Caroline Wozniacká, a former world number one in women’s tennis, is set to face the Wimbledon champion Markéta Vondroušová. The match has generated a lot of excitement and anticipation among tennis fans. Wozniacká, who won the Australian Open in 2018 and spent 71 weeks at the top of the world rankings, easily defeated qualifier Kimberly Birrell 6-2, 6-2 in her first match after three and a half years.
The decision of the organizers to schedule the match on the second largest court instead of the center court has sparked criticism. Many tennis enthusiasts expressed their surprise and disappointment on social media. However, the center court featured matches of world number one Iga Świątek against Karolina Plíšková, as well as other high-profile matches involving top-ranked players.
Meanwhile, Vondroušová, who recently won the Wimbledon title, is still adjusting to the newfound attention and pressure that comes with being a Grand Slam champion. She admitted to feeling nervous and having concerns about living up to expectations. However, she managed to overcome her nerves and won her first match at the tournament against Egyptian player Mayar Sherif with a score of 6-4, 6-2.
Vondroušová acknowledged that there is a lot of pressure on her as a Grand Slam winner, but she is focused on staying in her own bubble and working on specific aspects of her game. She also mentioned that she is gradually getting used to the increased attention and expectations from fans and the media.
On the other hand, Wozniacká is enjoying her return to competitive tennis after a long break. She expressed her delight at being back on the court and playing in Montreal, a place she loves with many fond memories. She also thanked the fans for their support.
The match between Wozniacká and Vondroušová promises to be an exciting and entertaining showdown. Tennis enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the clash between the experienced former world number one and the up-and-coming Wimbledon champion.
