"She's a woman on a mission": Zheng Qinwen will be buoyed for further 2024 success by Wim Fissette departure believes Martina Navratilova
WTAMonday, 20 November 2023 at 12:30
Former world number one Martina Navratilova is hoping for
big things from China’s Zheng Qinwen in 2024.
The 21-year-old is one of the most highly-rated young players
currently playing in the circuit in the women’s single category. Her impressive
performances in the last 12 months helped her reach to the 15th spot
in the WTA Ranking.
Navratilova, who is often regarded as one of the greatest players
in the history of women’s singles tennis in the Open era, having won as many as
18 Grand Slam titles, is hoping for big things from Qinwen next year.
“She is a big, big talent,” she said. “And I think she’ll be
more than motivated by the surprising departure of Fissette, who’s going back
to coaching Naomi Osaka. Yeah, she’s a woman on a mission and she’s certainly
the athlete to get it done. Depending on what her next coach does, how much she
buys into it, she’s a player to be reckoned with in the future.”
Qinwen won her first
two titles in 2023. She won the WTA 250 event in Palermo after defeating Jasmine
Paolini in the final with a score of 6-4,1-6, 6-1. Last month in Zhengzhou, she
defeated Czech Republic’s Barbora Krejcikova in the final with a score of 2-6,
6-2, 6-4 to lift another title.
Azeem Siddiqui is a seasoned sports journalist and data analyst with a strong background in both digital media and live sports production.
He began his journalism career working with partners of The New York Times and has since contributed to several leading international sports publications, including Fox Sports Asia, Calciomercato, and GiveMeSport. Since 2023, Azeem has been part of the TennisUpToDate team, where he has played a key role in sustaining the platform’s growth and ensuring tennis fans receive timely and reliable coverage of the sport’s biggest stories.
In addition to his editorial work, Azeem has extensive experience as a data analyst in live sports broadcasting—particularly in cricket—where he combines analytical precision with creative storytelling. He has collaborated with multiple production companies and cricket boards worldwide, delivering real-time insights and data-driven narratives during live match coverage.
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