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Madison Keys loses to Zheng Qinwen after leading in US Open

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 8:20 PM

Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Madison Keys loses to Zheng Qinwen after leading in US Open

Summary

Madison Keys suffered a loss to Zheng Qinwen at the US Open on Saturday, ending her tournament run. Keys led the third set 5-0 but dropped the final seven games, resulting in a 1-6, 7-6, 7-5 defeat. Following the match, the former Australian Open champion described feelings of being scared and unable to swing during the closing stages. The 2025 Australian Open winner stated that she has struggled for a period of time and plans to make changes to address her form. Keys concluded that the match became a psychological challenge beyond the sport itself. She reached her second major title match last year but failed to advance beyond the round of 16 in any Grand Slam tournament throughout 2026.

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By the Numbers

•Madison Keys lost to Zheng Qinwen 1-6, 7-6, 7-5 at the US Open.
•Keys held a 5-0 lead in the third set before losing seven consecutive games.
•The loss prevents Keys from advancing beyond the round of 16 in 2026 major tournaments.
•Keys publicly cited feeling scared and unable to compete during the final set implosion.
•The 2025 Australian Open winner noted she intends to seek changes to her current situation.

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8:20 PMYahoo Sports — Keys: 'I felt like I couldn't play tennis'

What they're saying

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Former Australian Open champion Madison Keys felt "scared" and as though "I couldn't play tennis anymore," she said Saturday after losing at the US Open."Then I felt like I couldn't play tennis anymore.
— Yahoo Sports

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