Zheng Qinwen Defeats Iga Swiatek to Advance to US Open Quarterfinals

Zheng Qinwen achieved a significant victory over Iga Swiatek, winning 7-5, 6-3 in the US Open, marking her return to the quarterfinals.

The match took place in New York, where Zheng overcame a 5-0 deficit for the second consecutive match. She previously rallied from a similar situation against Madison Keys, winning after being down 5-0 in the third set.

Zheng's performance makes her the first qualifier to reach the US Open quarterfinals since Emma Raducanu in 2021. She will face either Naomi Osaka or Elena Rybakina in the next round. Swiatek, the 2022 champion, struggled to maintain her lead and noted that her earlier mistakes contributed to her defeat.