Qinwen Zheng etched her name in history by winning China’s first-ever Olympic gold medal in singles tennis. Overcoming immense pressure and physical challenges, Zheng delivered a stunning performance to secure her place in the record books.
Reflecting on her historic victory, Zheng shared her emotional journey: “The last point I was really nervous. My hand was shaking actually. Every match when I go to the bathroom, my body is shaking. I never felt so hungry like this to win a match.”
Zheng’s path to gold was marked by a relentless drive and an unwavering commitment to her goal. She acknowledged the unpredictable nature of tennis, saying, “I could give everything I can, but I know tennis doesn’t work like this. It’s not like you give everything and get the results all the time.”
Her triumph was not just a physical achievement but a mental one as well. “I feel super proud of myself that this time I beat the pressure. I beat my own limit. I didn’t know before I was able to go through 5 matches in a row. Especially 7 hours in 2 days. I feel here in this tournament I broke through my limit,” Zheng revealed.
Qinwen Zheng after winning China’s first ever gold medal in in singles:
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Zheng’s victory serves as an inspiration for her future endeavors. “In the future, it doesn’t matter how far down I am, I’ll remember this moment and it will cheer me up,” she concluded.
With this historic win, Qinwen Zheng has not only brought glory to her nation but also demonstrated the power of determination and resilience in the world of sports.
Qinwen Zheng in 2024
Ranked world no.7 (career-high), Qinwen played her last match on the 3rd of August when she overcame world no.21 Donna Vekic 6-2 6-3 in the final in Paris to win her 4th career title.
At the moment, during this season the Chinese owns a composed 32-12 record. Zheng has won 2 titles in 2024 in Palermo and Paris. Zheng reached the final at the Australian Open.
Qinwen Zheng will play the world no.275 Alice Tubello in the quarter. In the past, they have never competed against each other as of now in top tournaments.
Zheng clinched 2 titles in 2024 in Palermo and Paris. Qinwen was the finalist 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 compete next in Toronto (National Bank Open). She will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 5th of August.
Qinwen Zheng |
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