AFP, Melbourne :
Former US Open champion Bianca Andreescu burst into tears on Monday after a tough three-set victory over Mihaela Buzarnescu in the Australian Open marked a much-anticipated return from a year-plus injury.
The eighth seed was forced to save three break points in the seventh game of the deciding set before prevailing 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 against the Romanian in two hours and two minutes.
She capped her comeback in style with a 27th winner as she wiped away tears. “It means a lot to win. It was all worth it. I never gave,” said the emotional Canadian.
“I really do believe in my capabilities and I’m looking forward to my next match.”
Former US Open champion Bianca Andreescu burst into tears on Monday after a tough three-set victory over Mihaela Buzarnescu in the Australian Open marked a much-anticipated return from a year-plus injury.
The eighth seed was forced to save three break points in the seventh game of the deciding set before prevailing 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 against the Romanian in two hours and two minutes.
She capped her comeback in style with a 27th winner as she wiped away tears. “It means a lot to win. It was all worth it. I never gave,” said the emotional Canadian.
“I really do believe in my capabilities and I’m looking forward to my next match.”
