At the 2024 US Open press conference, Zheng Qinwen discusses her improved performance in the third round and the tactical adjustments she made against her opponent’s strong serving. She expresses her energy gain from the New York crowd, despite initial discomfort from the loud cheering.
Looking ahead, she remains undeterred about potential matchups, including a possible Olympic rematch against Donna Vekic. Qinwen reflects on her growth since her first Grand Slam quarterfinal and her determination to keep pushing herself. She also mentions her goal to qualify for the WTA Finals and her expectations.
Additionally, she shares her past experiences of enjoying herself on court but not making it far in tournaments and the pressure to succeed. After her impressive performance at the Olympics, Zheng gained significant recognition in China, leading to increased attention and fan interaction, which she acknowledges as an opportunity to improve as a player but also an added pressure.
Zheng at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2024
Currently ranked no.7 (career-high), Zheng has achieved a 36-13 record in 2024. Zheng is now playing at the U.S. Open where she toppled the world no.50 Amanda Anisimova 4-6 6-4 6-2, the world no.75 Erika Andreeva 6-7(3) 6-1 6-2 and the world no.101 Jule Niemeier 6-2 6-1.
Qinwen Zheng will square off with the world no.24 Donna Vekic in the 4th round. Their head to head is 2-1 for Zheng.
The Chinese conquered 2 titles in 2024 in Palermo and Paris. Zheng 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)
