Magda Linette has bid farewell to the Australian Open after retiring in the first round of the Grand Slam tournament. The Polish tennis sensation faced off against Caroline Wozniacki in a match that concluded with a scoreline of 2:6, 0:2. Linette grappled with health issues, necessitating a medical timeout during which a physiotherapist intervened.
The spotlight of the opening day was undeniably on Linette’s match, given her remarkable performance in the previous edition where she reached the semifinals, only to be defeated by Aryna Sabalenka, the eventual champion. The first-round clash against Wozniacki, who recently resumed her career after a three-year hiatus, promised to be a formidable challenge.
The match unfolded unfavourably for the Polish player, with two quick breaks and a struggle to find her rhythm on the court. Compounding her woes, health issues emerged, prompting the intervention of a physiotherapist during breaks between games. Despite a brief absence from the court for medical attention, Linette’s return did little to alter the course of the match, ultimately losing the first set 2:6.
In a valiant effort during the second set, Linette attempted to battle through her physical challenges. However, after just two games, she made the difficult decision to concede to her opponent. Tears welled up in her eyes as she concluded this year’s campaign at the Australian Open, marking the end of a poignant chapter in her tennis journey.
🇵🇱 Dramat Magdy Linette. Polka poddała spotkanie z Karoliną Woźniacką przy stanie 2:6, 0:2. Dużo zdrowia dla Polki! 😢
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🇬🇧 Brutal for Magda Linette. She retired at 2:6, 0:2 against Caroline Wozniacki. Get well soon! 😢
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Magda Linette – Caroline Wozniacki 0-1 (2-6, 0-2)