Zheng Qinwen beat Iga Swiatek at the 2026 US Open in a stunning comeback. Zheng was in serious trouble early in the match and looked in danger of a heavy loss. She turned the match around to seal the result.

The win sends her through to the quarter-finals, where she will take on Elena Rybakina. That quarter-final contest shapes up as another tough test for Zheng.

The tournament has in the draw Coco Gauff and Alexander Zverev, keeping the field strong on both sides of the draw. Zheng's physical strength and resolve were evident throughout during the recovery. It was a pivotal result in her campaign.