Canada’s Bianca Andreescu loses first match in six months

Bianca Andreescu might not have gained in her return to the WTA Tour, however the Canadian did present she nonetheless is able to battling it out in lengthy matches.

In her first match in almost six months, Andreescu misplaced to Suzan Lamens of the Netherlands 6-1, 4-6, 7-6 (2) within the first spherical of the Open Capfinances Rouen Métropole in Rouen, France, on Wednesday.

The clay-court, WTA 250 occasion is a tune-up for the French Open.

Andreescu, 24, was enjoying for the primary time since she misplaced a quarterfinal match on the Japan Open on Oct. 24, 2024.

The Mississauga, Ont., product introduced in February that her return can be delayed following an appendectomy.

Andreescu has been restricted by accidents the final couple of years. She missed 9 months with a again difficulty earlier than returning to motion in Could 2024.

After successful the U.S. Open to spotlight an impressive 2019 season, Andreescu has fallen down the rankings. She’s at the moment ranked No. 130 after reaching a career-high of No. 4 in 2019.