Caroline Wozniacki, in her first competitive match after more than three years away to start a family, cruised by Australian qualifier Kimberly Birrell 6-2 6-2 in Montreal on Tuesday to reach the second round of the Canadian Open.
, showed great anticipation, movement and shot selection throughout the 97-minute match that made it look as though she had never left the sport.
Wozniacki received a warm welcome when she walked on to the Montreal court as Neil Diamond's famous "Sweet Caroline" song blared through the speakers while a "Welcome Back Caro" sign in French lined part of the upper seating level. From there, Wozniacki never looked back, ultimately sealing the win on her first match point when she sent a backhand to the open court.
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