Why Did Qinwen Zheng Leave Her Parents as a Child? Stirring Anecdote Acts as Huge Inspiration for Young Athletes

Qinwen Zheng is currently on top of tennis highlights because of her amazing performance at the ongoing Australian Open. The Chinese WTA star has taken down opponents one after the other and is about to play her R4 match against Océane Dodin. While every tennis star has a story behind their success, a distance from family is what worked for Zheng.

Zheng’s position in the quarter-finals will be decided after her match today. As the tennis star is all set to give her best, she recently revealed the reason behind separating herself from her family at a very young age.

Qinwen Zheng explains the rationale behind maintaining distance from her family

The crowd in Brisbane has been experiencing high levels of excitement watching Qinwen Zheng serve sweet defeats to her opponents. Giving fans an emotional tour, the talented tennis star recently shared a touching story about her journey to her current position and the support she received from her family.

In an interview, Zheng talked about the sacrifices her family made, which included maintaining distance from her at an early age. “They support me, they did a big sacrifice for my tennis, and really, thank you for them. Sometimes you have to be long distance. My father, I didn’t see him for more than one year. So I’m really happy that my family can all be here,” she said.

Along with that, Zheng also expressed deep admiration for her parents, who played a major part in her success. “I think I cannot do it without them because they really make some important decisions for me in my tennis career.” As the tennis star gave out emotional facts about her glorious career, she also added an emotional angle to her persona.

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Zheng’s close connection with Li Na

Qinwen Zheng’s parents are not the only motivators she has. Along with family, the tennis star has always been inspired by former Chinese tennis star Li Na. As the legend recently graced the arena with her presence, the 21-year-old couldn’t hold back from expressing her feelings for her.

“I was feeling super happy to meet her and have the chance to talk with her because I never talked with her in person. That was feeling really special for me,” she said. As the Chinese tennis star revealed her sources of motivation, she developed an emotional connection with the fans. However, it still remains to be seen if she makes it to the quarter-finals of the event.

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