Some of the 72 players complained bitterly about their limited preparations for the Grand Slam and said the hard lockdown was responsible for their eliminations. "I came out of the quarantine, then we were lucky enough to have a separate tournament for us who were in the hard lockdown. Brady will meet Czech surprise package Karolina Muchova, who stunned world number one Ash Barty, for a place in the final. "I think it says a lot," said Brady, who was beaten by eventual champion Osaka at Flushing Meadows. "Really just knowing I belong at this level, I can compete in the second week of Grand Slams consistently ...

Source: The Star February 17, 2021 06:56 UTC