Heart-Breaking Scenes from US Open Locker-Room as 24YO WTA Star Breaks Down in Tears for Her Retiring Friend as Injury Scare Lurks Around

In the world of professional tennis, where wins and losses hang by a thread, a recent match showcased the incredible resilience of a remarkable player. Marketa Vondrousova, the Wimbledon champion and the 9th seed at the US Open, faced a tough challenge that went beyond tennis skills.

As the match unfolded, Vondrousova’s excellent tennis skills were clear, but so was her struggle with pain. During the second set, she began to experience pain in her elbow, which made her wince with each serve.

A rollercoaster of emotions for Wimbledon star, Marketa Vondrousova, at the US Open

The most intense moment came when Vondrousova, almost crying, decided to take a timeout and swallow some pills. With great determination, she carried on with the match and, in the end, managed to win in a thrilling three-set game, with a final score of 6-7(3) 6-3 6-2.

However, the real emotional moment happened after the victory. Even after securing her spot in the quarter-finals, Vondrousova was seen crying, showing mixed emotions of happiness and concern. A video shared on social media captured the touching moment when her doubles partner, Barbora Strýcová, comforted her in the locker room.

Strýcová gave a hug to Vondrousova to comfort her during a tough situation.

While the exact cause of Vondrousova’s struggles is unconfirmed, it is highly speculated that it is due to her injured elbow. What might have affected her is the fact that she might have to pull out of her round of 16 doubles match, along with her partner Barbora Strýcová, who is retiring soon from professional tennis.

Vondrousova – Strýcová US Open run comes to an end

Just 2 hours after this heartfelt in interaction between the formidable doubles partners, Vondrousova and Strýcová pulled out from their run at US Open, making Strýcová’s retirement tournament end on an abrupt note. The withdrawal from the women’s doubles event came as a significant blow, especially considering that Strycova, at 37 years old, had set her sights on ending her career on a high note at the US Open.

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They were supposed to play against the 16th-seeded team of Erin Routliffe and Gabriela Dabrowski later that Monday. This sudden change in plans left both players and their fans with mixed feelings, realizing that this would be a farewell neither of them had anticipated.

As Marketa Vondrousova continues her journey at the US Open, her partnership with Strycova, although shorter than expected, will remain a touching part of their tennis careers. With Vondrousova pulling out of her US Open doubles, run, do you think it’s only a matter of time before she pulls out of her US Open Singles campaign too? Let us know in the comment section.

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