into-quarterfinals |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331083541/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3010262/adelaide-1-azarenka-fends-off-zheng-qinwen-into-quarterfinals |archive-date=31 March 2023 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> At de Australian Open, she beat [[Dalma Gálfi]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Macpherson|first1=Alex|title=AO 2023 Day 1 by the numbers: Zheng Qinwen in a hurry, Osorio's milestone and more|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3024158/ao-2023-day-1-by-the-numbers-zheng-qinwen-in-a-hurry-osorios-milestone-and-more|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=16 January 2023}}</ref> before losing to [[Bernarda Pera]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Australian Open: Pera makes third round|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-pera-makes-third-round-655418.html|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=18 January 2023}}</ref>
At de Abu Dhabi Open, Zheng defeat qualifier Rebecca Marino, No. 12 Jeļena Ostapenko,<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen upsets Ostapenko to reach Abu Dhabi quarters|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3054192/zheng-qinwen-upsets-ostapenko-to-reach-abu-dhabi-quarters|access-date=18 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=8 February 2023}}</ref> den No. 8 [[Daria Kasatkina]],<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen overpowers No. 1 seed Daria Kasatkina in Abu Dhabi for third Top 10 win|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-overpowers-top-seed-daria-kasatkina-abu-dhabi-third-top-10-win|access-date=18 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=10 February 2023}}</ref> widout dropping a set, to reach de semifinals. She loose insyd de semifinals to No. 19 Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.
At de Stuttgart Open, Zheng defeat lucky loser [[Alycia Parks]] before losing to world No. 1, Iga Świątek, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite news|date=21 April 2023|title=Iga Swiatek beats Zheng in Stuttgart to make winning WTA Tour return|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/apr/21/iga-swiatek-beats-zheng-in-stuttgart-to-make-winning-wta-tour-return|access-date=10 August 2026|work=[[The Guardian]]}}</ref> At de Madrid Open, she defeat [[Caty McNally]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Madrid Open: Zheng books spot in round of 32|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/madrid-open-zheng-books-spot-in-first-round-676310.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=28 April 2023}}</ref> before losing to No. 17, [[Ekaterina Alexandrova]], insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Madrid Open: Alexandrova into round of 16 against Swiatek|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/madrid-open-alexandrova-into-second-round-676784.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=30 April 2023}}</ref> At de Italian Open, Zheng defeat Alizé Cornet,<ref>{{cite web |title=Rome: Zheng Qinwen holds off Cornet to reach third round |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3340520/rome-zheng-qinwen-holds-off-cornet-to-reach-third-round |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803045450/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3340520/rome-zheng-qinwen-holds-off-cornet-to-reach-third-round |archive-date=3 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> qualifier [[Anna Bondár]],<ref>{{cite web |date=13 May 2023 |title=Italian Open: Zheng into round of 16, beats qualifier before rain stops play for day |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-into-second-round-679502.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043052/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-into-second-round-679502.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den compatriot Wang Xiyu<ref>{{cite web |date=15 May 2023 |title=Italian Open: Zheng advances to quarter-finals |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-advances-to-quarter-finals-679819.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241127235309/https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/italian-open-zheng-advances-to-quarter-finals-679819.html |archive-date=27 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> to reach ein second WTA 1000 quarterfinal. She then loose to No. 12 Veronika Kudermetova, insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kudermetova beats Zheng Qinwen for semis at Italian Open |url=https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202305/17/WS64644942a310b6054fad3798.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240119125438/https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202305/17/WS64644942a310b6054fad3798.html |archive-date=19 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=China Daily}}</ref> As a result, Zheng reach No. 19 insyd de WTA rankings, becoming de fifth Chinese player to break into de top 20.<ref>{{cite web |title=Ranking Reaction: Iga Swiatek kicks off 60th straight week at No. 1, Alcaraz returns to top spot |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/ranking-reaction-iga-swiatek-60th-week-at-no-1-alcaraz-returns-to-top-spot |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803163136/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/ranking-reaction-iga-swiatek-60th-week-at-no-1-alcaraz-returns-to-top-spot |archive-date=3 August 2024 |access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Rankings Watch: Rybakina hits Top 5 for first time; Zheng makes Top 20 debut |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3465469/rankings-watch-rybakina-hits-top-5-for-first-time-zheng-makes-top-20-debut |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230522235550/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3465469/rankings-watch-rybakina-hits-top-5-for-first-time-zheng-makes-top-20-debut |archive-date=22 May 2023 |access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref> At de French Open, she beat qualifier [[Tamara Zidanšek]]<ref>{{cite web |date=28 May 2023 |title=Roland-Garros: Zheng advances to second round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-advances-to-first-round-683322.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119051043/https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-zheng-advances-to-first-round-683322.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> before losing to [[Yulia Putintseva]].<ref>{{cite web |date=31 May 2023 |title=Roland-Garros: Putintseva upsets Qinwen Zheng in three sets to make third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-putintseva-advances-to-third-round-684819.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119045944/https://www.tennismajors.com/roland-garros-news/roland-garros-putintseva-advances-to-third-round-684819.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref>
At Wimbledon, Zheng loose insyd de first round to [[Kateřina Siniaková]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Wimbledon: Siniakova books spot in second round|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wimbledon-news/wimbledon-siniakova-books-spot-in-second-round-693157.html|access-date=23 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=3 July 2023}}</ref>
Zheng receive a wildcard into de Palermo Ladies Open. She double bagel [[Sara Errani]],<ref>{{cite web |date=17 July 2023 |title=WTA roundup: Qinwen Zheng opens with 6–0, 6–0 win in Palermo |url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-qinwen-zheng-opens-with-6-0-6-0-win-palermo-2023-07-17/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230720025622/https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/wta-roundup-qinwen-zheng-opens-with-6-0-6-0-win-palermo-2023-07-17/ |archive-date=20 July 2023 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |work=Reuters}}</ref> then beat [[Diane Parry]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Palermo: Zheng Qinwen battles past Parry in three sets |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3601004/palermo-zheng-qinwen-battles-past-parry-in-three-sets |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240803015041/https://www.wtatennis.com/videos/3601004/palermo-zheng-qinwen-battles-past-parry-in-three-sets |archive-date=3 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> [[Emma Navarro]]<ref>{{cite web |date=21 July 2023 |title=Palermo Open: Zheng reaches semi-finals, takes on Sherif next |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/palermo-open-zheng-reaches-semi-finals-698670.html |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Mayar Sherif]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng beats Sherif in late-night duel; faces Paolini in Palermo final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3600788/zheng-beats-sherif-in-late-night-duel-faces-paolini-in-palermo-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119051012/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3600788/zheng-beats-sherif-in-late-night-duel-faces-paolini-in-palermo-final |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> to reach ein second WTA Tour final. She beat [[Jasmine Paolini]] insyd three sets to win ein first WTA Tour title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen beats Paolini in Palermo to capture first career title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3601535/zheng-qinwen-beats-paolini-in-palermo-to-capture-first-career-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240921023120/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3601535/zheng-qinwen-beats-paolini-in-palermo-to-capture-first-career-title |archive-date=21 September 2024 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref>
[[File:Zheng_Qinwen_(2023_US_Open)_01_(cropped).jpg|left|thumb|Zheng reach ein first Grand Slam quarterfinals at de 2023 US Open.]]
At de Canadian Open, Zheng defeat [[Marta Kostyuk]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen edges Marta Kostyuk in Montreal|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/canadian-open-zheng-books-spot-in-second-round-703625.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=8 August 2023}}</ref> before losing to No. 18 Liudmila Samsonova insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Canadian Open: Samsonova makes last 16|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/canadian-open-samsonova-makes-last-16-704051.html|access-date=30 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=9 August 2023}}</ref> At de Cincinnati Open, she defeat qualifier Aliaksandra Sasnovich den wildcard entrant [[Venus Williams]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen rallies to beat Venus Williams in Cincinnati|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3636968/zheng-qinwen-rallies-to-beat-venus-williams-in-cincinnati|access-date=30 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=16 August 2023}}</ref> before losing to world No. 1, Iga Świątek, insyd three sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Swiatek survives Zheng scare to reach Cincinnati quarter-finals|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/swiatek-survives-zheng-scare-reach-cincinnati-quarter-finals-2023-08-17/|access-date=30 July 2026|work=[[Reuters]]|date=18 August 2023}}</ref> At de [[2023 US Open – Women's singles|US Open]], Zheng defeat [[Nadia Podoroska]],<ref>{{cite web |date=30 August 2023 |title=US Open: Zheng fires warning shot to rest of the field |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-second-round-709185.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043746/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-second-round-709185.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Kaia Kanepi]],<ref>{{cite web |date=31 August 2023 |title=US Open: Zheng ends Kanepi's run, into third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-makes-third-round-2-709889.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119043303/https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-makes-third-round-2-709889.html |archive-date=19 January 2025 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Lucia Bronzetti]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen dazzles with defense on a landmark day for Chinese tennis |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3668033/zheng-qinwen-dazzles-with-defense-on-a-landmark-day-for-chinese-tennis |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den No. 5 Ons Jabeur<ref>{{cite web |date=4 September 2023 |title=US Open: Under-par Jabeur knocked out by Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/us-open-news/us-open-zheng-reaches-last-8-711398.html |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> to advance to ein first major quarterfinal, wer she loose to world No. 2, [[Aryna Sabalenka]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 September 2023 |title=Sabalenka sweeps into 4th Slam semi of 2023 |url=https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/38339824/aryna-sabalenka-cruises-zheng-qinwen-us-open-semis |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231008190452/https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/38339824/aryna-sabalenka-cruises-zheng-qinwen-us-open-semis |archive-date=8 October 2023 |access-date=7 September 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>
