Foreign Media Reveals Zheng Qinwen: Residing in Andorra Year-Round, Annual Income Reaches 220 Million, and is an International Favorite
—【Introduction】—
On January 12, 2025, Spain's "Marca" reported that 22-year-old Zheng Qinwen has endorsements from 14 companies, with a total income of 30 million U.S. dollars, which is more than 219 million yuan in RMB.
On December 18, 2024, Forbes released the list of female athlete incomes, with Zheng Qinwen ranking fourth. The top three are American tennis player Gauff, Polish tennis player Swiatek, and skier Gu Ailing.
In the revelation, we can also see that Zheng Qinwen lives in Andorra year-round. Why does Zheng Qinwen live in Andorra?
—【Zheng Qinwen】—
Zheng Qinwen was born on October 8, 2002, in Shiyan City, Hubei Province. She started learning tennis at the age of 6 and also came into contact with other sports, but ultimately chose tennis. At the age of 9, she was influenced by Li Na's championship win at the French Open, which further strengthened her determination to learn tennis.
In 2014, at the age of 12, Zheng Qinwen participated in the 14th Hubei Provincial Games and won two gold medals. In 2015, she won the championship in the European Junior Tennis Tour.
In 2018, she won the U18 championship at the Eddie International Junior Tennis Championships. In 2019, she reached the semifinals in the junior categories of the French Open and US Open, with a highest junior world ranking of sixth.
On January 25, 2014, 31-year-old Li Na became the first Asian singles champion at the Australian Open. This match firmly established Zheng Qinwen's determination to learn tennis. Ten years later, on January 27, 2024, Zheng Qinwen won the women's singles runner-up at the Australian Open, which is also the best result for a Chinese player in a Grand Slam since Li Na.
In 2022, Zheng Qinwen participated in her first Grand Slam event, winning in the first round of the Australian Open women's singles. In the third round of the French Open women's singles, she became the fourth Chinese women's singles player to reach the French Open 16th, and also won the WTA 2022 season's Best Newcomer Award.
In the women's singles fourth round of the WTA1000 Rome Station in 2023, she became another Chinese women's singles player to advance to the quarterfinals since 2014.
On August 3, 2024, in the women's singles event at the Paris Olympics, she advanced to the final and successfully won the gold medal with a score of 2-0.
On October 16, 2024, she qualified for the WTA Finals, becoming the second Chinese player to do so after Li Na. On November 10, 2024, she won the runner-up at the WTA Finals.
On December 19, 2024, Zheng Qinwen was elected as the most popular singles player of the season.
In various competitions and activities in the tennis world, Zheng Qinwen has won the recognition of her peers with her sincerity and respect. Zheng Qinwen is not only the pride of Chinese tennis but also one of the tennis players who have won respect and prestige for Chinese tennis internationally.
—【Endorsements】—
On the international stage, Zheng Qinwen is a rising star that attracts much attention. Every match and activity she participates in draws extensive media coverage, whether in the sports section or entertainment section, there are reports related to Zheng Qinwen.
Zheng Qinwen is already the spokesperson for many well-known brands, such as Dior, Rolex, Alipay, etc., a total of 14 well-known brands. Zheng Qinwen's unique personal charm, sunny and healthy image, and achievements in the tennis world have made her one of the global spokespeople for these brands.
Zheng Qinwen's youthful, energetic, and hardworking qualities have also enhanced the image and market competitiveness of these brands. After collaborating with these brands, Zheng Qinwen has received generous rewards and greater international influence, enhancing her commercial value and social status.
Zheng Qinwen's modest and honorable image has also won the love and support of domestic and foreign fans. On the court, Zheng Qinwen is always full of vitality and passion. Regardless of whether the match is successful or fails, Zheng Qinwen always maintains an attitude of neither arrogance nor discouragement. On the court, we can also see both domestic and foreign fans cheering for Zheng Qinwen.
In the tennis world, Zheng Qinwen has also won the recognition and respect of her peers with her strength and performance. Many players say that Zheng Qinwen is a very talented and promising player, a rising star in the tennis world.
—【Residing in Andorra】—
Andorra, a small country between France and Spain, has a good geographical environment. As a tennis player, Zheng Qinwen needs a good environment for training, and the altitude in Andorra can help athletes improve their physical fitness.
Compared to other countries' taxes, Andorra's tax policies are relatively relaxed, which is beneficial for some celebrities and athletes. In Andorra, Zheng Qinwen can fully devote herself to tennis training without worrying too much about public opinion.
Here, Zheng Qinwen can also avoid being surrounded by the media and various troubles from the outside world, allowing her to focus more on practice. There are also many netizens who doubt the news that Zheng Qinwen lives in Andorra.
Our software can change some locations, so some netizens think that the report that Zheng Qinwen lives in Andorra is inaccurate.
On January 8, 2025, Chinese tennis player Zheng Qinwen donated 1 million yuan to the earthquake in Xigaze, Tibet. We don't know if Zheng Qinwen is the first Chinese athlete to donate, but her good deed has indeed set a good example.
In fact, Zheng Qinwen has always been involved in charity activities. In 2020, she donated 10,000 yuan from participating in competitions to the Shiyan Charity Association to fight the epidemic. In 2022, she also donated to the China Children and Teenagers Foundation, and in 2023, she donated 200,000 yuan to the earthquake-stricken areas in Gansu, among other charitable deeds.
Once, during a match, Zheng Qinwen faced racial discrimination from the audience, but she did not tolerate it and chose to respond on the spot, not only defending her own dignity but also the dignity of the nation. From this incident, we can see that Zheng Qinwen has a strong patriotic sentiment.
Zheng Qinwen's world ranking is rising, and she has become one of the representatives of Chinese women's tennis. Whether it is her perseverance on the court or her contributions to society, she has won more respect and praise. We hope that Zheng Qinwen can achieve better and more outstanding results in future competitions.
—【Conclusion】—
In the first round of the women's singles at the 2025 Australian Open, Zheng Qinwen won against the Romanian player with a score of 2-0. This victory earned Zheng Qinwen approximately 600,000 yuan in prize money and 10 points, giving her a good start to the new season.
On January 15, 2025, which is tomorrow morning, Zheng Qinwen will face her second match against German player Siegemund. How will Zheng Qinwen perform in this match? Let's wait and see.
Information sources: Jimo News - A Decade of Inheritance! Zheng Qinwen Wins First Australian Open Women's Singles Runner-Up: The Seeds of Dreams Were Already Planted in Her Heart
Xiaoxiang Morning Post - Off-Court Earnings as High as 30 million U.S. Dollars! Reports Claim Zheng Qinwen Has Become the Highest-Earning Female Athlete Globally
Global Times - Zheng Qinwen Scores a Victory at the Australian Open, Defeating Toudoni 2-0 in a Roller Coaster Match