Former US Open champion Iga Swiatek was knocked out of the 2026 US Open after China’s Zheng Qinwen produced another remarkable comeback to defeat the six-time Grand Slam champion 7-5, 6-3 in the fourth round.

Zheng recovered from 0-5 down in the opening set, winning seven consecutive games to turn the match around. The victory sent the Olympic champion into the quarter-finals, where she will face Elena Rybakina.

Zheng turns 0-5 deficit into stunning win

Swiatek appeared to be in complete control after racing to a 5-0 lead. However, Zheng refused to surrender and produced a remarkable seven-game winning streak to take the first set 7-5.

The Chinese player then broke Swiatek’s serve twice in the second set and completed a straight-sets victory in one hour and 56 minutes.

It was another comeback from 0-5 for Zheng. Just days earlier, she had recovered from the same deficit in the deciding set against Madison Keys, also saving a match point during that comeback. (US Open)

Swiatek, the 2022 US Open champion, left the court in tears after the defeat. She had won eight of her previous nine meetings with Zheng before this match. 

Qualifier Zheng reaches quarter-finals

Zheng entered the 2026 US Open through the qualifying draw after her ranking fell to No. 121 following surgery on her right elbow last year.

The 2024 Paris Olympic singles champion has now reached her third US Open quarter-final. She had previously been a finalist at the 2024 Australian Open but had not progressed beyond the quarter-final stage at the other Grand Slam tournaments. 

Her next opponent will be Rybakina, creating a quarter-final between two players who have already made major statements at this tournament.

Rybakina sweeps aside Osaka

Elena Rybakina defeated four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka 6-1, 6-4 in just 66 minutes to book her place in the last eight.

The second-seeded Kazakh controlled the match from the outset and now has an opportunity to move to world No. 1. A victory over Zheng in the quarter-final would be enough for Rybakina to take the top ranking from Aryna Sabalenka. 

Osaka’s movement was affected by an Achilles issue during the match, according to reports. Despite the defeat, the Japanese former champion had reached the fourth round after making a strong run through the tournament. 

Gauff sets up Andreeva quarter-final

Fourth seed Coco Gauff defeated fellow American Iva Jovic 6-1, 6-4 to reach the quarter-finals.

Gauff, the 2023 US Open champion, controlled the opening set before Jovic mounted a stronger challenge in the second. The 18-year-old American, who was making her first appearance in the US Open fourth round, could not force a deciding set. 

Gauff will next face reigning French Open champion Mirra Andreeva.

Andreeva reaches first US Open quarter-final

Andreeva defeated Anastasia Potapova 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 in a match lasting nearly two and a half hours.

The 19-year-old, seeded fifth, recovered after losing the opening set to reach the US Open quarter-finals for the first time. The result keeps alive her possibility of winning both the French Open and US Open in the same season.

The match ended on a dramatic note when Potapova injured her left knee during the final game. After the match, Andreeva went around the net and embraced her opponent. (US Open)

Zverev advances in men’s draw

In the men’s singles, Alexander Zverev defeated Italy’s Luciano Darderi 6-2, 6-2, 7-6(3) to reach the quarter-finals.

The German fourth-round victory means Zverev has reached the quarter-finals at all four Grand Slam tournaments in 2026, making him the only male player to achieve that feat this year, according to the supplied match report and current tournament coverage. 

Zverev will next meet Botic van de Zandschulp, who defeated lucky loser Arthur Gea in a five-set battle lasting more than five hours. 

US Open Quarter-Final Matchups

• Qinwen Zheng vs Elena Rybakina

• Coco Gauff vs Mirra Andreeva

• Alexander Zverev vs Botic van de Zandschulp

• Other quarter-final pairings to be determined from the remaining fourth-round matches.

The 2026 US Open is now entering its decisive stage, with Zheng’s comeback against Swiatek and Rybakina’s dominant win over Osaka among the biggest developments of the women’s draw. 

The Italian star recovered after losing the opening set to claim a 6-7 (7), 7-6 (2), 6-3, 6-4 victory and lift the Wimbledon men's singles trophy for the second consecutive year. The win also handed Sinner the fifth Grand Slam title of his career, further cementing his position at the top of the ATP rankings.

The championship match began with Zverev producing some of his best tennis of the tournament. The German edged a closely contested first-set tie-break to move ahead and briefly looked capable of capturing his maiden Wimbledon title.