Zheng win gold insyd singles at de Asian Games.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-2023-tennis-women-singles|title=Asian Games 2023: Zheng Qinwen wins women's tennis gold to secure Paris 2024 quota|last=Kano|first=Shintaro|date=29 September 2023|publisher=International Olympic Committee|access-date=25 January 2024|archive-date=16 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240816073522/https://olympics.com/en/news/asian-games-2023-tennis-women-singles|url-status=live}}</ref> At de China Open, she loose insyd de first round to world No. 5, Elena Rybakina, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rybakina sweeps past Zheng Qinwen into Beijing second round|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3715707/rybakina-sweeps-past-zheng-qinwen-into-beijing-second-round|access-date=30 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=2 October 2023}}</ref> At de Zhengzhou Open, Zheng defeat qualifier [[Kateryna Volodko]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=9 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen claims first win on home soil in Zhengzhou|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3732237/zheng-qinwen-claims-first-win-on-home-soil-in-zhengzhou|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> No. 6 Maria Sakkari,<ref>{{Cite news|date=11 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen notches first win over Sakkari to make Zhengzhou quarters|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3735023/zheng-qinwen-notches-first-win-over-sakkari-to-make-zhengzhou-quarters|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> [[Anhelina Kalinina]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=13 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen storms into Zhengzhou semis; faces Paolini next|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3737260/zheng-qinwen-storms-into-zhengzhou-semis-faces-paolini-next|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> den Jasmine Paolini, widout dropping a set, to reach de final. She defeat world No. 18, [[Barbora Krejčíková]], insyd de final insyd three sets to win ein second career title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen triumphs on home soil to win Zhengzhou title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3738449/zheng-qinwen-triumphs-on-home-soil-to-win-zhengzhou-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231017133438/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3738449/zheng-qinwen-triumphs-on-home-soil-to-win-zhengzhou-title |archive-date=17 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=James Walker-Roberts |date=15 October 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen says she 'wanted too much' after beating Barbora Krejcikova to win Zhengzhou Open |url=https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/wta-zhengzhou/2023/zheng-qinwen-says-she-wanted-too-much-after-beating-barbora-krejcikova-to-win-zhengzhou-open_sto9837635/story.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231015195205/https://www.eurosport.com/tennis/wta-zhengzhou/2023/zheng-qinwen-says-she-wanted-too-much-after-beating-barbora-krejcikova-to-win-zhengzhou-open_sto9837635/story.shtml |archive-date=15 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=eurosport.com}}</ref> Zheng make ein debut at de WTA Elite Trophy.<ref>{{cite news|title=Field is set for the 2023 WTA Elite Trophy Zhuhai|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3741492/field-is-set-for-the-2023-wta-elite-trophy-zhuhai|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=18 October 2023}}</ref> She defeat [[Donna Vekić]]<ref>{{Cite news|date=25 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen battles past Vekic to grab first win in Zhuhai|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3752266/zheng-qinwen-battles-past-vekic-to-grab-first-win-in-zhuhai|access-date=10 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis}}</ref> den Jeļena Ostapenko<ref>{{Cite news|date=27 October 2023|title=Zheng Qinwen beats Jelena Ostapenko to set up all-Chinese semifinal match at WTA Elite Trophy|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-jelena-ostapenko-all-chinese-semifinal-wta-elite-trophy-zhuhai|access-date=10 August 2026|work=Tennis}}</ref> insyd de round-robin stage. She beat compatriot [[Zhu Lin (tennis)|Zhu Lin]] insyd de semifinals<ref>{{Cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen outlasts Zhu in Zhuhai; will face Haddad Maia in final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3755851/zheng-qinwen-outlasts-zhu-lin-in-zhuhai-will-face-haddad-maia-in-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231029001032/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3755851/zheng-qinwen-outlasts-zhu-lin-in-zhuhai-will-face-haddad-maia-in-final |archive-date=29 October 2023 |access-date=25 January 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> buh she loose insyd de final to [[Beatriz Haddad Maia]], insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite web |title=Haddad Maia denies Zheng Qinwen in classic final to claim Zhuhai title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3758240/haddad-maia-denies-zheng-qinwen-in-classic-final-to-claim-zhuhai-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241126191816/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3758240/haddad-maia-denies-zheng-qinwen-in-classic-final-to-claim-zhuhai-title |archive-date=26 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Na dem name Zheng WTA Most Improved Player.<ref name="2023year">{{cite news|title=2023 WTA player and coach award winners announced|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3818533/2023-wta-player-and-coach-award-winners-announced|access-date=23 July 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=11 December 2023}}</ref>
=== 2024: Australian Open final, Olympic champion, top 5 ===
Zheng make ein debut at de United Cup as China ein No. 1 player. She defeat [[Markéta Vondroušová]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen clinches United Cup tie for China |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3842404/zheng-qinwen-clinches-united-cup-tie-for-china |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240125173819/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3842404/zheng-qinwen-clinches-united-cup-tie-for-china |archive-date=25 January 2024 |access-date=25 January 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den [[Olga Danilović]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng beats Danilovic; Serbia storms back to edge China in Perth|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3844854/zheng-holds-off-danilovic-to-send-china-vs-serbia-to-deciding-doubles|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=31 December 2023}}</ref> before losing to Iga Świątek insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|title=Swiatek secures United Cup semifinal spot for Poland; Australia tops Serbia|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3847883/swiatek-hurkacz-clinch-united-cup-semifinal-spot-for-team-poland|access-date=17 August 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 January 2024}}</ref> At de Australian Open, Zheng eliminate [[Ashlyn Krueger]],<ref>{{cite web |date=16 January 2024 |title=Australian Open: 12th seed Zheng into second round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-12th-seed-zheng-into-second-round-737579.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127125743/https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/australian-open-12th-seed-zheng-into-second-round-737579.html |archive-date=27 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> [[Katie Boulter]],<ref>{{cite web |title=Boulter beaten by Qinwen Zheng to miss out on potential Raducanu clash |url=https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12040/13050672/australian-open-katie-boulter-beaten-by-qinwen-zheng-to-miss-out-on-potential-emma-raducanu-clash |accessdate=26 October 2024 |work=Sky Sports}}</ref> compatriot [[Wang Yafan]],<ref>{{cite web |date=20 January 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen defeats Wang Yafan to reach week 2 at Australian Open |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/zheng-qinwen-defeats-wang-yafan-to-reach-week-2-at-australian-open-738722.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240127125746/https://www.tennismajors.com/australian-open-news/zheng-qinwen-defeats-wang-yafan-to-reach-week-2-at-australian-open-738722.html |archive-date=27 January 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Océane Dodin]]<ref>{{cite news|last1=Fitzgerald|first1=Matt|title=Zheng Qinwen, lone AO top half women's seed left, joins three first-time major quarterfinalists|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-lone-top-half-seed-left-three-first-time-major-quarterfinalists-australian-open|access-date=16 July 2026|work=Tennis|date=22 January 2024}}</ref> to reach ein second consecutive major quarterfinal. She defeat [[Anna Kalinskaya]] to reach ein first major semifinal,<ref>{{cite news|last1=Fitzgerald|first1=Matt|title=In a mature turnaround, Zheng Qinwen reaches first major semifinal at Australian Open|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/mature-turnaround-zheng-qinwen-first-major-semifinal-australian-open-kalinskaya|access-date=16 July 2026|work=Tennis|date=24 January 2024}}</ref> wey she beat qualifier [[Dayana Yastremska]] to reach ein first major final.<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng Qinwen bests Yastremska at Australian Open to make first Slam final |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3867402/zheng-qinwen-bests-yastremska-at-australian-open-to-make-first-slam-final |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240828140952/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3867402/zheng-qinwen-bests-yastremska-at-australian-open-to-make-first-slam-final |archive-date=28 August 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> She loose insyd de final to world No. 2, Aryna Sabalenka, insyd straight sets.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68109149|title=Australian Open 2024 women's final result: Aryna Sabalenka beats Zheng Qinwen in Melbourne|date=27 January 2024|publisher=BBC Sport|accessdate=26 October 2024|archive-date=28 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240928135354/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/68109149|url-status=live}}</ref> As a result, Zheng reach de top 10 insyd de singles rankings, de second Chinese player to do so after [[Li Na]].<ref>{{cite web |date=29 January 2024 |title=Rankings Watch: Zheng makes Top 10 debut; Mertens back to No.1 in doubles |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3870512/rankings-watch-zheng-makes-top-10-debut-mertens-back-to-no-1-in-doubles |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240809125231/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3870512/rankings-watch-zheng-makes-top-10-debut-mertens-back-to-no-1-in-doubles |archive-date=9 August 2024 |access-date=29 January 2024 |website=WTA Tour}}</ref>
Na dis sanso be China ein second-ever Olympic gold insyd tennis, den de first since de women's doubles insyd 2004.<ref>{{Cite news|last=|date=3 August 2024|title=Zheng Qinwen rewards raucous Chinese support to grab gold in tense tennis final|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/03/zheng-qinwen-paris-olympic-games-2024-womens-tennis-final-report|access-date=4 August 2024|work=The Observer|language=en-GB|issn=0029-7712}}</ref>
At de Wuhan Open, Zheng defeat wildcard entrant Jaqueline Cristian,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng becomes first Chinese woman since Li Na to win 40 matches in one year |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146421/zheng-becomes-first-chinese-woman-since-li-na-to-win-40-matches-in-one-year |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241009162137/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146421/zheng-becomes-first-chinese-woman-since-li-na-to-win-40-matches-in-one-year |archive-date=9 October 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Leylah Fernandez,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng defeats Fernandez for first time to reach Wuhan quarters |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146835/zheng-defeats-fernandez-for-first-time-to-reach-wuhan-quarters |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241208111722/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4146835/zheng-defeats-fernandez-for-first-time-to-reach-wuhan-quarters |archive-date=8 December 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> No. 6 Jasmine Paolini,<ref>{{cite web |title=Zheng stays perfect against Paolini, sets historic Wuhan semifinal showdown |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4147692/zheng-stays-perfect-against-paolini-sets-historic-wuhan-semifinal-showdown |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110100716/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4147692/zheng-stays-perfect-against-paolini-sets-historic-wuhan-semifinal-showdown |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> den compatriot [[Wang Xinyu]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Wuhan Open: Zheng advances to final against Sabalenka|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wuhan-open-zheng-advances-to-final-790070.html|access-date=14 July 2026|work=Tennis Majors|date=12 October 2024}}</ref> to advance to ein first WTA 1000 final. At de Pan Pacific Open, Zheng defeat [[Moyuka Uchijima]],<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 24, 2024 |title='Trying new things': Zheng's fresh tactics help her reach Tokyo quarterfinals |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4155184/-trying-new-things-zheng-s-fresh-tactics-help-her-reach-tokyo-quarterfinals |access-date=14 November 2024 |website=Women's Tennis Association |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeKWOhQ7ceo |title=QINWEN ZHENG/ON COURT INTERVIEW/TOKYO OPEN 2024 |date=25 October 2024 |last=ICONIC CHANNEL TENNIS 🎾 |access-date=26 November 2024 |via=YouTube}}</ref> Leylah Fernandez,<ref>{{cite web |date=25 October 2024 |title=Qinwen Zheng Beats Leylah Fernandez in Pan Pacific Open |url=https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-beats-leylah-fernandez-in-pan-pacific-open |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241025204935/https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-beats-leylah-fernandez-in-pan-pacific-open |archive-date=25 October 2024 |accessdate=26 October 2024 |publisher=Sports Illustrated}}</ref> den No. 16 [[Diana Shnaider]]<ref>{{Cite news|date=October 26, 2024|title=Zheng Qinwen downs Diana Shnaider to book Sofia Kenin clash in Tokyo final|url=https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/zheng-qinwen-downs-diana-shnaider-to-book-sofia-kenin-clash-in-tokyo-final|work=[[The Straits Times]]}}</ref> to reach de final.
