Zheng Qinwen Upsets Iga Świątek at 2026 U.S. Open
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The victory marks Zheng's second consecutive comeback from a 0-5 deficit.
Qinwen Zheng secured a stunning victory over Iga Świątek during Day Nine of the 2026 U.S. Open, according to reporting from Yahoo Sports. The match, which took place Monday, September 7, 2026, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, New York, ended with Zheng upsetting Świątek in straight sets.
Yahoo Sports notes that this win represents the second consecutive time Zheng has mounted a comeback after trailing 0-5. The victory was captured in photos by Simon Bruty via Getty Images as Zheng reacted to the win in the Women's Singles competition.