Thrilling US Open Encounter
In a gripping fourth-round encounter at the US Open, Barbora Krejcikova showcased her resilience by overcoming eight match points to secure a hard-fought victory against American Taylor Townsend, ultimately winning 1-6, 7-6(13), 6-3. This thrilling match unfolded on Sunday, electrifying fans who were passionately cheering for Townsend, particularly after her dramatic interaction with Jelena Ostapenko in the previous round.
Intense Second-Set Tiebreak
At one point during the intense second-set tiebreak, Krejcikova found herself at a significant disadvantage, staring down triple match points while Townsend held a seemingly insurmountable lead, with her odds sitting at -4000 according to ESPN BET. Remarkably, Krejcikova turned the tables, saving seven match points during the tiebreak, which extended for an astonishing 25 minutes.
This set alone lasted 98 minutes, marking it as the longest set in this women’s singles draw, surpassing the durations of Townsend’s previous encounters and even Carlos Alcaraz’s earlier match.
Historic Tiebreak Conclusion
The tiebreak concluded with a score of 15-13, the longest in this week’s tournament for both men’s and women’s singles.
After a balanced exchange of breaks that brought the set to a tiebreak, Krejcikova ultimately converted her fourth set point to take the set and shift the momentum in her favor.
