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Bulgarian Tsvetana Pironkova continued her magnificent performances at this year’s US Open, after beating France representative Alize Cornet in a brutal match, which lasted more than 2 hours, with 6: 4, 6: 7 (5: 7 ) and 6: 3. Thus, the best Bulgarian tennis player won a deserved place in the quarterfinals, where she will meet the great champion and hegemonic of women’s tennis: Serena Williams.
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The match began with a complicated game in the service of the French. It was 30:30, then 40:40, and both players made good shots from the back of the court. In the end, however, Cornet took two consecutive points to repeat the game 1: 0.
However, the second game was disappointing for the Bulgarian. After a series of errors it reached 0:40, respectively 3 break points for the opponent. Pironkova neutralized the first, but after a mistake by our tennis player the result became 2: 0.
However, Pironkova quickly recovered. After a bad start to Cornet’s game, our tennis player managed to stabilize her game and after some errors by the Frenchwoman the result was reduced to 1: 2. The subsequent game was very controversial. It reached 2 draws 40:40, after which our tennis player took two consecutive points after long games and tied 2: 2.
The two tennis players took the passes in the next game without problems for a score of 3: 3. Corne again had no problems in the next game, winning his game at 15.
Our girl took the next game and then came to a key moment in the meeting. The Bulgarian tennis player managed to change Corne’s game from 30: 0 to be able to break to 30 and be able to serve in the first set.
Pironkova continued her insistent play and with some spikes she reached 40:15 in her game. After a long play, the Bulgarian took the initiative with an iron backhand to the right and finished close to the net for 6: 4 and the first set.
What a story.
Playing her first tournament in over three years (she gave birth in April 2018), unranked Tsvetana Pironkova is in her fourth career Grand Slam QFs (first on hard court) at the #United States Open, after beating Alizé Cornet, 6-4, 6-7 (6), 6-3 pic.twitter.com/sgqbvcDc20
– José Morgado (@josemorgado) September 7, 2020
The start of the second set was so good for the Bulgarian tennis player. After a new game in which our No. 1 had the initiative, it reached a breaking point at 40:30. After a long play and a few cannonballs, Pironkova tried it 1: 0. Our hope continued her insistent approach and at 30 she took a service game.
Corne’s mistakes and Pironkova’s winning shots continued into the next game, after the Bulgarian athlete took the lead with 30:15. After a long play, Pironkova hit a great short ball and hit a pass shot to reach two break points. However, Cornet neutralized both occasions before Pironkova regained a 3-0 chance, but after a mistake by the Bulgarian the tie was again reached. After a few nervous moments on both sides, Cornet managed to keep her serve 2: 1 in the second half.
In the fourth game, however, things did not go well for the Bulgarian. After a few stiff punches and mistakes, Corne over with 0:40 in the score. However, the Frenchwoman wasted the first two points too easily, before Pironkova gave the lead and the tie at 2: 2. Corne’s increase in play did not diminish and she brought the service game to 0 for 3: two.
The inconsistency and decline in our girl’s game continued in the sixth game, when she again allowed the score to reach 0:40. After a new inaccuracy from Pironkova, the second consecutive advance was made on her submission, respectively, and the score increased to 4: 2 with a advance for her opponent.
Our tennis player rebounded and reached 40:40 after a brave game and well-built attacks. After another such exquisitely crafted attack, Pironkova reached a well-deserved breakthrough point. After a mistake by Cornet, she turned to the breakthrough to reduce the score to 4: 3. Pironkova continued to improve in her game and won her game at 15 by 4: 4.
Pironkova started strong in the ninth game, reaching 0:30, but Cornet responded in turn with 3 unanswered points to earn a point to win the game. After exchanging points between the two and a few moments of nervousness, several levels were reached. Cornet lost her temper and made a double mistake, giving Pironkova a chance to break through, which the Bulgarian however did not take advantage of after inches separated her from goal. The Frenchwoman’s nerves, however, did not last in the end and Pironkova achieved a breakthrough and a chance to serve for the set.
Pironkova looked determined to close out the game in the 10th game of the second set, using her strong start to take the lead and reach 30:15. After a new good serve, the Bulgarian reached the matchball. However, the nerves of the Bulgarian did not last and allowed a reverse advance, as the result was 5: 5.
The eleventh game was even, but again our girl had the initiative. She reached a breaking point and again with a powerful backhand to the right ended the play and earned the right to serve again for the set.
The script did not start well again in the Bulgarian’s serve game. After a very aggressive game by Cornet and a passive one by Tsveti, the result was 0:30. Cornet reached three points to score the set in a tiebreaker. The first and second were ruined, but in the third the Bulgarian succumbed to the tension and made a mistake to score 6: 6.
The wait is worth it.
🇧🇬 Tsvetana Pironkova is in the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam after three years out of the sport.@TPironkova | #United States Open pic.twitter.com/royFjmuv79
– US Tennis Open (@Usopen) September 7, 2020
In the tie-break, they both started actively, but Cornet’s strong shots were difficult for our girl to return and the score increased to 3: 1, before the Frenchwoman made a double error of 3: 2.
The tension continued to dominate the court and after another mistake by the Bulgarian tennis player Corne regained the advantage of 1 mini break by 6: 3. Pironkova kept her nerves and still forced the opponent to serve for the set in 6: 5. However, Cornet was not wrong and scored the match in the third after 7: 6 (7: 5) in the second half.
The decisive third part started well for our representative, after he quickly reached 40: 0 and after a winning shot closed the game 1: 0. Cornet also responded with a quick game at 0 for 1: 1.
However, the third game did not go according to the dreamed scenario for the Bulgarian and achieved a breakthrough after several unprovoked errors by 1: 2. However, our tennis player quickly regained her concentration and fighting spirit in her game. and she returned to the advance in 2: 2. Pironkova continued with the powerful game and after a diagonal forehand she closed her game at 15.
The sixth game of the set struggled for Cornet, but finally finished successfully to level the score again. The Bulgarian showed no worries in the seventh game and after a game at 15 she again took the lead with 4: 3.
The magic race continues!
Playing her first professional tournament in three years, Tsvetana Pironkova comes to the QF in the #United States Open pic.twitter.com/nfHRo23wTD
– US Tennis Open (@Usopen) September 7, 2020
The big moment came in the next, eighth game, when Corne showed another moment of nervousness and weakness to make a fatal mistake at a break point. Thus, Pironkova had the opportunity to close the match for the third time. This time there was no mistake, after the Bulgarian reached 3 match points and realized the first. Then Pironkova will play Serena Williams in the quarterfinals,
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