Zheng beats Swiatek
Zheng Qinwen erases deficit to beat Iga Swiatek and reach US Open quarterfinals
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China's Zheng Qinwen, an Olympic gold medalist, pulled off an extraordinary comeback to beat No. 8 seed Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-3 and reach the US Open quarterfinals Multiple Sources. She erased a 5-0 deficit — her second consecutive match with that exact deficit — to advance at Flushing Meadows.
Zheng became the first qualifier to reach the final eight at the US Open since Emma Raducanu won the title in 2021 Brandon Sun. She will face either Naomi Osaka or No. 2 seed Elena Rybakina in the quarterfinals.
Back From The Brink — Twice In Two Matches
Zheng erased a 5-0 hole to beat No. 22 seed Madison Keys in the previous round. Then she did it again against Swiatek, rallying from the same deficit to win 7-5, 6-3 SF Chronicle. Two comebacks from 5-0 down in consecutive matches is nearly unheard of in professional tennis.
The victories show Zheng's mental toughness and ability to stay calm when behind. Most players fold after losing 5-0. Zheng found a way to break Swiatek's rhythm and take control of both matches in the second half.
Historic Run For A Qualifier At The US Open
Zheng entered the US Open as a qualifier — meaning she had to win three qualifying matches just to join the main draw Winnipeg Free Press. Qualifying players rarely make deep runs. The last qualifier to reach the final eight at Flushing Meadows was Emma Raducanu in 2021, when she won the entire title.
Her path shows the tournament is wide open this year. Zheng will next face either former champion Naomi Osaka or powerhouse Elena Rybakina in the quarterfinals.
Other US Open Quarterfinal Upsets Shaping Up
French Open champion Mirra Andreeva also advanced to the quarterfinals by beating Anastasia Potapova 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 SF Gate. The Russian teenager is having a breakthrough US Open, just like Zheng.
The quarterfinals are shaping up as a battle between seeded favorites and hungry rising stars. Zheng's success proves that mental strength and fighting spirit matter more than seeding at a major tournament.
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