Zheng Qinwen Advances at US Open

Zheng Qinwen of China, the 7th seed, achieved a decisive victory over unseeded German Jule Niemeier, winning 6-2, 6-1 at the US Open, marking her first straight-sets win in the tournament. Zheng displayed her dominance with eight aces and five break points while capitalizing on Niemeier's struggles, including five double faults and a foot injury. The match, which lasted only an hour and 21 minutes, saw Zheng break Niemeier's serve early and maintain control throughout, energizing her supporters with the chants of 'jiayou'. This win avenges her prior defeat to Niemeier in the 2022 US Open and sets up a fourth-round match against either Donna Vekic or Peyton Stearns. Zheng expressed her relief at finally winning in two sets, attributing her recent struggles to post-Olympic adjustments and the enthusiastic support from her fans. She continues to build momentum as she progresses through the tournament.