US EditionOlympic Tennis Champ Zheng Says Elbow Surgery ‘Successful’
CHINA, JUL 19 – Zheng Qinwen had arthroscopic surgery to fix persistent elbow pain and will focus on rehab, likely missing upcoming tournaments including the US Open, officials said.
- Zheng Qinwen, a 22-year-old Olympic tennis champion from China ranked sixth, underwent a minimally invasive procedure on her right elbow yesterday to address ongoing pain.
- She elected surgery after persistent pain troubled her right elbow for several months despite trying various treatments and consultations with specialists.
- Zheng was eliminated in her opening match at Wimbledon on July 1, withdrew from a WTA 500 tournament in Washington, and announced she would undergo surgery shortly before pulling out of the U.S. Open.
- Zheng confirmed that the surgery went well and mentioned she will now concentrate on rehabilitation to ensure a full recovery and a successful return to competition.
- She plans to return to the court at 100 percent after recovery, thanking supporters and asking them to wait until she regains full strength.
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