Aldila/Routliffe Halted in Quarterfinals at US Open 2026
- 09 Sep 2026 10:41 WIB
- Voice of Indonesia
Key Points
- Aldila Sutjiadi reached her best Grand Slam result at the US Open, gaining valuable experience for Indonesian tennis.
- Aldila/Erin fell in the quarterfinals after failing to convert seven of eight break-point opportunities.
RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - Indonesia’s Aldila Sutjiadi and New Zealand’s Erin Routliffe saw their US Open 2026 campaign end in the quarterfinals after falling to home favorites Ashlyn Krueger and Robin Montgomery in New York on Wednesday, September 9.
Seeded ninth, Aldila/Routliffe pushed hard in the opening set but were edged out in a tense tie‑break before the American duo sealed victory 7‑6(5), 6‑3 in one hour and 41 minutes, Antara reported.
The first set showcased balanced exchanges, with both pairs trading games until 6‑6. Krueger/Montgomery capitalized on key points to take the tie‑break 7‑5. In the second set, momentum shifted decisively after 3‑3, as the hosts strung together three straight games to close out the match.
Statistics highlight the turning point. Aldila/Routliffe converted just one of eight break opportunities (12.5 percent), while Krueger/Montgomery were flawless, converting all three chances.
On serve, Aldila/Routliffe landed 60.6 percent of first serves and won 69.8 percent of those points. Their opponents were steadier, with 74.7 percent first‑serve accuracy and nearly identical success at 69.5 percent. The pair also struggled with five double faults and no aces, compared to two aces and three double faults from the Americans.
Overall, Krueger/Montgomery captured 78 of 150 points (52 percent), while Aldila/Routliffe secured 72. ***
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