Original title: Zheng Qinwen withdraws from Ningbo Tennis Open due to physical reasons
People’s Daily client Li Shuo
Just now, Chinese player Zheng Qinwen announced his withdrawal from the Ningbo Tennis Open due to physical reasons. Zheng Qinwen said, “I feel very sorry to have to withdraw from Ningbo. After the China Open and Wuhan Open, my body has suffered injuries, and I also caught a cold. I hope to come to Ningbo to compete again next year. For I’m sorry about the withdrawal. I hope the fans can enjoy the game and see you next year.”
Although he withdrew from the Ningbo competition, Zheng Qinwen’s competitor for the WTA Year-End Finals, American player Navarro, had previously announced the launch of the WTA500 Tokyo competition, which means that Zheng Qinwen has locked in the qualification for the 2024 WTA Year-End Finals. She also became the first Chinese player to be shortlisted for the women’s singles event of the WTA year-end finals since Li Na in 2013. Zheng Qinwen performed well this season. She won the women’s singles runner-up at the Australian Open, successfully defended her title at the WTA 250 Palermo, and won the women’s singles gold medal at the Paris Olympics.
The WTA Year-End Finals will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from November 2 to 9. Previously, Sabalenka, Swiatek, Gauff, Paolini, Rybakina, Pegula, Krejitskova (Wimbledon champion, ranked 12th) have already confirmed their qualifications.
