"I am not physically 100%" - Qinwen Zheng admits to health issues before Wuhan final against Aryna Sabalenka

After falling to World No.2 Aryna Sabalenka in the Wuhan Open final last weekend, China's Zheng Qinwen revealed she was feeling under the weather during the tournament's duration.

The World No.7 looked impressive during her matches at the Wuhan Open, thrilling home fans as she defeated the likes of Jasmine Paolini and Leylah Fernandez en route to the final. However, she was stopped by Sabalenka, who overcame a second set slump to secure the 6-3 5-7 6-3 victory after two hours and 40 minutes.

Following her loss to Sabalenka, Qinwen was asked about her participation at the upcoming Ningbo Open. She responded by stating she would prioritize her health, and revealed she was forced to take medication in Wuhan while dealing with a fever.

"I have to talk to my team," said Qinwen. "Up till now, I am not physically 100%. Within two weeks I have had a fever two times, so I'm feeling a little bit weak in my health. I will need to be really cautious talking to my team. Competing in Ningbo is important, but my health is also important. I need to find the balance between the two.
"I took some pills to reduce my fever before this match. I was feeling worse yesterday. Now I'm feeling better compared to yesterday. Within two weeks I have had fever two times. It's really uncommon. That was also the case in Cincinnati. I had a fever. I hope that I can be healthy, I can be competing in a normal condition. This is something very challenging for me."