The Chinese player does not yet feel fit enough for the major challenges of a Grand Slam event.
Prominent withdrawal from the Australian Open: Chinese Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen has canceled her participation in the first Grand Slam tournament of the year (starting January 18).
“Making this decision was incredibly difficult for me. Melbourne is my lucky place, where I won my first Grand Slam match and had my best experiences,” said the 23-year-old. Overall, however, her rehabilitation is progressing positively. The former world number four had surgery due to ongoing elbow problems. She had already missed the US Open.
