In a dramatic turn of events, Zheng Qinwen defeated American 22nd seed Madison Keys in their recent match. The contest was defined by a late-game surge from Zheng, who found herself trailing 5-0 in the deciding set.

Beyond the scoreline, the match reached a critical juncture when Zheng faced a match point against her. Rather than conceding the game, Zheng successfully defended the point and shifted the momentum of the match, eventually mounting a comeback to secure the victory. The result marks a notable turnaround, as Zheng managed to overcome both a substantial deficit and the pressure of a potential elimination point to advance.