American Shelby Rogers stages a comeback for ages shocking world number one Ash Barty in third round of US Open
Shelby Rogers, right, greets Ashleigh Barty at the net after defeating Barty in US Open on September 4, 2021, in New York.
"I am stunned. My heart rate is still very much elevated. I'm very excited with that win," Rogers said, after defeating Barty for the first time in six meetings. The Wimbledon champion found her form in the second set, getting a critical break in the fourth game with a forehand winner and again converting on break point in the sixth as Rogers whacked the ball into the net.
"I was just trying to stay in the point longer than Ash. She was handling my pace really well tonight. I felt like the harder I hit the ball, the better she hit," said Rogers, the only American woman remaining in the tournament. "I'm going to have to do a little bit of scouting I think. But she's fearless. She is playing very well and she's inspired. It's going to be a battle. I am ready for it," said Rogers.Barty appeared to take the loss in stride, telling reporters afterward: "I sleep well tonight knowing I gave everything I could.
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