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Qinwen Zheng prioritizes Grand Slam win over world number one ranking

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 8:00 PM

Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Qinwen Zheng prioritizes Grand Slam win over world number one ranking
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After winning matches at the China Open, Qinwen Zheng stated in a press conference that she values winning a Grand Slam title more than reaching the world number one ranking. Zheng, currently ranked 50th, has previously reached the Australian Open final but has not yet captured a major title or achieved top ranking. Despite health issues, she is set to face Marie Bouzkova in the third round of the China Open on October 5. Zheng aims to recover fully to advance through the tournament.

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  • •Zheng is ranked 50th in the WTA standings.
  • •She reached the Australian Open final in 2024 but has yet to win a Grand Slam.
  • •Zheng defeated Shi Han and Anna Kalinskaya in the China Open.
  • •She will play Marie Bouzkova in the third round on October 5.
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Qinwen Zheng has been ranked fourth in the world and played a Grand Slam final but has yet to reach world number one or win...

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