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Zheng Qinwen Stuns Madison Keys with a Spectacular Rally at the US Open and Anisimova Also Loses
Potapova saved 13 of 16 break points and Zheng erased a 0-5 deficit in the deciding set to reach the fourth round.
On Saturday, American contenders Amanda Anisimova and Madison Keys were eliminated in the third round of the US Open in New York, marking early exits for both home favorites at Flushing Meadows.
Anastasia Potapova defeated Anisimova 6-2, 7-5, exploiting the 25-year-old's 46 unforced errors and missed break opportunities to advance to the fourth round for the first time.
Rallying from a 5-0 deficit in the deciding set, Qinwen Zheng defeated Madison Keys 1-6, 7-6, 7-5, reeling off seven consecutive games to complete the extraordinary turnaround.
Reflecting on her recovery, Zheng said, "I always believe, especially when I was down 4-5, it was a very tough game, and in that moment, I showed no emotion because I know it's never the end until the end."
Potapova will next face either Mirra Andreeva or Nikola Bartunkova, while Zheng awaits the winner of the Iga Swiatek and Marie Bouzkova match in the fourth round.
At the last slam tournament of the year in New York, last year's Australian Open finalist and reigning Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen (WTA 121st) defeated 22nd seed Madison Keys 1:6, 7:6 (3), 7:5 in the third round, trailing 0:5 in the deciding set.