Rybakina overpowers Osaka, will face Zheng in US Open quarterfinals with a chance to become No. 1
- Zheng made a remarkable comeback from a 5-0 deficit to defeat Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-3, becoming the first qualifier in the final eight since 2021
- Rybakina, who won the Australian Open this year, is guaranteed to rise to No. 1 if she reaches the semifinals in Flushing Meadows
- The match against Osaka lasted just over an hour, concluding with an ace from Rybakina, who leads the WTA Tour in aces
