Qinwen Zheng Wins Against Iga Swiatek in US Open 2026
New York: Qinwen Zheng produced an impressive comeback at Arthur Ashe Stadium to defeat eighth seed Iga Swiatek and reach the quarterfinals of the US Open.
Zheng won the match 7-5, 6-3 after fighting back from a difficult position in the opening set. She was trailing 0-5 but refused to give up. The Chinese player changed the momentum of the match with aggressive play and strong serving.
The match lasted one hour and 56 minutes. Zheng remained focused even when Swiatek appeared to be in control early in the first set. She won seven of the next eight games to complete a remarkable turnaround and take the opening set 7-5.
The second set was also closely contested at the beginning. Zheng continued to put pressure on Swiatek and took advantage of important opportunities. She eventually won the set 6-3 to complete a major victory.
The match was also a rematch of the 2024 Paris Olympic semifinal, where Zheng defeated Swiatek before going on to win the Olympic gold medal. Their latest meeting once again showed the growing rivalry between the two players.
For Zheng, the victory is an important achievement at Flushing Meadows. Coming through qualifying and then defeating a former world No. 1 and Grand Slam champion makes her run even more impressive.
Swiatek entered the match with plenty of experience at the US Open. She won the tournament in 2022 and has six Grand Slam titles to her name. However, she was unable to find a way past Zheng’s determined performance.
The defeat means Swiatek has once again failed to reach the US Open quarterfinals. She has now been eliminated before the last eight in New York for the fourth consecutive year.
Zheng, meanwhile, will now turn her attention to the quarterfinals. Her ability to recover from a 0-5 deficit showed her mental strength and fighting spirit.
The Chinese star will be hoping to continue her strong run and move even closer to another major title. Her victory over Swiatek has also increased expectations around her performance in the rest of the tournament.
With her powerful game, confidence and ability to handle pressure, Zheng has shown that she can compete with the best players in women’s tennis. Her comeback against Swiatek could become one of the most memorable performances of her US Open campaign.