Heartbreaking… Tough defeat after serving for the match and having 3 match points against two-time Grand Slam champion Barbora Krejčíková (WTA 39) in the second round in Seoul, 6-4, 6-7(10), 1-6
Heartbreaking scenes in Seoul today as a brave performance ended in crushing disappointment. After serving for the match and even holding three match points, the dream slipped away for the rising star against none other than Barbora Krejčíková, a two-time Grand Slam champion currently ranked WTA No. 39. The battle began on a high, with a confident and composed first set, where the underdog’s aggressive groundstrokes and solid serving stunned her seasoned opponent. She sealed it 6-4, showing remarkable poise under pressure.
The second set was a rollercoaster of nerves, momentum swings, and breathtaking rallies. Serving for victory and coming within a single point of one of the biggest wins of her career, she saw the opportunity cruelly snatched away. Krejčíková, drawing from her wealth of experience, clawed her way back, saving match points and stealing the set in an epic 7-6(10) tiebreak. From there, the momentum fully shifted. The deciding set turned into a mountain too steep to climb, with the Czech champion dominating 6-1 to close out the match.
Despite the painful loss, this performance will be remembered for its fight, courage, and flashes of brilliance. The margins were razor-thin, and the future remains bright.
