The Olympic gold medalist, currently ranked No. 121 following elbow surgery, appeared to be heading for an early exit after dropping the opening set and trailing 5-1 in the decider. However, Zheng refused to concede, winning the final seven games of the match to secure her place in the next round. Keys, who held a match point while serving at 5-1, struggled to regain her composure as the momentum shifted entirely in favor of her opponent.
Osaka and Gauff Advance Amidst Seeded Departures
Naomi Osaka joined Zheng in the fourth round after a hard-fought 6-3, 3-6, 7-5 victory over Elise Mertens. The two-time champion admitted to feeling negative during the match, particularly after falling behind 4-2 in the final set. Despite her internal frustrations, Osaka managed to find her rhythm, later expressing her disbelief at the outcome. She is now set to continue her campaign, while Zheng prepares for a high-profile clash against 2022 champion Iga Swiatek.
Elsewhere, 2023 champion Coco Gauff maintained her steady progress by defeating Cristina Bucsa 6-3, 6-4. Gauff is scheduled to face 18-year-old Iva Jovic, who earned her spot in the fourth round following a grueling three-hour battle against Alex Eala that ended 7-5, 3-6, 7-5.
Upsets Rock the Men's and Women's Draws
The tournament saw significant volatility in the rankings as several top seeds were eliminated. Men's No. 9 seed
The women's draw also saw the exit of No. 10 seed Amanda Anisimova, who was defeated by Anastasia Potapova 6-2, 7-5. Anisimova struggled to convert break-point opportunities, managing only three successes from 16 attempts. Potapova, who matched her career-best Grand Slam performance, will now face French Open champion Mirra Andreeva in the fourth round.
