Zheng Qinwen upsets Iga Świątek to reach US Open quarterfinals

Chinese qualifier Zheng Qinwen defeated No. 8 seed Iga Świątek at the U.S. Open, eliminating the top seed from the tournament. The win advances Zheng into the quarterfinal round. Her next opponent will be either two-time champion Naomi Osaka or No. 2 seed Elena Rybakina. Other quarterfinal matchups include Mirra Andreeva versus either Coco Gauff or Iva. The upset removes a leading contender and reshapes the competition in New York.