She loose insyd de final to Coco Gauff insyd a match wich go to a third-set tiebreak.<ref>{{cite web |title=Gauff overcomes Zheng in three-hour thriller to win WTA Finals title |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165822/gauff-overcomes-zheng-in-three-hour-thriller-to-win-wta-finals-title |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241109205313/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165822/gauff-overcomes-zheng-in-three-hour-thriller-to-win-wta-finals-title |archive-date=9 November 2024 |accessdate=9 November 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref> Despite de defeat, Zheng reach a career-high ranking of world No. 5.<ref>{{cite web |title='I fight, whatever happens on court': Zheng reflects on WTA Finals run |url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165926/-i-fight-whatever-happens-on-court-zheng-reflects-on-wta-finals-run |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241110020722/https://www.wtatennis.com/news/4165926/-i-fight-whatever-happens-on-court-zheng-reflects-on-wta-finals-run |archive-date=10 November 2024 |accessdate=10 November 2024 |publisher=Women's Tennis Association}}</ref>
At de [[2025 Miami Open – Women's singles|Miami Open]], Zheng overcam [[Lauren Davis]],<ref>{{cite web |date=20 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: Qinwen Zheng eases into third round |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/miami-open-qinwen-zheng-eases-into-third-round-813678.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> qualifier [[Taylor Townsend]],<ref>{{cite web |date=23 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: Zheng advances to last 16 |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/miami-open-wta-1000-wta-tour-news/miami-open-zheng-advances-to-last-16-814332.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den Ashlyn Krueger,<ref>{{cite web |date=25 March 2025 |title=Miami Open: China's Zheng Qinwen to face 'mountain she cannot climb' in quarter-finals |url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3303746/miami-open-chinas-zheng-qinwen-face-mountain-she-cannot-climb-quarter-finals |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=South China Morning Post}}</ref> widout dropping a set, to reach de quarterfinals. At de Charleston Open, Zheng make am three quarterfinals insyd as many tournaments plus wins over Maria Sakkari<ref>{{cite web |date=2 April 2025 |title=Charleston Open: Third seed Zheng beats Sakkari to reach last 16 |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/charleston-open-third-seed-zheng-beats-sakkari-to-reach-last-16-816114.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> den [[Elise Mertens]],<ref>{{cite web |date=3 April 2025 |title=Charleston Open: Zheng beats Mertens to reach quarter-finals |url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/charleston-open-zheng-beats-mertens-to-reach-quarter-finals-816265.html |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Majors}}</ref> before losing insyd de last eight to ninth seed [[Ekaterina Alexandrova]].<ref>{{cite web |date=5 April 2025 |title=Semi-finals set in Charleston and Bogotá, after surprises |url=https://tennisthreads.net/wta-round-up-semi-finals-set-in-charleston-and-bogota-after-surprises/ |accessdate=5 April 2025 |publisher=Tennis Threads}}</ref>
She loose insyd de semifinals to No. 3 Coco Gauff insyd a three-hour match wey go to a third-set tiebreak.
Nevertheless, ein ranking rise to a new career-high of No. 4. She go out insyd de first round of [[2025 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|Wimbledon]] at de hands of Kateřina Siniaková.
Zheng subsequently withdraw from de Wuhan Open.
At de [[2026 French Open – Women's singles|French Open]], she go out insyd de opening round of dis major for de first time insyd ein career, losing to qualifier den eventual finalist [[Maja Chwalińska]] den winning just four games thruout de entire match.
Insyd de fourth round she win insyd straight sets against Iga Swiatek, buh she san overcam a 5-0 deficit insyd de first set to reach ein third US Open quarterfinal (den fifth major quarterfinal overall), becoming de first qualifier to reach de quarterfinals at de US Open since Emma Raducanu insyd 2021. Despite losing insyd de quarterfinals to de incumbent world No. 1 Elena Rybakina insyd three sets (after winning de first set), Zheng return to de top 100 following de tournament, climbing nearly 70 spots from No. 121 to No. 52.
== Playing style ==
Zheng ein game be centred on baseline aggression wey e be built around ein powerful serve den heavy-topspin forehand. Ein forehand be described as a signature weapon, capable of pushing opponents behind de baseline den creating opportunities for am to dictate rallies.<ref>{{cite news|title=No crown for 'Queen Wen' but Zheng learns valuable lessons|url=https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/no-crown-queen-wen-zheng-learns-valuable-lessons-2023-09-06/|work=Reuters|date=6 September 2023|access-date=2 June 2026|last=Tennery|first=Amy}}</ref> At de 2024 Australian Open, na ein forehands average 2,800 revolutions per minute, de highest spin rate among de women wey dey compete at de tournament den close to de men's tournament average.<ref>{{cite web |last=Trollope |first=Matt |date=1 January 2025 |title=Five reasons we love Zheng Qinwen |url=https://ausopen.com/articles/news/five-reasons-we-love-zheng-qinwen |access-date=2 June 2026 |website=Australian Open}}</ref> Zheng sanso be an athletic mover whose first serve fi be highly effective wen e land in, wey dey complement ein forehand den dey allow am to control points from de opening shot. However, ein serve at times be affected by technical issues den a low first-serve percentage. Ein heavy topspin den comparatively long swings initially make qm particularly effective on clay courts, although she cam be increasingly capable on faster surfaces.<ref>{{cite news|last=Carayol|first=Tumaini|title=Zheng follows idol to Australian Open final but Sabalenka is toughest test|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/jan/26/zheng-follows-her-idol-to-australian-final-but-sabalenka-is-toughest-test|work=The Guardian|date=26 January 2024|access-date=2 June 2026}}</ref> Although she primarily dey seek to dictate play from de baseline, she fi vary de pace of rallies pluz high, looping balls den drop shots, a tactic she use effectively during ein victory over [[Iga Świątek]] insyd de semifinals of de [[2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Paris Olympics]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Carayol|first=Tumaini|title=Iga Świątek's 25-match Roland Garros winning streak ended by Zheng Qinwen|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/aug/01/iga-swiatek-roland-garros-streak-qinwen-zheng-paris-olympics-tennis-semi-final|work=The Guardian|date=1 August 2024|access-date=2 June 2026}}</ref>
== Coaches ==
Insyd 2021, Zheng begin dey work plus coach [[Pere Riba]].<ref name="riba">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen reuniting with coach Pere Riba for 2024|url=https://www.wtatennis.com/news/3805943/zheng-qinwen-reuniting-with-coach-pere-riba-for-2024|access-date=2 September 2026|work=WTA Tennis|date=3 December 2023}}</ref> Insyd June 2023, Zheng split plus Riba wey she hire [[Wim Fissette]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Mesic|first1=Dzevad|title=Qinwen Zheng hires Naomi Osaka's ex-coach|url=https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/WTA_Tennis/134015/qinwen-zheng-hires-naomi-osaka-s-excoach/|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis World|date=17 June 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Oddo|first1=Chris|title=Coach Wim Fissette about Qinwen Zheng: “Incredible athlete and worker, whose game needs to get cleaned up”|url=https://www.tennismajors.com/wta-tour-news/wim-fissette-about-qinwen-zheng-she-wants-to-do-everything-it-takes-to-achieve-the-best-711529.html|work=Tennis Majors|date=5 September 2023}}</ref> Previously, Fissette coach [[Naomi Osaka]], til dem split insyd July 2022.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Tandon|first1=Kamakshi|title=Naomi Osaka, coach Wim Fissette split after sharing two major title runs|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/naomi-osaka-coach-wim-fissette-split-won-two-majors-partnership|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis|date=20 July 2022}}</ref> However, insyd September 2023, Fissette abruptly end ein collaboration plus Zheng, a decision wich na Zheng call "immoral".<ref>{{cite news|title=Coach Wim Fissette ends collaboration with Zheng Qinwen amid rumored reunion with Naomi Osaka|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/wim-fissette-ends-coach-zheng-qinwen-amid-rumored-reunion-naomi-osaka|access-date=2 September 2026|work=Tennis|date=29 September 2023}}</ref> Fissette later reunite plus Osaka following de birth of ein daughter insyd July 2023.<ref>{{cite news|title=Naomi Osaka splits with coach Wim Fissette, practices with Patrick Mouratoglou in LA|url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5766206/2024/09/14/naomi-osaka-coach-fissette-mouratoglou/|access-date=2 September 2026|work=[[The Athletic]]|date=14 September 2024}}</ref> Insyd December 2023, Zheng reunite plus Riba.<ref name="riba" />
== Endorsements ==
