Qinwen Zheng’s new ranking confirmed as she takes big jump after beating Mirra Andreeva to win the China Open
Qinwen Zheng has climbed to world number 23 in the WTA rankings after winning her first WTA 1000 title at the China Open. This victory marks a significant comeback for the 24-year-old following a period of injury and ranking volatility.
Why it matters
Zheng's rapid ascent highlights the competitive nature of professional tennis and the impact of injury recovery on athlete career trajectories.
Qinwen Zheng will be heavily rewarded after beating Mirra Andreeva to win her first WTA 1000 title at the China Open.
Zheng is already an Olympic champion and has reached a Grand Slam final at the Australian Open , but she has faced many challenges over the past year.
After Wimbledon last year, Zheng underwent elbow surgery and was only able to play two more matches before properly making her return to the WTA Tour in February.
Zheng initially struggled to show the form that she had prior to getting injured, but after a resurgent couple of months, including winning the China Open , she has now shot back up the rankings.
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