What's happened
Olympic champion Zheng has reached the US Open quarter-finals after coming through qualifying and saving a match point in two comeback wins. She trailed 0-5 in both matches before rallying to win, with Andreeva also reaching the last eight.
What's behind the headline?
Context & implications: Zheng’s two stunning comebacks highlight a remarkable return from injury and a drop in form. Her resilience on hard courts strengthens belief that she can climb back toward the top 50. What to watch: her quarter-final match will test consistency against either Elena Rybakina or Naomi Osaka. Mirra Andreeva’s victory also marks a breakout moment as she reaches her first US Open quarter-final.
How we got here
Zheng, coming back from elbow surgery in 2025 and a fall in the rankings, had to qualify to reach the main draw. She has now won seven matches in a row in New York, signaling a return to form as she eyes a deep run at Flushing Meadows.
Our analysis
Independent: Zheng’s late bursts fuel US Open resurgence; BBC Business: Zheng is back among top contenders with seven straight wins in New York.
Go deeper
- Will Zheng sustain this run and push for a semifinal?
- How will Andreeva’s form influence the late rounds?
- Who is the toughest potential opponent in the quarter-finals?
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