Ubitennis looks back on the events that took place during the third quarter of 2018. Ranging from Andy Murray’s run at the Washington Open to Serena Williams’ infamous outburst at the US Open.
Part 1 and 2 of our special series can be read HERE and HERE.
Washington, DC: Andy Murray breaks down after winning a match the ended past 3:00am
In one of his first tournaments back following a year of inaction due to hip surgery, Murray openly let the tears flow as he sat in his chair after a third set tiebreak against Marius Copil.
Rogers Cup: Buzarnescu injures her ankle in Montreal
This one is hard to watch. Deep into a third set against Elina Svitolina, Mihaela Buzarnescu went over on her ankle, crumbling to the court and screaming out in pain. The injury would derail a career-best season for the 30-year-old, who had just debuted in the top 20 coming off her first career WTA title only a few days earlier in San Jose. Following the injury, Buzarnescu would not win another match in 2018.
Rogers Cup: Halep outlasts Stephens in one of the year’s best finals
On her fourth championship point, Halep fell to the court in a mix of excitement and exasperation after hitting an ace to close out the match. Stephens was in tears following the defeat, getting hugs from her team as consolation.
