US Open Day 4 Women’s Recap: Andreeva Suffers Defeat

The excitement continued on Day 4 of the US Open women’s singles, featuring prominent players like two-time champion Naomi Osaka, French Open winner Iga Swiatek, and rising star Mirra Andreeva. However, Elena Rybakina withdrew before her scheduled match against Jessika Ponchet. This day brought some surprising results and standout performances. Here’s a recap of who excelled, who struggled, and the highlight match of the day.

Who Looked Good

Naomi Osaka exited the tournament after a thrilling match against last year’s French Open runner-up, Karolina Muchova. Despite leading 5-4, 40-0 in the second set, Osaka lost 6-3, 7-6. Muchova, who had already impressed in the first round against Katie Volynets, continued her strong play on Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Iga Swiatek dominated Ena Shibahara, winning 6-0, 6-1 without facing a single break point. Although Swiatek didn’t perform at her best in the opening round against Kamilla Rakhimova, this victory signaled her readiness for tougher challenges ahead.

Jessica Pegula, fresh off her victory at the National Bank Open, defeated fellow American Sofia Kenin 7-6, 6-3. Kenin started strong but faltered after losing the first set in a tiebreak, allowing Pegula to take control.

Anna Kalinskaya showed impressive form against Anna Bondar, converting four out of five break points to win 6-2, 6-4. Not initially seen as a tournament favorite, Kalinskaya’s powerful game could propel her deep into the competition.

Caroline Wozniacki performed well against Renata Zarazua, clinching a 6-3, 6-3 win. Wozniacki faced a tough battle but managed to avoid a third set, conserving energy for future rounds.

Who Looked Bad

Mirra Andreeva faced a disappointing defeat against Ashlyn Krueger, losing 1-6, 4-6. The 17-year-old struggled with her second serve, winning only 9% of points off it. Overall, her game faltered, and she’ll need to regroup after this heavy loss.

Caroline Dolehide also experienced a setback, losing to 37-year-old Sara Errani 5-7, 5-7. Dolehide, who ended Danielle Collins’ Grand Slam career in the previous round, was expected to perform better but struggled with consistency throughout the match.

Match of the Day

The standout match of the day featured Liudmila Samsonova’s remarkable comeback against Marie Bouzkova. Bouzkova took the first set 6-3 after breaking Samsonova’s serve twice. Leading 5-2 in the second set, Bouzkova appeared poised for victory. However, Samsonova elevated her game, winning the second set in a tiebreak.

In the final set, Bouzkova initially broke to lead 3-2, but Samsonova responded fiercely, winning four consecutive games to secure a 3-6, 7-6, 6-3 victory after nearly three hours on the court.

Source: https://lastwordonsports.com/tennis/2024/08/29/us-open-day-4-womens-recap-andreeva/