Andreescu fights back in Adelaide tennis opener

Andreescu, the 2019 US Open champion, trailed 0-6 2-5 earlier than rallying to put up a 0-6 7-6 (7-3) 6-1 victory.

Former world No.1 Murguruza, who received the 2016 French Open and the 2017 Wimbledon title, is winless in opposition to Andreescu in every of their three conferences.

Andreescu, 21, is seeking to make an influence at this month’s Australian Open after skipping the event final yr to concentrate on her psychological well being.

Now ranked world No.55, Muguruza regarded in perilous kind within the opening set, hitting eight winners to 2.

She served for the match at 5-3 however Andreescu broke again after which levelled earlier than taking a 4-2 lead within the tiebreaker and shutting out the set with an ace.

Andreescu, ranked 46, mentioned she knew mid-match she needed to adapt or face an early exit.

“Within the second set I actually needed to change my sport plan,” Andreescu mentioned.

“I instructed myself to go for it (and) no matter occurs, occurs.

“I put extra returns within the court docket, extra serves within the court docket. I’m so glad I pulled that out. I don’t know how.”

Within the different matches on the opening day at Memorial Drive, Estonian veteran Kaia Kanepi additionally fought again to down Belarusian Aliaksandra Sasnovich 4-6 6-1 6-4.

Australian Storm Hunter misplaced in qualifying to Swiss Viktorija Golubic whereas compatriot Kimberly Birrell was no match for American Shelby Rogers.
-AAP