Krejcikova stuns Townsend with eight match points saved in emotional US Open clash

Taylor Townsend Fails to Capitalize on Match Points in US Open Exit

Taylor Townsend was unable to convert eight match points in a grueling second-set tiebreaker, ultimately falling 1-6, 7-6 (13), 6-3 to Barbora Krejcikova in the US Open on Sunday.

The crowd strongly supported Townsend, who had gained popularity earlier in the tournament after a notable match against Jelena Ostapenko. The American came close to securing her first Grand Slam singles quarterfinal, but Krejcikova, a two-time major champion, saved multiple match points in the tiebreaker before dominating the final set with two service breaks. Krejcikova will now face fourth-seeded Jessica Pegula in the next round.

After a net exchange with Krejcikova, an emotional Townsend wiped away tears with a towel as she exited the court to a standing ovation.

Krejcikova acknowledged the crowd’s energy, saying, "I’m really enjoying the atmosphere here. Even if the support is mostly for the Americans, that’s fine. I hope to see everyone again in my next match—probably against another American."

This was Townsend’s 31st Grand Slam appearance and the closest she has come to a quarterfinal. Her only other fourth-round showing came in 2019, where she lost to eventual champion Bianca Andreescu.

Townsend continues competing in women’s doubles as the top-seeded pair alongside Katerina Siniakova, a former partner of Krejcikova with whom she completed a Career Grand Slam in doubles.