Zheng Qinwen delivered a stunning performance at the US Open, overcoming a formidable challenge from six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek to secure her place in the quarter-finals. Zheng triumphed with a 7-5, 6-3 victory, showcasing her resilience and skill. Initially, Swiatek appeared dominant, racing to a 5-0 lead in the first set, but Zheng orchestrated an incredible comeback, clinching seven consecutive games to claim the set. Her determination continued into the second set, marking one of the most significant victories in her career.
This remarkable feat mirrored Zheng’s previous round performance against Madison Keys, where she also staged a comeback from a 5-0 deficit in the deciding set to win seven straight games. Zheng’s journey at the US Open has been noteworthy, especially considering her earlier struggles with an elbow injury and subsequent surgery, which caused her ranking to plummet to No. 160. Starting the tournament from the qualification rounds, the 23-year-old, who previously captured Olympic gold in Paris and was a finalist at the 2024 Australian Open, has now won seven consecutive matches in New York, re-establishing herself as a formidable contender.
In the upcoming quarter-finals, Zheng is set to face second seed Elena Rybakina. Rybakina secured her spot in the last eight with a decisive 6-1, 6-4 win over two-time US Open champion Naomi Osaka. Rybakina’s performance was marked by her powerful and consistent play, producing 29 winners in just 66 minutes. Meanwhile, Osaka faced challenges with her serve and was hindered by Achilles pain, impacting her overall performance.
Elsewhere in the tournament, fifth seed Mirra Andreeva achieved a milestone by reaching the US Open quarter-finals for the first time. Andreeva battled her way past Austria’s Anastasia Potapova, eventually triumphing 5-7, 6-4, 6-3. Her progression adds another layer of excitement to the unfolding drama at this year’s US Open, as rising talents continue to make their mark on the grand stage.