Strong Comebacks – US Open 2025 Week 1


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We’re wrapping up the first week of the US Open and heading to the Round of 16 today. Here are some highlights from the first week of women’s tennis at the US Open.

Jessica Pegula on point

Jessica Pegula stays sharp in week 1 and is smoothly advancing through the quarter-finals. So far, in the past three matches, she hasn’t lost a single set. I enjoy watching her play, as she remains calm and collected on the court.

Janice Tjen Makes history

Janice Tjen, the emerging Indonesian tennis star, has made history as the first Indonesian to win a Grand Slam match. Watch the video yourself to see if she plays like the former world No.1 Ash Barty.

LOOK AT THOSE SLICES!!!!

Her debut run ended in the second round against Emma Raducanu, but I think it's a great start and a successful tournament for her.

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Alex Eala’s Resilient Run

Another historic moment! Remember Alex Eala? The one who trained at Nadal’s Tennis Academy and made her breakthrough by defeating three Grand Slam champions as a wild card at the Miami Open this March. She is back again.

This week, she won in the first round of the US Open—becoming the first Filipina to win in the main draw of a Grand Slam. She showed her resilience during the match by coming back from 1-5 down in the final set! Although her run at the US Open this year was cut short in the second round, losing to Cristina Bucșa, she made a statement to the tennis world that she’s here to stay! I can’t wait to see her grow and win more trophies in the future!

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Drama at the Net

Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko’s argument at the end of the match, when they shook hands, turned into finger-pointing and harsh words from Ostapenko.

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Let’s begin with this: no matter the situation, you shouldn’t point at others’ faces and call them out for lacking class or education. That’s disgraceful, and disrespectful. However, Taylor Townsend handled it perfectly in this difficult situation. I became a fan of hers immediately after seeing the incident. Taylor Townsend deserves more recognition and respect! Watch Taylor’s press conference.

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Townsend Keeps Rolling

Taylor Townsend continues her run at the US Open this year, reaching the Round of 16 after defeating Mirra Andreeva. With her excellent movement, strong net play, and the crowd’s support, she dominated her opponent throughout the match. She will face two-time Grand Slam champion Barbora Krejčíková in the next round.

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Runs That Stopped Here

Paolini and Navarro’s single run was halted in the third round this year at the US Open.

Big Names March On

Swiatek, Sabalenka, Gauff, Osaka, and Anisimova continue to advance into the Round of 16.

Venus & Leylah: Doubles Delight

Venus Williams and Leylah Fernandez reach the third round of women’s doubles. It’s incredible to see Venus Williams still fighting. They received a wild-card entry this year and had never played together before this week. AMAZING!

Round of 16 Matches to Watch

Some highly anticipated and exciting matches to watch...

Coco Gauff vs Naomi Osaka

  • Former champions will face each other in the fourth round of the US Open on Monday night. Despite struggling with her shaky serve, Coco kept fighting and advanced to the fourth round.
  • After returning from maternity leave and going through some struggles in her comeback, Naomi is finally finding her rhythm, defeating Daria Kasatkina to reach the fourth round of a major. It’s the first time since winning the Australian Open in 2021.

Markéta Vondroušová vs Elena Rybakina

  • Former Grand Slam champion Vondroušová is making a strong comeback from her injury. She is the first unseeded woman to win a singles title at Wimbledon. She looks confident in her match against Paolini, with her powerful forehand and slicing shots.

Barbora Krejčíková vs Taylor Townsend

  • Super excited to see this game with Krejčíková returning from her injury break, and Townsend stunning the No. 5 seed Mirra Andreeva. Krejčíková fought through the final set when she was down 0-3 and won the set 6-4 to advance to the fourth round.

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