Tightrope tactics take Townsend past Cirstea into US Open second week - WTA Tennis

Tightrope tactics take Townsend past Cirstea into US Open second week  WTA Tennis

Qualifier Taylor Townsend came from an early break down to serve-and-volley her way to a win over Sorana Cirstea and a place in the US Open 2019 fourth ...



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