Zheng Qinwen Withdraws from Wuhan Open Tennis Following Surgical procedure Setback

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Zheng Qinwen is urgent pause on her comeback.

The Olympic gold-medal champion withdrew from the Wuhan Open right now.

Zheng, who was sidelined practically two months and missed the US Open as a consequence of elbow surgical procedure, launched her comeback in Beijing, however was compelled to retire within the third set of her second-round match vs. Linda Noskova on Sunday.

“I’m right here to evaluate the restoration stage of my elbow,” Zheng stated after her retirement in Beijing. “I stated this earlier than the match. I’m not enjoying at 100%. I’m enjoying with ache. However the ache needs to be manageable. So long as it’s past my management, that is the primary time in my life to have a surgical procedure like this. I cannot be too aggressive in opposition to such a backdrop. I’ve to contemplate an extended skilled profession.”

Zheng will likely be changed within the Wuhan Open draw by Spain’s Jessica Bouzas Maniero. The primary draw will likely be carried out tomorrow (Saturday) at 4 pm native time.