Zheng and the roller coaster of emotions in 2024: "I lost a bit of motivation and didn't take some tournaments seriously"

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Qinwen Zheng was one of the major figures in women's tennis last year. A finalist at the Australian Open and WTA Finals and the winner of the 2024 Olympic gold, the Chinese player experienced a year full of emotions and moments of disconnection. So far, 2025 hasn't fully kicked off; her best result was reaching the quarterfinals at Indian Wells, but she started with a victory at the Miami Open after defeating Lauren Davis (6-1, 7-5) in her debut. During a press conference, she wanted to highlight her experiences in 2024, a year she will always remember, both for the good and the bad.

Emotional rollercoaster

"I would say my 2024 had many ups and downs, good and bad moments. There are many things to learn from. Obviously, the Riyadh final was also very good for me, but I could have done better in the final. There were many important points in the year where I didn't reach my level, but that's the nature of tennis. Yet, I would say my 2024 was a pretty good year."

Moments of disconnection during the season

"I struggled for a couple of months because there was a moment where I lost some motivation and didn't take some tournaments seriously. And even in training, I was too relaxed. I reached the final of Australia, and I felt like 'Oh, I should have done better at that moment.' When I look back, it's like 'Come on, you have to be focused all the time.' But then the Olympics were very impressive for me. It was a great experience."

About her work ethic

"If you're not a hundred percent physically, sometimes it's difficult. When you can't spend time on the court, there's always someone who will practice more than you, someone who wants it more than you. It's simply about trying to be dedicated. Focus on your practice all the time, no matter the result you have. It doesn't matter if you win a big event or lose a first-round match: keep going. And in the end, you'll find a consistent performance," says Zheng, who continues to seek her best tennis in 2025.
 

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