Insyd 2015, Zheng sign a sponsorship deal plus Nike.<ref name="endorsements">{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen: China’s Tennis Ace Wins On and Off Court|url=https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1015685|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Sixth Tone]]|date=14 August 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Qinwen Zheng Wins Olympic Gold in Women’s Singles|url=https://about.nike.com/en/newsroom/releases/qinwen-zheng-wins-gold|publisher=Nike|date=3 August 2024}}</ref> Na ein racquets be provided by Wilson.<ref>{{cite news|title=Geared Up: Zheng Qinwen cracks the Top 10 with Wilson and Nike|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/geared-up-qinwen-zheng-cracks-the-top-10-with-wilson-and-nike-australian-open-final|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=1 February 2024}}</ref> Insyd 2022, Zheng join Rolex as a Testimonee<ref>{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng |url=https://www.rolex.com/en-us/rolex-family/tennis/qinwen-zheng |access-date=31 August 2026 |publisher=Rolex}}</ref> wey she sign endorsement deals plus Chinese financial service company Ant Group<ref>{{cite news|title=Ant Group Extends Partnership with Olympic Tennis Champion Qinwen Zheng as Brand Ambassador|url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250109266663/en/Ant-Group-Extends-Partnership-with-Olympic-Tennis-Champion-Qinwen-Zheng-as-Brand-Ambassador|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Business Wire]]|date=10 January 2025}}</ref> den Chinese dairy company Yili Group.<ref name="endorsements" /> Insyd 2023, Zheng sign sponsorship deals plus Gatorade<ref>{{cite news|last1=Richardson|first1=James|title=Who sponsors rising Chinese star Qinwen Zheng: Nike, Gatorade and Wilson already on board|url=https://www.tennis365.com/australian-open/who-sponsors-qinwen-zheng-nike-gatorade-wilson|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis365|date=24 January 2024}}</ref> den Swisse.<ref name="endorsements" /> Insyd 2024, Zheng join Lancôme as a brand ambassador,<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen wins in Stuttgart, picks up Lancôme deal alongside world No. 1 Iga Swiatek|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-wins-in-stuttgart-picks-up-lancome-deal-alongside-world-no-1-iga-swiatek|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=16 April 2024}}</ref> she sign sponsorship deals plus Chinese milk tea brand Chagee<ref>{{cite news|title=Zheng Qinwen Becomes CHAGEE's First "Health Ambassador"|url=https://www.chagee.us/media-center/article/78352638-8446-4796-b23c-41530409e780|publisher=Chagee|date=25 April 2025}}</ref><ref name="endorsements" /> den Chinese consumer electronics brand vivo, wey she cam be a brand ambassador give Audi.<ref>{{cite news|title=No rest for the weary! Zheng Qinwen's off-season kicks off with new Audi sponsorship and Gatorade event|url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/no-rest-for-the-weary-zheng-qinwen-s-offseason-kicks-off-with-new-audi-sponsorship-and-gatorade-event|access-date=31 August 2026|work=Tennis|date=17 November 2024}}</ref> Insyd 2025, Zheng cam be a global brand ambassador give Dior<ref>{{cite news|last1=Templeton|first1=Lily|title=EXCLUSIVE: Dior Taps Olympic Tennis Champion Zheng Qinwen as Global Ambassador|url=https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/dior-zheng-qinwen-global-ambassador-olympic-tennis-champion-1236793971/|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Women's Wear Daily|WWD]]|date=9 January 2025}}</ref> den Beats.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Benson|first1=Pat|title=Qinwen Zheng Named Beats Global Ambassador in Hype Video|url=https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/qinwen-zheng-named-beats-global-ambassador-in-hype-video|access-date=31 August 2026|work=[[Sports Illustrated]]|date=19 March 2025}}</ref>
== Personal life ==
Zheng cite [[Li Na]]—de only Chinese player to win a singles major title—as a source of inspiration.<ref name="T2023">{{Cite web |last=Fitzgerald |first=Matt |date=17 January 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen sprouts from a family's big sacrifice—and the little seed Li Na planted in her heart |url=https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-sprouts-family-sacrifice-seed-li-na-planted-australian-open-riba |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241008002050/https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/zheng-qinwen-sprouts-family-sacrifice-seed-li-na-planted-australian-open-riba |archive-date=8 October 2024 |access-date=25 January 2023 |website=Tennis.com}}</ref><ref name="AP2024">{{Cite web |last=HOWARD FENDRICH |date=3 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first Olympic tennis singles gold, inspired by Li Na and Liu Xang |url=https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113022350/https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |archive-date=13 November 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[AP News]] |language=en}}</ref> Insyd 2024, na Zheng say: "''I watched her since I was a little kid so I'm trying to follow in her steps. She inspired me a lot when I was a child."''<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen eyes Olympics history in Li Na's Paris footsteps |url=https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/zheng-qinwen-eyes-olympics-history-113903072.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804030250/https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/zheng-qinwen-eyes-olympics-history-113903072.html |archive-date=4 August 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=Yahoo! Sports |language=en-GB}}</ref> Zheng sanso credit ein parents dema support den guidance as a reason for ein success.<ref name="AP2024" />
Following ein gold medal win at de 2024 Summer Olympics, Zheng say dat na she always wan "''to become one of the Asians that can inspire young kids and make them love tennis more''".<ref name="shethepeople">{{Cite news|last=Thanvi|first=Ishika|date=5 August 2024|title=Meet Zheng Qinwen, Chinese Gold Medalist Who Also Beat World No 1|url=https://www.shethepeople.tv/women-at-olympics/tennis-player-zheng-qinwen-gold-medalist-paris-olympics-6798900|access-date=20 August 2024|publisher=[[SheThePeople]]|quote=Following her Olympic gold win, Zheng expressed her desire to inspire young Asians to pursue tennis, much like her idol Li Na and hurdler Liu Xiang, China’s first Olympic gold medalist in men’s track and field. Zheng attributes her success to the unwavering support of her parents...|archive-date=20 August 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080701/https://www.shethepeople.tv/women-at-olympics/tennis-player-zheng-qinwen-gold-medalist-paris-olympics-6798900|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kapetanakis |first=Arthur |date=5 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first singles gold medal at Paris 2024 Olympics |url=https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2024-08-05/zheng_qinwen_wins_chinas_first_singles_gold_medal_at_paris_2024_olympics.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080658/https://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2024-08-05/zheng_qinwen_wins_chinas_first_singles_gold_medal_at_paris_2024_olympics.html |archive-date=20 August 2024 |access-date=20 August 2024 |website=[[US Open (tennis)]]}}</ref> She sanso say na she look up to [[Liu Xiang (hurdler)|Liu Xiang]], a Chinese hurdler whose win insyd de 110-meter hurdles at de 2004 Summer Olympics be China ein first gold insyd any men's track den field event.<ref name="shethepeople" /><ref name="AP2024">{{Cite web |last=HOWARD FENDRICH |date=3 August 2024 |title=Zheng Qinwen wins China's first Olympic tennis singles gold, inspired by Li Na and Liu Xang |url=https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241113022350/https://apnews.com/article/olympics-2024-tennis-zheng-qinwen-vekic-women-gold-bf9f6ac344c2b819669d89a68a992d0f |archive-date=13 November 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[AP News]] |language=en}}</ref> Insyd a 2024 interview plus Sky Sports, Zheng say ein hobbies include walking plus ein family, reading, den singing.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04pkcmluVLA |title=Zheng Qinwen describes herself as ____ 😅 | Get to know the Chinese star! |date=13 February 2024 |last=Sky Sports |access-date=4 August 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804020839/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04pkcmluVLA |archive-date=4 August 2024 |url-status=live |via=YouTube}}</ref> She sanso dey enjoy roller coaster rides wey she be a fan of de K-pop group Blackpink.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kane |first=David |date=3 September 2023 |title=Zheng Qinwen loves rollercoasters, karaoke, and Blackpink, thinks Coco Gauff is more talented |url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/zheng-qinwen-rollercoasters-karaoke-blackpink-coco-gauff-2023-us-open |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240804040822/https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/zheng-qinwen-rollercoasters-karaoke-blackpink-coco-gauff-2023-us-open |archive-date=4 August 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024 |website=[[Tennis.com]] |language=en |quote="Mostly I sing Chinese songs, slower songs," added the Blackpink stan.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Livaudais |first=Stephanie |date=27 March 2023 |title=Blink and you'll miss her: No time for Blackpink amid Zheng Qinwen's rapid rise |url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/blink-and-you-miss-her-no-time-for-blackpink-amid-zheng-qinwen-rapid-rise |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240820080658/https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/blink-and-you-miss-her-no-time-for-blackpink-amid-zheng-qinwen-rapid-rise |archive-date=20 August 2024 |access-date=20 August 2024 |website=[[Tennis.com]]}}</ref>
According to de China Charity Federation, Zheng donate 1 million yuan insyd August 2026 for disaster relief insyd Gyirong County during de 2026 Nepal–Tibet floods.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-08-31 |title=Zheng Qinwen donates 1 million yuan to support devastating Tibet disaster relief efforts |url=https://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/articles/zheng_qinwen_donates_1_million_yuan_to_support_devastating_tibet_disaster_relief_efforts/s1_17460_44242518 |access-date=2026-09-06 |website=[[Yardbarker]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Burack |first=Emily |date=2026-08-31 |title=Qinwen Zheng Donates to Support Disaster Relief Efforts in Tibet |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/qinwen-zheng-donates-support-disaster-143226595.html |access-date=2026-09-06 |website=[[Town & Country (magazine)|Town & Country]] |language=en-US |via=Yahoo Sports}}</ref>
==Career statistics==
{{Performance key|short=yes}}
''Only main-draw results insyd [[WTA Tour]], [[Grand Slam (tennis)|Grand Slam tournaments]], [[Billie Jean King Cup]], [[United Cup]], [[Hopman Cup]] den [[Tennis at the Summer Olympics|Olympic Games]] dem include insyd win–loss records.''<ref>{{Cite web|title=Qinwen Zheng [AUS] | Australian Open|url=https://ausopen.com/players/china/qinwen-zheng-0|website=ausopen.com}}</ref>
===Singles===
''Current thru de [[2026 Italian Open – Women's singles|2026 Italian Open]].''
