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Third set: Ash Barty* 6-1, 3-6, 2-6 Karolina Muchova (*denotes server) At 30-40 down, on an incredibly crucial point, Muchova finds a brilliant winner, just when she needed to. But the Czech is forced to play into the net on the next point, and Barty brings up another break point… the outcome is almost identical as a Muchova forehand saves the day. Her serve then deserts her at a critical point, a double fault giving Barty another chance, but once again, Muchova saves it with a beautiful crosscourt volley at the net. Barty’s then long and Muchova has a first match point… which she wins with an ace! Amazing!
Third set: Ash Barty* 6-1, 3-6, 2-5 Karolina Muchova (*denotes server) A net cord cruelly goes against Barty at a crucial moment – the ball bounces twice on the top of the net before landing the wrong side – to hand Muchova a break point. It’s saved but when another chance presents itself soon after, Muchova pounces. The Czech is now up a double break up and will serve for the match! Incredible.
Written by Mike Hytner
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