Qinwen Zheng beat Madison Keys on Saturday at Flushing Meadows, reaching the fourth round of the 2026 US Open. The win was far from straightforward. Zheng came close to losing before Keys unraveled in the third set. Martina Navratilova shared her thoughts about the result.
It was a difficult afternoon for American players overall. Amanda Anisimova also lost Saturday, contributing to a wave of eliminations from the home country at the tournament.