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Zheng Qinwen advances to the US Open third round

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 1:23 AM

Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Zheng Qinwen advances to the US Open third round

Summary

Olympic gold medallist Zheng Qinwen reached the third round of the US Open on Thursday after a 6-4, 2-6, 6-1 victory against Yulia Putintseva. The win marks a significant milestone for Zheng, who has struggled to regain her form following elbow surgery and an injury-plagued 2025 season. After sinking to a ranking of 125, the former world number four was required to compete in the qualifying rounds to earn her spot in the main draw. Zheng cited the difficult path through qualifiers as a key factor in rediscovering her competitive intensity during the tournament. She will now face former Australian Open champion Keys in the third round with a spot in the last 16 at stake. Zheng expressed an interest in returning to one of the main show courts at Flushing Meadows for her next match.

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Status Watch

•Zheng Qinwen defeated Yulia Putintseva in three sets to move into the third round.
•The match score ended 6-4, 2-6, 6-1 on Thursday at the US Open.
•Zheng entered the main draw through the qualifying tournament due to a previous ranking drop.
•Zheng will face Keys in the third round for a place in the last 16.

Latest Updates

1:23 AMYahoo Sports — Olympic champ Zheng back in the hunt - and US Open third round

What they're saying

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Zheng Qinwen flopped to the court then jumped up in a fist-pumping celebration Thursday after battling into the US Open third round, the 2024 Olympic gold medallist relishing the return of her game -- and her competitive fire.Zheng is looking forward to the test -- and likely a chance to step back onto one of the main show courts of Flushing Meadows after toiling through two rounds on the outside courts.
— Yahoo Sports

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