In the second round of the WTA 1000 event in Dubai, Zheng Qinwen hit 12 aces but was still defeated 6-3, 4-6, 4-6 by world No. 46 Peyton Stearns, who completed a comeback victory. This marks Zheng Qinwen’s third consecutive loss, with early eliminations in both Doha and Dubai at the 1000-level events in the Middle East. Her season record now stands at 1 win and 3 losses.