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US Open: Zheng Stuns No. 8 Swiatek After 0-5 Comeback
7 Sep
Summary
- Qinwen Zheng rallied from a 0-5 deficit to defeat Iga Swiatek.
- Zheng won the match in straight sets with a score of 7-5, 6-3.
- This marks Zheng's second consecutive match with a 0-5 comeback.
Qinwen Zheng achieved a significant upset at the U.S. Open, defeating world No. 8 Iga Swiatek in straight sets with a final score of 7-5, 6-3. The match saw a dramatic turn of events in the first set, where Zheng trailed Swiatek 0-5 before mounting an incredible comeback. She won seven consecutive games to steal the set, a feat she also accomplished in her previous match.
Despite an early deficit, Zheng found her rhythm, significantly reducing unforced errors and outplaying Swiatek. The second set remained competitive, with Swiatek receiving medical attention. However, Zheng maintained her momentum, ultimately winning the set 6-3 to secure her spot in the quarterfinals.
This victory is particularly notable given Swiatek's dominant head-to-head record against Zheng, which stood at 7-1 prior to this match. Zheng's prior win against Swiatek was at the Paris Olympics in 2024, where she ultimately won the gold medal.
