Zheng Qinwen knocked out Iga Swiatek at the 2026 US Open in a stunning comeback. Zheng was down 5-0 early in the match and looked under pressure. She fought back hard to take the win.
The result sends her through to the quarter-finals, where she will take on Elena Rybakina. That next match shapes up as another hard match for Zheng.
The tournament has in the draw Coco Gauff and Alexander Zverev, keeping the draw highly competitive on both sides of the draw. Zheng's physical strength and resolve were on full display during the turnaround. It was a defining moment in her campaign.