US Open: Jasmine Paolini moves on after Pliskova Karolina gets injured
Jasmine Paolini, of Italy
Wimbledon finalist Jasmine Paolini advanced to the US Open third round after Karolina Pliskova retired just three points into their match.
A tough second-round draw against the 2016 runner-up was in prospect for Paolini but it lasted less than two minutes.
Pliskova appeared to twist her ankle midway through a rally and immediately walked to her chair and took her shoe and sock off.
Physios attended to the 32-year-old but the injury was too severe and she retired trailing 15-30 in the opening game.
Paolini was interviewed on court in a conversation which lasted longer than her match.
