Paris Olympics champion Zheng Qinwen will not play for Team China at the United Cup as she focuses on her recovery ahead of the 2025 Australian Open.

Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen has announced she will not play at the United Cup mixed-teams tournament starting later this month, opting instead to focus on preparations for the 2025 season’s first Grand Slam.

Australian Open runner-up Zheng Qinwen will kick off her 2025 season at the Grand Slam next month after deciding to skip the United Cup mixed team tournament starting this week, the 22-year-old said.

Chinese world number five Zheng Qinwen pulled out of the season-opening United Cup on Sunday citing the need for more rest, but plans to be at the

The United Cup has suffered a blow, with one of its biggest names pulling the pin on their planned trip to Perth on the eve of the tournament.

Briton Jack Draper has pulled out of the season-opening United Cup mixed team tournament in Australia due to a hip problem but remains confident he will be fit to compete in the Australian Open next month.

WTA World No.5 Qinwen Zheng announced on Instagram that she has pulled out of the tournament. Zheng wrote, "Hi everyone, just a qu

Olympic gold medallist had been expected to play in team event starting in Perth this week, her spot will now be taken by Gao Xinyu.

Australian Open runner-up Zheng Qinwen will skip the United Cup mixed-teams tournament in what she believes will give her the best preparation for the first grand slam of 2025. World No.5 Zheng lost the 2024 Australian Open final to Aryna Sabalenka 6-3 6-2,