As the Australian Open approaches, all eyes are on Zheng Qinwen, the rising star of Chinese tennis. The 22-year-old has been making waves in the tennis world with her powerful forehand and aggressive playing style. Ranked fifth in the world and seeded fifth at Melbourne Park, Zheng is determined to make her mark and win her maiden Grand Slam singles title.
Zheng’s journey to the top has been nothing short of remarkable. Last year, she reached the final of the Australian Open, only to be defeated by current world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka. Despite the loss, Zheng’s performance was a breakthrough moment, and she has continued to build on that success. She went on to win the gold medal in the women’s singles at the Paris Olympics and reached the final of the WTA Finals.
In a recent press conference ahead of the Australian Open, Zheng expressed her determination to meet Sabalenka again and come out on top this time. “I want to meet Sabalenka and beat her,” she said confidently. Zheng’s aggressive style and powerful game make her a formidable opponent, and she believes she has what it takes to dethrone the reigning champion.
Zheng’s rise to fame has drawn comparisons to another Chinese tennis legend, Li Na, who won the Australian Open in 2014. Like Li, Zheng hails from Hubei province and trained at a sports school from a young age. She later honed her skills at a Beijing tennis academy under the guidance of Carlos Rodriguez, who also coached Li Na.
As she prepares for the Australian Open, Zheng is focused on improving her game and staying mentally strong. She has been working closely with her coach Dante Bottini, who brings new perspectives and helps her fine-tune her techniques. Zheng’s dedication to her craft and her relentless pursuit of excellence have earned her the admiration of fans and fellow players alike.
The road to the Australian Open title won’t be easy, but Zheng is ready for the challenge. She will face Romanian qualifier Anca Todoni in the first round and could potentially meet compatriot Yuan Yue in the third round. A showdown with Sabalenka in the quarterfinals looms as a major test, but Zheng is determined to come out on top.
With her powerful game, mental toughness, and unwavering determination, Zheng Qinwen is a force to be reckoned with at the Australian Open. As she sets her sights on the title, one thing is clear: Zheng is ready to take on the best and make her mark on the tennis world.
Aryna Sabalenka in 2025
At the moment ranked no.1, Aryna played her last match on the 5th of January when she overcame world no.57 Polina Kudermetova 4-6 6-3 6-2 in the final in Brisbane to win her 18th career title.
Currently, during this season the Belarussian has managed to achieve a compiled 5-0 match record. Sabalenka conquered 1 title in Brisbane.
Qinwen Zheng in 2025
At the moment ranked no.5 (career-high), Zheng played her last contest on the 9th of November 2024 when she surrendered to world no.3 Cori Gauff 3-6 6-4 7-6(2) in the final in Riyadh (draw).
This season Qinwen has achieved a composed 52-18 record.
Aryna Sabalenka and Qinwen Zheng fought against each other 5 times. Their record is 5-0 for Sabalenka.