Grand Slam Performances:
- Australian Open:
- 2024: Reached the final but was defeated by Aryna Sabalenka with a score of 3–6, 2–6.
- French Open (Roland Garros):
- 2022: Advanced to the fourth round.
- Wimbledon:
- 2022: Reached the third round.
- US Open:
- 2023 and 2024: Reached the quarterfinals in both years.
Olympic Achievements:
- 2024 Paris Olympics:
- Secured the gold medal in women’s singles, defeating Donna Vekić in the final with a score of 6–2, 6–3. Notably, she overcame world No. 1, Iga Świątek, in the semifinals, becoming the first Asian tennis player to win an Olympic gold medal in singles.
Notable Achievements and Honors:
- WTA Tour Titles:
- As of March 2025, Zheng has won five WTA singles titles, including back-to-back victories at the Palermo Ladies Open in 2023 and 2024.
- WTA Rankings:
- Achieved a career-high singles ranking of World No. 5 on November 11, 2024, making her the second Chinese player to reach the top 10 after Li Na.
- Year-End Championships:
- 2024: Reached the final of the WTA Finals held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where she was narrowly defeated by Coco Gauff with a score of 6–3, 4–6, 6–7^(2–7).
- Awards:
- 2022: Named the WTA Newcomer of the Year.
- 2023: Received the WTA Most Improved Player of the Year award.