Riding the momentum gained from her qualifying rounds campaign here, the 26-year-old from Romania, who is ranked 122 in WTA Rankings, handed the eighth-seeded Krejcikova a 6-4, 7-5 defeat to claim one of her biggest scalps in Grand Slams. It was the first major loss for Krejcikova after compiling a streak of eight straight wins-- and the upset of the tournament so far. Krejcikova, one of the WTA Tour\u2019s most consistent players, had won 15 of the past 16 matches against players ranked outside the Top 100.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Krejcikova has been on a high since her Wimbledon triumph. The swirl of obligations resulted in a flood of appearances and interviews back home, thus leaving her with little time and energy. The effect was evident in her 7-6 (3), 6-2 victory over qualifier Marina Bassols Ribera in the first round here. Against Ruse, she had no chance at the level she played.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In fairness, Ruse played a spectacular match, feasting on Krejcikova\u2019s second serve, winning 20 of those 32 points. She was also more aggressive, stroking 28 winners and making only 15 unforced errors. Krejcikova\u2019s numbers were 27 and 24, respectively. Ruse finished with eight aces, while Krejcikova stroked seven double faults.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Ruse broke Krejcikova\u2019s serve in the sixth and 10th games of the first set and took the frame on her third set point when Krejcikova\u2019s backhand soared wide. Krejcikova forged a 5-3 lead in the second set, but Ruse rallied to win the last four games. After the final point, Ruse, competing in the US Open second round for just the second time, collapsed to the court and lay on her back, taking in the biggest moment of her career.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI have no words,\u201d the elated Ruse was quoted as saying by the official website of the US Open. \u201cI just cannot believe it. It was such a good match for me. Barbora is such a good player, she wins so many matches. It\u2019s just a dream for me.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI really don\u2019t know how I did it. I just make every ball, to do my game and I think my father is the lucky charm. It\u2019s his first time in the US! I\u2019m super happy to be with him here, it\u2019s been some very emotional days for me here.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI have no words,\u201d the elated Ruse was quoted as saying by the official website of the US Open. \u201cI just cannot believe it. It was such a good match for me. Barbora is such a good player, she wins so many matches. It\u2019s just a dream for me.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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