Zheng Qinwen isn't interested in speaking too much about Iga Swiatek's failed doping test or speculating about how the Pole may feel, simply stating that it was not her business and wishing the Pole all the best.
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On Friday, the Chinese tennis star and the world No. 2 held a practice session at Melbourne Park.
Later when conducting her pre-tournament press conference, the reporters wanted to know whether Zheng noticed anything differently with the four-time Grand Slam winner since the doping news came out.
During the offseason, Swiatek served only a one-month suspension after the ITIA investigation determined that she bore no fault or negligence for a banned substance entering her body by contamination.
"I mean, it's tough to say 'cause it's her problem. I can't really enter (those conversations). I don't know exactly what's going on. I just can wish all the best for her. There's nothing more I can tell," the 2024 Paris Olympics gold medalist told reporters.
Zheng on if she can finally find a way to beat Aryna Sabalenka
12 months ago, the world No. 5 fell just short of landing her maiden Grand Slam title after beating the Belarusian handed her a 6-3 6-2 defeat in the Australian Open final.
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Since then, the Chinese has been beaten by the world No. 1 on three other occasions. Overall, she has five defeats against Sabalenka and won only one set in those five contests - it came in the Wuhan final in October.
"I think each time I play against her, the results are getting closer and closer, which is a positive thing," Zheng explained before noting that she must continue to work hard on her game.
The 22-year-old and Sabalenka could possibly meet in the Australian Open quarterfinal.
"It's hard to say when is the time I can beat her. First of all, I just want to think about my next round, not her yet, yeah (smiling)," Zheng, who plays Anca Todoni in the first round, said.
