Zheng stuns Swiatek to reach US Open quarter-finals, Zverev and Rybakina advance
Summary
Zheng Qinwen stunned Iga Swiatek to reach the US Open quarter-finals, where she will face Elena Rybakina. Alexander Zverev also advanced as Coco Gauff, Mirra Andreeva and other contenders moved into the last eight.
Key Points
- Zheng Qinwen beat Iga Swiatek after trailing 5-0 in the first set, becoming the first qualifier to defeat Swiatek at a major.
- Elena Rybakina advanced past Naomi Osaka and will meet Zheng in the quarter-finals, with a chance to reach world No. 1.
- Coco Gauff, Mirra Andreeva and Alexander Zverev all progressed to the last eight in New York.
- Botic van de Zandschulp and Alexander Blockx also produced notable wins to keep their US Open runs alive.
