Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen enters Wimbledon as the No. 5 seed, poised to leverage her recent grass-court momentum at the prestigious Grand Slam. The 22-year-old, who won Olympic gold in 2021, will open her campaign against Czech Republic’s Katerina Siniakova on Monday, aiming to surpass her previous first-round exits at the All England Club.
Zheng’s confidence stems from a breakthrough semifinal run at this month’s Queen’s Club Championships – her best performance on grass to date. \"The Queen’s experience taught me how to adapt my game to this surface,\" she told reporters. \"With better physical conditioning and preparation, I’m ready to show a new level at Wimbledon.\"
The rising star now trains under Francisco Roig, former longtime coach of Rafael Nadal, whose expertise in tactical adjustments could prove crucial. While Zheng has yet to advance past Wimbledon’s opening round since 2022, her powerful baseline game and improved net play position her as a dark horse in this year’s tournament.
Her progress is being closely watched by sports analysts and Asian diaspora communities alike, symbolizing China’s growing influence in global tennis. Business professionals also note Zheng’s rising profile as a potential driver for sports-related investments in the Chinese mainland.
