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Gauff, Rybakina sail into US Open quarters, another great escape for Zheng

NEW YORK: Home favourite Coco Gauff and world number two Elena Rybakina sailed into the US Open quarter-finals on Monday, while China’s Zheng Qinwen mounted another extraordinary fightback to upset six-times Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek. Top seed Alexander Zverev beat Italian Luciano Darderi 6-2 6-2 7-6(3) at Arthur Ashe Stadium, the German surprised to finish before midnight after coming…

Gauff, Rybakina sail into US Open quarters, another great escape for Zheng

Coco Gauff and Elena Rybakina advance to the US Open quarter-finals, while Zheng Qinwen pulls off another remarkable comeback against six-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek. Alexander Zverev wins his third set against Luciano Darderi in a grueling five-set match at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Zverev, aiming for a second Grand Slam title, expresses satisfaction with his progress.

Gauff beats Iva Jovic 6-1 6-4, setting up a clash with French Open champion Mirra Andreeva. Rybakina, buoyed by her win over Naomi Osaka, edges closer to becoming the world's top-ranked player. Zheng Qinwen, known for her escape from seemingly impossible situations, defeats Swiatek after an arduous battle.

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