Crazy scenario in Seoul: despite 3 match points, Raducanu falls to Krejcikova
Emma Raducanu lived a waking nightmare against Barbora Krejcikova. Match points, hope, breakdown: a breathless duel in Seoul.
Tennis has its cruelties, and Emma Raducanu fell victim to another one. This Thursday, at the WTA 500 in Seoul, the Brit saw victory slip away by the slimmest of margins, defeated 4-6, 7-6, 6-1 by a heroic Barbora Krejcikova, who once again defied the odds.
The scenario is sure to haunt Raducanu. Leading 5-2 and having earned 3 match points in the second set, the Brit crumbled under the stunned gaze of the Korean crowd. First in a memorable tiebreak (10-12) and then in a one-sided final set (1-6). There is no doubt that this defeat could leave its mark.
On her side, Barbora Krejcikova displayed impressive resilience in a scenario reminiscent of the US Open (saving 8 match points in the round of 16 against Taylor Townsend).
The challenge that awaits her in the quarterfinals is also significant: Iga Swiatek, world number 2, ruthless in her opening match (6-3, 6-2 against Cirstea).
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