Zheng Wins 7-6(2) 4-6 6-2 in US Open Rematch of Paris Olympics Final

Sep 2, 2024, 04:27 AM

Qinwen Zheng defeated Donna Vekic in a thrilling three-set match at the US Open, marking a rematch of their recent Paris Olympics final. Zheng won the match 7-6(2), 4-6, 6-2, advancing to the quarterfinals. This victory makes her the third player representing an Asian country to reach back-to-back singles quarterfinals at the US Open in the Open Era, joining Vijay Amritraj and Kimiko Date. The match, which concluded at 2:15 a.m., was noted for being the latest finish for a women's match in US Open history. Zheng's performance this year has been remarkable, with an 83.3% winning percentage in three-set matches, the best at the WTA level in 2024. She has now won 16 of her last 17 matches and reached her third Grand Slam quarterfinal.