Zheng Qinwen's Improbable US Open Run Continues Into Quarterfinals
After qualifying for the tournament and posting two major upsets, China's Zheng Qinwen has logged more court time than any other woman in the draw and will next face Elena Rybakina.
Zheng Qinwen has emerged as one of the standout stories of the 2026 US Open, according to a report from ESPN.
The report states that no woman in the tournament has spent more time on court than Zheng, who had to come through qualifying to earn her place in the main draw.
Since then, Zheng has recorded two major upsets on her way through the bracket, ESPN reported, extending what the outlet described as an "improbable run."
Zheng's success has set up a quarterfinal matchup against Elena Rybakina, per ESPN.
Further details on the specific matches, opponents and scores from Zheng's run were not included in the available report.
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