{|class=wikitable style=text-align:center
|-
!Tournament
![[2021 WTA Tour|2021]]
![[2022 WTA Tour|2022]]
![[2023 WTA Tour|2023]]
![[2024 WTA Tour|2024]]
![[2025 WTA Tour|2025]]
![[2026 WTA Tour|2026]]
!{{Abbr|SR|Strike rate}}
!{{Abbr|W–L|Win–loss}}
!Win %
|-
| colspan="10" style="text-align:left" |'''[[Grand Slam (tennis)|Grand Slam tournaments]]'''
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left| [[Australian Open]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 Australian Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Australian Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:thistle|[[2024 Australian Open – Women's singles|F]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 Australian Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|A
|0 / 4
|9–4
|{{tennis win percentage|won=9|lost=4|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left| [[French Open]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 French Open – Women's singles|4R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 French Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 French Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2025 French Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 French Open – Women's singles|1R]]
|0 / 5
|10–5
|{{tennis win percentage|won=10|lost=5|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left| [[Wimbledon Championships|Wimbledon]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|3R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|1R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|1R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|1R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|1R]]
|0 / 5
|2–5
|{{tennis win percentage|won=2|lost=5|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left| [[US Open (tennis)|US Open]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 US Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2023 US Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2024 US Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|A
|bgcolor=ffebcd|[[2026 US Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|0 / 4
|14–4
|{{tennis win percentage|won=14|lost=4|integer=yes}}
|-style=font-weight:bold;background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|Win–loss
|0–0
|8–4
|6–4
|12–4
|5–3
|4–3
|0 / 18
|35–18
|{{tennis win percentage|won=31|lost=17|integer=yes}}
|-
| colspan="10" style="text-align:left" |'''Year-end championships'''
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[WTA Finals]]
|colspan=3 style=color:#696969|DNQ
|style=background:thistle|[[2024 WTA Finals – Singles|F]]
|style=color:#696969|DNQ
|
|0 / 1
|3–2
|{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=2|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[WTA Elite Trophy]]
|colspan=2 style=color:#696969|NH
|style=background:thistle|[[2023 WTA Elite Trophy – Singles|F]]
|colspan=3 style=color:#696969|NH
|0 / 1
|3–1
|{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=1|integer=yes}}
|-
| colspan="10" style="text-align:left" |'''National representation'''
|-
|style="text-align:left;background:#eaecf0"|[[Tennis at the Summer Olympics|Summer Olympics]]
|A
|colspan=2 style=color:#696969|NH
|style=background:gold|[[Tennis at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's singles|'''G''']]
|colspan=2 style=color:#696969|NH
|1 / 1
|6–0
|{{tennis win percentage|won=6|lost=0|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Billie Jean King Cup]]
|A
|style=background:#ecf2ff|[[2022 Billie Jean King Cup play-offs|PO]]
|A
|style=background:#ecf2ff|[[2024 Billie Jean King Cup play-offs|PO]]
|A
|
|0 / 0
|3–1
|{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=1|integer=yes}}
|-
| colspan="10" style="text-align:left" |'''[[WTA 1000 tournaments]]'''
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[WTA Qatar Open|Qatar Open]]
|style=color:#767676|NTI
|A
|style=color:#767676|NTI
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 Qatar TotalEnergies Open – Singles|3R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 Qatar TotalEnergies Open – Singles|2R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 Qatar TotalEnergies Open – Singles|3R]]
|0 / 3
|3–3
|{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=3|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Dubai Tennis Championships|Dubai Championships]]
|A
|style=color:#767676|NTI
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Dubai Tennis Championships – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2024 Dubai Tennis Championships – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 Dubai Tennis Championships – Women's singles|2R]]
|A
|0 / 3
|3–2
|{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=2|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Indian Wells Open]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 BNP Paribas Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 BNP Paribas Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2025 BNP Paribas Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 BNP Paribas Open - Women's singles|2R]]
|0 / 4
|4–4
|{{tennis win percentage|won=4|lost=4|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Miami Open (tennis)|Miami Open]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 Miami Open – Women's singles|1R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Miami Open – Women's singles|4R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 Miami Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2025 Miami Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 Miami Open - Women's singles|4R]]
|0 / 5
|8–5
|{{tennis win percentage|won=8|lost=5|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Madrid Open (tennis)|Madrid Open]]
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2022 Mutua Madrid Open – Women's singles|1R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Mutua Madrid Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 Mutua Madrid Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 Mutua Madrid Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 Mutua Madrid Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|0 / 5
|2–5
|{{tennis win percentage|won=2|lost=5|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Italian Open (tennis)|Italian Open]]
|A
|A
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2023 Italian Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2024 Italian Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:yellow|[[2025 Italian Open – Women's singles|SF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2026 Italian Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|0 / 4
|12–4
|{{tennis win percentage|won=12|lost=4|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Canadian Open (tennis)|Canadian Open]]
|A
|style=background:#ffebcd|[[2022 National Bank Open – Women's singles|QF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 National Bank Open – Women's singles|2R]]
|A
|A
|style=background:#ecf2ff|[[2026 National Bank Open – Women's singles|Q1]]
|0 / 3
|4–3
|{{tennis win percentage|won=4|lost=3|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Cincinnati Open]]
|A
|A
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 Western & Southern Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2024 Cincinnati Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|A
|A
|0 / 2
|3–2
|{{tennis win percentage|won=3|lost=2|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[China Open (tennis)|China Open]]
|colspan=2 style=color:#696969|NH
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2023 China Open – Women's singles|1R]]
|style=background:yellow|[[2024 China Open – Women's singles|SF]]
|style=background:#afeeee|[[2025 China Open – Women's singles|3R]]
|
|0 / 3
|5–3
|{{tennis win percentage|won=5|lost=3|integer=yes}}
|-
|style=background:#eaecf0;text-align:left|[[Wuhan Open]]
|colspan=3 style=color:#696969|NH
|style=background:thistle|[[2024 Wuhan Open – Singles|F]]
|A
|
|0 / 1
|4–1
|{{tennis win percentage|won=4|lost=1|integer=yes}}
|- style=font-weight:bold;background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|Win–loss
|0–0
|4–4
|10–6
|16–9
|11–7
|7–5
|0 / 32
|48–31
|{{tennis win percentage|won=48|lost=31|integer=yes}}
|-
| colspan="10" style="text-align:left" |'''Career statistics'''
|- style=font-weight:bold;background:#eaecf0
|
|[[2021 WTA Tour|2021]]
|[[2022 WTA Tour|2022]]
|[[2023 WTA Tour|2023]]
|[[2024 WTA Tour|2024]]
|[[2025 WTA Tour|2025]]
|[[2026 WTA Tour|2026]]
|{{Abbr|SR|Strike rate}}
|{{Abbr|W–L|Win–loss}}
|Win %
|- style=background:#eaecf0
| style=text-align:left |'''Tournaments'''
|3
|17
|22
|20
|12
|15
| colspan=3 |'''Career total: 87'''
|- style=background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|'''Titles'''
|0
|0
|2
|3
|0
|0
| colspan=3 |'''Career total: 5'''
|- style=background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|'''Finals'''
|0
|1
|3
|6
|0
|0
| colspan=3 |'''Career total: 10'''
|-style=background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|Hard win–loss
|0–2
|16–11
|24–12
|32–12
|8–6
|10–6
|2 / 50
|90–49
|{{tennis win percentage|won=90|lost=49|integer=yes}}
|-style=background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|Clay win–loss
|1–1
|5–4
|11–4
|17–4
|10–4
|3–3
|3 / 23
|47–20
|{{tennis win percentage|won=47|lost=20|integer=yes}}
|-style=background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|Grass win–loss
|0–0
|2–3
|0–3
|1–2
|2–2
|2–4
|0 / 14
|7–14
|{{tennis win percentage|won=7|lost=14|integer=yes}}
|- style=font-weight:bold;background:#eaecf0
| style=text-align:left |Overall win–loss
|1–3
|23–18
|35–19
|50–18
|20–12
|15–13
|5 / 87
|144–83
|{{tennis win percentage|won=144|lost=83|integer=yes}}
|- style=background:#eaecf0
|style=text-align:left|'''Win %'''
|{{tennis win percentage|won=1|lost=3|integer=yes}}
|{{tennis win percentage|won=23|lost=18|integer=yes}}
|{{tennis win percentage|won=35|lost=19|integer=yes}}
|{{tennis win percentage|won=50|lost=18|integer=yes}}
|{{tennis win percentage|won=20|lost=12|integer=yes}}
|{{tennis win percentage|won=15|lost=13|integer=yes}}
| colspan=3 |'''Career total: {{tennis win percentage|won=144|lost=83|integer=yes}}'''
|- style=background:#eaecf0
| style=text-align:left |'''Year-end ranking'''
|143
|25
|15
|style=background:#eee8aa|5
|24
|
| colspan=3 |'''$10,207,462'''
|}
=== Grand Slam tournament finals ===
==== Singles: 1 (runner-up) ====
