Brooke Buckner Stages Thrilling Comeback: Brooke Buckner battled past No. 35 seed Elina Geut in a hard-fought 9-11, 11-2, 11-7 victory in women’s singles at the Veolia North Carolina Open. She overcame a 2-5 deficit in the final game to secure her spot in the Round of 16 at Cary Tennis Park.
Buckner Overcomes Early Struggles
Buckner dropped the opening game 9-11 but responded with a dominant 11-2 win in the second. Facing a tough challenge in the deciding game, she trailed 2-5 before rallying to claim the set 11-7, completing her comeback.
Jansen Rematch Up Next
With the win, Buckner advances to face No. 16 seed Helena Jansen in the Round of 16. The two players met last month in Cape Coral, where Jansen emerged victorious. Buckner will be aiming to turn the tables this time.
What This Means for Buckner
Buckner’s ability to fight back under pressure shows her resilience as she moves forward in the tournament. Her next match against Jansen presents a chance for redemption and a spot in the quarterfinals.
News in Brief: Brooke Buckner Stages Thrilling Comeback
Brooke Buckner defeated No. 35 seed Elina Geut 9-11, 11-2, 11-7 in the women’s singles at the Veolia North Carolina Open. She came back from a 2-5 deficit in the final game. Buckner will now face No. 16 seed Helena Jansen in the Round of 16.
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