Wimbledon Champion Krejcikova Withdraws from US Open, Shelton and Tiafoe to Face Off in 3rd Round – LatestLY Sports News

Wimbledon Champion Krejcikova Withdraws from US Open, Shelton to Face Tiafoe in 3rd Round Clash: LatestLY

In a shocking turn of events, Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova has been eliminated from the US Open after a stunning upset in the second round. The Czech player, who was coming off her first Grand Slam singles title at Wimbledon, fell to American player Ann Li in a hard-fought match.

Krejcikova, who was seeded eighth at the US Open, struggled to find her rhythm against the aggressive play of Li, ultimately losing in straight sets 6-3, 7-5. Despite her early exit from the tournament, Krejcikova remains determined to bounce back and continue her impressive run on the WTA tour.

Meanwhile, American players Shelby Rogers and Frances Tiafoe are set to face off in the third round of the US Open after both players secured victories in their respective matches. Rogers, who defeated 29th seed Veronika Kudermetova, will be looking to continue her strong performance on home soil.

Tiafoe, on the other hand, scored an impressive win over Italian player Fabio Fognini to advance to the third round. The 23-year-old American has been in fine form recently and will be hoping to make a deep run in the tournament.

The matchup between Rogers and Tiafoe promises to be an exciting one, with both players eager to secure a spot in the later stages of the tournament. Tennis fans can expect a thrilling battle between the two Americans as they vie for a place in the fourth round of the US Open. Stay tuned for all the latest updates and results from the tournament.

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