Zheng, who had elbow surgery in July, wont be making her fifth Australian Open appearance this year.

Olympic tennis champion Zheng Qinwen has withdrawn from this month’s Australian Open, saying on Thursday she is not yet fit enough to compete with the world’s best.

Zheng Qinwen has withdrawn from this month's Australian Open as she continues to work her way back to full fitness after undergoing elbow surgery, the Olympic champion said on Thursday.

Medically reviewed by Oluseun Olufade, MD Key Takeaways Tennis elbow is an injury that causes pain and swelling in the ...