At Wimbledon in 2024, China's No. 1 sister Zheng Qinwen unexpectedly suffered a setback in the first round of the women's singles, which was undoubtedly a big surprise. Zheng Qinwen was runner-up at the Australian Open, showing her strength and potential, but her form has not been consistent. This time at Wimbledon, her opponent is New Zealand's rookie Sun Lulu, a first-time Wimbledon main draw player who does not have an advantage on paper. However, the result of the match was unexpected, Zheng Qinwen won the first set and made a series of mistakes, and finally lost 1-2, becoming the most seeded player to go out on the match day, a result that undoubtedly added a disgraceful record to her career.
In the first set of the game, the two sides went back and forth, and the score was tight. Although Zheng Qinwen won the set 6-4, she did not show the dominance she deserved. Entering the second set, Zheng Qinwen's state declined significantly, and he made many service errors, and finally lost 2-6. In the deciding set, although Zheng Qinwen stabilized, he still failed to control the rhythm of the game. Sun Lulu achieved a crucial break in the 10th game, and Zheng Qinwen lost again 4-6, regrettably ending the journey of this Wimbledon.
After the game, Zheng Qinwen explained the reason for his defeat in an interview. She admits that her eyes were already red and swollen the day before the match, which affected her vision and judgment. In addition, she also revealed that she injured her upper arm three days ago, which directly affected her serve, and in order to avoid aggravating the injury, she had to control the strength of her serve, which also made her serve less threatening. Zheng Qinwen admitted that she felt powerless on the court, which made her unable to handle the key points, which led to the final defeat.
Zheng Qinwen also emphasized that tennis is a very physical test, and only when physical conditions allow, can the technique be fully played. She regretted the defeat and said that she would devote more energy to future training and competitions, hoping to achieve good results in the upcoming Olympic clay events. Despite this, Zheng's remarks were not understood and supported by all fans, with some believing that she was making excuses for her loss, and some even questioned the value of her seeded status.
In the face of such doubts, Zheng Qinwen's response seemed a little pale. However, it is undeniable that athletes will inevitably encounter lows and challenges in their careers. Zheng's defeat may have been an important turning point in her career. In the coming days, it will be interesting to see if she can adjust her form, overcome the difficulties, and prove herself in the future Circle.