Chinese tennis sensation Zheng Qinwen has achieved a significant milestone in her career, becoming the first athlete, male or female, to grace the cover of Vogue China. This groundbreaking moment highlights not only her growing influence in the tennis world but also her impact in fashion and pop culture.
Zheng has rapidly ascended in the tennis rankings, garnering attention for her powerful performances and poised demeanor on and off the court. Her cover feature in Vogue China showcases her elegance, athleticism, and the crossover appeal that few athletes manage to attain.
The magazine, known for celebrating influential figures in fashion, culture, and society, has given Zheng a platform that further cements her status as a global icon.
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This historic achievement signals not only a bright future for Zheng Qinwen in tennis but also her potential to become an ambassador for Chinese athletes on the global stage. Her Vogue cover represents a new chapter for athletes, emphasizing their multifaceted roles in today’s society.
Zheng in Wuhan, ranking, and results in 2024
Ranked world no.7 (career-high), Zheng has managed to achieve a compiled 45-15 match record in 2024. The Chinese is now competing in Wuhan where she defeated Unknown Player bye, the world no.75 Jaqueline Cristian 6-2 6-4, the world no.28 Leylah Annie Fernandez 5-7 6-3 6-0, the world no.6 Jasmine Paolini 6-2 3-6 6-3 and the world no.51 Xinyu Wang 6-3 6-4.
Qinwen Zheng will face the world no.224 Alice Tubello in the quarter. They have never played each other as of now in top events.
The Chinese has won 2 titles in 2024 in Palermo and Paris. The Chinese reached the final at the Australian Open.
Zheng won 4 titles in her career: 1 on hard courts and 3 on clay courts. (See the list of her titles)
Zheng will play next in Ningbo (Ningbo Open). She will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 14th of October.
Zheng in Wuhan, ranking, and results in 2024
Currently the world no.7 (career-high), Qinwen has an overall 45-15 record in 2024. Qinwen is competing in Wuhan where she managed to beat Unknown Player bye, the world no.75 Jaqueline Cristian 6-2 6-4, the world no.28 Leylah Annie Fernandez 5-7 6-3 6-0, the world no.6 Jasmine Paolini 6-2 3-6 6-3 and the world no.51 Xinyu Wang 6-3 6-4.
Qinwen Zheng will come up against the world no.224 Alice Tubello in the quarter. They have never played each other so far in top tournaments.
Qinwen conquered 2 titles in 2024 in Palermo and Paris. Zheng was the runner-up at the Australian Open.
Qinwen won 4 titles in her career: 1 on hard courts and 3 on clay courts. (See the list of her titles)
Zheng will play next in Ningbo (Ningbo Open). She will start from the main draw that will commence on the 14th of October.
