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Zheng Qinwen Stuns Keys in Epic US Open Comeback to Reach Women's Singles Round of 16
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Zheng Qinwen Stuns Keys in Epic US Open Comeback to Reach Women's Singles Round of 16

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Zheng Qinwen defeated defending champion Keys 1-6, 7-6 (7-3), 7-5 in a comeback victory in the third round of the US Open women's singles, advancing to the round of 16 with six consecutive wins from qualifying, becoming the first qualifier to achieve this feat in three years.

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Zheng Qinwen was the gold medalist at the 2024 Paris Olympics, but his condition declined due to a right elbow injury. The WTA ranking fell out of the top 100, and he had to start competing in the US Open from side events.

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[Reporter Liang Weiming/Comprehensive Report] Zheng Qinwen staged a shocking comeback from being behind 0:5 in the final set, and finally defeated her American rival Madison Keys 1:6, 7:6 (7:3), 7:5. She has won 6 consecutive victories since the women's singles qualifying match and returned to the top 16 of the US Open.

"It's not easy after the surgery. I feel like I've lost some energy on the tennis court." Zheng Qinwen, who suffered from a right elbow injury, fell out of the top 100 in the WTA world women's singles ranking from the best 4th. The US Open still has to start from the sidelines, but the former "China's No. 1 sister" passed the test in Flushing, New York. Facing the 2025 Australian Open champion Keith, she fought back in 7 games and won a dramatic victory. "In the past 3 or 4 months, I have experienced many difficult moments, but we have been working very hard and it finally paid off. Now luck is finally on my side."

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Zheng Qinwen, who won the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, fell into a long trough after recovering from injury. She had only won 2 games in a row at most before. It was not until the US Open that she regained her former form and became the first dark horse to advance to the top 16 of women's singles in the past three years. When she won, she collapsed on the court with joy. She was even happier than winning the championship. Her next opponent will be Polish former Iga Swiatek, a 6-time Grand Slam champion.

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  • Zheng Qinwen will face Swiatek in the fourth round

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  • Can Zheng Qinwen continue his winning streak against Swiatek?
  • How is her recovery from her injuries going?

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