Anhelina Kalinina was down and nearly out earlier than clawing her approach again to finish former world No.1 Caroline Wozniacki’s participation on the Miami Open.
The Ukrainian saved match level and received the final 5 video games of the second set earlier than taking the third in a 5-7 7-5 6-4 victory within the second spherical.
Wozniacki, who received the Australian Open in 2018 and retired from tennis on the identical match two years later, returned to the game final yr. She had two kids throughout her time away from the sport.
Wozniacki reached the quarter-finals in Indian Wells this month however retired from the match in opposition to top-ranked Iga Swiatek within the second set due to a proper foot concern.
Next up for Kalinina shall be both world No.2 Aryna Sabalenka or Paula Badosa.
All eyes shall be on the Hard Rock Stadium court docket for the primary match on Friday as Sabalenka performs for the primary time for the reason that tragic news on Monday that her former boyfriend Konstantin Koltsov had died.
Beatriz Haddad Maia additionally overcame a gradual begin in scorching and humid circumstances on the onerous courts, rallying to beat Diane Parry 3-6 6-1 6-4. It was the Brazilian’s first profession victory in three tries in opposition to Parry, who received each earlier matches on clay.
Daria Saville bowed out in a troublesome 7-5 7-5 loss to Ukrainian Dayana Yastremska.
Saville put up a courageous show in opposition to the No.28 seed, as each gamers suffered two breaks every within the opening set.
The Australian, nonetheless, dropped her serve once more within the essential twelfth sport as she tried to pressure a tiebreaker.
Saville then fought again to guide 2-1 within the second, however the Ukrainian broke again instantly.
The Melburnian had additional break-point alternatives in a hard-fought encounter just for Yastremska to carry agency.
In different matches, Katie Boulter superior when Brenda Fruhvirtova retired from their match whereas trailing 7-6 (7-5) 1-0, Maria Sakkari beat Yuan Yue 6-2 6-2, Taylor Townsend defeated Elise Mertens 6-2 6-2, Anna Kalinskaya beat Wang Xiyu 6-2 6-2 and Madison Keys defeated Diana Shnaider 6-2 6-4.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
