Karolina Pliskova's Early Exit at US Open: Injury Halts Match Against Jasmine Paolini
In a stunning turn of events at the US Open 2024, former world No. 1 Karolina Pliskova's match against Jasmine Paolini came to an abrupt end after just three points due to an injury. Pliskova, who was seeded 16th and has previously reached the finals at the US Open in 2016 and Wimbledon in 2021, was facing off against the fifth-seeded Italian, Jasmine Paolini, when disaster struck.
The encounter, which was highly anticipated as a clash between two seasoned grand slam finalists, started off with Pliskova and Paolini tied at 15-all. However, the match took a dramatic turn when Pliskova twisted her left foot while attempting to change direction during a point. The injury quickly became evident as she limped and sought medical assistance from the sideline.
Pliskova was seen removing her shoes and left sock as the trainer examined her foot. Despite the medical team's efforts, Pliskova determined that she could not continue and made a painful exit from Louis Armstrong Stadium, leaving the scoreboard at 30-15 in Paolini's favor.
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"It's so sad. I hope she recovers really soon, because it’s bad to leave the court like this," Paolini expressed after the match. The Italian’s sentiment reflects the disappointment of both players and fans alike, as the match ended before it could truly begin.
Jasmine Paolini, who has experienced a remarkable season so far, including runner-up finishes at Roland Garros and Wimbledon, was poised to advance to the third round of the US Open for the first time in her career. Before this season, the 28-year-old had struggled to progress past the second round in previous major tournaments.
As Paolini advances to the next round, she will face No. 30 seed Yulia Putintseva. Putintseva recently overcame Wang Xinyu in a grueling match that showcased her resilience and clutch performance.
The US Open, known for its unpredictable and thrilling matches, has already seen its share of surprises. Alongside Paolini's unexpected advancement, Sara Errani, Paolini's doubles partner, also made headlines by defeating Caroline Dolehide and reaching the third round for the first time since 2015. Meanwhile, 20-year-old Ashlyn Krueger achieved a significant upset by defeating 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva.
As the tournament progresses, the absence of Karolina Pliskova is felt deeply, and fans will be watching closely to see how the rest of the competition unfolds.
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