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Zheng Qinwen defeats Iga Swiatek to advance to US Open quarterfinals
The qualifier rallied from a 5-0 deficit to eliminate the former tournament champion.
Latest update: Zheng Qinwen became the first qualifier to reach the US Open quarterfinals since 2021 as Iga Swiatek downplayed a second-set thigh injury.
The short version
- Zheng Qinwen overcame a 5-0 opening deficit to defeat Iga Swiatek and reach the US Open quarterfinals, marking the second straight match she recovered from 5-0 down.[BBC News]
- Zheng is the first tournament qualifier to reach the final eight at the event since Emma Raducanu in 2021.[Associated Press]
- Swiatek received medical attention on her left thigh during the second set but stated the injury did not significantly affect the match.[BBC News · Associated Press]
Key facts
- Zheng Qinwen rallied from 5-0 down for the second consecutive match to defeat Iga Swiatek and advance to the US Open quarterfinals.[BBC News]
- Zheng became the first qualifier to reach the US Open quarterfinals since Emma Raducanu in 2021.[Associated Press]
- Swiatek received medical treatment on her left thigh during the second set of the match.[BBC News]
- Swiatek stated that her thigh issue did not have much impact on the outcome of the match.[Associated Press]
Sources
Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.
- Zheng stuns Swiatek after winning another set from 5-0 downBBC News - Top Stories
- Zheng Qinwen erases another 5-0 deficit and beats Iga Swiatek to reach the US Open quarterfinalsAssociated Press · Wire: associated-press