Gabryn Muguruza lost her first match of the year against Bianca Andreescu at the Adelaide 1 tournament in Australia. The Spaniard led 6-0 and 5-2 before an impressive comeback from the Canadian.

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Bianca Andreescu beat Gabrine Muguruza at WTA Adelaide 1

Bianca Andreescu won the match, which took place on January 1, after Muguruza conceded in the same way she suffered defeats last season, writes Marca.

The Spanish player controlled the match and led 6-0 and 5-2, but Bianca Andreescu kept believing and managed an impressive comeback to win 0-6, 7-6(3), 6-1.

Gabrina Muguruza’s defeat left Spain without a singles representative, but the WTA No. 55 will also take part in the second tournament, which will be held in Adelaide from January 9-14.

Canadian athlete Bianca Andreescu ranks 46th in the WTA ranking.

The Adelaide 1 tournament in Australia will be held from January 1 to 8, 2023.