The 2024 tennis season featured several significant upsets in the WTA circuit, highlighted by Zheng Qinwen’s unexpected victory at the Paris Olympics.
Anna Blinkova achieved a notable win against Elena Rybakina in the Australian Open second round, securing her best career performance with a 7-6(20) final set tiebreak. Blinkova, ranked No. 57, overcame ten match points to defeat the No. 3 seed in a match lasting 93 minutes.
Olga Danilovic advanced to the fourth round of Roland Garros by defeating Danielle Collins in the second round. Danilovic managed to turn the match around after being a set down and showcased her consistency by committing fewer unforced errors than Collins.
Mirra Andreeva surpassed Aryna Sabalenka in the Roland Garros quarterfinals, marking her first Grand Slam semifinal appearance. Andreeva’s performance ended Sabalenka’s eight-match Grand Slam winning streak.
Yulia Putintseva caused an upset at Wimbledon by defeating Iga Swiatek in the third round. Putintseva leveraged her experience on grass courts to overcome Swiatek’s strong start, ending Swiatek’s 21-match winning streak.
The most significant upset came at the Paris Olympics, where Zheng Qinwen defeated the favored Iga Swiatek in the semifinals. Zheng rallied from a deficit in the second set to secure a spot in the gold medal match, ultimately winning the Olympic gold medal.