Zheng Qinwen knocked out Iga Swiatek at the 2026 US Open in a remarkable comeback. Zheng was down 5-0 early in the match and looked in danger of a heavy loss. She fought back hard to seal the result.
The victory sends her through to the quarter-finals, where she will face Elena Rybakina. That quarter-final contest shapes up as another tough test for Zheng.
The tournament also features Coco Gauff and Alexander Zverev, keeping the competition fierce on both the men's and women's sides. Zheng's fighting spirit were evident throughout during the recovery. It was a defining moment in her campaign.