Qinwen Zheng suffered a first-round exit at Wimbledon for the fourth straight year, losing to Katerina Siniakova on Monday.
What happened?
Zheng was looking to bounce back from a 3-1 career deficit against Siniakova, but lost 6-4, 6-4 in just under two hours.
The Chinese tennis star struggled to make an impact, with Siniakova serving well and winning key points.
Why it matters for Qinwen Zheng
Zheng's loss will see her world ranking drop further, currently at 138.
She acknowledged that her opponent played better, particularly in service games.
What comes next?
Zheng will look to regroup and improve her serve, which was broken too quickly in the match.
Her compatriots, Zhang Shuai and Wang Xinyu, fared better, advancing to the second round where they will play top-15 women's players.
Zheng's next move will be crucial in determining her future ranking and performance in Grand Slam tournaments.
The loss to Siniakova was Zheng's third in four years, with the Czech player proving to be a tough opponent.
On Monday, Zheng's serve was broken too quickly, and she was unable to recover from the deficit.