Andreescu in tears on return from 15-month layoff

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AFP, Melbourne :
Former US Open champion Bianca Andreescu burst into tears on Monday after a tough three-set victory over Mihaela Buzarnescu in the Australian Open marked a much-anticipated return from a year-plus injury.
The eighth seed was forced to save three break points in the seventh game of the deciding set before prevailing 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 against the Romanian in two hours and two minutes.
She capped her comeback in style with a 27th winner as she wiped away tears. “It means a lot to win. It was all worth it. I never gave,” said the emotional Canadian.
“I really do believe in my capabilities and I’m looking forward to my next match.”