7 September 2026
Zheng stuns Swiatek after climbing back from 5-0 down to reach US Open quarter-finals

Zheng Qinwen shocked world number Iga Swiatek to reach the US Open quarter-finals, producing a remarkable comeback by winning a set after trailing 5-0. It was the second successive match in which Zheng recovered from 5-0 down to take a set, underlining her resilience in the tournament. BBC Sport reported the result, noting Zheng’s repeated late-set recoveries as she advanced to the last eight at the US Open. The victory over Swiatek hands Zheng a place in the quarter-finals and extends her run deep into the major. Zheng’s ability to overturn large deficits for a second straight match will draw attention as the tournament progresses.
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Zheng’s comeback secures her place in the US Open quarter-finals, advancing her further in the tournament.
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