Olympic gold medalist pulls out of the US Open and will not play at this year's tournament

The US Open is the final Grand Slam of the year on the professional tennis calendar.

The New York tournament is one of the rowdiest and most entertaining of the year and it is always an exciting event for the players to compete in.

The 2025 US Open will also feature a revamped mixed doubles tournament which will see some of the world’s best singles players taking part.

But it has been announced that one prominent WTA Tour player will be watching the entire US Open from the sidelines.

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Olympic champion Qinwen Zheng has withdrawn from the US Open

Qinwen Zheng was expected to have a special 2025 campaign following her breakthrough season in 2024.

But she has yet to win a title and suffered opening round defeats at two of three Grand Slams played this season.

Following her first round loss at Wimbledon, the 22-year-old revealed she is suffering from an elbow injury.

As a result, she will not compete at this year’s US Open, where she reached the quarter-finals a year ago. The Grand Slam has since confirmed her withdrawal via social media.

“Qinwen Zheng has withdrawn from the US Open,” the tournament posted on X alongside a blue heart emoji. “Get well soon, and we look forward to seeing you back on the court!”

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Qinwen Zheng taking a ’short break’ from tennis to address elbow injury

Zheng has struggled to make her mark in 2025 in the same manner she did a year ago.

The world number six won three titles in 2024, including an Olympic gold medal and reached the first Grand Slam final of her career.

But Zheng revealed a persistent elbow injury has hampered her progress this season and she has now addressed the problem by having surgery.

Providing a lengthy update on her health, Zheng told fans via Instagram: “Over the past months, I’ve been dealing with persistent pain in my right elbow during training and matches. Despite trying various treatments to manage it, the discomfort never fully went away.

“After consulting with elbow specialists and discussing thoroughly with my team, we decided that arthroscopic surgery was the best option to fully resolve the issue. Yesterday, I underwent the procedure successfully, and I’m grateful to have it behind me.

“Now begins the recovery journey. Over the next few weeks and months, I’ll be focusing entirely on rehab—doing everything I can to come back stronger and healthier.

“This is just a short break, and I see it as a necessary step toward a better version of myself on court. Thank you all for your continued support and encouragement. I can’t wait to be back—see you soon!”

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