Olympic gold medallist Zheng Qinwen has officially withdrawn from the upcoming U.S. Open as she recovers from elbow surgery, tournament organisers announced on Monday.
Ranked world No. 6, Zheng revealed last week via Instagram that she has been battling “persistent pain” in her right elbow, which had hampered both her training and match performances. After trying several treatments without success, she opted for arthroscopic surgery following consultations with specialists and her support team.
The 22-year-old Chinese star will now take a short break from competition to focus on recovery.
Zheng enjoyed a breakthrough year in 2024, winning gold at the Paris Olympics and reaching the final of the Australian Open. However, her momentum slowed at Wimbledon earlier this month, where she suffered a first-round exit at the hands of Czech player Katerina Siniakova.
In Zheng’s absence, France’s Leolia Jeanjean will be promoted into the main draw of the U.S. Open, the final Grand Slam of the season, which kicks off on August 24 in New York.