{| class="wikitable"
|-
!Result
!Year
!Tournament
!Surface
!Opponent
!Score
|-
| bgcolor="ffa07a" |Loss
|[[2024 Australian Open – Women's singles|2024]]
| style="background:#ffc" |[[Australian Open]]
|Hard
|[[Aryna Sabalenka]]
|3–6, 2–6
|}
=== Oda significant finals ===
==== Year-end championships ====
===== Singles: 1 (runner-up) =====
{| class="wikitable"
!Result
!Year
!Tournament
!Surface
!Opponent
!Score
|-
| bgcolor="ffa07a" |Loss
|[[2024 WTA Finals – Singles|2024]]
| style="background:#ffffcc" |[[WTA Finals]], Saudi Arabia
|Hard (i)
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Coco Gauff]]
|6–3, 4–6, 6–7<sup>(2–7)</sup>
|}
=== WTA Elite Trophy ===
==== Singles: 1 (runner-up) ====
{| class="wikitable"
!Result
!Year
!Tournament
!Surface
!Opponent
!Score
|-
| bgcolor="FFA07A" |Loss
|[[2023 WTA Elite Trophy – Singles|2023]]
| style="background:#e2faf7" |[[2023 WTA Elite Trophy|Elite Trophy]], China
|Hard
|{{flagicon|BRA}} [[Beatriz Haddad Maia]]
|6–7<sup>(11–13)</sup>, 6–7<sup>(4–7)</sup>
|}
=== WTA 1000 tournaments ===
==== Singles: 1 (runner-up) ====
{| class="wikitable"
!Result
!Year
!Tournament
!Surface
!Opponent
!Score
|-
| bgcolor="FFA07A" |Loss
|[[2024 Wuhan Open – Singles|2024]]
| style="background:#e9e9e9" |[[Wuhan Open]]
|Hard
|[[Aryna Sabalenka]]
|3–6, 7–5, 3–6
|}
=== Summer Olympics ===
==== Singles: 1 (gold medal) ====
{| class="wikitable"
!Result
!Year
!Tournament
!Surface
!Opponent
!Score
|-
| bgcolor="gold" |Gold
|[[Tennis at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's singles|2024]]
| style="background:#ffea5c" |[[Tennis at the 2024 Summer Olympics|Paris Olympics]]
|Clay
|{{flagicon|CRO}} [[Donna Vekić]]
|6–2, 6–3
|}
=== WTA Tour finals ===
==== Singles: 10 (5 titles, 5 runner-ups) ====
{|
|-valign=top
|
{|class="wikitable" style=font-size:90%
!Legend
|- style="background:#f3e6d7;"
|[[Grand Slam (tennis)|Grand Slam]] (0–1)
|- style="background:#ffea5c;"
|[[Tennis at the Summer Olympics|Olympics]] (1–0)
|- style="background:#ffffcc;"
|[[WTA Finals]] (0–1)
|- style="background:#e2faf7;"
|[[WTA Elite Trophy]] (0–1)
|- style="background:#e9e9e9;"
|[[WTA 1000 tournaments|WTA 1000]] (0–1)
|- style="background:#d4f1c5;"
|[[WTA 500 tournaments|WTA 500]] (2–1)
|-
|[[WTA 250 tournaments|WTA 250]] (2–0)
|}
|
{|class="wikitable" style=font-size:90%
!Finals by surface
|-
|Hard (2–5)
|-
|Clay (3–0)
|}
|
{|class="wikitable" style=font-size:90%
!Finals by setting
|-
|Outdoor (5–4)
|-
|Indoor (0–1)
|}
|}
{|class="sortable wikitable"
!Result
!class="unsortable"|W–L
!Date
!Tournament
!Tier
!Surface
!Opponent
!class="unsortable"|Score
|-
|bgcolor=ffa07a|Loss
|<small>0–1</small>
|[[2022 Toray Pan Pacific Open – Singles|{{dts|Sep 2022}}]]
|style="background:#d4f1c5;"| [[Pan Pacific Open]], Japan
|style="background:#d4f1c5;"| WTA 500
|Hard
|[[Liudmila Samsonova]]
|5–7, 5–7
|-
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win
|<small>1–1</small>
|[[2023 Internazionali Femminili di Palermo – Singles|{{dts|Jul 2023}}]]
|[[Palermo Ladies Open]], Italy
|WTA 250
|Clay
|{{flagicon|ITA}} [[Jasmine Paolini]]
|6–4, 1–6, 6–1
|-
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win
|<small>2–1</small>
|[[2023 Zhengzhou Open – Singles|{{dts|Oct 2023}}]]
|bgcolor=d4f1c5|[[Zhengzhou Open]], China
|bgcolor=d4f1c5|WTA 500
|Hard
|{{flagicon|CZE}} [[Barbora Krejčíková]]
|2–6, 6–2, 6–4
|-
|bgcolor=FFA07A|Loss
|<small>2–2</small>
|[[2023 WTA Elite Trophy – Singles|{{dts|Oct 2023}}]]
|bgcolor=e2faf7|[[WTA Elite Trophy]], China
|bgcolor=e2faf7|Elite
|Hard
|{{flagicon|BRA}} [[Beatriz Haddad Maia]]
|6–7<sup>(11–13)</sup>, 6–7<sup>(4–7)</sup>
|-
|bgcolor=ffa07a|Loss
|<small>2–3</small>
|[[2024 Australian Open – Women's singles|Jan 2024]]
|bgcolor=f3e6d7|[[Australian Open]], Australia
|bgcolor=f3e6d7|Grand Slam
|Hard
|[[Aryna Sabalenka]]
|3–6, 2–6
|-
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win
|<small>3–3</small>
|[[2024 Palermo Ladies Open – Singles|{{dts|Jul 2024}}]]
|Palermo Ladies Open, Italy {{small|(2)}}
|WTA 250
|Clay
|{{flagicon|CZE}} [[Karolína Muchová]]
|6–4, 4–6, 6–2
|-
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win
|<small>4–3</small>
|[[Tennis at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's singles|{{dts|Aug 2024}}]]
|bgcolor=ffea5c|[[Tennis at the 2024 Summer Olympics|Paris Olympics]], France
|bgcolor=ffea5c|Olympics
|Clay
|{{flagicon|CRO}} [[Donna Vekić]]
|6–2, 6–3
|-
|bgcolor=ffa07a|Loss
|<small>4–4</small>
|[[2024 Wuhan Open – Singles|{{dts|Oct 2024}}]]
|style=background:#e9e9e9|[[Wuhan Open]], China
|style=background:#e9e9e9|WTA 1000
|Hard
|Aryna Sabalenka
|3–6, 7–5, 3–6
|-
|bgcolor=98fb98|Win
|<small>5–4</small>
|[[2024 Toray Pan Pacific Open – Singles|{{dts|Oct 2024}}]]
|style="background:#d4f1c5;"|Pan Pacific Open, Japan
|style="background:#d4f1c5;"|WTA 500
|Hard
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Sofia Kenin]]
|7–6<sup>(7–5)</sup>, 6–3
|-
|bgcolor=ffa07a|Loss
|<small>5–5</small>
|[[2024 WTA Finals – Singles|{{dts|Nov 2024}}]]
|style=background:#ffffcc|[[WTA Finals]], Saudi Arabia
|style=background:#ffffcc|Finals
|Hard (i)
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Coco Gauff]]
|6–3, 4–6, 6–7<sup>(2–7)</sup>
|}
=== WTA 125 tour finals ===
==== Singles: 1 (title) ====
{|class="wikitable"
!Result
!W–L
!{{ns}}Date{{ns}}
!Tournament
!Surface
!Opponent
!Score
|-
| bgcolor=98FB98|Win
| <small>1–0</small>
| [[2022 BBVA Open Internacional de Valencia – Singles|{{dts|Jun 2022}}]]
| bgcolor=silver|[[Open Internacional de Valencia|Internacional de Valencia]], Spain
| Clay
| {{flagicon|CHN}} [[Wang Xiyu]]
| 6–4, 4–6, 6–3
|}
=== ITF Circuit finals ===
==== Singles: 8 (8 titles) ====
{|
|-valign=top
|
{|class=wikitable style=font-size:85%
!Legend
|- style="background:#addfad;"
|W60 tournaments (2–0)
|- style="background:lightblue;"
|W25 tournaments (5–0)
|- style="background:#f0f8ff;"
|W15 tournaments (1–0)
|}
|
{|class=wikitable style=font-size:85%
!Finals by surface
|-
|Hard (4–0)
|-
|Clay (4–0)
|}
|}
{|class="sortable wikitable"
!Result
!class="unsortable"|W–L
!{{ns}}Date{{ns}}
!Tournament
!Tier
!Surface
!Opponent
!class="unsortable"|Score
|-
| style="background:#98fb98;"|Win
| <small>1–0</small>
| [[2020 ITF Women's World Tennis Tour (July–September)|Aug 2020]]
| style="background:#f0f8ff;"|Internazianali di Cordenons, Italy
| style="background:#f0f8ff;"|W15
| Clay
| [[Mira Antonitsch]]
| 6–1, 6–0
|-
| style="background:#98fb98;"|Win
| <small>2–0</small>
| [[2020 ITF Women's World Tennis Tour (July–September)|Aug 2020]]
| style="background:lightblue;"|ITF Marbella, Spain
| style="background:lightblue;"|W25
| Clay
| [[Alina Charaeva]]
| 4–6, 6–4, 6–4
|-
| style="background:#98fb98;"|Win
| <small>3–0</small>
| [[2020 ITF Women's World Tennis Tour (July–September)|Sep 2020]]
| style="background:lightblue;"|ITF Frýdek-Místek, Czech Republic
| style="background:lightblue;"|W25
| Clay
| [[Gabriela Lee|Gabriela Talabă]]
| 3–6, 6–4, 6–0
|-
| style="background:#98fb98;"|Win
| <small>4–0</small>
| [[2020 ITF Women's World Tennis Tour (October–December)|Dec 2020]]
| style="background:lightblue;"|ITF Selva Gardena, Italy
| style="background:lightblue;"|W25
| Hard (i)
| {{flagicon|CRO}} [[Lea Bošković]]
| 6–7<sup>(0–7)</sup>, 6–0, 6–3
|-
| style="background:#98fb98;"|Win
| <small>5–0</small>
| [[2021 ITF Women's World Tennis Tour (January–March)|Jan 2021]]
| style="background:lightblue;"|ITF Hamburg, Germany
| style="background:lightblue;"|W25
| Hard (i)
| {{flagicon|CZE}} [[Linda Fruhvirtová]]
| 6–2, 6–3
|-
| style="background:#98fb98;"|Win
| <small>6–0</small>
| [[2021 Macha Lake Open – Singles|Jun 2021]]
| style="background:#addfad;"|[[Macha Lake Open]], Czech Republic
| style="background:#addfad;"|W60
| Clay
| [[Aleksandra Krunić]]
| 7–6<sup>(7–5)</sup>, 6–3
|-
| style="background:#98fb98;"|Win
| <small>7–0</small>
| [[2021 ITF Women's World Tennis Tour (October–December)|Nov 2021]]
| style="background:lightblue;"|ITF Funchal, Portugal
| style="background:lightblue;"|W25
| Hard
| {{flagicon|ITA}} [[Martina Trevisan]]
| 6–3, 7–5
|-
| style="background:#98fb98;"|Win
| <small>8–0</small>
| [[2022 Orlando USTA Pro Circuit Event – Singles|Jan 2022]]
| style="background:#addfad;"|[[Orlando USTA Pro Circuit Event|Orlando Pro]], United States
| style="background:#addfad;"|W60
| Hard
| {{flagicon|USA}} [[Christina McHale]]
| 6–0, 6–1
|}
===Junior Circuit finals===
====Singles: 8 (5 titles, 3 runner-ups)====
{|class="wikitable" style=font-size:85%
!Legend
|-bgcolor=ffcccc
|Grade A (0–2)
|-bgcolor=C2B280
|Grade 1 (3–1)
|-bgcolor=ADDFAD
|Grade 2 (1–0)
|-bgcolor=ffecb2
|Grade 4 (1–0)
|}
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!Result
!class=unsortable|W–L
!{{ns}}Date{{ns}}
!Tournament
!Tier
!Surface
!Opponent
!class=unsortable|Score
|-
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win
|<small>1–0</small>
|Oct 2016
|bgcolor=ffecb2|ITF Melaka, Malaysia
|bgcolor=ffecb2|Grade 4
|Hard
|Lee Yang
|6–4, 6–4
|-
|bgcolor=ffa07a|Loss
|<small>1–1</small>
|Jun 2017
|bgcolor=C2B280|ITF Offenbach, Germany
|bgcolor=C2B280|Grade 1
|Clay
|{{flagicon|USA}} Victoria Flores
|6–3, 2–6, 1–6
|-
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win
|<small>2–1</small>
|Nov 2017
|bgcolor=addfad|ITF Chuncheon, South Korea
|bgcolor=addfad|Grade 2
|Hard
|Joanna Garland
|6–2, 6–2
|-
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win
|<small>3–1</small>
|Mar 2018
|bgcolor=C2B280|ITF Nonthaburi, Thailand
|bgcolor=C2B280|Grade 1
|Hard
|[[Yuki Naito]]
|6–3, 3–6, 7–5
|-
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win
|<small>4–1</small>
|May 2018
|bgcolor=C2B280|ITF Santa Croce, Italy
|bgcolor=C2B280|Grade 1
|Clay
|Stefania Rogozinska Dzik
|5–7, 6–1, 6–2
|-
|bgcolor=ffa07a|Loss
|<small>4–2</small>
|Oct 2018
|bgcolor=ffcccc|[[Osaka Mayor's Cup]], Japan
|bgcolor=ffcccc|Grade A
|Hard
|[[Clara Tauson]]
|1–6, 0–6
|-
|bgcolor=98FB98|Win
|<small>5–2</small>
|Dec 2018
|bgcolor=C2B280|ITF Bradenton, United States
|bgcolor=C2B280|Grade 1
|Clay
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Elizabeth Mandlik]]
|6–7<sup>(5–7)</sup>, 6–2, 6–2
|-
|bgcolor=ffa07a|Loss
|<small>5–3</small>
|Dec 2018
|bgcolor=ffcccc|ITF Plantation, United States
|bgcolor=ffcccc|Grade A
|Clay
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Coco Gauff]]
|1–6, 6–3, 4–6
|}
=== Career Grand Slam statistics ===
==== Grand Slam tournament seedings ====
De tournaments wey Zheng win dey insyd '''boldface''', wey de ones Zheng advance into finals dey insyd ''italics''.
