Zheng Qinwen matched her career-best performance at the US Open by securing a spot in the quarter-finals following a brilliant victory over former champion Iga Swiatek. Playing at Arthur Ashe Stadium, the reigning Olympic champion pulled off a remarkable comeback against the eighth-seeded Polish player to extend her fantastic run in New York.
A Stunning Turnaround on Court
The match began with a daunting challenge for Zheng, who found herself trailing 5-0 in the opening set. Displaying incredible resilience reminiscent of her previous match, she turned the tide by winning 13 of the next 16 games. The second set remained tightly contested on serve until the seventh game, when Zheng delivered a powerful backhand return winner to claim a crucial break. She broke serve once again two games later to seal a 7-5 6-3 victory.
Ranking Revival and Upcoming Clash
This triumph marks Zheng's seventh consecutive win in New York, having successfully navigated three rounds of qualifying prior to the main draw. The impressive streak pushes her back to the brink of the top 50 in the world rankings, a significant recovery after dropping outside the top 100 earlier this year following elbow surgery in July 2025. Reflecting on her form, Zheng noted that playing more matches helps her find better rhythm on court. She will now face either Naomi Osaka or Elena Rybakina in the quarter-finals.
Andreeva Advances in New York
In other matches, French Open winner Mirra Andreeva advanced to the last eight in New York for the first time in her career after recovering from a first-set loss against Austria's Anastasia Potapova.
