Bianca Andreescu has secured her first WTA main-draw victory since July, overcoming Dalma Galfi in a three-set match at the Credit One Charleston Open.
Andreescu’s Comeback in Charleston
Andreescu defeated Dalma Galfi 1-6, 6-4, 6-1 in the first round of the Credit One Charleston Open. This victory ends a five-match losing streak at the tour level for the former US Open champion.
The 25-year-old’s previous WTA victory was against Barbora Krejcikova in Montreal eight months prior. Following that win, an ankle injury sidelined her for two months.
Upon her return, Andreescu faced defeats against Anna Bondar, Viktorija Golubic, Victoria Mboko, Galfi, and Kamilla Rakhimova.
ITF Circuit Boost
Andreescu dropped down to the ITF and WTA 125 circuits earlier this year. She aimed to regain her form, compiling a 13-1 record and securing two titles on the Floridian ITF World Tennis Tour in January. She also reached the Austin WTA 125 final last month.
Over the past 10 weeks, Andreescu has improved her ranking from No. 228 to No. 140.
Andreescu said of her decision to return to the ITF circuit, “I decided that maybe it’s time to put that aside and really get what I’ve been needing, which is matches.” She added, “Looking back at how I feel being on the WTA Tour, it’s more comfortable, right? You get more benefits being on the WTA Tour, so mentally you maybe relax a little bit. But on the ITF tour, I mean, it’s do-or-die.”
Turning the Tables on Galfi
In Austin five weeks ago, Galfi defeated Andreescu in a 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 match. In their Charleston rematch, Andreescu initially struggled to find answers. She faced frustration with break points as Galfi saved the first 11 she faced.
Andreescu’s comeback was aided by more efficient serving, including all four of her aces in the second set. She also approached the net, displaying skillful touch.
Andreescu’s route back started with more efficient serving. At 4-3, her pat