Qinwen Zheng is set to return to her home country for the WTA 1000 tournament in Beijing, which will take place from September 30 to October 11. The Chinese tennis player, who reached the quarterfinals at the US Open, will not have a first-round bye because she is currently ranked 54th and is not in the top seed list. Zheng will begin her campaign in the first round on Thursday by facing her compatriot Han Shi, who has qualified through the tournament’s preliminary rounds. Zheng spoke during a pre-tournament press conference about the added pressure she feels when competing in China, where she has a large and passionate fan base. She noted that the challenge lies in balancing her training with the various events and commitments she has with sponsors. She also acknowledged that the expectations from her fans in China are high, which can add to the pressure of performing well. Despite the challenges, Zheng expressed appreciation for the strong support she receives from Chinese fans and the quality of the training facilities available to her. She compared playing in China to competing in her fifth Grand Slam, emphasizing the importance of performing well in front of her home crowd. Zheng remains focused on her performance and is determined to make the most of this opportunity to showcase her skills on home soil.