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Qinwen Zheng upsets Iga Swiatek at US Open
Qinwen Zheng secured a major upset at the US Open, defeating eighth seed Iga Swiatek in the fourth round with a 7-5, 6-3 victory. Despite Swiatek holding a commanding 5-0 lead in the first set, Zheng rallied to win seven consecutive games to take the set and eventually the match.
Zheng, a qualifier and reigning Olympic champion, becomes the first qualifier to reach the US Open quarterfinals since 2021. Her victory marks a significant comeback following elbow surgery earlier in the year. Swiatek, a former world number one and six-time Grand Slam champion, faces criticism from some fans regarding a medical timeout taken during the match, though she clarified it was due to quad fatigue.
Experts noted that Zheng’s aggressive style and ability to change dynamics proved difficult for Swiatek to manage. The loss marks a challenging period for Swiatek in the 2026 season. Meanwhile, the match also drew attention to tennis etiquette after a spectator's interaction with Swiatek's coach sparked debate on social media.
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Arthur Ashe Stadium · Iga Świątek · Qinwen Zheng · Taylor Townsend · US Open · WTA
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Taylor Townsend follows the principle of 'look good, feel good, play good'.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Iga Świątek has won six Grand Slam titles. swiatgwiazd.pl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Iga Świątek's highest WTA ranking was number 1. swiatgwiazd.pl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Iga Świątek was eliminated from the 2026 US Open after losing to Qinwen Zheng. swiatgwiazd.pl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Iga Świątek held the number 8 seed at the US Open. swiatgwiazd.pl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Taylor Townsend lost her match against Iga Świątek with a score of 4:6, 3:6.