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 overcame a series of setbacks to reach the US Open quarter-finals, defeating Madison Keys and Iga Swiatek in straight sets. The Chinese tennis player had been plagued by injuries and early exits in recent years but credits her comeback to hard work and a recent training block. Zheng expressed her gratitude for the opportunity, stating that the losses she faced only strengthened her resolve to succeed.
In her match against Swiatek, she persisted despite a 0-5 deficit in the first set, ultimately claiming a 7-5, 6-3 victory. She will next face second-seeded Elena Rybakina.
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