Zheng Qinwen defeated Iga Swiatek at the 2026 US Open in a stunning comeback. Zheng was in serious trouble early in the match and looked in danger of a heavy loss. She fought back hard to close out the victory.
The result sends her through to the quarter-finals, where she will play against Elena Rybakina. That quarter-final contest shapes up as another serious challenge for Zheng.
The tournament still includes Coco Gauff and Alexander Zverev, keeping the competition fierce on both tours. Zheng's physical strength and resolve were clearly visible during the recovery. It was a pivotal result in her run at the title.