Australian Open runner-up Qinwen Zheng will skip the United Cup match in what she believes will give her one of the best preparation for the primary grand slam of 2025.
World quantity 5 Zheng misplaced the 2024 Australian Open closing to Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 6-2, however went on to win gold on the Paris Olympics and end runner-up on the season-ending WTA Finals.
The 22-year-old was attributable to signify China on the United Cup, beginning December 27, however introduced on Instagram she is going to skip the occasion.
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“After the lengthy season that 2024 was for me, I want a number of additional weeks of relaxation, restoration, and good coaching to prepare for the brand new season,” Zheng wrote.
“I had such a incredible time on the United Cup in January of this yr, and subsequently will miss the occasion vastly.
“Nonetheless, I am so excited to be again in Australia quickly and I’ll see you all in Melbourne in a few weeks.”
China begins its United Cup marketing campaign in opposition to Brazil in Perth on Friday, with Zheng’s withdrawal leaving world quantity 175 Gao Xinyu as China’s top-ranked lady.
World quantity 45 Zhizhen Zhang is China’s top-ranked male on the occasion.
The Australian Open begins on January 12.
AAP
