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 ✈️.
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.
