Pere Riba, about Zheng: "He is at 60 percent of what he can become"

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Without a doubt, Qinwen Zheng has been one of the great protagonists of the season. After starting the year by reaching the final of the 2024 Australian Open, the Chinese player clinched the gold medal in Paris to remind the world that she remains a contender for everything, as her performance in the 2024 WTA Finals shows. Pere Riba, a Spanish coach, has witnessed Qinwen's great evolution, knowing that she still has much more to offer.

"Her situation changed a lot, especially when she won the gold medal. The whole atmosphere created when she arrived in China was incredible. Of course, I really enjoy seeing all the people who support her and show her affection; it is a big and beautiful thing for her. She enjoys it a lot, and when the player is happy, everyone is happy," Pere explained about Qinwen Zheng's recent success in an interview with The National News.

The most important thing for Pere Riba

"She is doing very well, training very hard. So far, I can only say good things about her. For me, the most important thing is for her to keep her feet on the ground. It is so easy when you are achieving these results, which are the best season of your life, winning tournaments like a 250, 500, reaching a 1000 final, winning a gold medal, reaching a Grand Slam final, top 10... many great achievements. It is so easy to hear really good words, like being the best, being compared to Li Na...

But then I tell her, now is the time when the most complicated thing you have to do is to keep your feet on the ground and keep doing what you are doing. Remember where you come from, the origin, and move forward, because it is very easy to forget, but for now, she understands it," said the Spaniard, who has closely followed the progress of the Chinese star.

Great goals

"If she continues to improve, given how things are going, I am optimistic. These goals are always challenging, but she will arrive with realistic chances to win a Grand Slam. It may happen or it may not, as many players are fighting for the same, but she will arrive with the tennis and physical form and with everything she is capable of doing to achieve it. I do not see her at the peak of her potential. To be honest, I think she is at 60 percent of what she can be. And this gives me a lot of confidence that one day she will get there, I truly believe it."

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