Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen, ranked No. 7 globally, hit the courts in Beijing this week with fresh Olympic gold around her neck and new goals in her sights . The 21-year-old phenom is preparing for her homeland’s ‘China Season’ – a series of tournaments starting with the China Open on Sept. 17.
After making history as China’s first Olympic women’s singles tennis champion in Paris and reaching the US Open quarterfinals (tying her career best), Zheng is using her ‘two golden weeks’ to get match-ready. \"My body and mind feel strong,\" she told China Media Group, referencing her intense training focus after battling jet lag from New York
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Despite her stellar summer, Zheng remains self-critical: \"I could’ve done better with more upper-body strength training. People weren’t wrong about that!\" Her honest reflection shows the drive that’s made her Asia’s fastest-rising tennis icon – and a Gen Z favorite for her mix of humility and ambition.
With the China Open approaching, Zheng’s strategy is clear: \"Pressure is motivation. Every tournament is a new mountain.\" Fans worldwide will watch to see if this golden summer becomes China’s autumn of tennis glory.
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