Krejcikova saves eight match points in US Open miracle / Photo: TIMOTHY A.CLARY - AFP
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Krejcikova saves eight match points in US Open miracle
Barbora Krejcikova saved eight match points before defeating Taylor Townsend in an epic three-set battle to reach the quarter-finals of the US Open on Sunday.
Two-time Grand Slam singles champion Krejcikova prevailed 1-6, 7-6 (15/13), 6-3 in a remarkable 3hr 4min tussle to advance to a last eight meeting against American fourth seed Jessica Pegula.
The unseeded Czech had looked to be heading for the exit after unseeded American Townsend, chasing her first ever appearance in a Grand Slam quarter-final, moved to the brink of victory to earn a match point on Krejcikova's serve while leading 5-4 in the second set.
But 2024 Wimbledon champion Krejcikova dug herself out of that hole before the match went to an extraordinary tie-break.
Townsend raced into a 3-1 lead but Krejcikova refused to throw in the towel, chasing every ball down to remain in contention.
The former French Open champion would save an astonishing seven match points before clinching a marathon breaker 15/13 to force a decisive third set.
She broke Townsend for a 5-3 lead in the eighth game and then held to clinch a scarcely believable victory.
"What a match," said Krejcikova, who revealed she had wondered if she would ever play tennis again after missing the opening months of the season with a back injury.
"Just four months ago I was off the court, I couldn't play, I couldn't practice, I didn't know if I will ever be back.
"I still can't believe that I'm standing here having an interview with you right now. I was sidelined for six months and didn't know if I would ever play again. I'm super happy I can be here."
L.Durand--AMWN