{|
|
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%"
!Legend
|- bgcolor="eee8aa"
|seeded No. 4–10 (0 / 6)
|-
|seeded No. 11–32 (0 / 5)
|-
|unseeded (0 / 5)
|-
|qualifier (0 / 2)
|}
|
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:90%"
!Longest streak
|- bgcolor="eee8aa"
|6
|-
|5
|-
|3
|-
|1
|}
|}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
! width="50" |Year
! width="200" |[[Australian Open]]
! width="200" |[[French Open]]
! width="200" |[[The Championships, Wimbledon|Wimbledon]]
! width="200" |[[US Open (tennis)|US Open]]
|-
|2022
|qualifier
|unseeded
|unseeded
|unseeded
|-
|2023
|29th
|19th
|24th
|23rd
|-
|2024
|''12th <small>(1)</small>''
| bgcolor="eee8aa" |8th
| bgcolor="eee8aa" |8th
| bgcolor="eee8aa" |7th
|-
|2025
| bgcolor="eee8aa" |5th
| bgcolor="eee8aa" |8th
| bgcolor="eee8aa" |5th
| bgcolor="efefef" style="color:#767676" |did not play
|-
|2026
| bgcolor="efefef" style="color:#767676" |did not play
|unseeded
|unseeded
|qualifier
|}
=== Best Grand Slam results details ===
Grand Slam winners be insyd '''boldface''', den runner–ups insyd ''italics''.
{|style=width:95%
|-valign=top
|
{|class=wikitable style=float:left
|colspan=4 style=background:#ffc;font-weight:bold;text-align:center|[[Australian Open]]
|-
|colspan=4 style=background:#ffc;font-weight:bold;text-align:center|[[2024 Australian Open – Women's singles|2024]] <small>(12th)</small>
|-
!width=40|Round
!width=250|Opponent
!width=40|Rank
!width=180|Score
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|1R
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Ashlyn Krueger]]
|style=text-align:center|76
|3–6, 6–2, 6–3
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|2R
|[[Katie Boulter]]
|style=text-align:center|54
|6–3, 6–3
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|3R
|{{flagicon|CHN}} [[Wang Yafan]]
|style=text-align:center|94
|6–4, 2–6, 7–6<sup>(10–8)</sup>
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|4R
|[[Océane Dodin]]
|style=text-align:center|95
|6–0, 6–3
|-
|style=background:#ffebcd;text-align:center|QF
|[[Anna Kalinskaya]]
|style=text-align:center|75
|6–7<sup>(4–7)</sup>, 6–3, 6–1
|-
|style=background:yellow;text-align:center|SF
|{{flagicon|UKR}} [[Dayana Yastremska]] <small>(Q)</small>
|style=text-align:center|93
|6–4, 6–4
|-
|style=background:thistle;text-align:center|F
|'''[[Aryna Sabalenka]] <small>(2)</small>'''
|style=text-align:center;background:thistle|2
|3–6, 2–6
|}
|
{|style=width:50px
|
|}
|
{|class=wikitable style=float:left
|colspan=4 style=background:#ebc2af;font-weight:bold;text-align:center|[[French Open]]
|-
|colspan=4 style=background:#ebc2af;font-weight:bold;text-align:center|[[2025 French Open – Women's singles|2025]] <small>(8th)</small>
|-
!width=40|Round
!width=250|Opponent
!width=40|Rank
!width=180|Score
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|1R
|[[Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova]]
|style=text-align:center|50
|6–4, 6–3
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|2R
|[[Emiliana Arango]]
|style=text-align:center|85
|6–2, 6–3
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|3R
|[[Victoria Mboko]] <small>(Q)</small>
|style=text-align:center|120
|6–3, 6–4
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|4R
|[[Liudmila Samsonova]] <small>(19)</small>
|style=text-align:center|18
|7–6<sup>(7–5)</sup>, 1–6, 6–3
|-
|style=background:#ffebcd;text-align:center|QF
|''[[Aryna Sabalenka]] <small>(1)</small>''
|style=text-align:center;background:lime|'''1'''
|6–7<sup>(3–7)</sup>, 3–6
|}
|-valign=top
|
{|class=wikitable style=float:left
|colspan=4 style=background:#cfc;font-weight:bold;text-align:center|[[Wimbledon Championships|Wimbledon]]
|-
|colspan=4 style=background:#cfc;font-weight:bold;text-align:center|[[2022 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|2022]] <small>(Unseeded)</small>
|-
!width=40|Round
!width=250|Opponent
!width=40|Rank
!width=180|Score
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|1R
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Sloane Stephens]]
|style=text-align:center|47
|7–6<sup>(7–1)</sup>, 7–5
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|2R
|[[Greet Minnen]]
|style=text-align:center|88
|6–4, 6–1
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|3R
| '''[[Elena Rybakina]] <small>(17)</small>'''
|style=text-align:center|23
|6–7<sup>(4–7)</sup>, 5–7
|}
|
{|
|
|}
|
{|class=wikitable style=float:left
|colspan=4 style=background:#ccf;font-weight:bold;text-align:center|[[US Open (tennis)|US Open]]
|-
|colspan=4 style=background:#ccf;font-weight:bold;text-align:center|[[2023 US Open – Women's singles|2023]] <small>(23rd)</small>
|-
!width=40|Round
!width=250|Opponent
!width=40|Rank
!width=180|Score
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|1R
|[[Nadia Podoroska]]
|style=text-align:center|70
|6–1, 6–0
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|2R
|[[Kaia Kanepi]]
|style=text-align:center|133
|6–2, 3–6, 6–2
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|3R
|{{flagicon|ITA}} [[Lucia Bronzetti]]
|style=text-align:center|76
|6–3, 4–6, 6–4
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|4R
|[[Ons Jabeur]] <small>(5)</small>
|style=text-align:center;background:#eee8aa|5
|6–2, 6–4
|-
|style=background:#ffebcd;text-align:center|QF
|''[[Aryna Sabalenka]] <small>(2)</small>''
|style=text-align:center;background:thistle|2
|1–6, 4–6
|-
|colspan=4 style=background:#ccf;font-weight:bold;text-align:center|[[2024 US Open – Women's singles|2024]] <small>(7th)</small>
|-
!width=40|Round
!width=250|Opponent
!width=40|Rank
!width=180|Score
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|1R
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Amanda Anisimova]] <small>(WC)</small>
|style=text-align:center|49
|4–6, 6–4, 6–2
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|2R
|[[Erika Andreeva]]
|style=text-align:center|89
|6–7<sup>(3–7)</sup>, 6–1, 6–2
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|3R
|{{flagicon|GER}} [[Jule Niemeier]]
|style=text-align:center|101
|6–2, 6–1
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|4R
|{{flagicon|CRO}} [[Donna Vekić]] <small>(24)</small>
|style=text-align:center|24
|7–6<sup>(7–2)</sup>, 4–6, 6–2
|-
|style=background:#ffebcd;text-align:center|QF
|'''[[Aryna Sabalenka]] <small>(2)</small>'''
|style=text-align:center;background:thistle|2
|1–6, 2–6
|-
|colspan=4 style=background:#ccf;font-weight:bold;text-align:center|[[2026 US Open – Women's singles|2026]] <small>(Qualifier)</small>
|-
!width=40|Round
!width=250|Opponent
!width=40|Rank
!width=180|Score
|-
|style=background:#f0f8ff;text-align:center|Q1
|{{flagicon|CHN}} [[You Xiaodi]]
|style=text-align:center|206
|6–3, 6–2
|-
|style=background:#f0f8ff;text-align:center|Q2
|[[Clara Burel]]
|style=text-align:center|416
|6–1, 7–5
|-
|style=background:#f0f8ff;text-align:center|Q3
|[[Elena Pridankina]]
|style=text-align:center|186
|6–4, 3–6, 6–0
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|1R
|[[Kristina Liutova]]
|style=text-align:center|125
|4–6, 6–3, 6–1
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|2R
|[[Yulia Putintseva]]
|style=text-align:center|84
|6–4, 2–6, 6–1
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|3R
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Madison Keys]] <small>(22)</small>
|style=text-align:center|24
|1–6, 7–6<sup>(7–3)</sup>, 7–5
|-
|style=background:#afeeee;text-align:center|4R
|[[Iga Świątek]] <small>(8)</small>
|style=text-align:center;background:#eee8aa|8
|7–5, 6–3
|-
|style=background:#ffebcd;text-align:center|QF
| '''[[Elena Rybakina]] <small>(2)</small>'''
|style=text-align:center;background:thistle|2
|6–3, 1–6, 4–6
|}
|}
===12-match winning streak (2024)===
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!scope=col|#
!scope=col|Tournament
!scope=col|Tier
!scope=col class=unsortable|Start date
!scope=col|Surface
!scope=col class=unsortable|{{abbr|Rd|Round}}
!scope=col|Opponent
!scope=col|{{abbr|Rk|Opponent Rank}}
!scope=col class=unsortable|Score
|-bgcolor=lightpink
|align=center|–
|[[2024 Wimbledon Championships – Women's singles|Wimbledon]]
|Grand Slam
