Zheng Qinwen Returns From Elbow Surgery As No.7 Seed At 2025 China Open

Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen is set to make her comeback at the 2025 China Open in Beijing after undergoing right elbow surgery in July, which caused her to miss the U.S. Open. As the No. 7 seed, Zheng will receive a first-round bye and begin her campaign in the second round against the winner of Wang Yafan and Suzan Lamens, with potential tough matchups ahead including Linda Noskova and Montreal champion Victoria Mboko. This tournament marks her first appearance since her defeat at Wimbledon in July and her injury struggles, with prior strong performances at the China Open including a semifinal finish in 2024. Zheng's return is highly anticipated by fans, as she has been spotted training at the National Tennis Centre in Beijing and sharing moments from her recovery and preparations on social media. Her participation bolsters a strong field at the China Open, which features most of the world’s top players except No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka. Zheng's return is seen as a hopeful sign for the Chinese tennis community eager to see their top player perform well on home soil again.