Chinese player Zheng Qinwen announced on Wednesday that she will withdraw from the ongoing WTA Ningbo Tennis Open due to health reasons.

Zheng Qinwen hits a return during the women's singles quarterfinal match between Zheng Qinwen of China and Jasmine Paolini of Italy at the 2024 Wuhan Open tennis tournament in Wuhan, capital of central China's Hubei Province, Oct. 11, 2024. (Xinhua/Du Zixuan)

"I deeply regret having to withdraw from the Ningbo tournament. After competing in the China Open and the Wuhan Open, I have sustained some injuries and have also caught a cold. I hope to return and compete in Ningbo next year. I sincerely apologize for my withdrawal," Zheng stated in her withdrawal announcement.

As a WTA 500 event, the main draw of the Ningbo Tennis Open began on October 14, attracting several top-ranked players.

According to the schedule, the top four seeds received a bye in the first round. As the second seed, Zheng was originally scheduled to play in the second round against the winner of the match between Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic and Australian player Olivia Gadecki.