A day after winning her first WTA title in two years, Zheng Qinwen withdrew from Wuhan Open citing fatigue on Monday.

Mirra Andreeva, who lost in the China Open final 7-5, 6-4 on Sunday to Qinwen, also withdrew from the 1000-level event in Wuhan.

“Since returning from injury … I have played a demanding stretch of tennis over the past month and a half, competing at the U.S. Open, the Billie Jean King Cup, and the China Open. My body is feeling very fatigued after this intense run of matches,” Zheng said in a statement released by the WTA.

“I look forward to returning to the Wuhan Open next year and stepping onto the court in my best possible form!”

“I’ve been through a very tough year,” Zheng said in English in a trophy presentation that had a touch of karaoke. She sang a pop song to roars of appreciation from fans in the arena.

Andreeva, meanwhile, cited a change in schedule for her absence in Wuhan.

Both players were replaced in the Wuhan draw by “lucky losers” Anna Bondar and Camilo Orosio from qualifying.

(Inputs from AP)

Published on Oct 12, 2026