Zheng Qinwen staged a remarkable comeback at the US Open, defeating six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-3, to secure her spot in the quarter-finals. Swiatek initially appeared dominant with a 5-0 lead in the first set, but Zheng turned the tide by winning seven consecutive games to claim the set. She sustained her momentum into the second set, notching one of the most significant wins of her career.
Zheng’s performance is even more noteworthy considering a similar comeback in her previous match against Madison Keys. Keys had also been ahead 5-0 in the deciding set before Zheng surged back to win seven straight games. Zheng’s journey has been impressive, especially given her struggles with consistency earlier this year due to an elbow injury and subsequent surgery, which saw her ranking plummet to No. 160. Starting the US Open from the qualifying rounds, the 23-year-old has now won seven matches, proving herself a strong contender once again.
In the upcoming quarter-finals, Zheng will face second seed Elena Rybakina. Rybakina earned her place in the last eight by defeating two-time US Open champion Naomi Osaka with a commanding 6-1, 6-4 victory. During the match, Rybakina showcased powerful and consistent tennis, hitting 29 winners in just 66 minutes, while Osaka struggled with her serve and was hampered by Achilles pain.
Elsewhere in the tournament, fifth seed Mirra Andreeva advanced to the US Open quarter-finals for the first time. She overcame Austria’s Anastasia Potapova with a 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 victory, adding to the excitement and surprises of this year’s competition. As the tournament progresses, Zheng Qinwen’s resurgence and the performances of other emerging talents like Andreeva continue to captivate tennis fans worldwide.
