What a thrilling Australian Open Women's Singles Finals it was. Caroline Wozniacki won and regained her No 1 ranking after some six years. But she got that not without a tough fight from Simona Halep, who fought bravely with an injury in her ankle.
Here is how the scores progressed:
Simona Halep - Caroline Wozniacki
First set: (opens with Wozniacki serve)
0-1; 0-2; 0-3; 1-3; 1-4; 2-4; 2-5; 3-5; 4-5; 5-5; 5-6; 6-6; 6-7.
Second set (opens with Halep serve)
1-0; 1-1; 2-1; 2-2; 3-2; 3-3; 4-3; 5-3; 6-3.
Third set (opens with Wozniacki serve)
0-1; 0-2; 1-2; 1-3; 2-3; 3-3; 4-3; 4-4; 4-5; 4-6.
Simona and Caroline were so graceful and magnanimous in their victory speeches. Here is them both: (Courtesy: Twitter: @AustralianOpen)
Here is how the scores progressed:
Simona Halep - Caroline Wozniacki
First set: (opens with Wozniacki serve)
0-1; 0-2; 0-3; 1-3; 1-4; 2-4; 2-5; 3-5; 4-5; 5-5; 5-6; 6-6; 6-7.
Second set (opens with Halep serve)
1-0; 1-1; 2-1; 2-2; 3-2; 3-3; 4-3; 5-3; 6-3.
Third set (opens with Wozniacki serve)
0-1; 0-2; 1-2; 1-3; 2-3; 3-3; 4-3; 4-4; 4-5; 4-6.
Simona and Caroline were so graceful and magnanimous in their victory speeches. Here is them both: (Courtesy: Twitter: @AustralianOpen)
Clearly recognizing the stature of Simona, Caroline, in her speech, said, "I want to congratulate Simona. I know today is tough and I'm sorry I had to win, but I am sure we will have many matches in the future.""For sure I will fight, I have many years to go so hopefully I will face another challenge like this today."— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 27, 2018
A warrior today, a warrior all tournament. Well played, Simona.#AusOpen pic.twitter.com/jlS2t3hsXA
"I'm just taking a second to hug 'Daphne' - I've dreamt of this moment for so many years, to be here is a dream come true."— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 27, 2018
Your #AusOpen 2018 Champion, @CaroWozniacki! đ pic.twitter.com/iFfSmlVCPA
Caroline Wozniacki is a class act.
ReplyDeleteThis was a very good match !
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