Ahead of the start of the main draw of the Australian Open 2025, Zheng Qinwen who reached the finals last year, has been announced as the latest Dior ambassador.
She dons the new creations designed by womenswear creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri. The tennis player hailing from China is set to embody the elegance and boldness of Dior style, a femininity in perpetual motion. This unique alliance seals the House’s commitment to empowerment and self-assertion, spotlighting the multiple connections that unite the worlds of sport and couture.
Zheng is known for her aggressive baseline play, strong first serve, and control points. She is often compared to Li Na, a two-time Grand Slam champion.
She won the gold medal in women's singles at the 2024 Paris Olympics, becoming the first Asian tennis player, male or female, to win an Olympic gold in singles. On her way to the medal, she defeated top players, including world No. 1, Iga Swiatek. She reached a career-high WTA ranking of No. 5 on 11 November 2024, and is only the second Chinese player to reach the top 10 after Li Na.
Zheng won her first WTA Tour tournament in 2023 at the Palermo Ladies Open defeating Jasmine Paolini, successfully defending the title the following year. In summary, she has won four WTA Tour titles, one WTA Challenger title, and eight ITF singles titles, and was named the 2022 WTA Newcomer of the Year. She contested a major final at the 2024 Australian Open.
