Zheng Qinwen defeated Iga Swiatek at the 2026 US Open in a memorable comeback. Zheng was in serious trouble early in the match and looked close to being overwhelmed. She clawed her way back to take the win.
The win sends her through to the quarter-finals, where she will face Elena Rybakina. That quarter-final contest shapes up as another hard match for Zheng.
The tournament has in the draw Coco Gauff and Alexander Zverev, keeping the field strong on both the men's and women's sides. Zheng's physical strength and resolve were on full display during the recovery. It was a defining moment in her campaign.