Zheng Qinwen staged a remarkable comeback at the US Open, overcoming six-time Grand Slam winner Iga Swiatek with a 7-5, 6-3 victory to advance to the quarter-finals. Swiatek initially appeared dominant, seizing a 5-0 lead in the first set. However, Zheng shifted the momentum dramatically by clinching seven consecutive games to win the set. She continued her strong performance into the second set, securing one of the most significant wins of her career.
This victory is particularly noteworthy as it mirrors Zheng’s previous round performance against Madison Keys. In that match, Zheng also found herself trailing 5-0 in the final set before rallying to win seven consecutive games. Despite battling consistency issues earlier this year due to an elbow injury and surgery that dropped her ranking to No. 160, Zheng has shown resilience. Starting the US Open from the qualifying rounds, the 23-year-old is now a formidable contender, having won seven matches in New York.
Looking ahead, Zheng is set to face second seed Elena Rybakina in the quarter-finals. Rybakina secured her spot in the last eight with a decisive 6-1, 6-4 triumph over two-time US Open champion Naomi Osaka. Rybakina’s performance was characterized by powerful, consistent play, delivering 29 winners in just 66 minutes. In contrast, Osaka struggled with her serve and was affected by Achilles pain.
Meanwhile, fifth seed Mirra Andreeva also made it to the US Open quarter-finals for the first time, defeating Austria’s Anastasia Potapova 5-7, 6-4, 6-3. As the tournament progresses, the competition intensifies, with Zheng and her counterparts continuing to deliver thrilling performances on the court.