Zheng Qinwen's surgery has drawn attention, with CCTV personally responding: the operation went smoothly and will not delay her participation in the US Open.

Just yesterday, the news of China's top player Zheng Qinwen's surgery sparked significant interest from various parties. Many speculated that, based on clinical recovery timelines, she might not officially return until next year's new season.

Zheng Qinwen's elbow issue was not sudden. CCTV's report today revealed that her injury troubles actually began last summer, severely affecting her training intensity and on-court performance. In the quarterfinals of the WTA 500 Charleston event in April, Zheng had called for a medical timeout due to her right elbow injury, with cameras capturing her red-rimmed eyes filled with frustration and helplessness.

Despite being plagued by pain, Zheng Qinwen still delivered an impressive performance this season: reaching the quarterfinals in the Sunshine Double, advancing to the semifinals at WTA 1000 Rome, making a historic run to the quarterfinals at the French Open, and reaching the semifinals at the Queen's Club. These achievements came at the cost of physical exhaustion from intense training and a packed competition schedule.

According to authoritative reports from CCTV, her early exit in the first round of Wimbledon became the last straw. After the match, she communicated with her team on how to manage her elbow injury, ultimately deciding to withdraw from the scheduled WTA 500 Washington event.

Choosing to have surgery in mid-July also reflects the meticulous event planning by Zheng Qinwen's team. "Although arthroscopic minimally invasive surgery has a small incision, the recovery process still requires time," said a CCTV reporter.

Regarding speculation about China's top player missing the season, today, CCTV provided authoritative news in the "Sports Morning Post": "The estimated recovery period after surgery is 3-4 weeks. If recovery goes smoothly, Zheng Qinwen will still be able to participate in the US Open in New York at the end of August, and there should be no issues with subsequent competitions, including the China Open!"

It must be said that this news has finally relieved fans who were worried about Zheng Qinwen missing the season.

Many believe that Zheng Qinwen's participation in this year's US Open indicates her recognition of its importance—she reached the quarterfinals in both of the past two years, and the timing of her surgery clearly aims to ensure she competes in peak condition at the year's final Grand Slam. If she can participate successfully, it would indeed be very encouraging news for many fans.

However, some netizens argue that CCTV's information may not be accurate. Previously, after the Australian Open, CCTV also addressed Zheng Qinwen's elbow injury, but after her return, the injury remained serious. "A brief adjustment is meant for a stronger comeback in the future! If she returns still wearing an elbow brace, it would be better to rest completely. If this is just to calm fans for the Asian season's traffic, then it's unnecessary!" one netizen raised concerns.

Additionally, the news of Zheng Qinwen's surgery has caused a stir in the tennis community. In social media comments, netizens have sent their blessings: "Wishing for a speedy recovery, the critics can take a break," and "Hope the impact on her serve and forehand isn't too significant after recovery."

In the comments section of Zheng Qinwen's social media, official accounts from WTA, Tennis Channel, and other well-known tennis media have left messages of support. Tennis legends like Billie Jean King and Serbian superstar Novak Djokovic also expressed their concern with likes. Chinese rising star Shang Juncheng commented: "wishing the speediest recovery," resonating with netizens: "Hope Xiaoshang can also return soon."(Source: Tennis Home, Author: Lu Xiaotian)