Sinner, however, responded with the composure that has become a hallmark of his recent success. He raised his level in the second-set tie-break before taking control of the contest with aggressive baseline play, consistent serving and superior shot-making during the final two sets.

The victory marks another milestone in what has been an extraordinary rise for the 24-year-old Italian. Having already claimed Australian Open titles in 2024 and 2025, the 2024 US Open and last year's Wimbledon championship, Sinner has now collected five Grand Slam trophies and established himself as the dominant force in men's tennis.

His route to the title was equally impressive. After surviving a demanding five-set opening-round contest against Miomir Kecmanovic, Sinner did not look back. He comfortably defeated Nuno Borges, Jenson Brooksby, Shintaro Mochizuki and Jan-Lennard Struff before producing one of the standout performances of the tournament in the semi-finals against Novak Djokovic.

Sinner overpowered the seven-time Wimbledon champion 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to reach the final, ending Djokovic's hopes of winning a record-extending 25th Grand Slam singles title.

For Zverev, the defeat ended another strong Grand Slam campaign on a disappointing note. The German, who arrived in London after winning the French Open earlier this season, was bidding to become the first German men's Wimbledon champion since Michael Stich in 1991.

Despite taking the opening set and competing strongly during the early stages of the final, Zverev struggled to break Sinner's serve as the match progressed. A slip during the third set also appeared to affect his movement, although he completed the contest. The defeat extended his losing streak against Sinner to ten consecutive matches.

Sinner's ability to stay composed under pressure proved decisive once again. He dominated the crucial points, struck more winners than his opponent and maintained remarkable consistency throughout the closing stages, leaving Zverev with few opportunities to mount a comeback.

The title further enhances Sinner's remarkable consistency across major tournaments over the past three seasons. With back-to-back Wimbledon championships and multiple Grand Slam victories already to his name, the Italian continues to set the benchmark on the ATP Tour.

His latest triumph also reinforces the changing landscape of men's tennis, where the new generation has firmly taken control following the era dominated by Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer.

As the season moves towards the North American hard-court swing, Sinner will once again enter as the player to beat, carrying both the confidence of another Wimbledon title and the momentum of an increasingly dominant run at the sport's biggest events.

Playing on Centre Court at the All England Club in London, the 24-year-old Italian produced a dominant display to beat Djokovic 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 and book his place in the Wimbledon final for the second consecutive year. The victory also marked a measure of revenge for Sinner, who had lost to Djokovic in a five-set thriller at the Australian Open earlier this year.

At 39, Djokovic was chasing his 25th Grand Slam crown, a milestone that would have taken him further ahead in men’s tennis history. However, the seven-time Wimbledon champion struggled to find answers against Sinner’s aggressive baseline game and relentless consistency throughout the two-hour and 20-minute contest.

Sinner controlled the match from the outset, breaking at crucial moments in each set and never allowing Djokovic to establish momentum. The Italian maintained pressure with powerful groundstrokes and effective serving, preventing the Serbian from winning even a single set.

The defeat extends Djokovic’s wait for another major title. His most recent Grand Slam triumph came at the 2023 US Open. Since then, he has fallen short in several major tournaments despite remaining one of the sport’s leading contenders.

Sinner’s impressive run underlines his status as the dominant force in men’s tennis this season. Having already enjoyed success on the Grand Slam stage, the Italian now stands one win away from lifting another major trophy and further strengthening his claim as the sport’s new leading figure.

In the other men’s singles semi-final, Germany’s Alexander Zverev secured a place in his first Wimbledon final with a 7-6, 6-2, 6-4 victory over Britain’s wildcard entrant Arthur Fery. The 29-year-old became the first German man to reach the Wimbledon final since 1995.

Zverev has enjoyed a remarkable campaign, dropping only two sets throughout the tournament. His consistency and strong serving have made him one of the standout performers at this year’s Championships. The German will now face Sinner in Sunday’s title clash, setting up a contest between two of the most in-form players on the ATP Tour.

Away from the action on court, several sporting icons were present in Wimbledon’s prestigious Royal Box. Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, India Test captain Shubman Gill, West Indies great Brian Lara and Liverpool football captain Virgil van Dijk were among the notable guests who watched the semi-final action.

Tendulkar, accompanied by Shubman Gill and Anjali Tendulkar, also met tennis legend Roger Federer during the event. Sharing a photograph of the meeting on social media, Tendulkar described Federer as a close friend and said it was always a pleasure spending time with him.

