Australian Open runner-up Qinwen Zheng will skip the United Cup event in what she believes will give her the most effective preparation for the primary grand slam of 2025.
World quantity 5 Zheng misplaced the 2024 Australian Open last 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 as a result of signify China on the United Cup, beginning December 27, however introduced on Instagram she is going to skip the occasion.
“After the lengthy season that 2024 was for me, I want a number of further 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 12 months, and subsequently will miss the occasion drastically.
“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 girl.
World quantity 45 Zhizhen Zhang is China’s top-ranked male on the occasion.
The Australian Open begins on January 12.
AAP
