{
  "id": 6244595,
  "title": "Gauff, Rybakina sail into US Open quarters, another great escape for Zheng",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/gauff-rybakina-sail-into-us-open-quarters-another-great-escape-for",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-08T06:01:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40438446/gauff-rybakina-sail-into-us-open-quarters-another-great-escape-for-zheng"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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…",
  "key_points": [
    "Coco Gauff and Elena Rybakina reach US Open quarters",
    "Zheng Qinwen defeats Iga Swiatek in dramatic comeback",
    "Zverev wins third set against Darderi in five-set match"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Gauff and Rybakina's quarter-final berths solidify their strong tournament runs, while Zheng Qinwen's stunning comeback against Swiatek cements her reputation for mounting remarkable escapes.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}