Dream Run of Bopanna/Sutjiadi at the US Open Ends in the Semis
The American wildcard duo of Donald Young and Taylor Townsend defeated Rohan Bopanna and Aldila Sutjiadi in the semifinals, 3-6, 4-6,
Though they rallied from a 0-3 hole in the opening set to draw the match at 3-3, the eighth-seeded Indo-Indonesian combination was unable to maintain their momentum against the formidable all-leftie pair.
Young expressed his immense delight and happiness, saying, "I knew Taylor and I could succeed if we got hot." Although I haven't played competitively this year, Taylor has been doing a fantastic job.
I assured her I wouldn't be too heavy and that I would play softly when I saw her rehearsing before the event.
Nevertheless, I'm thrilled that I came out and performed well. This fulfils a dream. I'm really happy.
Young reflected on his longstanding relationship with Townsend, saying, "When we were younger, Taylor and her sister and I used to play Monopoly.
I've found it absurd to watch her develop in this way. It's difficult to express how amazing it is.