Chwalińska like Djokovic. The sensation at the US Open has become a fact!

The US Open caused a huge sensation right from the start. Novak Djokovic will not even play in the second round of the New York tournament. The four-time winner of the event lost to Mariano Navone after over four and a half hours of fighting. The Argentine won 6-7 (5-7), 7-5, 6-4, 2-6, 6-1.

Novak Djokovic says goodbye to the US Open after the first round

The fourth-seeded Serb was a clear favorite in the clash with the 49th ranked racket in the world. Unfortunately, the 39-year-old once again had health problems. During the meeting, it became increasingly clear that he was fighting against his own body.

After the fourth set, he requested a medical timeout. – It was a terrible feeling. This is something that, unfortunately, accompanied me in almost every match this year: nausea and vomiting, a serious problem. And then my whole body starts to break down, I only feel cramps and pain – he admitted after the match. Novak Djokovic added that at the end of the match the problems also affected his back and shoulder.

This is a particularly painful defeat for the Serb, as he has not lost his opening match in a Grand Slam event for over two decades.

US Open. Maja Chwalińska without qualifications for the first time

For Maja Chwalińska, the appearance in the main draw of the US Open was a breakthrough moment in her career. The Pole did not have to pass the qualifications thanks to her great performance at Roland Garros. The result in Paris opened the way for her to take part in Grand Slam tournaments without having to fight for a place in the main part of the competition.

However, a very difficult task awaited her in New York. Her opponent in the first round was Taylor Townsend, a 30-year-old representative of the hosts, ranked 95th in the WTA ranking.

US Open. Maja Chwalińska – Taylor Townsend

Maja Chwalińska started the match with a winning game and for a moment everything was going her way. However, the rival quickly began to impose her own pace. The American used her serve effectively, often went to the net and forced the Pole to make difficult moves.

When standing 1:1 Chwalińska had problems keeping the pass. Townsend made two break points and converted her second chance to take the lead 2:1. From that moment on, the American controlled events on the court.

The Pole still managed to win her game and reduce her losses to 2:3but Townsend responded with another strong game. When standing 4:2 Chwalińska had to defend herself against another break. She was unable to reverse the situation and the American took the lead 5:2. After just over 30 minutes, she closed the first game with a service ace, winning 6-2.

US Open. Maja Chwalińska was eliminated after the first round

Maja Chwalińska tried to turn the tide of the match in the second set. The Pole first made up for the break loss, and then won an extremely tight game, defending as many as five break points.

When standing 3:4 However, she had to defend herself against another break and this time she was unable to keep the pass. Taylor Townsend took the lead 5:3and a moment later she used the first match ball and closed the match in two sets – 6:2, 6:3 and she qualified for the second round of the US Open.

Even before the meeting began, Marcin Matkowski drew attention to an important aspect. – Everything is new for Maja now. She almost never played in big tournaments, and when she did, she was never seeded. Let’s let her calmly get used to great tennis. Now she is facing competitors of a completely different level – emphasized the expert in Sportowe Fakty.