“Don’t call it a comeback” is a hashtag always used by Victoria Azarenka, who is now officially set to return to tennis at the Bank of the West Classic in Stanford. The Premier-level tournament, which Vika won in 2010, starts on July 31st, so the Belarusian’s resumption of tennis career will begin just seven months after her childbirth.
Now a proud mother of son Leo, the former world number one is excited to get back to competition:
Becoming a mother has been the most rewarding thing that has ever happened to me and really puts things in perspective. I am looking forward to beginning this new stage of my career.
Two weeks ago I told you that Vika would make a US Open Series return and that her plan is to be better than ever. I have no doubts that Vika will disturb the WTA draws!
Emman Damian, Kim Clijsters had an unbelievable comeback! Her career was spectacular before the baby, but after she gave birth she won even more GS titles. Vika knows it can be done and she’s motivated to achieve it.
I really think she’ll have a smooth comeback. She’ll be like Kim Clijsters, a pure contender despite the low ranking.