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Krejcikova and Rakhimova compete in close match at US Open

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 3:15 PM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Krejcikova and Rakhimova compete in close match at US Open

Summary

Barbora Krejcikova is facing Kamilla Rakhimova in a match at the US Open on August 30, 2026. The match began with Rakhimova taking an early 1-0 lead in the first set. Krejcikova, who leads their head-to-head series, has demonstrated strong play to even the match after an early setback. The players are currently competing in a first-round match as part of the tournament's opening day.

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Status Watch

•Krejcikova and Rakhimova are competing at the US Open.
•Rakhimova leads 1-0 in the match after winning the first game.
•Krejcikova is looking to extend her head-to-head advantage.
•The match is part of the opening day of the US Open.
•Current score shows Krejcikova making a comeback after an early loss.

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What they're saying

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How the US Open became obscenely expensive Follow us on Bluesky | And you can mail Graham Barbora Krejcikova leads the head-to head 1-0 over Kamilla Rakhimova with a win at this very tournament in 2021. A third round 6-4, 6-2 stroll for the Czech. And they are underway, Rakhimova takes a 30-0 lead but Krejcikova takes control with some heavy hitting to square it up. A shank after some moon ball antics hands the Uzbek the game point and she takes a 1-0 lead after the return is dumped into the net. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Graham Searles

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