2024-09-02 21:33:00
In 2023, after three years and two children, Caroline Wozniacki made a sensational return to professional tennis, reaching fourth at the U.S. Open in her first Grand Slam tournament. wheel. She has performed less well in subsequent events – the second round of the Australian Open and the third round of Wimbledon in 2024 – but in New York she once again proved that she has a very good feel for the Flushing Meadows courts.
Dunka has reached the finals twice and the semifinals three times in the past, but she has a chance to finish in the top eight on Monday. This is something she has not achieved since her victory at a Grand Slam event in 2018, as well as at the Australian Open! There’s no denying that in New York she benefited greatly from Elena Rybakina’s withdrawal, which set her up to face Jessica Ponchet in the third round (WTA 143). Suffice to say, Wozniacki’s highest-ranked opponent heading into the fourth round was Renata Zarazua (WTA 92).
Wozniacki played three sets against Haddad Maia. More than two and a half hours
The bar was set even higher this time as Beatriz Haddad Maia (WTA 21st) stood on the other side of the net. It was already the best Grand Slam performance of the year and her career at the US Open for the left-handed Brazilian, but the clash with Wozniacki proved from the outset that she has no intention of stopping there. Both players are feeling much better since returning. The one who dominated the encounter was naturally Haddad Maia, because Wozniacki was more comfortable on the counterattack, but she made too many mistakes. Thanks to this, the Brazilian took a 4-1 lead with a double break after a tie at the beginning.
With each subsequent mistake, Caroline Wozniacki’s frustration grew. – As a very routine player, she hates making mistakes like this – said the Eurosport commentator. At the end of the first set, the Hawkeye live broadcast system unexpectedly failed and the game was suspended. Dunka used the opportunity to discuss it with her father and coach Peter Wozniacki, but that didn’t save her from a 6-2 defeat.
The 34-year-old’s game only improved significantly in the second game, though not from the start as she dropped her serve early on. However, she went on to win four games in a row. -Commentators say he has more confidence and trust in his shooting. After a period of wonderful performance, Wozniacki won the third set with a score of 6:3.
However, the header in front of him was more effectively reset by Haddad Maia, who again quickly broke serve with a backhand line. She hit her serve with confidence and moved one step closer to advancing to the quarterfinals. The Danish woman of Polish descent fought bravely. After a heroic exchange, she saved the match ball, but the Brazilian’s attack was too precise.
After a fierce battle of 2 hours and 39 minutes, Beatrice Haddad Maia won 6:2, 3:6, 6:3. The seeded tennis player will compete with Karolina Muchova, who defeated Jasmine Paolini 6-3, 6-3 on Monday, to reach the semi-finals of the tournament.
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