Mystery of who Zheng Qinwen wants to be friends with seemingly solved as two familiar faces referenced in video
WTA
The tennis detectives have been out again deciphering the mystery that is who Zheng Qinwen wants to be friends with if she has the opportunity to reach out.
Those two players who were referenced are seemingly Elena Rybakina and Emma Raducanu. A user on X recalled a previous video of her being asked who she'd like to play poker with and she said the pair of Grand Slam champions.
So it would be two prominent names in the tennis sphere in that case. The user ended their tweet by saying: "It's obviously them".
"Actually, there are two people in the tennis community whom I really want to befriend. But I haven’t taken that step yet. I’ll talk about it once I do," said Zheng Qinwen in that interview.
Read also
Another remarked that she wants to rub in the fact that she took Raducanu's Dior contract off her jokingly. The Olympic gold medalist has become a bit of a commercial phenom in the past year and is now one of the top paid female athletes in the world including endorsements. This has included a new role with Dior which has seen Raducanu likely axed in recent months.
This in itself was a bit of a u-turn with the Chinese ace previously sharing her decision to almost be a lone wolf and has previously had issues with Emma Navarro for instance.
Also while she stood out in terms of her outfit at the WTA Finals, she was more interested in Riyadh by her own admission at standing out on court than making friends at the parties. But it seems like those familiar faces may get a call at some point from her.
can't find the vid for the life of me but she was asked who she'd like to play poker with and she said rybakina and raducanu 😭 it's obviously them https://t.co/viIg74sjOO
— belle 🪐 (@ShapoTrapHouse) March 10, 2025
Samuel GillEditor-in-Chief
Samuel Gill is the Chief Content Officer (CCO) of TennisUpToDate.com, a role he has held since 2020. He is responsible for editorial governance across the platform, including setting content standards, overseeing accuracy and consistency, and guiding long-term editorial strategy. Since joining, he has contributed more than 10,000 articles and editorial pieces across the TennisUpToDate network, playing a central role in the daily operation and development of the site.
Based in Leicester, Samuel has a broad background in tennis media. In his current role, he works closely with editors and writers to ensure coverage meets clear journalistic standards, with particular attention to verification, consistency, and timely updates when new information becomes available.
claps 0visitors 0
Just In
Popular News
Latest Comments
- Either Lena has a chronic internal ailment (i.e., colitis, enteritis, Crohn's, or some type of lower abdomen issue) -- or she is once again dealing with 'Vukovitis'. Mental stress can indeed cause lower body pains. No matter... whatever is truly going on sucks. "Virus" excuse is getting a bit old -- and often -- at this point.
mandoist09-11-2026 - Ironically, Martina became a U.S. Citizen about the same time as the Orange Convicted Felon & Abuser was just beginning on his road to losing all Daddy's Millions!!mandoist09-11-2026
- "Another fresh start is in the cards." Thanks for the Humor!! I'm guessing this is the minimum one can do to keep all your sponsors hanging-on in perpetuity?mandoist09-11-2026
- Vukov is doing this to Lena... AGAIN!!!!! WTA's autonomous collective should be dismantled for allowing Vukov to re-emerge from his hand-slapping suspension. Just ask WTA employees how that's been going lately as they witness his continued verbal abuses. Women's Pro Tennis should start over.mandoist08-11-2026
- Can't help but suspect Vukov is back to his old self again. Thank you, WTA. Perhaps you can give them a "Battling Couple of the Year Award 2026" ??mandoist08-11-2026
- Wtf? Why is there no reason? And what about the men's?Bel08-11-2026
- One step by another step -- WTA continues to 'lose the plot'. Too many hi-tech microphones being installed at most venues!!! Remove them (especially those along the hallways, sidewalks, and pathways throughout the venues. Not to mention (most of all) remove the mic's from the Players/Coaches Box.mandoist06-11-2026
- Enough of her bullshit. Go marry someone.mandoist06-11-2026
- Don't you just love this young lady!? We fans often expect athletes to be supermen and superwomen, often forgetting that they WILL GET TIRED! I love Alex's perspective. Tiredness for an athlete should never be viewed as a negative, especially if you are healthy, taking care of your body and mental health and putting in the work. What a mature perspective. Good for you, Alex!Rapunzel05-11-2026
- Jess is absolutely correct! But the disrespect is a trait I have noticed in most of the Russian players. Mirra is good but very immature and lacks humility. Conceivable needs to get a handle on that!Rapunzel05-11-2026
