Sports · 8 September 2026

Six-time Grand Slam winner Iga Swiatek knocked out of US Open

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Fans were shocked as six-time Grand Slam winner Iga Swiatek was dumped out of the US Open, leaving the court in tears. China's Zheng Qinwen, currently ranked 121 in the world, achieved an unexpected 7-5 6-3 win over Swiatek in the match. Zheng is set to play World No.2 Elena Rybakina in the quarter-finals, following Rybakina's victory over Naomi Osaka.

By BriefTea Editorial · 8 September 2026 at 7:16

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