SM
Watford vs. Leeds: 9 hrs 7 mins
Upcoming predictions and previews
HL
Bundesliga
Feb 22, 2015 at 2.30pm UK
 
BM

1-1

Stieber (73')
FT(HT: 0-0)
Hrgota (92')

World number two Ashleigh Barty knocked out of US Open

:Headline: Result: World number two Ashleigh Barty knocked out of US Open: ID:370091: from db_amp
The French Open champion was beaten in straight sets.

World number two Ashleigh Barty suffered a shock defeat in the fourth round of the US Open.

The Australian, who won the French Open earlier this year, was beaten in straight sets by Wang Qiang, the 18th seed from China.

Below-par Barty was broken twice in the first set and saved two match points on serve in the second.

She had a chance to break back but the hugely impressive Wang, playing in the fourth round of a grand slam for the first time, held her nerve.

A fourth match point saw the 27-year-old over the line and into the quarter-finals.

“‘Q’ was very good, very solid,” said Barty. “I felt like she was able to put the ball with great depth in difficult positions for me.

“I still was able to create opportunities, it was just very frustrating that on the big points today, she played a lot better.

Qiang Wang secured the shock win (AP Photo/Kevin Hagen)

“I mean I had nine break points, and I wasn’t able to even get one of them, which is really frustrating.

“But it’s been a great season in grand slams, making the second week in every single one, which has been really special.

“Now we’ll sit back, reflect, and look forward to a big couple months to finish off the year.”

Wang will face 23-time grand slam winner Serena Williams in the quarter-finals.

The American recovered from losing her opening service game to beat Petra Martic of Croatia 6-3 6-4.

Williams suffered an injury scare when she hurt her ankle and required a medical time-out.

She said: “I just rolled it, I don’t know why. I was volleying and it went over so I just wanted to get it compressed really fast.

“It affected me a little mentally because I’ve had a tough year with injuries.”

Elina Svitolina, the fifth seed from Ukraine, dashed home hopes when she beat American 10th seed and former finalist Madison Keys 7-5 6-4.

Svitolina said: “It was really good serving from me, I was feeling good with my footwork as well. It was really special playing in this atmosphere.

“I’m playing quite solid. I’m just trying to take one match at a time and stay relaxed. Hopefully we can go far in the draw.”

Svitolina will face Britain’s Johanna Konta, who beat third seed Karolina Pliskova, in the last eight.

The Ukrainian said: “It’s going to be another great battle, we always have tough matches. It’s going to be another challenge which I will accept.

amp_article__370091 : Database Data restored...  : 
last updated article - 2019-09-02 00:50:03:
html db last update - 2021-03-04 02:18:42 :

ex - 7200 : read : read cache amp html
Share this article now:
Recommended Next on SM
Premier League Table
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Arsenal28204470244664
2Liverpool28197265263964
3Manchester CityMan City28196363283563
4Aston Villa29175760421856
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs28165759421753
6Manchester UnitedMan Utd28152113939047
7West Ham UnitedWest Ham2912894650-444
8Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton2811985044642
9Wolverhampton WanderersWolves28125114244-241
10Newcastle UnitedNewcastle281241259481140
11Chelsea27116104745239
12Fulham29115134344-138
13Bournemouth2898114152-1135
14Crystal Palace2878133348-1529
15Brentford2975174154-1326
16Everton2887132939-1025
17Luton TownLuton2957174260-1822
18Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest2967163551-1621
19Burnley2945202963-3417
20Sheffield UnitedSheff Utd2835202474-5014
Scroll for more - Tap for full version


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!

Loading ...

Failed to load data.



. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .