Zheng Qinwen has withdrawn from the Wuhan Open, citing a shoulder injury, just one day after claiming her first WTA title in two years at the China Open. The Olympic gold medalist celebrated her victory with karaoke after defeating French Open champion Mirra Andreeva 7-5, 6-4 in the final.
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Both Zheng and Andreeva have now pulled out of the Wuhan event, having played in the China Open final. Zheng expressed remorse in her statement regarding her withdrawal. This decision comes as significant as the Wuhan Open faces multiple withdrawals, affecting the tournament's lineup just days before it begins.
Zheng’s recent triumph marked a pivotal comeback after battling injuries and falling in the rankings. She secured the China Open title by serving an ace on her first match point, an emotional moment for her as she fell to the court in tears after the victory.