Paris Olympics gold medalist Zheng Qinwen secures US Open quarterfinals spot

Ryan General

Updated 3 September 2024 at 2:54 pm·1-min read

World No. 7 Qinwen Zheng secured her spot in the U.S. Open quarterfinals with a thrilling three-set victory over Donna Vekic early Monday morning.

Zheng, who claimed China's first Olympic tennis singles gold medal by defeating Vekic at Paris 2024 last month, rallied after losing the second set to clinch the victory with a dominant 6-2 final set. The match lasted for 2 hours and 50 minutes, concluding at 2:15 a.m. and setting a new record for the latest finish in U.S. Open women's singles history.

In facing world No.2 Aryna Sabalenka in the quarterfinals, Zheng remarked, “I really like to play against her and I’m looking forward to playing against her. I know she’s one of the greatest players on hard courts and I’ve been hoping for this moment.”

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