Zheng Qinwen Secures Quarterfinal Spot at US Open 2024 After Historic Late-Night Victory

China-born Zheng Qinwen reached it to the US Open’s quarterfinals. The contest will include a lot of history and fierce rivalry. This was the longest one-on-one women’s match ever staged at the tournament. It ended at 2:15 a.m.

Zheng Qinwen vs. Donna Vekic

The match between Zheng Qinwen and Donna Vekic of Croatia was so exciting that fans were on the edge of their seats until early in the morning. They played each other again after their Olympic final in Paris, where Zheng won and won the gold medal. Both players were vying for the top quarterfinals of one of the most significant Grand Slam competitions in tennis. There were the same stakes for each of them.

Zheng Triumphs Over Vekic in Thrilling Three-Set Match

At the start of the match, both players showed a lot of skill and drive. The seventh-seeded Zheng won the first set in a tiebreak, 7-6 (7/2). Vekic, who is placed 24th, fought back in the second set and won 6-4. This set up a thrilling third set.

In the last set, Zheng showed how strong and tough she was mentally. She stayed focused and energetic even though it was late, and in the end, won the set 6-2. Her win showed not only how strong she was physically, but also how well she could handle stress.

With its end at 2:15 a.m., the match became the oldest women’s singles match ever to end at the US Open. Both players were very tough and dedicated, as shown by the fact that they fought for more than three hours. Before this, Madison Keys and Alison Riske set the record by ending their match at 1:48 a.m. in 2016.

Zheng Qinwen’s Spectacular Journey to the US Open Quarterfinals

Zheng Qinwen’s run to the semifinals has been nothing less than thrilling. After becoming the first Chinese player to win a gold medal in women’s singles tennis at the Olympics, she was very excited to play in the US Open. Without a question, how she did at the Olympics has given her more confidence and drive going into the US Open.

In the early rounds of the game, Zheng showed how tough and skilled she was.

• In the first round, she beat Amanda Anisimova.
• In the second round, she beat Erika Andreeva.
• And in the third round, she beat Jule Niemeier.

Each match had its problems, but Zheng’s ability to change and keep going has been a big part of her success.

Rising Star Zheng Qinwen Does Well at the US Open

When Zheng Qinwen emerged victorious at the US Open, Chinese tennis had a great day. She also had personal success. Her achievements have made the sport more well-liked in China and motivated a lot of young athletes there. Zheng is becoming an example for people who want to be tennis players as she continues to make a name for herself on the world stage.

Looking Ahead

After beating Vekic, Zheng moves on to the quarterfinals, where she will play Aryna Sabalenka, a tough opponent. Given both players have been in excellent form all event, people are very excited about the showdown. If Zheng is to continue her outstanding performance at the US Open, she will have to be able to remain cool under pressure.

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