In a dramatic comeback, Olympic gold medallist Zheng Qinwen overcame a 5-0 deficit in the final set to defeat Madison Keys in the third round of the US Open on Saturday. Zheng’s remarkable turnaround saw her save a match point and ultimately prevail 1-6, 7-6 (7/3), 7-5, advancing to the last 16. The Chinese player, currently ranked 121st after recovering from an elbow injury, becomes the first qualifier to reach the US Open women’s singles fourth round since Emma Raducanu’s championship run in 2021.
Meanwhile, American hope Amanda Anisimova’s tournament ended in disappointing fashion when she fell to Anastasia Potapova in straight sets. Potapova claimed a 6-2, 7-5 victory over the tenth-seeded Anisimova, who was last year’s finalist. The loss marked a sharp reversal from 2025, when Anisimova reached the final. Potapova’s win continues her impressive form, having climbed back into the world’s top 25 rankings after falling as low as 97th earlier this year.
In the men’s draw, top-seeded Alexander Zverev faced Alejandro Tabilo of Chile as night session action continued. Zverev arrived for the match having already invested nine hours and 26 minutes on court during his two grueling five-set victories. The German champion, fresh off his French Open triumph, acknowledged he must elevate his performance to capture his first US Open title.
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