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Zheng Qinwen calls China Open her 'fifth Grand Slam'
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Cui Meng

Cui Meng is an experienced photographer covering natural disasters and crises, such as Wenchuan earthquake and Wuhan lockdown.

Cui Meng
Published: Sep 29, 2026 06:53 PM
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Photo: Cui Meng/GT


Photo: Cui Meng/GT

Photo: Cui Meng/GT



Photo: Cui Meng/GT

Photo: Cui Meng/GT



Photo: Cui Meng/GT

Photo: Cui Meng/GT



On the afternoon of September 29, China’s tennis star Zheng Qinwen attended the pre-tournament press conference for the China Open. “The China Open means as much to me as a Grand Slam. I really want to perform well in front of the home crowd,” she said. Zheng described the Chinese swing as feeling like a fifth Grand Slam to her. While playing at home brings some extra pressure, she added, it also gives her extra motivation.