Bianca Andreescu may not have clinched victory in her highly anticipated return to the WTA Tour, but she certainly reminded us of her tenacity in marathon matches.
In a gripping encounter during her first match in nearly six months, Andreescu faced off against Suzan Lamens from the Netherlands, ultimately falling 6-1, 4-6, 7-6 (2) in the opening round of the Open Capfinances Rouen Métropole held in Rouen, France, this Wednesday.
This WTA 250 clay-court event serves as a vital preparation for the upcoming French Open.
At 24 years old, Andreescu stepped back onto the court for the first time since her quarterfinal exit at the Japan Open on October 24, 2024.
The talented athlete from Mississauga, Ontario, previously announced in February that her comeback was postponed due to an appendectomy.
In recent years, Andreescu has battled significant injury challenges, spending nine months sidelined with a back injury before finally making her return to the circuit in May 2024.
Since her remarkable victory at the U.S. Open, which crowned an exceptional 2019 season, Andreescu’s ranking has experienced a decline. She currently sits at No. 130, down from her career-high position of No. 4 in 2019.
