Zheng Qinwen celebrates after the women's singles second round match between Zheng Qinwen of China and Emiliana Arango of Colombia at 2025 China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, China, Sept. 27, 2025. (Xinhua/Bai xuefei)

BEIJING, Sept. 27 (Xinhua) -- China's tennis sensation Zheng Qinwen cruised past Colombia's Emiliana Arango 6-3, 6-2 in the women's singles second round of the 2025 China Open on Saturday.

Zheng advanced after a first-round bye, marking her first official match since undergoing surgery on her right elbow in July.

Olympic champion Zheng, 22, withdrew from tournaments including the US Open and the Billie Jean King Cup finals following her surgery, before making her comeback at the China Open.

The 7th seed Zheng opened her account with an ace and took the first set 6-3. The home favorite then dominated the second set, leaving Arango with few chances, and sealed the victory 6-2.

"I have recovered almost 80 percent, but the 20 percent left would be the most difficult part," Zheng said. "I am looking forward to having a better performance in my next match and making progress step by step."

In the third round, Zheng will face Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic. ■

Zheng Qinwen gestures after the women's singles second round match between Zheng Qinwen of China and Emiliana Arango of Colombia at 2025 China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, China, Sept. 27, 2025. (Xinhua/Bai xuefei)

Emiliana Arango reacts during the women's singles second round match between Zheng Qinwen of China and Emiliana Arango of Colombia at 2025 China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, China, Sept. 27, 2025. (Xinhua/Hu Jingwen)

Zheng Qinwen hits a return during the women's singles second round match between Zheng Qinwen of China and Emiliana Arango of Colombia at 2025 China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, China, Sept. 27, 2025. (Xinhua/Bai xuefei)

Zheng Qinwen (top) of China and Emiliana Arango of Colombia compete during the women's singles second round match between Zheng Qinwen of China and Emiliana Arango of Colombia at 2025 China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, China, Sept. 27, 2025. (Xinhua/Bai xuefei)

Zheng Qinwen hits a return during the women's singles second round match between Zheng Qinwen of China and Emiliana Arango of Colombia at 2025 China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, China, Sept. 27, 2025. (Xinhua/Hu Jingwen)

Emiliana Arango serves during the women's singles second round match between Zheng Qinwen of China and Emiliana Arango of Colombia at 2025 China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, China, Sept. 27, 2025. (Xinhua/Hu Jingwen)

Zheng Qinwen celebrates after the women's singles second round match between Zheng Qinwen of China and Emiliana Arango of Colombia at 2025 China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, China, Sept. 27, 2025. (Xinhua/Bai xuefei)

Emiliana Arango celebrates during the women's singles second round match between Zheng Qinwen of China and Emiliana Arango of Colombia at 2025 China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, China, Sept. 27, 2025. (Xinhua/Hu Jingwen)

Zheng Qinwen gestures after the women's singles second round match between Zheng Qinwen of China and Emiliana Arango of Colombia at 2025 China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, China, Sept. 27, 2025. (Xinhua/Hu Jingwen)

Zheng Qinwen signs an autograph after the women's singles second round match between Zheng Qinwen of China and Emiliana Arango of Colombia at 2025 China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, China, Sept. 27, 2025. (Xinhua/Bai xuefei)

Zheng Qinwen reacts after the women's singles second round match between Zheng Qinwen of China and Emiliana Arango of Colombia at 2025 China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, China, Sept. 27, 2025. (Xinhua/Bai xuefei)

Zheng Qinwen (L) greets Emiliana Arango after the women's singles second round match between Zheng Qinwen of China and Emiliana Arango of Colombia at 2025 China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, China, Sept. 27, 2025. (Xinhua/Bai xuefei)