Returning with better intentions than when she first entered the court, the 10th player in the world held on, notably saving a break point with a subtle lob (definitely) to return to 2-2. Neck and neck and while the tension only increased over the minutes, the two protagonists continued to multiply the errors (61 in total against 28 winning shots). In the little game of irregularity, Muchova got her feet stuck in American cement by redacting a smash, making a double fault then sending a forehand into the net to offer Gauff a 4th break and the opportunity to serve for the match.
But as strong and determined as she is, the American nonetheless remains a 19-year-old player who was only playing her second Major semi-final. A missed first match point on her engagement and Muchova was back in business. And if the meeting did not always reach the summits, it must be recognized that the two actresses of this first night session saved the best for last, like an absolutely extraordinary point of 40 racket strokes to obtain a 6th match point, the 5th on this incredible last service game from the Czech.
2023-09-08 07:50:51
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