|July 1, 2024
|Grass
|align=center style=background:#afeeee|1R
|[[Lulu Sun]] {{small|(Q)}}
|123
|6–4, 2–6, 4–6
|-
|align=center|1
|rowspan=5|[[2024 Palermo Ladies Open – Singles|Palermo Ladies Open]]
|rowspan=5|WTA 250
|rowspan=5|July 15, 2024
|rowspan=5|Clay
|align=center style=background:#afeeee|1R
|{{flagicon|ITA}} [[Sara Errani]]
|96
|6–3, 6–2
|-
|align=center|2
|align=center style=background:#afeeee|2R
|{{flagicon|CRO}} [[Petra Martić]]
|97
|6–4, 6–4
|-
|align=center|3
|align=center style=background:#ffebcd|QF
|[[Jaqueline Cristian]] {{small|(7)}}
|66
|6–1, 6–1
|-
|align=center|4
|align=center style=background:yellow|SF
|[[Diane Parry]] {{small|(4)}}
|58
|7–5, 6–4
|-
|align=center|5
|align=center style=background:lime|'''W'''
|{{flagicon|CZE}} [[Karolína Muchová]] {{small|(2)}}
|35
|6–4, 4–6, 6–2
|-
|align=center|6
|rowspan=6 bgcolor=ffffcc|[[Tennis at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's singles|Paris Olympics]]
|rowspan=6 bgcolor=ffffcc|Olympics
|rowspan=6|July 27, 2024
|rowspan=6|Clay
|align=center style=background:#afeeee|1R
|{{flagicon|ITA}} [[Sara Errani]]
|95
|6–0, 6–0
|-
|align=center|7
|align=center style=background:#afeeee|2R
|[[Arantxa Rus]]
|62
|6–2, 6–4
|-
|align=center|8
|align=center style=background:#afeeee|3R
|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Emma Navarro]] {{small|(11)}}
|15
|6–7<sup>(7–9)</sup>, 7–6<sup>(7–4)</sup>, 6–1
|-
|align=center|9
|align=center style=background:#ffebcd|QF
|{{flagicon|GER}} [[Angelique Kerber]] {{small|(PR)}}
|212
|6–7<sup>(4–7)</sup>, 6–4, 7–6<sup>(8–6)</sup>
|-
|align=center|10
|align=center style=background:yellow|SF
|[[Iga Świątek]] {{small|(1)}}
|style=background:lime|'''1'''
|6–2, 7–5
|-
|align=center|11
|align=center style=background:lime|'''W'''
|{{flagicon|CRO}} [[Donna Vekić]] {{small|(13)}}
|21
|6–2, 6–3
|-
|align=center|12
|rowspan=2 bgcolor=e9e9e9|[[2024 Cincinnati Open – Women's singles|Cincinnati Open]]
|rowspan=2 bgcolor=e9e9e9|WTA 1000
|rowspan=2|August 13, 2024
|rowspan=2|Hard
|align=center style=background:#afeeee|2R
|[[Magdalena Fręch]] {{small|(Q)}}
|50
|6–1, 7–5
|-bgcolor=lightpink
|align=center|–
|align=center style=background:#afeeee|3R
|[[Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova]]
|28
|5–7, 1–6
|}
==Wins against top 10 players==
* She get a {{tennis record|won=12|lost=25}} record against players wey na dem be, at de time dem play de match, ranked insyd de top 10.<ref>{{cite web |title=Qinwen Zheng WTA Match Results, Splits, and Analysis |url=https://www.tennisabstract.com/cgi-bin/wplayer-classic.cgi?p=QinwenZheng&f=ACareerqqC2ITop_10qq |website=Tennis Abstract |access-date=7 May 2026}}</ref>
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! scope="col" |#
! scope="col" |Player
! scope="col" | {{abbr|Rk|Opponent Rank}}
! scope="col" |Event
! scope="col" |Surface
! scope="col" class=unsortable|{{abbr|Rd|Round}}
! scope="col" class=unsortable|Score
! scope="col" class=unsortable|{{abbr|Rk|Iga Świątek Rank}}
! scope="col" class=unsortable|{{abbr|Ref|Reference}}
|-
| colspan="9" style="text-align:center" |'''[[2022 WTA Tour|2022]]'''
|-
|1.
|[[Ons Jabeur]]
| bgcolor="eee8aa" |5
| style="background:#e9e9e9;" |[[2022 National Bank Open – Women's singles|Canadian Open]], Canada
| bgcolor="#ccf" |Hard
| bgcolor="afeeee" |2R
|6–1, 2–1 ret.
|51
|<ref>{{cite news |title=China’s Zheng Qinwen moves into final 16 at National Bank Open |url=https://www.scmp.com/sport/tennis/article/3188503/chinas-zheng-qinwen-moves-final-16-national-bank-open-toronto-after |access-date=29 June 2024 |work=South China Morning Post |date=11 August 2022 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|2.
|[[Paula Badosa]]
| bgcolor="eee8AA" |4
| bgcolor="d4f1c5" |[[2022 Toray Pan Pacific Open – Singles|Pan Pacific Open]], Japan
| bgcolor="ccccff" |Hard
| bgcolor="afeeee" |2R
|6–3, 6–2
|36
|<ref>{{cite news |title=Top seed Badosa bundled out of Tokyo by Chinese teen Zheng |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/tennis/badosa-top-seed-beaten-by-zheng-pan-pacific-open-tennis-news/article65917849.ece |access-date=29 June 2024 |work=Sportstar |date=21 September 2022 |language=en}}</ref>
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| colspan="9" style="text-align:center" |'''[[2023 WTA Tour|2023]]'''
|-
|3.
|[[Daria Kasatkina]]
| bgcolor="eee8AA" |8
| bgcolor="d4f1c5" |[[2023 Abu Dhabi Open – Singles|Abu Dhabi Open]], United Arab Emirates
| bgcolor="ccccff" |Hard
| bgcolor="ffebcd" |QF
|6–1, 6–2
|29
|<ref>{{cite news |title=China's Zheng breezes past Kasatkina to reach WTA Abu Dhabi Open semis |url=http://www.china.org.cn/sports/2023-02/11/content_85101044.htm |access-date=29 June 2024 |work=China.org.cn}}</ref>
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|4.
|Ons Jabeur
|bgcolor=eee8AA|5
|bgcolor=f3e6d7|[[2023 US Open – Women's singles|US Open]], United States
|bgcolor=ccccff|Hard
|bgcolor=afeeee|4R
|6–2, 6–4
|23
|<ref>{{cite news |title=Zheng Qinwen advances to US Open quarterfinals by ousting last year’s runner-up, Ons Jabeur |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/news/zheng-qinwen-advances-to-us-open-quarterfinals-by-ousting-last-years-runner-up-ons-jabeur |access-date=29 June 2024 |work=NBC Sports |date=5 September 2023}}</ref>
|-
|5.
|Maria Sakkari
|bgcolor=eee8aa|6
|bgcolor=d4f1c5|[[2023 Zhengzhou Open – Singles|Zhengzhou Open]], China
|bgcolor=ccccff|Hard
|bgcolor=afeeee|2R
|7–6<sup>(7–2)</sup>, 6–3
|24
|<ref>{{cite news |title=Sakkari, Garcia ousted from Zhengzhou Open |url=https://www.espn.in/tennis/story/_/id/38631917/maria-sakkari-caroline-garcia-ousted-zhengzhou-open |access-date=29 June 2024 |work=ESPN |date=11 October 2023 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| colspan="9" style="text-align:center" |'''[[2024 WTA Tour|2024]]'''
|-
|6.
|{{flagicon|CZE}} [[Markéta Vondroušová]]
|bgcolor=eee8aa|7
|bgcolor=ecf2ff|[[2024 United Cup|United Cup]], Australia
|bgcolor=#ccf|Hard
|bgcolor=afeeee|RR
|6–1, 2–6, 6–1
|15
|<ref>{{cite news |title=Zheng Qinwen stuns Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova in United Cup |url=https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/zheng-qinwen-stuns-wimbledon-champion-marketa-vondousova-in-united-cup |access-date=29 June 2024 |work=The Straits Times |date=31 December 2023 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|7.
|[[Iga Świątek]]
|bgcolor=lime|1
|bgcolor=FFEA5C|[[Tennis at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's singles|Paris Olympics]], France
|bgcolor=EBC2AF|Clay
|bgcolor=yellow|SF
|6–2, 7–5
|bgcolor=eee8aa|7
|<ref>{{cite news |title=Iga Swiatek upset by Zheng Qinwen in Paris Olympics semifinals |url=https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/40697673/iga-swiatek-upset-zheng-qinwen-paris-olympics-semifinals |access-date=1 August 2024 |work=ESPN |date=1 August 2024 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|8.
|{{flagicon|ITA}} [[Jasmine Paolini]]
|bgcolor=eee8aa|6
|bgcolor=e9e9e9|[[2024 Wuhan Open – Singles|Wuhan Open]], China
|bgcolor=ccccff|Hard
|bgcolor=ffebcd|QF
|6–2, 3–6, 6–3
|bgcolor=eee8aa|7
|
|-
|9.
|[[Elena Rybakina]]
|bgcolor=eee8aa|5
|bgcolor=ffffcc|[[2024 WTA Finals – Singles|WTA Finals]], Saudi Arabia
|bgcolor=ccccff|Hard (i)
|bgcolor=afeeee|RR
|7–6<sup>(7–4)</sup>, 3–6, 6–1
|bgcolor=eee8aa|7
|
|-
|10.
|{{flagicon|ITA}} Jasmine Paolini
|bgcolor=eee8aa|4
|bgcolor=ffffcc|WTA Finals, Saudi Arabia
|bgcolor=ccccff|Hard (i)
|bgcolor=afeeee|RR
|6–1, 6–1
|bgcolor=eee8aa|7
|
|-
| colspan="9" style="text-align:center" |'''[[2025 WTA Tour|2025]]'''
|-
|11.
|[[Aryna Sabalenka]]
|bgcolor=lime|'''1'''
|bgcolor=e9e9e9|[[2025 Italian Open – Women's singles|Italian Open]], Italy
|bgcolor=ebc2af|Clay
|bgcolor=ffebcd|QF
|6–4, 6–3
|bgcolor=eee8aa|8
|
|
|-
| colspan="9" style="text-align:center" |'''[[2026 WTA Tour|2026]]'''
|-
|12.
|[[Iga Świątek]]
|bgcolor=eee8aa|8
|bgcolor=f3e6d7|[[2026 US Open – Women's singles|US Open]], United States
|bgcolor=ccccff|Hard
|bgcolor=afeeee|4R
|7–5, 6–3
|121
|
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==External links==
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