Zheng goes from 5-0 and match point down to victory

Qinwen Zheng, the Olympic champion, has made a remarkable comeback at the US Open, defeating Madison Keys in a thrilling three-set match. The 23-year-old, who is rebuilding her career after undergoing elbow surgery last year, began the third set trailing 5-0 and facing match point. However, Zheng's determination paid off as she won seven consecutive games to seal a 1-6 7-6 (7-3) 7-5 victory over the 22nd seed and crowd favorite.

Keys had dominated the first set, winning it in just 23 minutes, but Zheng refused to back down. Her struggle was evident even in her reaction to a baby's cry during the match - she joked about not being able to stop serving if a child started crying in the crowd. Despite the setback, Zheng persevered, reflecting on a challenging 12 months that saw her question her form and fitness.

Three months ago, she had to withdraw from the French Open due to the same elbow injury, marking her first major defeat since returning from surgery.

Now, Zheng has re-established her position among the world's top players, having reached the fourth round of the US Open for the first time as a qualifier. Her composure and resilience under pressure were on full display, earning her the admiration of tennis fans worldwide.