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Mirra Andreeva reaches US Open quarterfinals after Potapova injury

9/8/2026

Summary

Story summary

Mirra Andreeva (Russia) advanced to US Open quarterfinals after consoling injured opponent Anastasia Potapova (Austria).
Anastasia Potapova entered US Open last-16 by beating 10th seed Amanda Anisimova 6-2, 7-5, marking third top-10 win this season.
Qinwen Zheng, a Chinese qualifier, upset six-time major champion Iga Swiatek to reach US Open quarterfinals.
Zheng rallied from 0-5, beat Madison Keys 1-6, 7-6(3), 7-5, becoming the first qualifier since Emma Raducanu in 2021.

History

Historical Context

In 2001, wild-card Goran Ivaniševic, ranked world No. 125, became the first Croatian and lowest-ranked player to win Wimbledon, defeating Patrick Rafter 6-3 3-6 6-3 2-6 9-7 at the 115th edition (25 June–9 July). The 2024 US Open has seen qualifiers Qinwen Zheng and Mirra Andreeva upset top seeds, echoing Ivaniševic’s breakthrough and showing lower-ranked players can reshape Grand Slam outcomes.

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Story summary

Mirra Andreeva (Russia) advanced to US Open quarterfinals after consoling injured opponent Anastasia Potapova (Austria).
Anastasia Potapova entered US Open last-16 by beating 10th seed Amanda Anisimova 6-2, 7-5, marking third top-10 win this season.
Qinwen Zheng, a Chinese qualifier, upset six-time major champion Iga Swiatek to reach US Open quarterfinals.
Zheng rallied from 0-5, beat Madison Keys 1-6, 7-6(3), 7-5, becoming the first qualifier since Emma Raducanu in 2021.

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