Olympic Champion Zheng Storms Home to Reach US Open Last 16
Zheng Qinwen rallied from a set and a match point down to become the first US Open women’s qualifier in the fourth round since Emma Raducanu.
- Paris Olympics gold medallist Zheng Qinwen defeated Madison Keys in a remarkable comeback on Saturday, securing a 1-6, 7-6 , 7-5 victory to reach the US Open fourth round.
- Madison Keys, the 2025 Australian Open winner, dominated early by wrapping up the opening set in just 23 minutes. Zheng, rebuilding after elbow surgery 12 months ago, faced a seemingly insurmountable deficit.
- Down 5-0 and facing match point in the third set, Zheng held firm and reeled off seven consecutive games to overcome Keys, describing the encounter as a "very dramatic match."
- The 23-year-old qualifier is the first woman to reach the US Open fourth round since Britain's Emma Raducanu. "Finally, a bit of luck is on my side," Zheng said after the victory.
- Advancing to face either Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek or Czech Marie Bouzkova, Zheng will compete for a quarter-final berth. The matchup represents a significant test for the recovering star.
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