Brooke Buckner’s Sweet Revenge: Brooke Buckner secured a spot in the women’s singles quarterfinals at the Veolia North Carolina Open on Wednesday, defeating No. 16 seed Helena Jansen in three games. Buckner won 11-9, 5-11, 11-5 at Cary Tennis Park, avenging her recent loss to Jansen in Cape Coral last month.
A Hard-Fought Rematch
Jansen had defeated Buckner in their previous meeting, but Buckner responded with a strong performance. She edged out a tight first game 11-9 before Jansen fought back to win the second 11-5. In the deciding third game, Buckner used a dominant 7-0 run early on to take control and secure the victory.
Next Challenge Awaits
With the win, Buckner moves on to the quarterfinals, where she will face either No. 8 seed Salome Devidze or No. 17 seed Liz Truluck. A victory in that match would send her to the semifinals, marking a significant step forward in her tournament run.
Buckner’s ability to adjust and respond under pressure was key to her success. As she prepares for her next match, she will look to build on the momentum from her decisive third-game performance.
News in Brief: Brooke Buckner’s Sweet Revenge
Brooke Buckner defeated Helena Jansen 11-9, 5-11, 11-5 to reach the quarterfinals at the Veolia North Carolina Open. She avenged a loss to Jansen from last month, using a 7-0 run in the third game to take control. Buckner will next face Salome Devidze or Liz Truluck.
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