Bad luck for Shuai Peng that was having a great US Open. The Chinese got to the final without conceding a set and without dropping a single service game (she has won 40 in a row), but eventually she had to bow to her precarious conditions. Eventually Shuai had to leave the court in wheelchair
The Drama
The drama started after 1 hour and 53 minutes. The score was 7-6 4-3 for Caroline Wozniacki and Shuai had a clear chance to break back. Eventually The Chinese grabbed her left leg and she was brought to the locker run. Peng was in tears and she was desperate to get back on the court while Caroline was practicing her serve to keep the shoulder warm. Eventually the Chinese got back, Caroline served a double fault and Shuai had a clear chance to level terms, but eventually she fell on her knees and she was helped out the court on a wheelchair.
McEnroe commented “I feel sick to my stomach watching this,”
Caroline: I just feel very sorry for Peng
The Dane commented “It’s definitely very difficult. You’re out here and you want to battle and finish it off properly, but I just feel very sorry for Peng, because she played really well today.
“It’s so hot out here and I’m sorry she felt ill. I hope she’ll be okay.”
Next vs. Serena
Caro will play her good friend Serena Williams for the title. Head to head is 8-1 for Serena, but the Dane had a clear shot during the last 2 matches. This final could be an epic!