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Sakkari falls for third straight in Grand Slam debut
The Greek, ranked eighth in the world, lost to Massalova 6-4 in doubles at the US Open and said goodbye quickly, as she did at Roland Garros and Wimbledon.
Big events, like the U.S. Open, generate a lot of buzz. From professional retirements to unexpected victories. All of this took place during up to 9 months of non-stop activity involving personal and/or family conflict. All of this happening simultaneously in one city.
For example, Maria Sakari (WTA ranked 8th) He didn’t find the answers to his moments on the track.at the opening ceremony US OpenGreek Farewell to Spaniard Rebecca Massalova soon (No. 71) It was his third loss in the first round of a major this year. Later, he burst into tears at the press conference.: “I’m in pain on the court, but I can’t make a decision right now. My mind is not clear right now. My mind is uncertain right now. I don’t know what I’m going to do. I don’t know whether to stop and rest or not,” he launched spoke.
the same day, Laura Siegemund had a very busy night when she nearly wiped out local icon Coco Gauff: “Today they treated me like a bad guy. I think it was the first time I cried in a press conference. As a tennis player, you are a performer. You owe a person who bought a show to see one Show.” A lot of money for a ticket to see your kids (cry) At the end of the day, I can go home and look in the mirror and tell myself I did a good job. They treated me like I was a liar, like I was looking for shady ways to win games. There were people throwing rackets, yelling, making bad gestures to the public: I never did any of those things during the entire game. “
The next day, the emotion came up, in this case it was Nicholas Jarry Unable to contain himself, he celebrated a first-round win over Luca van Asche and honored his newborn son Santiago.
Caroline García unexpectedly fell and there was no relief for Yafan Wang, Couldn’t even face the news and could only read it through social networks, in which he expressed his regret Grandmother’s Physical Loss: “I couldn’t go to the meeting after the defeat, there were too many emotions.”
With John Isner saying goodbye to professional tennis, the uncertainty is which match will happen. Against his compatriot Michael Moher in the second round: “I think the most important thing is to have the respect of my colleagues in the dressing room. I think I did. Tennis has always been a big part of my life. It’s hard to say goodbye. But That day will come. Above all, without a doubt, I have a great life and I look forward to every second of it.” The 2.08-meter giant said with tears.
A few hours later, it was the turn of a lovely couple from the Latin American public.at least on a level main, Juan Sebastian Cabal and Robert Farrah End It All To their great friendship. Dutchman Wesley Koolhof and Briton Neal Skupski signaled their departure from New York in a stadium packed with Colombians.
In the final hours, a strange thing happened involving the three protagonists of the Ladies Tour. Marchita Wanderusova Descending into one of the tournament revelations Peyton Stearns (“…the fact that I caused so much trouble for the defending Wimbledon champion is representative of where I am now,” she tearfully told reporters) But it would upset her stomach.He is aware of the risks involved in participating in the doubles round of 16 match he has arranged Barbara Strykova
Pain in her left arm has given her several warnings, so the Czech’s dilemma is to accompany her friend to her final professional match, or retire despite playing in singles. Hugs in the locker room are the answer. It was a consolation to both sides that there was no outcome other than one losing the game and the other retiring.
This is the U.S. Open. He suffered from the departure of Serena Williams a year ago. Two years ago, Novak Djokovic lost to Novak Djokovic in the tournament final. Daniel Medvedev. And tears, always tears.
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