Zheng, Potapova pull off upsets to reach US Open last 16
Zheng Qinwen rallied from 0-5 down in the final set to stun Madison Keys 1-6, 7-6 (7/3), 7-5, while Anastasia Potapova downed Amanda Anisimova 6-2, 7-5.
Zheng Qinwen pulled off an upset by defeating Madison Keys in the fourth round of the US Open women's singles. Currently ranked 121st in the world, Zheng rallied from a 0-5 deficit in the final set to secure a 1-6, 7-6 (7/3), 7-5 victory. This marks the first time since 2021 that a qualifier has reached the fourth round of the US Open women's singles.
Zheng will face six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek in the quarter-finals. Meanwhile, Flavio Cobolli, the French Open finalist, lost to Alexander Blockx, who won 6-7 (4/7), 6-3, 6-0, 6-3 in a thrilling match. Potapova also advanced to the fourth round, defeating Amanda Anisimova, and will face Mirra Andreeva, the French Open champion.
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