Despite taking it all in her stride, Townsend is still humbled by her recent doubles successes after over a decade on tour.
“It’s a first for me, and that’s a pretty cool experience to be able to be on tour for 12 years and still have firsts,” Townsend beamed.
Having only been partnered up six months ago, Siniakova explained why the pair gel so well, while Townsend believes they’re improving with every tournament they play.
“Definitely the game style we have suits each other. Leftie, rightie is also helpful. The chemistry on and off the court is also really good so I think it’s a combination of everything,” Siniakova said.
“One of the things I can say with full confidence is we’re playing better as a team over the last couple of weeks than we were doing a couple of months ago,” Townsend added.
The No.1 seeds will face Jelena Ostapenko and Su-Wei Hsieh in the final on Saturday, after the third seeds battled through second seeds Gabriela Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe 7-6(3) 3-6 6-3.
In a similarly seesawing affair with momentum swings galore, the first set was a carbon-copy of the first women’s doubles match, as Ostapenko and Hsieh edged it out in a tiebreak.
Routliffe and Dabrowski responded emphatically in the second set, while the third seeds’ level dropped a fraction.
However, Ostapenko’s raw power and Hsieh’s court craft made for a lethal combination, which Dabrowski and Routliffe couldn’t fend off in the third set.
In an intense and thrilling match, the top seeds in the women’s doubles category battled back from a tough start to secure their spot in the final. With their backs against the wall, they showed incredible determination and skill to turn the tide and come out on top.
The match was filled with long rallies, strategic plays, and impressive shot-making from both teams. Despite facing a formidable opponent, the top seeds never lost belief in themselves and fought hard until the very end.
Their perseverance paid off as they managed to win the deciding set and book their place in the final. It was a true testament to their resilience and mental strength, and they will surely be a force to be reckoned with in the championship match.
The crowd was on the edge of their seats throughout the entire match, witnessing some high-quality tennis from both teams. The top seeds’ comeback was a sight to behold, and it was a reminder of the unpredictable nature of sports.
As they prepare for the final, the top seeds will be looking to carry the momentum from their comeback win and deliver another stellar performance. Fans can expect an exciting and closely contested final as these top seeds look to clinch the title in style.
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