# Iga Świątek eliminated from US Open by Qinwen Zheng > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/iga-witek-professional-tennis-activity > Updated: 2026-09-06T08:50:45.000Z. Sources: 34. Developments: 4. Iga Świątek’s US Open run ended in the fourth round following a defeat to Qinwen Zheng. Zheng, a qualifier and 2024 Olympic gold medalist, won the match 7-5, 6-3 at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Despite an early 5-0 deficit in the first set, Zheng secured the victory to advance to the quarterfinals. Zheng entered the tournament through the qualifiers following elbow surgery and a drop in ranking to 121. This victory followed a similar dramatic comeback in the third round against Madison Keys, where Zheng also recovered from a 0-5 deficit in the final set. Having won seven consecutive matches in New York, Zheng is scheduled to face the winner of the match between Elena Rybakina and Naomi Osaka. Świątek, the eighth seed and former 2022 US Open champion, expressed frustration with the outcome. She noted that she began to commit too many errors as Zheng found her rhythm, stating there was ‘nothing special’ about the collapse and that losing a set from any score is part of the game. This loss follows Świątek’s previous third-round victory over Marie Bouzkova, which was decided by two tie-breaks. Following the match, Świątek pushed back against media narratives concerning her performance and emotional state. This defeat marks the first time since 2021 that Świątek will finish a calendar year without winning a Grand Slam title. ## Claims - Iga Świątek is withdrawing from the US Open mixed doubles tournament. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The decision was made to allow for rest, recovery, and focus on the singles competition. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Diana Sznajder will replace Świątek as Casper Ruud's partner in the mixed doubles tournament. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Iga Świątek defeated Marie Bouzková to advance to the fourth round of the US Open. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Świątek played 11 matches across the Canadian Open in Toronto and the Cincinnati Open in the 18 days prior to the decision. (corroborated by 2 sources) - This was the first time in Świątek's professional career that she won two tie-breaks in a single match. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Marie Bouzková had three set points in the second set but was unable to convert them. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The match lasted nearly two and a half hours. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The mixed doubles tournament will be played from August 24 to August 26. (single source) - The match was decided by two tie-breaks, both won by Świątek with a score of 7-3. (single source) - Iga Świątek and Aryna Sabalenka have both reached the fourth round in singles at the US Open for six consecutive editions. (single source) - Świątek's next opponent in the fourth round is Qinwen Zheng. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-06: Qinwen Zheng upsets Iga Swiatek at US Open China's Qinwen Zheng defeated Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-3 at the US Open, overcoming a 0-5 deficit in the first set to reach the quarterfinals. 26 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iga-witek-advances-to-us-open-fourth-round ### 2026-08-26: US Open draw reveals matchups for Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina The US Open draw features Iga Swiatek seeded 8th against Xiyu Wang, while world No. 2 Elena Rybakina remains uncertain due to a leg injury. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iga-witek-begins-us-open-preparations-in-new-york ### 2026-08-23: Iga Świątek withdraws from US Open mixed doubles Iga Świątek has withdrawn from the US Open mixed doubles tournament, ending her partnership with Casper Ruud. She remains a key figure in the singles competition as the tournament begins in New York. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iga-witek-withdraws-from-us-open-mixed-doubles ### 2026-08-22: Iga Świątek claims 26th career title Iga Świątek wins her 26th career title after a dominant performance against Elena Rybakina, showcasing renewed consistency and discipline throughout the tournament. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iga-witek-claims-26th-career-title --- Cite as: Iga Świątek eliminated from US Open by Qinwen Zheng. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/iga-witek-professional-tennis-activity