Before the Indian Wells Open, Zheng Qinwen had a disappointing record of only 1 win and 3 losses this year. In the opener in Indian Wells, facing world No. 1 and two-time tournament champion Victoria Azarenka, Zheng Qinwen cruised to victory in just an hour and a half, winning 6-3, 6-4. It's arguably the best performance of Zheng Qinwen as of now in 2025.