Zheng Qinwen produced another jaw-dropping comeback at the 2026 US Open, erasing a 0-5 deficit for the second consecutive round to defeat eighth-seeded former world No.1 Iga Swiatek and reach the quarterfinals for the third time.

In the early hours of September 8 Beijing time, Zheng clawed her way back in the fourth-round clash, taking the opening set 7-5 after trailing 0-5, then closing out a commanding 6-3 second set to sweep the match.

The victory marks a stunning repeat of Zheng's heroics in the previous round, when she also rallied from 0-5 down against Madison Keys. This time she did it against a player regarded as one of the toughest on tour, underscoring her remarkable mental resolve under extreme pressure.

Zheng's doggedness in saving set after set point and her aggressive play in the key moments left Swiatek with little room to recover, as the Chinese Olympic champion continued her blistering run through the draw.

With the win, Zheng books her spot in the last eight, moving one step closer to a potential deep run at the season's final Grand Slam and strengthening China's presence at the top of the women's game.