The Paris Olympics are coming to an end, and everyone is speculating who will be the flag bearer of the Chinese delegation at the closing ceremony. The first thing that came to my mind was Zheng Qinwen, after all, she was the first player in our Chinese history to win the Olympic tennis women's singles gold medal! However, the latest news surprised me - Zheng Qinwen has quietly left Paris to prepare for the next competition in North America.
What's going on? Doesn't she want to be a standard-bearer? With these doubts in mind, I took a closer look at the situation and found that things were not that simple.
Why left? Her choice is admirable
You may ask, why did Zheng Qinwen leave in such a hurry? Didn't she just win an Olympic gold medal? Shouldn't we celebrate it?
In fact, there are deep considerations behind Zheng Qinwen's choice. She did this to stay in top shape and prepare for the upcoming North American season. Come to think of it, professional tennis players have a very tight schedule, and a little slack can affect their results.
Zheng Qinwen is now the world's eighth-ranked master, and she shoulders the heavy responsibility of winning glory for her country. While the Olympics mean a lot to her, her career can't be delayed either. This kind of professionalism has to give people a thumbs up!
How to balance Olympic gold medals vs professional events?
Speaking of which, I can't help but think of the question: which is more important for tennis players, the Olympics or the professional event?
That's not a good question to answer. The Olympic Games are only held once every four years and represent national honors; Professional competitions, on the other hand, are the "jobs" of players, which are directly related to world rankings and personal income.
Zheng Qinwen once said that the Olympic Games are more important in her heart than the Grand Slam. However, after winning the gold medal, she did not bask in the joy of victory, but immediately threw herself into new preparations, which is really admirable.
Flag bearer for the closing ceremony, regret but understand
To be honest, when I heard that Zheng Qinwen might not be the flag bearer at the closing ceremony, I was still a little disappointed. After all, it would be a great honor to be able to raise the national flag at the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games!
However, after thinking about it, Zheng Qinwen gave up this opportunity in order to continue to fight in the tennis world, which showed her professionalism and sense of responsibility to the country. She told us with practical actions that honor is important, but more important is to continue to win glory for the country.
What do you think? If it were you, would you make the same choice as Zheng Qinwen?
A new journey, a higher goal
Although Zheng Qinwen has already won the Olympic gold medal, her journey has only just begun. In the coming North American season, there are a lot of tough battles to be played!
First came the Cincinnati Masters, and then the familiar United States Open. Both of these tournaments are very important for Zheng Qinwen, especially the US Open, which is one of the four Grand Slams!
Zheng is currently ranked No. 8 in the world, but I believe her goals will definitely be more than that. Can you perform well at the US Open, or even challenge for the championship? That's something to look forward to!
Zheng Qinwen's future, what do you think?
Looking back on Zheng Qinwen's Olympic journey, it is really exciting. She not only made history for Chinese tennis, but also proved the strength of Chinese players in the world tennis arena with her performance.
Now, she chooses to move on and not settle for the status quo. Isn't this kind of spirit exactly the portrayal of our Chinese athletes?
For Zheng Qinwen, the Olympics are just a new starting point. Will she be able to continue her good form in the upcoming tournaments? How can she perform in a Grand Slam?
What are your expectations for Zheng Qinwen's future? What do you think she can achieve at the upcoming US Open? Everyone is welcome to discuss!