Zheng Qinwen overcomes another 0-5 deficit to book place in US Open quarter-finals
Qinwen Zheng rode a roller-coaster ride of highs and lows into the US Open quarter-finals on Monday, upsetting major winners Madison Keys and Iga Swiatek in back-to-back matches in the start of an epic career comeback. China's Zheng had everything working in her favour two years ago, with the Olympic gold around her neck, a maiden major final at the Australian Open and a spot in the top 10. But a…
Zheng Qinwen defied the odds to secure a spot in the US Open quarter-finals on Monday, after overcoming a string of early-round losses. The Chinese tennis star first stunned the tennis world by defeating top seed Madison Keys 7-5, 6-3, having trailed 0-5 in the second set. Zheng's resilience was put to the test yet again as she faced Iga Swiatek, the 2017 finalist, and came from behind once more to claim a 7-5, 6-3 victory.
The dramatic turnaround in her form brought about a positive shift in Zheng's outlook, as she credited her renewed self-belief for her success. In a recent interview, Zheng expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to bounce back from her career lows, stating that she is determined to make the most of the second chance she has been given.
As she prepares to face second-seeded Elena Rybakina in the next round, Zheng remains optimistic, emphasizing that her hard work and dedication will ultimately pay off.
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