Zheng Qinwen's withdrawal from the US Open may jeopardize her position in the top 10, with the top player leading the women's tennis World Cup comeback in September?

A previous report from CCTV about Zheng Qinwen participating in the US Open was ultimately overshadowed by the latest announcement from the US Open officials, leaving everyone feeling disappointed!

In the early hours of the 22nd, the US Open officially announced that China's top player Zheng Qinwen has withdrawn from this year's competition! This unexpected news suddenly contradicted CCTV's report on Zheng's return timeline, leaving many in disbelief.

“The recovery period after surgery is estimated to be 3-4 weeks. If recovery goes well, Zheng Qinwen should still be able to participate in the US Open held in New York at the end of August, and there shouldn't be any issues with subsequent competitions, including the China Open!” When Zheng Qinwen announced her surgery, there was intense debate about when she would return, with some knowledgeable netizens stating that elbow surgery is quite complex and the recovery time could take around 3 to 6 months, potentially sidelining her for the 2025 season. However, CCTV's "Sports Morning Post" reported that Zheng would participate normally in the US Open, which relieved many and led them to believe her return would be fine. Zheng is often referred to as CCTV's "darling," as they consistently give her special treatment and have frequently broadcast her matches, suggesting the information should be reliable.

However, the announcement from the US Open regarding Zheng Qinwen's withdrawal still surprised the public, indicating that CCTV's news might not be entirely reliable.

In fact, this situation cannot be blamed on the inaccuracy of CCTV's report, as they had deliberately included a conditional statement regarding Zheng's return timeline: "if recovery goes well."

The difference between having this conditional statement and not having it is significant: if recovery proceeds smoothly, attending Flushing Meadows is no problem; if recovery does not go well, participation in the US Open may not be possible.

From the US Open's announcement of Zheng Qinwen's withdrawal, it appears that although she emphasized in her statement that the surgery was minimally invasive and went very well, the recovery process may not have been as smooth as anticipated, leading to a change in her return timeline. This discrepancy with CCTV's report is quite normal.

To be precise, the US Open's announcement of Zheng Qinwen's withdrawal has indeed shocked fans and netizens. Many previously believed that with today's advanced technology and Zheng undergoing a minimally invasive surgery, coupled with her strong financial resources as China's top player, she would do everything possible to utilize all available technology for a quick return. However, her withdrawal from the US Open suggests that her team may not have found the best path for a return, unlike last year's Djokovic, who, despite a torn meniscus, managed to return to the court in just three weeks with the help of advanced technology, creating a medical miracle.

Zheng Qinwen was already under significant pressure to defend her points after Wimbledon, and with her withdrawals from Montreal, Cincinnati, and the US Open, if her return is delayed indefinitely, her ranking is likely to drop out of the top ten after the US Open concludes.

Given Zheng Qinwen's current world ranking of sixth, this risk is increasing significantly.

Although the news of Zheng Qinwen's withdrawal from the US Open is surprising and disappointing, another piece of news brings joy: she may still return to the court after the US Open, and it seems she won't miss the Chinese season.

The Billie Jean King Cup finals, often referred to by fans and netizens as the Women's Tennis World Cup, has also announced the participating teams for this year.

On the Chinese team roster, Zheng Qinwen's name is prominently listed, and she will join Wang Xinyu, Yuan Yue, Zhang Shuai, and Jiang Xinyu to represent China.

This year's Billie Jean King Cup finals will be held from September 16 to 21 at the Shenzhen Bay Sports Center, which also indicates that the likelihood of Zheng Qinwen's 2025 season being sidelined is low, and she is likely to make her official return at the Billie Jean King Cup.

“Hopefully, there won't be any more news about Zheng Qinwen's withdrawal; otherwise, her season might truly be over early, and with a deduction of 3140 points, China's top player could fall out of the top 30!” While Zheng leading the Billie Jean King Cup provides great comfort, some are still worried about unexpected setbacks and have begun to pray for her.(Source: Tennis House, Author: Moon River's Starry Sky)