Preview: Iga Swiatek vs Zheng Qinwen prediction, betting tips & odds, head-to-head - US Open 2026
Iga Swiatek and Qinwen Zheng to face off for the first time since Indian Wells 2025
Iga Swiatek of Poland came close to ending up on the wrong side of the scoreboard for the first time against the Czech Republic’s Marie Bouzkova on Saturday at the US Open 2026. The Pole scraped through, needing to win a pair of tiebreaks to outlast No. 25 seed Bouzkova, 7-6(3), 7-6(3). Swiatek took two hours and 27 minutes to reach the US Open fourth round and will play the Round of 16 in New York for the sixth straight year.
The former World No. 1 saved three set points in the second set to remain undefeated against Bouzkova and go up 4-0 in their head-to-head. Swiatek finished with 35 winners and won 15 of 17 net points.
Zheng Qinwen’s fate at the Big Apple was hanging by a thread when Madison Keys of the USA opened up a 5-0 lead in the third set and was one point away from victory. Instead, the Chinese, who came through qualifying, scripted an unlikely comeback to win the final seven games and knock out the No. 22 seed. Zheng, a former WTA Top 10 player, completed the 1-6, 7-6(3), 7-5 victory in two hours and 28 minutes to reach the fourth round.
The Olympic gold medalist has now won six straight matches in New York. She entered the US Open as World No. 121 in the WTA Rankings and, after her unlikely victory on Saturday, will take on Swiatek in the pre-quarterfinals.
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Match Details
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- Tournament: US Open 2026
- Round: Fourth Round
- Date: September 7
- Venue: New York, United States of America
- Surface: Hard
Preview
Swiatek and Zheng will once again rekindle their rivalry in Flushing Meadows well over a year after their last meeting at Indian Wells in 2025. The Pole leads their head-to-head 7-1, with the only loss to the Chinese coming in the 2024 Paris Olympics semi-finals.
Momentum favours Swiatek, who has now won 13 of her last 14 matches following her nail-biter against Bouzkova. The Pole is yet to drop a set in New York as she eases into the second week.
Zheng’s route to the fourth round saw her flirt with an early exit before clawing her way back to oust former Australian Open champ Keys in a three-set humdinger. It will possibly go down as the comeback of the fortnight.
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A quarter-final match with a resurgent Japan’s Naomi Osaka or World No. 2 Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan awaits the winner of the Swiatek – Zheng fixture.
Form
- Iga Swiatek: W-W-W-L-W
- Qinwen Zheng: W-W-W-L-L
Head-to-head record
- Matches: 8
- Iga Swiatek: 7
- Qinwen Zheng: 1
Stats
Iga Swiatek:
- Swiatek has a 36-13 win-loss record in the 2026 season.
- Swiatek has a 27-6 win-loss record at the US Open.
- Swiatek has won 78% of matches played on hard courts.
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Qinwen Zheng:
- Zheng has a 14-13 win-loss record in the 2026 season.
- Zheng has a 13-3 win-loss record at the US Open.
- Zheng has won 64% of matches played on hard courts.
Iga Swiatek vs Qinwen Zheng: Betting tips and odds
- Moneyline: Swiatek: -410, Zheng +361.
- Spread: Swiatek -4.5 (-133), Zheng +5.5 (-143).
- Total Sets: Over 18.5 (-185), Under 18.5 (-110).
- First Set Winner: Swiatek -300, Zheng +250.
Match Prediction
The blockbuster fourth-round clash between Swiatek and Zheng will see two resurgent players slug it out for a spot in the last eight. Swiatek emerged from a year-long title drought in Canada last month and is looking dangerous in New York. Zheng has battled through qualifying and fought back from the brink to oust Madison Keys.
The six-time Grand Slam champion had a close call in her match against Bouzkova, eventually winning both sets in tie-breaks. Swiatek delivered when it mattered most, raising her level under pressure.
Zheng demonstrated resilience in spades, extending her winning streak to six matches in New York. The Olympic gold medalist is back to being a world beater and is a handful on hard courts, as Keys found out.
Result: Zheng to win in three sets.
Where and how to watch the live telecast and streaming of Iga Swiatek vs Qinwen Zheng fourth-round match at US Open 2026?
The fourth-round match between Swiatek and Zheng will stream live for Indian viewers on Jio Hotstar. ESPN will broadcast the event live in the United States. In the United Kingdom, Sky Sports takes over broadcasting duties.
Has Iga Swiatek ever won a US Open singles title?
Yes, Swiatek won her only US Open singles title in 2022.
Who will Iga Swiatek face in the US Open 2026 quarter-finals if she wins against Qinwen Zheng?
Swiatek will face either Naomi Osaka or Elena Rybakina in the quarter-finals of the US Open 2026 if she wins against Qinwen Zheng in the pre-quarters.
Where to watch the Iga Swiatek vs Qinwen Zheng pre-quarters clash of the US Open 2026 in India?
The fourth-round match between Swiatek and Zheng will stream live for Indian viewers on Jio Hotstar, along with a live broadcast on Star Sports.
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