Olympic Achievements:
- 2024 Paris Olympics:
- Gold Medal in Women’s Singles: Zheng made history by becoming the first Chinese tennis player to win an Olympic gold medal in singles. She secured the title by defeating Croatian Donna Vekić in the final with a score of 6-2, 6-3. Notably, she overcame World No. 1 Iga Świątek in the semifinals, ending Świątek’s 25-match winning streak at Roland Garros.
Grand Slam Performances:
- 2024 Australian Open:
- Runner-Up: Zheng reached the final but was defeated by Aryna Sabalenka.
Other Notable Achievements:
- 2023 Asian Games:
- Gold Medal in Women’s Singles: Zheng clinched the gold medal at the Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China, further solidifying her status as a leading player in the region.
- WTA Titles:
- National Honors:
- Zheng’s Olympic gold medal contributed to China’s overall medal tally, helping the nation tie with the United States for the most gold medals (40) at the Paris Games.
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