Wed Mar 12 04:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Grand Slam Glory, Not No. 1 Ranking, is the Goal for China’s Rising Tennis Star Zheng Qinwen

**Indian Wells, CA** – Zheng Qinwen, a rising star in women’s tennis, has revealed that her ultimate ambition is not to become world number one, but to win a Grand Slam title. The 22-year-old Chinese player, already considered among the elite alongside Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek, and Coco Gauff, came close to achieving her dream at the 2024 Australian Open, reaching the final before losing to Sabalenka.

However, Zheng’s impressive year already includes a gold medal win at the Paris Olympics, where she defeated Donna Vekic in straight sets. Currently competing at Indian Wells, she has progressed to the round of 16 after victories over Lulu Sun and Caroline Dolehide, setting up a rematch with Marta Kostyuk. Their previous two encounters resulted in one win apiece.

“Grand Slam, because this is a dream since I was a child,” Zheng stated, according to a report by The Tennis Gazette. “Actually I didn’t put world number one in my dream, I put a Slam.” Her focus remains firmly on major tournament success, a testament to her unwavering dedication and ambition within the sport.

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