The Royal Box remains one of Wimbledon’s most exclusive traditions. Located on Centre Court, the invitation-only enclosure has hosted members of royalty, former champions, global leaders and sporting legends since 1922.

Meanwhile, attention now turns to the Wimbledon finals weekend. The women’s singles final is scheduled for Saturday, while the men’s title match between Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev will take centre stage on Sunday.

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner produced a dominant performance to defeat Novak Djokovic in straight sets and book his place in the Wimbledon 2026 men's singles final, where he will face Alexander Zverev in a blockbuster title clash.

Sinner dismantled the seven-time Wimbledon champion 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in Friday's semi-final, ending Djokovic's bid for a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title. The Italian controlled the contest from start to finish, combining aggressive baseline play with precise serving to overpower the Serbian veteran.

The victory sends Sinner into another Grand Slam final and continues his remarkable dominance over Djokovic in recent meetings. It also marks one of the most convincing wins of his career on Centre Court.

Sinner in Complete Control

Djokovic struggled to match Sinner's pace and intensity throughout the three-set encounter. The top seed broke serve once in each set while limiting the Serbian to very few opportunities.

Reflecting on the defeat, Djokovic admitted that his opponent outplayed him in every aspect of the game.

"I was half a step late on every shot. He was a level or more better than I was. I wasn't sharp enough to play him," Djokovic said after the match.

Despite the loss, the 39-year-old indicated he hopes to return to Wimbledon in 2027, saying he would like "at least one more time" at the All England Club.

Zverev Ends Fery's Fairytale

Earlier in the day, Alexander Zverev secured his place in the final by defeating British wildcard Arthur Fery 7-6(0), 6-2, 6-4.

Fery, who had captured the imagination of home fans with a stunning run to the semi-finals, challenged Zverev in a tightly contested opening set before the German gradually took complete control of the match.

The second seed's powerful serving and consistent baseline play proved too much for the British hopeful, ending one of the tournament's biggest surprise stories.

Dream Final Awaits

Sunday's championship match will feature the tournament's top two seeds—Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev.

Sinner enters the final with a commanding head-to-head advantage, having won his last nine meetings against Zverev since 2024, including several victories in straight sets. However, Zverev arrives in confident form after winning his maiden Grand Slam title at the French Open earlier this season and will look to continue his impressive run on grass.

The title clash promises to showcase two of the ATP Tour's leading stars as they battle for one of tennis' most prestigious trophies.

Meanwhile, the women's singles final will also create history, with Karolina Muchova and Linda Noskova set to contest the first all-Czech Wimbledon women's final.

Alexander Zverev stays on course for a maiden Grand Slam title as Marta Kostyuk makes history with an emotional win; Mirra Andreeva storms through in under an hour

Quarter-Finals Deliver Drama at Roland Garros

The French Open 2026 quarter-finals on Tuesday served up a mix of raw emotion and dominant tennis, sending three of the sport's most talked-about names into the last four at Roland Garros. Alexander Zverev, the highest-ranked player remaining in the men's draw, breezed past Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar to stay firmly on course for an elusive Grand Slam title. On the women's side, Marta Kostyuk made history in a match that carried the weight of a nation far beyond the clay courts of Paris.

Zverev Dismisses Jodar, Eyes Historic Title

Zverev overpowered debutant Rafael Jodar 7-6 (3), 6-1, 6-3, rallying from 2-5 down in the opening set before dominating the next two. The 19-year-old Spaniard had been one of the feel-good stories of the fortnight, reaching the quarter-finals on his debut at Roland Garros, and he made things uncomfortable early. But once Zverev steadied himself, there was little the youngster could do.

The 29-year-old German is the clear favourite for a maiden Grand Slam title, having finished runner-up on three occasions — including at the 2024 French Open. With both world number one Jannik Sinner and 24-times Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic eliminated, and Carlos Alcaraz absent through injury, the draw has opened up considerably in Zverev's favour.

"I want to win the matches that are ahead of me, that is my goal, that is my aim," said Zverev, who has dropped only one set en route to the semi-finals. "I'm happy to be in the semi-finals, for now," he added. He will next face Czech Jakub Mensik, who beat Brazil's Joao Fonseca in the night session.

