Johanna Konta and Maria Sharapova crash out of Rogers Cup, but Caroline Wozniacki off to strong start
Johanna Konta and Maria Sharapova are already out of the Rogers Cup after first-round losses on Monday, but there were no such problems for Caroline Wozniacki.
Konta, the 13th-seed who is coming off a fine run of form on the WTA Tour that includes semi-finals at both Wimbledon and the French Open, was heavily fancied to dismiss Ukrainian teen Dayana Yastremska in Toronto.
However, she failed to shine, slipping to a pretty dismal 6-3, 6-2 defeat.
Sharapova fared no better later in the day as her return from injury didn’t go according to plan.
The five-time Grand Slam champion required a wildcard to enter after she has spent most of the year battling shoulder injuries, and she failed to capitalise on a good start against Anett Kontaveit, eventually losing 4-6, 6-3, 6-4.
It’s a #RC19 debut to remember!@D_Yastremska takes it 6-3, 6-2 over Konta. pic.twitter.com/S0B2D2gE8V
— WTA (@WTA) August 5, 2019
Former champion Caroline Wozniacki had no problems though, as she saw off Yulia Putintseva 6-4, 6-2.
“The last time I was here [in Toronto in 2017] it was really my first time I ever won a match here,” said Wozniacki, who won the title on 2010 in Montreal.
“So, baby steps, and I made it all the way to the finals, which was a great result.
“I’m just happy to be here and win another match here and get a good start, and we’ll see how far it goes.”
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