Zheng Qinwen Aims High at Wuhan Open After Olympic Gold
Fresh from her historic gold medal victory at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, Chinese tennis sensation Zheng Qinwen is setting her sights on success at the Wuhan Open. On Wednesday, the 22-year-old secured her place in the last 16 of the tournament with a straight-sets victory over wild card Jaqueline Cristian in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province.
\"My expectation in the Wuhan Open is to give my best in every single match,\" Zheng shared. \"Of course, I would like to progress as far as I can so people can watch me more on the tennis court. But there's no pressure because I just want to keep myself playing with a calm mood and focus on every day.\"
Having celebrated her birthday on Tuesday, Zheng is conscious of the increasing attention following her Olympic triumph. To maintain her focus, she is deliberately limiting her use of social media. \"I'm trying to use less social media and keep myself in the real world instead of on the internet,\" she explained.
While she appreciates the recognition, Zheng acknowledges the challenges that come with it. \"It's tough to control winning or losing. You can only do what you can on that day,\" she reflected. \"The attention brings pressure and responsibility, but I try to stay grounded.\"
As a role model for aspiring athletes, Zheng has a message for the next generation. \"When you enjoy the sport, you will give more energy and have more passion,\" she said. \"It's not easy to do that 365 days a year. It's easy to do for a week maybe, but if you want to reach a high level, you need to remain disciplined.\"
Zheng's journey continues at the Wuhan Open, where fans are eager to see how far she will go. With her positive mindset and dedication, she remains a beacon of inspiration both on and off the court.
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Zheng Qinwen on expectations for Wuhan Open, life after Olympic gold
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