Kostyuk Breaks Down, Dedicates Win to Ukraine

If Zverev's match was a commanding professional performance, Marta Kostyuk's quarter-final against compatriot Elina Svitolina was something altogether different. Kostyuk extended her impressive clay-court winning streak to 17 matches with a 6-3, 2-6, 6-2 victory over Svitolina, securing a place in her first Grand Slam semi-final.

The tournament has reflected geopolitical tensions, with Belarusian and Russian players competing under neutral flags amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. After her win, Kostyuk broke down in tears during the on-court interview. "We had a difficult night in Kyiv, so many people dead. So I give this match to the Ukrainian people and their resilience," she said.

Svitolina, 31, fell at the quarter-final stage at Roland Garros for the sixth time — the only major where she has not reached the last four. Despite the loss, the two Ukrainians embraced warmly at the net, an image that resonated well beyond the tennis world.

Kostyuk vs Andreeva: A Loaded Semi-Final Awaits

Kostyuk's semi-final opponent will be Russia's Mirra Andreeva — a match charged with its own geopolitical undertones. When asked about facing the Russian teenager, Kostyuk was direct. "I usually never care who is on the other side of the net. I'm there to play tennis and do my job, and that's it," she said. Notably, Kostyuk had beaten Andreeva in the Madrid Open final last month.

Andreeva Rolls Past Cirstea in Under an Hour

Andreeva breezed into her second French Open semi-final with a 6-0, 6-3 rout of Romania's Sorana Cirstea, who plans to retire at the end of the season. The eighth seed needed less than an hour to dispatch Cirstea, who was appearing in the last eight in Paris for the first time since 2009. It was a performance of striking efficiency from the 19-year-old, who is increasingly looking at home on clay at the highest level.

What's Next at Roland Garros

With the semi-finals set, Roland Garros is shaping up for a compelling finish. Zverev takes on Mensik in what will be a generational battle on the men's side, while the Kostyuk-Andreeva clash in the women's draw promises to be the most emotionally charged match of the tournament. The final rounds begin Thursday.

Carlos Alcaraz Outlasts Alexander Zverev in Historic Australian Open Semifinal Thriller

In a monumental display of grit and skill, Carlos Alcaraz has secured his first-ever Australian Open final berth after a grueling five-set victory over Alexander Zverev. The match, which lasted a staggering 5 hours and 27 minutes, has entered the record books as the longest men's semifinal in the tournament's history.

The Spanish superstar ultimately triumphed with a scoreline of 6-4, 7-6(5), 6-7(3), 6-7(6), 7-5. This victory edges him closer to a career Grand Slam, needing only the Australian Open title to complete the coveted set of all four major championships.

A Marathon Match Tested Physical Limits

The battle was anything but straightforward. Alcaraz surged ahead, capturing the first two sets and seemingly controlling the tempo. However, the tide turned as Zverev, the World No. 3, mounted a fierce comeback, claiming the next two sets in tie-breakers to level the playing field.

The match's intensity peaked in the deciding fifth set, where Alcaraz broke Zverev's serve late to clinch the victory at 7-5. The total duration makes it the third-longest match ever played at the Australian Open, a testament to the sheer physical and mental fortitude required from both athletes.

Controversy Erupts Over Mid-Match Medical Timeout

The semifinal was not without drama. During the third set, Alcaraz appeared to experience significant physical distress, crouching down and grabbing his quadriceps. He subsequently received treatment during a changeover, a move that sparked immediate controversy.

German star Alexander Zverev was heard confronting the match official, alleging the treatment was for cramping, which is not permitted under Grand Slam rules for a medical timeout. According to sports journalist Olly Tennis, Zverev protested, stating, “It's unbelievable that he gets treated for cramps, it's BS.” This incident adds a contentious layer to an already epic showdown, though it did not derail Alcaraz's ultimate path to victory.

A Date with Destiny in the Final

Having sealed his final berth, Carlos Alcaraz now awaits the winner of the second semifinal between Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner. A final against the legendary Djokovic would set up a blockbuster clash for the ages, while a matchup with the in-form Sinner promises a thrilling battle of youth and power.

Regardless of his opponent, Alcaraz will enter the final having been tested like never before. His ability to overcome not just a top-tier rival like Zverev, but also intense physical strain and match-length pressure, proves his championship mettle. The tennis world will watch closely this Sunday as the young Spaniard bids to make history and claim his place among the sport's immortals with a career Grand Slam.