Zheng Qinwen Makes History as First Athlete on Vogue China Cover and Excels in Tennis Career

Chinese tennis star Zheng Qinwen has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first athlete to be featured on the cover of Vogue China. This honor comes as part of the November issue of the magazine, which includes a full photoshoot and a written feature on her remarkable career.

At just 22 years old, Zheng has already made a profound impact in the tennis world. She was voted the WTA‘s Newcomer of the Year in 2022 and Most Improved Player in 2023. This season, she made her first Grand Slam final at the Australian Open, marking a historic moment as the first Chinese woman to break into the top rankings since Li Na.

Zheng’s recent successes include winning China‘s first Olympic singles gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics, where she defeated World No.1 Iga Swiatek in the quarterfinals. She followed this achievement with a strong performance at the US Open, reaching the quarterfinals for the second consecutive year. Her impressive run continued with a semifinal appearance at the China Open in Beijing and advancing to her first WTA 1000 final at the Dongfeng Voyah · Wuhan Open.

Her performance at the Wuhan Open has propelled her to the No.7 position on the PIF Race to the WTA Finals leaderboard, bringing her closer to qualifying for the WTA Finals Riyadh, the tour’s season-ending championships. With two weeks remaining in the regular season, Zheng is poised to become the first Chinese player in over a decade to qualify for this prestigious event.