Who are Qinwen Zheng’s parents?

Get to know everything about Chinese tennis star Qinwen Zheng's parents.


Who are Qinwen Zheng’s parents?

Qinwen Zheng (Image via Roland Garros)

20-year-old Qinwen Zheng has been a rising star in the world of tennis. She has won one WTA challenger and eight ITF single titles. She has entertained the world by beating many big names like Ons Jabeur and Paula Badosa.

Chinese tennis sensation Qinwen Zheng has had a stellar start to her professional career and she is only 20. Currently having a career defining campaign at the 2023 US Open, Qinwen is making waves in the world of tennis. 

Qinwen Zheng was born on 8th October 2002 in Shiyan, China. She has been dreaming about playing tennis from a young age and as she said in an interview her parents had made a huge sacrifice for her and she will be eternally grateful for them.

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The presence of a supportive parent can be a major source of motivation for tennis players, helping them to stay focused and play their best. In Qinwen Zheng’s case, her parents serve as pillars of strength and encouragement

As she prepares for her continuous rise, let’s take a look at the individuals who raised a possible future star. She is also one of the lead Asian female tennis players in the world.

Who are Qinwen Zheng’s parents?

Usually player’s parents are known, and some information is known about them but in this peculiar case, unfortunately, no information is known about Qinwen’s parents. The Chinese’s parents are the unsung heroes for the player’s career.

Qinwen Zheng
Qinwen Zheng, Via( Wimbledon)

The parents of the 20-year-old have made a huge sacrifice for their daughter. They had to let their daughter move to Wuhan to find a better coach so that she could improve her game and do better in the future. 

If you want to go to Wuhan, we'll try to find a better coach for you.
Said her father.

Where do Qinwen Zheng’s parents live?

Qinwen was born in Shiyan, China, and naturally, her parents also lived there. However, her parents had to stay back and let their daughter move to Wuhan. There is no other information on her parents except for the known fact that they were Chinese.

Qinwen Zheng (L) with her parents
Qinwen Zheng (L) with her parents, Via( Youtube)

Zheng is deeply grateful for the sacrifices her parents made to help her achieve her dreams. She knows she would not be where she is today without their support and love, and she is determined to make them proud by being more successful in the sport.

What did Qinwen Zheng’s parents do for a living?

As mentioned earlier, no information has been given about her parents. Fans are curious about who brought up a talented player at a young age and must continue to remain so. In the interview, Zheng mentioned her parents made her play different kinds of sports because she was overweight.

Qinwen Zheng (R) with her parents
Qinwen Zheng (R) with her parents, Via ( Youtube)
I was fat as a kid and I would get sick often. So my parents told me to play sports and choose one. I tried badminton, I tried basketball, and I tried tennis. 
Said Zheng

Her parents wanted the best for her so made her try different sports and Qinwen ended up mastering tennis where she is currently doing well.

Who is Qinwen Zheng’s coach?

Qinwen Zheng has hired Wim Fissette as her coach. Fissette is from Belgium and has been helping Zheng to improve both on and off the court.

Qinwen Zheng
Qinwen Zheng, Via( Tennis.com)

Previously he was coaching former World No.1 and time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka. His guidance will be crucial for the youngster to improve her game and do wonders in the future.

FAQs

Where does Qinwen Zheng live?

She lives in Barcelona, Spain.

Where does the tennis player Zheng train?

She trains in Spain.

What is Qinwen Zheng’s current ranking?

She is currently ranked number 23.

What is Qinwen Zheng’s net worth 2023?

Qinwen Zheng has an estimated net worth of around $3 million as of 2023.

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