Sometimes, seeing someone from your past can be overwhelming and you need to take a minute to yourself.

However, it’s unusual to have it happen during a big match at the U.S. Open that’s being televised around the world.

Karolina Muchova appeared to break down in tears during her match against Sorana Cîrstea at the grand slam event last week after spotting an ex-boyfriend in the crowd.

The world’s No. 13 player was serving during the first set when she froze, gestured towards the crowd, and then wiped her face with a towel. She apologized for the delay to the umpire before resuming the match and playing through tears.

She explained the outpouring of emotions during the post-match press conference, saying that her ex “sometimes shows up at places where he shouldn’t be.”

“Well … it wasn

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