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Iga Świątek exits US Open after fourth-round loss to Zheng Qinwen

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 10:05 PM

Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Iga Świątek exits US Open after fourth-round loss to Zheng Qinwen

Summary

Iga Świątek exited the 2026 US Open on Monday, September 7, following a 7-5, 6-3 defeat to Zheng Qinwen in the fourth round. The Polish player squandered a 5-0 lead in the opening set before the Chinese qualifier secured the victory. Świątek required a medical timeout during the match for quad fatigue, though she stated it did not impact her performance. This loss marks the first time since 2021 that the former World No. 1 has finished a season without winning a Grand Slam title. Świątek, who reached the quarterfinals in New York in the previous two years, indicated she will now focus on the upcoming Asian swing to build momentum for the WTA Finals. The defeat concludes a campaign that saw her accumulate only 12 Grand Slam match victories this year.

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•Zheng Qinwen eliminated Iga Świątek 7-5, 6-3 in the fourth round of the US Open.
•Świątek lost the opening set after holding a 5-0 lead.
•The loss prevents the former World No. 1 from winning a Grand Slam title in 2026.
•Świątek intends to compete in the upcoming Asian swing to qualify for the WTA Finals.
•Medical staff attended to Świątek for quad fatigue during the match.

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10:05 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Do You Think It’s Something Crazy?’ – Iga Świątek Shuts Down Question After Throwing Away 5-0 Lead at US Open

What they're saying

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Iga Świątek has ended her 2026 Grand Slam season without a Major title for the first time since 2021. The Pole suffered a straight-sets defeat to Zheng Qinwen in the fourth round of the US Open on Monday, September 7, but it was the manner of her loss that drew the most attention.
— Yahoo Sports

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