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Zheng Qinwen's Epic Comeback Stuns U.S. Open
5 Sep
Summary
- Zheng Qinwen rallied from a set down to defeat Madison Keys 1-6, 7-6, 7-5.
- Keys held a match point but could not convert, leading to her elimination.
- Zheng, overcoming elbow surgery, is proving her resilience after ranking drop.
Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen dramatically advanced at the U.S. Open, winning the final seven games to defeat No. 22 Madison Keys 1-6, 7-6, 7-5. Keys, a previous U.S. Open runner-up, suffered a surprising collapse after holding a match point in the deciding set.
Zheng's comeback, which saw her fight back from a deficit in the second-set tiebreaker and then a 5-0 hole in the third, underscores her resilience. She previously won Olympic gold for China and reached the Australian Open final in 2024.
Despite undergoing elbow surgery and dropping to No. 121 in the rankings, requiring her to qualify for the main draw, Zheng's hard work has paid off. Her success on Saturday could foreshadow a strong performance from top Asian women at the tournament.
Other notable matches included Anastasia Potapova's upset of Amanda Anisimova and upcoming contests for Naomi Osaka and Alex Eala. In men's singles, top seed Alexander Zverev was also scheduled for a night match.
