Qinwen Zheng defeated Julia Putincewa on 3 September in the second circular of US Open 6:4, 2:6, 6:1, though she has been struggling with the illness for a week. The Chinese female advanced further, and 2 days later she eliminated Madison Keys. On Monday she will play with Iga Świątek, so her return to the form is of direct importance to Polish fans.
Qinwen Zheng defeated Julia Putinceva despite her illness
The second circular game ran 3 sets. Zheng won the first 6:4, in the second Putinceva responded with a consequence of 6:2, and in the decisive organization Chinka took control and won the 6:1. After the last ball, the emotions played. The contestant said earlier that for about a week now she has been fighting a illness that has not been revealed, and felt a marked weakness.
The consequence itself does not return the full rate. Zheng needed this triumph to rebuild the rhythm after a long period of wellness problems. Australian Open Relationship recalls that in July 2025 she underwent surgery of the right elbow, later played little, and in the ranking fell even to 160th place. She joined the US Open as the 121st planet rocket and had to pass 3 rounds of qualification.
Five consecutive wins after qualification
In the Zheng eliminations, she won 3 games, and in the last 1 she defeated Jelena Pridankina 6:4, 3:6, 6:0. In the first circular of the main tournament, she reversed the gathering with Kristina Liutova and won 4:6, 6:3, 6:1. Winning over Putincewa was her 5th consecutive triumph in fresh York City.
Such a march of qualification requires immunity, which cannot be bought or replaced by the position of an old star. Zheng was a 2024 Australian Open finalist and won Olympic gold in Paris, but after the operation she had to fight again for a seat in the main ladder. athletics takes privileges quickly. He's not giving it up for the score.
This year's tournament brings more akin phrases. Emma Navarro besides reversed the 300th game in fresh York City, which shows how tiny the margin is between promotion and waste. In the case of Zheng, there was inactive a conflict with their own organism.
Madison Keys lost her lead 5:0
Zheng's communicative didn't end with Putinceva. On September 5, she played in the 3rd circular with number 22 Madison Keys set. She lost the first set 1:6, the second won after tie-break 7:6(3) and in the 3rd she lost 0:5. She defended the game ball at 1:5 and scored 7 games in a row.
US Open authoritative service confirmed Zheng's triumph 1:6, 7:6(3), 7:5. It was her sixth winning match in the tournament, counting qualification. The WTA reported that she became the first qualifier in the 4th circular of the women's US Open since Emmy Raducan in 2021.
Iga Christmas next on Zheng road
For Polish fans, the fourth-round match on Monday is the most important. Iga Christmas defeated Marie Bouzkova 7:6(3); 7:6(3); defending 3 set balls in the second set. Polka reached this phase without losing a set, and earlier brought to fresh York form after victory in a tournament in Canada.
The balance of direct meetings is 7:1 for Christmas. Zheng's only win, however, was of peculiar importance: The Chinese female defeated Polka on her way for the Olympic gold in Paris. He now returns as a player hardened with qualifications, illness, and 2 further 300 attempts in the main ladder. Christmas remains a favorite, but ignoring a rival would be a serious mistake.
Source: US Open, WTA, Australian Open
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