- This means a lot, it's been a long journey. I've had so many regular games this year but haven't gotten to it. That's why this means so much, says Townsend as the tears flow.
Before the US Open had
The crowd stood up and cheered their great support for Townsend after she cut down a forehand volley, typical of the match, which Halep did not reach and the match was over. 23-year-old Townsend hardly believed his eyes when victory was a fact. One of those who followed the match with great interest was basketball legend Kobe Bryant.
At his own serve and 5-4, the serve and volleyball player Townsend had two match balls at 40-15, which the world lighthouse Halep saved and leveled the third set to 5-5. Halep looked to have returned
Halep was frustrated and got a warning after breaking his racket at 1-1 in the third set.