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TOI Sports Desk | TIMESOFINDIA.COM

Australian Open 2025: Don't expect me to be a 'smiley' hugger, says Zheng Qinwen

NEW DELHI: Zheng Qinwen stated on Sunday that she will always shake hands with her opponent out of respect, but don't expect it to be "smiley" and that she won't give them an embrace.

Some athletes have criticized the Chinese star for being cold on the court; Emma Navarro, an American, claimed last year that the 22-year-old "disrespected" her and called her "cut-throat."

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