Does Qinwen Zheng’s Coach Speaks Chinese? All You Need To Know About How They Communicate

Qinwen Zheng is currently on top of the highlights because of her performance at the Australian Open 2o24. While everyone is currently admiring her bond with coach Pere Riba, fans are curious about their off-court chemistry. Do you think Riba has learned Zheng’s native language or does he still struggle to understand it?

The 21-year-old WTA star got back with her coach recently after they took a break in 2021. Amid the anticipation of the Australian Open finals, the coach recently surprised fans by revealing his ongoing lingual lessons with Zheng.

Coach Pere Riba shares the Chinese tradition lessons he learned from Qinwen Zheng

In a heartwarming revelation, Coach Pere Riba opened up about the unique cultural exchange that happens between him and the Australian Open finalist Qinwen Zheng. The duo, which recently announced their reunion, are not just exchanging tips on the court but also experiencing the unique culture of China.

Coach Riba shared, “Yes, of course. I’m learning every day from Qinwen. Yeah, you learn a lot from the players. I wish that she’s learning something from me also.” This mutual learning experience makes their relationship adorable, as Coach Riba finds himself experiencing the beauty of Chinese culture.

“I have many Chinese friends. I love the people. Yeah, every day that passes I’m more involved with the Chinese culture. You know, I’m trying to start to talk a bit. Sometimes Qinwen is teaching me some Chinese. It’s complicated to talk, but I’m trying (smiling). But yes, I’m feeling really good,” he confesses. As the tennis pro talked about his off-court lingual courses with Zheng, it is sure that he has been sharing a good bond with the young WTA star.

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The bond that Zheng shares with her coach is amazing, however, the real test will commence in a few minutes. As Qinwen Zheng will take on the defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in the finals Down Under, it will be interesting to see how the Chinese player performs in her first Grand Slam final.

Pere Riba acknowledges the intensity of the upcoming match with Sabalenka

While everyone is excited about Qinwen Zheng’s upcoming match against Aryna Sabalenka, Pere Riba acknowledged the weight of the challenge. Zheng, who rose to the top within no time, has a golden opportunity to hit her maiden Grand Slam title today.

“Of course, all of us, we know Aryna, and we know it’s going to be a really complicated match,” said Riba. Along with that, he also agreed upon the strength of his accomplice, saying, “I never see in my life a player with that work ethic that she has, always is ready for practice, really hard worker.” As the duo is all set to take part in the highly anticipated finals, it still remains to be seen who clinches the victory.

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