Caroline Wozniacki made a triumphant return to tennis on Tuesday, defeating Kimberly Birrell in straight sets at the National Bank Open in Montreal. Wozniacki, the former world No. 1, dominated from the start, securing a 6-2, 6-2 victory while pushing her Australian opponent across the court during rallies.
The Dane was playing her first match since August 2020, when she announced her retirement from the sport. But she showed no signs of rust, hitting winners from all over the court and serving with precision. Birrell did her best to keep up, but she was simply outmatched by Wozniacki’s experience and skill.
Wozniacki will face the winner of Tuesday’s match between Marketa Vondrousova and Mayar Sharif in the second round. The former World No. 1 is looking to make a deep run in Montreal, and she will be a tough out for anyone she faces.
Wozniacki’s return to tennis has been met with excitement from fans around the world. She is one of the most popular players on the tour, and her comeback is a welcome addition to the WTA. Wozniacki is still one of the best players in the world, and she will be a force to be reckoned with in the coming months.
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Wozniacki retired from tennis in 2020 after a long and successful career. She won 30 WTA titles, including the 2018 Australian Open. She was also ranked world No. 1 for 71 weeks.
Wozniacki said that she decided to retire from tennis because she was burned out and wanted to start a family. However, she said that she missed the competition and the challenge of playing tennis at the highest level.
“I’ve always said that I would never come back unless I was 100% in it,” Wozniacki said in her Vogue essay. “And now I am.”
“I’m not coming back to win a Grand Slam,” Wozniacki said. “I’m coming back to compete and to have fun. And if I can win a few matches along the way, that would be great.”
Here are some additional details from the match:
- Wozniacki won 82% of her first-serve points and 70% of her second-serve points.
- She hit 15 winners and only 5 unforced errors.
- Birrell won 52% of her first-serve points and 43% of her second-serve points.
- She hit 10 winners and 15 unforced errors.
Wozniacki’s victory is a great sign for her comeback. She looked sharp in her first match back, and she seems to be in good form. She will be a tough opponent for anyone she faces in Montreal, and she could make a deep run in the tournament.