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South China Morning Post
3 days ago
- Sport
- South China Morning Post
Could injured Zheng Qinwen make comeback in Shenzhen as soon as September?
Zheng Qinwen may have had elbow surgery only days ago, but she has been named in China's team for September's Billie Jean King Cup finals in Shenzhen, raising the possibility of an early comeback. Advertisement Olympic champion Zheng said on Saturday that she would be out for weeks, if not months following arthroscopic surgery on her right elbow, and on Monday her withdrawal from the US Open at the end of August was confirmed. But on Tuesday, organisers of the Billie Jean King Cup – formerly the Federation Cup and contested annually between women's national teams – announced that Zheng had been selected by her country for this year's edition, to take place from September 16 to 21. The organisers also said: 'Nations can make up to four changes to their squads until one day before the event start date.' Should world No 6 Zheng feature in Shenzhen, she will have recovered from surgery and regained match fitness within two months. Advertisement Also picked by China were German Open finalist Wang Xinyu, world No 36 Yuan Yue, Zhang Shuai, Jiang Xinyu and captain Liu Feng.
New York Times
18-07-2025
- Health
- New York Times
Dr. David Altchek, esteemed Mets medical director, dies at 68
Dr. David Altchek, one of baseball's pre-eminent elbow surgeons and the New York Mets' medical director for the past 20 years, passed away Thursday at the age of 68. Altchek had revealed to colleagues last year that he had been diagnosed with a brain tumor. A graduate of Columbia and Cornell Medical College, Altchek began his association with New York City's Hospital for Special Surgery in 1987. He joined the Mets organization in 1991 as the head team physician, serving in that role for 11 years. He returned to the Mets in 2005 as the club's medical director. If a Mets player required Tommy John surgery over the past 35 years, there's a good chance Altchek performed it — from Todd Hundley through Jacob deGrom, Steven Matz, Zack Wheeler and Noah Syndergaard. Altchek estimated that he performed around 2,400 Tommy John surgeries. RIP Dr. Altchek @HSpecialSurgery — Justin Topa (@Justin_Topa) July 17, 2025 'We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. David Altchek,' Mets owners Steve and Alex Cohen said in a statement. 'Renowned worldwide for his surgical expertise, he was equally admired for the compassion and care he showed to our players. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.' 'Known for his technical brilliance and pioneering work in orthopedic surgery, Dr. Altchek had a profoundly positive impact on our organization,' the Hospital for Special Surgery said in a statement. 'His legacy endures among the thousands of grateful patients whose lives he touched with skill and compassion, and among the many surgeons around the world who carry forward his knowledge and example. His contributions will continue to inspire us all and elevate the field. He will be dearly missed.'
