Barbora Krejcikova delivered one of the most dramatic performances of the 2025 US Open, overcoming American Taylor Townsend in a fourth-round thriller. The match, played on Louis Armstrong Stadium, lasted over three hours and showcased Krejcikova’s resilience and tactical brilliance under immense pressure.
The Match That Defied the Odds
Krejcikova dropped the first set 1–6, struggling with unforced errors and failing to match Townsend’s aggressive pace. The American, backed by a roaring home crowd, appeared destined for her first Grand Slam quarterfinal. But the second set turned into a marathon, culminating in a 25-minute tiebreak where Townsend held eight match points.
Saving Eight Match Points
With the score at 6–3 in the tiebreak, Townsend was just one point away from victory. Krejcikova, however, refused to fold. She saved seven match points in the tiebreak alone, displaying nerves of steel and pinpoint shot-making. Her ability to stay composed and find winners under pressure shifted the momentum entirely.
Final Result and Emotional Aftermath
Krejcikova won the match 1–6, 7–6(13), 6–3, advancing to the quarterfinals where she will face No. 4 seed Jessica Pegula. Townsend, visibly emotional after the loss, received a standing ovation as she left the court. Krejcikova acknowledged the crowd’s energy and expressed gratitude for the atmosphere, even though it favored her opponent.
A Career-Defining Moment
This victory marks Krejcikova’s second quarterfinal appearance at the US Open and reinforces her reputation as one of the most mentally tough players on tour. After missing nearly five months earlier in the season due to a back injury, her comeback continues to gain momentum.
Krejcikova at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2025
At the moment ranked no.62, the Czech has achieved a compiled 12-6 match record in 2025. The Czech is participating at the U.S. Open where she managed to beat the world no.23 Victoria Mboko 6-3 6-2
, the world no.94 Moyuka Uchijima 6-4 6-2, the world no.11 Emma Navarro 4-6 6-4 6-4 and the world no.139 Taylor Townsend 1-6 7-6(13) 6-3.Barbora Krejcikova will fight against the world no.4 Jessica Pegula in the quarter. Their actual record is 2-1 for Krejcikova.
The Czech won 8 titles in her career: 3 on hard courts, 2 on clay courts, 2 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of her titles)
Taylor Townsend in 2025
Currently ranked no.139, Townsend played her last match on the 31st of August when she lost to world no.62 Barbora Krejcikova 1-6 7-6(13) 6-3 in the 4th round of the U.S. Open (draw).
At present, during this year Townsend achieved an overall 19-14 record.
Barbora Krejcikova and Taylor Townsend clashed against each other just twice. Their current head to head is 2-0 for Krejcikova.