Brady surprises herself with semi-final after hard lockdown


  • Tennis
  • Wednesday, 17 Feb 2021

Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, February 17, 2021 Jennifer Brady of the U.S. in action during her quarter final match against Jessica Pegula of the U.S. REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Having been locked down in hard quarantine, Jennifer Brady gave herself little chance of making an impression at the Australian Open before the tournament, but on Wednesday the American found herself within reach of a maiden Grand Slam final.

Brady booked her second major semi with a 4-6 6-2 6-1 win over United States team mate Jessica Pegula, and finished the match full of running despite a sweltering afternoon at Rod Laver Arena.

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