The australian Ashleigh barty, number one in the world, assured that it is incredible that Carla Suárez, his rival in the first round at Wimbledon, has returned to the circuit after overcoming Hodgkin lymphoma. The Canarian, who returned to compete at the last Roland Garros after more than a year away, will face Barty in the match that will open the center court for the women's team, after the defending champion, Simona Halep, left the tournament.
“It is an opportunity that very few people have, to open the center court. I am very proud to have this honor“, said the Australian at a press conference.”It's amazing that Carla is back. It was exciting for the whole circuit that he could come back, he has great character and great resilience. It has been at the highest level for many years. It will be very good to open center court against her. I'm going to have to be at my highest level against her. Seeing her doing what she loves is wonderful, “he said.
On the possibility of returning to Wimbledon after two years, Barty noted that it is appreciated “as soon as you walk through the doors of the club.” “It is a feeling that cannot be taken for granted. It's special to be able to come back here and learn more about these tracks“.
Carla Suárez, on the list of the eight Spaniards for Tokyo
Carla Suárez appears in the definitive list of the eight Spanish tennis players, four men and four women, who will play the Tokyo Olympics from July 24, announced this Saturday by the Spanish Federation. The Spanish delegation will be made up of Garbiñe Muguruza, Carla Suárez, Sara Sorribes and Paula Badosa, to compete in the women's individual competition; and Pablo Carreño, Alejandro Davidovich, Pablo Andújar and Roberto Carballés, for the men's individual.
The couples registered for the doubles events, according to the criteria of the capitals of the Billie Jean King Cup and the Davis Cup, Anabel Medina and Sergi Bruguera, are Garbiñe Muguruza / Carla Suárez; Sara Sorribes / Paula Badosa; Pablo Carreño / Alejandro Davicovich; and Pablo Andújar / Roberto Carballés. Participants in the mixed doubles tournament will be confirmed on July 27.
Carla Suárez will see her dream of playing these Olympic Games come true, the quarterfinals for her, just two months after returning to the courts at Roland Garros after overcoming Hodgkin's lymphoma. Before that, she will play the Wimbledon tournament, where she will make her debut against world number one, Australian Ashleigh Barty.