AMAZING GRIT! Karen Khachanvo Ends Sebastian Korda’s Dream Run in 4 Hours at the Wimbledon Championship 2021

Round three of the 2021 Wimbledon Championship was off to a thrilling start. Russia’s Karen Khachanov faced American youngster Sebastian Korda in what was without a doubt one of the best games this year, so far.

The two were out for first blood right from the start, taking the game all the way down to the wire. As fans in the stand were thoroughly entertained, they held onto their nerves watching the two battle it out. It was a game of experience against energy and one got the better of the other in thrilling fashion.

The match ended in favor of Karen who put on a defensive masterclass to stop the youngster who fought his way back into the game with an incredible display of resilience and character. The scoreline ended 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, 5-7, as the Russian progressed into the next round.

Battle of the best

The American who was participating in his first-ever Wimbledon Championship had been in fine form throughout the tournament. Energetic, agile and in good touch, Sebastian has garnered world attention with every game. Hence, he was deemed as the favorite going into the match.

The 21-year-old was in good hands, backed by his father, a former tennis champion and mentored by tennis legend, Andre Agassi.

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Sebastian started the game strong, winning the first set 6-3, but couldn’t keep up with his counterpart’s amazing defensive display. As Karen won the next two sets 6-4, 6-3 on the bounce, Sebastian was put under tremendous pressure.

Recording just 6 aces to the 17 of his counterpart, the game was slipping out of the American’s hands.

However, with all his youthful energy put into drive, Sebastian let his racquet do the talking. He recorded 65% win percentage on his first serve and 50% on his second, as he began to script his comeback.

The crowd was up on their feet as the 21-year-old fought his way back into the game. Karen wasn’t letting go of his lead either, equaling the scoreline with every service break. With everyone on the edge, the game could change its course at any moment.

Final countdown

Against all his relentless efforts, Sebastian couldn’t breach his opponent’s defense. Both players gave it their absolute everything to win the game. However, there could be only one winner in this epic showdown and today it was Karen Khachanov.

The game will forever go down as the most thrilling battle in the history of the tournament. This defeat might haunt the youngster for a while but his fightback will forever be remembered. As Karen progresses into the next round, the 25-year-old will surely have the world’s attention behind him now, except for the fans of his American counterpart.

The Russian showed up in style on the biggest stage of his life, put on a brilliant show and won the hearts of many while ending another’s American Dream.

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