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NEW YORK: Chinese qualifier Zheng Qinwen produced one of the biggest upsets of the US Open, defeating sixth-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-3 to reach the quarterfinals of the tournament.
Zheng, who entered the event as a qualifier, showed remarkable composure after falling 0-5 behind in the opening set. She fought back strongly to win seven consecutive games and take control of the match.
The Chinese star continued her impressive performance in the second set, maintaining pressure on Swiatek and securing a straight-sets victory against one of the world’s most accomplished players.
The result marks another significant milestone in Zheng’s career and strengthens her growing reputation on the international tennis stage.
Swiatek, a former world No. 1 and six-time Grand Slam champion, was unable to recover after losing momentum in the opening set.
Zheng will now face another major challenge in the quarterfinals as she seeks to continue her remarkable run at Flushing Meadows.
Her victory adds another dramatic chapter to this year’s US Open, where several leading players have already faced tough challenges on their way through the tournament.
The women’s competition is now entering its decisive stage, with the remaining players battling for a place in the semifinals and ultimately the coveted US Open title.
The upset has also generated significant attention in China and among international tennis fans, highlighting Zheng’s emergence as one of the sport’s rising stars.
