Unhappy finalist of the last edition, Qinwen Zheng had, a priori, an affordable second round against Laura Siegemund at the Australian Open, this Wednesday. However, the Chinese was trapped 7-6(3), 6-3. The German took advantage of a Zheng feverish, who has never been able to dictate his game. Quite a surprise. With the loss of his points, Zheng will fall at least two places and will at best be 7th in the world. Nothing alarming from this point of view. More bothersome, physical problems that have lasted since the WTA Finals…
Video – Qinwen Zheng, beaten in the 2nd round of the Australian Open
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“I even discussed with my team whether I should participate in this competition or not”
“I had physical problems after the WTA Finals and I even discussed with my team whether I should participate in this competition or not”she admitted at a press conference. “These issues have not yet been resolved, which puts me in a difficult situation.At 2-2, 15-30 in the second set, Zheng received a second time violation that cost her her first serve. She argued at length with the chair umpire, complaining about not seeing the clock. She explained herself at a press conference.The timer was on the side, so I couldn’t see it if I bounced the ball. So I don’t know if I’m late or early. I was very surprised to receive this second violation. Obviously this one really distracted me from the match.”
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