Epic match in the optimum at the US Open »Players stopped heating and watched the historical tie-break in the locker rooms! 8 match balls saved
Article by Adrian Jitea – published Monday, September 1, 2025, 02:49 / Updated Monday, September 1, 2025 02:51
Barbora Krejcikova (29 years old, 62 WTA) defeated Taylor Townsend (29 years, 136 WTA) in the most exciting match of the current US Open edition, score 1-6, 7-6 (13), 6-3.
Barbora Krejcikova, a Grand Slam champion at Roland Garros and Wimbledon, had a 2025 uncertainties. Crakized by injuries, found its shape just before the US Open.
Barbora Krejcikova – Taylor Townsend, the tournament match at the US Open 2025
On Sunday, in the finals, it seemed totally outdated by Taylor Townsend's offensive. Czechoaica was very wrong in the first set, 14 unforced errors and only two directly winning blows. He gave up 1-6 and continued to be dominated up to 1-3 in the second act.
The frequency of the first service increased, the right began to produce light points. He arrived in an epic tie-break, in which Taylor wasted no less than 7 match balls! He had another one at 5-4.
VIDEO. It all stopped for the Barbora Krejcikova – Taylor Townsend duel
Even Players Trying to Warm Up and Cool Down Have Stopped to Watch the Drama in Armstrong 👀 pic.twitter.com/4fgo0soogz
– US Open Tennis (@usopen) August 31, 2025
The rallies were so intense and passionate that everything stopped in the New York complex. The heating players left everything aside and gathered in front of the TVs.
Barbora won the tie-break by 15-13 and pushed the dispute decisively. Townsend accused the shock of misses and recognized defeated.
In the quarter -finals, Krejcikova will come across another American, Jessica Pegula (4 WTA).
God, what a match! A few months ago I was injured, I couldn't get closer to the ground. I had such a big pain in the back that I didn't know if I could ever play again. It's a huge privilege to be here
– Barbora Krejcikova
Video summary. How did Barbora Krejcikova save 8 match balls and qualified in the quarters at the US Open
