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Wildcard Duo Stuns Rivals for US Open Doubles Final
11 Sep
Summary
- Montgomery and Krueger reunited after winning juniors in 2021.
- The pair overcame an 8-2 deficit in the third-set tiebreak.
- They face top seeds Siniakova and Townsend in the final.
The unseeded American duo of Robin Montgomery and Ashlyn Krueger has advanced to the 2026 US Open women's doubles final, marking a significant reunion after their 2021 junior doubles championship victory.
Their path to the final included a dramatic third-set tiebreak against the second seeds, Gabriela Dabrowski and Luisa Stefani. Down 8-2, Montgomery and Krueger rallied to win eight consecutive points, clinching the tiebreak 10-8 and securing their spot in the championship match.
The wildcard team demonstrated resilience throughout the tournament, defeating accomplished opponents, including the ninth seeded pair of Erin Routliffe and Aldila Sutjiadi. They are set to face the formidable top seeds, Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend, who boast multiple Grand Slam titles together.
Montgomery and Krueger will enter the final as underdogs, with Siniakova and Townsend bringing extensive Grand Slam experience. The championship match is scheduled for Friday, September 11. Regardless of the outcome, this young American partnership has captured attention and is anticipated to compete in more WTA tournaments in 2026 and beyond.
