At the 2024 US Open press conference, Zheng Qinwen recounted her challenging three-set victory in Round 1, acknowledging the role of luck in her crucial backhand return in the second set. She also emphasized the importance of staying focused after major wins, maintaining humility, and working hard for each match.
Qinwen shared memories of her simple upbringing in her hometown before dedicating herself to tennis. In the tournament, she aimed to find her best form on hard courts and be more aggressive, while adapting to New York City’s energy and noise.
Her father, a hardworking inspiration, encouraged her to continue working hard and dreaming bigger after her Olympic gold medal win.
Zheng at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2024
Now ranked no.7 (career-high), the Chinese has managed to achieve a composed 34-13 record in 2024. Qinwen is playing at the moment at the U.S. Open where she overcame the world no.50 Amanda Anisimova 4-6 6-4 6-2.
Qinwen Zheng will face the world no.75 Erika Andreeva in the 2nd round. They have never played each other until now in top tournaments.
Zheng clinched 2 titles in 2024 in Palermo and Paris. Qinwen was the finalist at the Australian Open.
The Chinese won 4 titles in her career: 1 on hard courts and 3 on clay courts. (See the list of her titles)
