China's tennis ace and Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen vowed to keep pushing her limits after narrowly missed the title in her WTA Finals debut in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday.
Zheng showcased her skills and resilience, but lost to Coco Gauff of the United States 6-3, 4-6, 6(2)-7.
In an interview after the intense match, she admitted that she wasn't at her best, and expressed her thanks to her fans for their unwavering support.
"Talking about my performance in this match, I feel that I played probably at about 60 to 70 percent of my potential. There were moments where I could have handled key points and mid-court balls better. I want to say thanks to my fans who stayed up to watch the match despite the late hour. Although the result wasn't what I had hoped for, this is the charm of sports — nothing is certain until the very last moment. I hope that I would not let you down next time, and I could give a better account of myself," Zheng said.
Looking ahead, she revealed her new goal: to constantly push her limits in every step of her development.
"The new goal is to keep pushing my limits, whether in tennis skills or in every aspect of my physical capabilities, including my competition results that are obvious to all, because I think only by challenging myself continuously can I truly understand tennis, which is my passion, my dream and the reason that I've kept going all these years," said the 22-year-old player.
China's sensation vows to keep pushing limits after missing title in WTA Finals debut
