The 2010 WTA Tour Family Circle Cup came to an abrupt end for Caroline Wozniacki on Saturday in Charleston. Going for the second drop shot of the point against Vera Zvonareva, Caroline rolled her right ankle. After receiving treatment, Caroline tried to continue to play, but soon realized she could not go on. The No. 1 seed retired trailing 2-5 in the 1st set.
Caroline will have an MRI scan on Sunday, but expects to be healthy again before next month’s French Open. Caroline said: “I was surprised that I could stand on my leg, which was very positive, actually. But as soon as I was moving to the sides, it was impossible, so I couldn’t play… As it looks right now, it’s not too bad.” That is good news for fans of this 19-year-old Dane. We would not want to see such an up-and-coming tennis star have her career cut short already.
Vera, who tore ligaments in her right ankle at Charleston on April 16 last year, did not fully heal for the rest of the season, and underwent arthroscopic surgery to remove scar tissue in November. After the match, Vera said: “It’s great to be in the final, but it’s not great to be in the final this way. I don’t wish anyone to be in that situation because last year it was very difficult for me… I told
That puts Vera into the final against Samantha Stosur who defeated Daniela Hantuchova 6-3, 7-6 (7-2). Stosur leads Zvonareva 4-2 in career matches.
