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Lucky Loser's US Open Dream Dashed in Epic Match
9 Sep
Summary
- Arthur Gea narrowly missed a match point in a grueling five-hour contest.
- He was the first lucky loser in history to reach a Grand Slam quarter-final.
- Botic van de Zandschulp completed a remarkable comeback victory.
In a captivating display of resilience, Botic van de Zandschulp mounted an incredible comeback to defeat Arthur Gea at the US Open. Gea, who entered the tournament as a lucky loser, was just one point away from achieving a historic Grand Slam quarter-final berth. However, he could not convert his match point opportunity in the third-set tie-break.
The Dutch player Van de Zandschulp seized the momentum, battling back from the brink of defeat. The match stretched to an astonishing five hours and 13 minutes, becoming one of the longest on record at Flushing Meadows. Van de Zandschulp eventually secured a hard-fought 3-6, 6-7, 7-6, 7-6, 6-4 victory, a triumph he described as a 'crazy comeback'.
Gea's remarkable run as a lucky loser saw him progress through the rounds, earning a significant prize money increase. Despite the disappointment of falling just short, his performance captured attention in this epic encounter.
