Sport · Singapore Bureau
American tennis hopes falter at US Open as Zheng, Potapova advance
Chinese qualifier Zheng Qinwen staged a remarkable comeback to eliminate Madison Keys in the third round of the US Open on Saturday, while Amanda Anisimova also fell to Anastasia Potapova in a significant setback for American contenders.
LSN Singapore ·
NEW YORK — American tennis suffered a twin blow at the US Open on Saturday as two of the nation's leading prospects exited the tournament in the third round, dealing a substantial blow to home hopes at Flushing Meadows.
Zheng Qinwen, competing as a qualifier, mounted a stunning comeback to dispatch Keys in their third-round encounter, showcasing the form that has made the Chinese player one of the tournament's surprise packages. The comeback victory underscored Zheng's growing reputation as a dangerous competitor capable of overcoming deficits against established opponents.
In parallel developments, Anisimova was unable to withstand the challenge posed by Anastasia Potapova, ceding her place in the round of 16 to the Russian player. The twin eliminations marked a significant diminishment of American representation in the latter stages of the tournament.
The early departures of Keys and Anisimova leave the United States with fewer medal hopes in the latter rounds of what had been anticipated as a strong showing for American players at the year's final Grand Slam event. The results highlighted the competitive depth of the women's draw and the challenges facing American seeded players.