Zheng Qinwen defeats Iga Swiatek to reach US Open quarterfinals; Gauff, Rybakina, Zverev also advance
Zheng Qinwen advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating world No. 1 Iga Swiatek in a straight‑sets upset, marking a breakthrough performance for the Chinese teenager at the tournament. In the same round, American star Coco Gauff and Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina also secured their places in the last eight, each prevailing in tightly contested matches that underscored the depth of the women's draw.
On the men’s side, Germany’s Alexander Zverev progressed to the quarterfinals with a decisive win, adding to a series of strong performances by the top seeds. The results set up a slate of high‑profile encounters in the upcoming round, with both singles fields now featuring a mix of established champions and emerging talent vying for the titles.
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