Barbora Krejcikova pulled off one of the most dramatic escapes of the 2025 US Open. She fought off eight match points before defeating Taylor Townsend.
The battle lasted just over three hours, with Krejcikova surviving wave after wave of pressure to turn the match around and book her place in the next round.
Townsend pushed the 2021 French Open champion to the brink. The American had multiple chances to close out the match, but Krejcikova’s resilience and clutch shot-making kept her alive.
Each time Townsend moved closer to victory, Krejcikova found a way to respond. She refused to let go of her US Open campaign.
When she secured the final point, Krejcikova let out a roar of relief and triumph. Townsend, visibly devastated, could only reflect on how close she had come.