Petkovic's Comeback Short Lived

Sadly, it looks as though Tennis Moods jinxed Petkovic's brave comeback, as the popular German tore ankle ligaments during her second round clash with world number 1, Victoria Azarenka, in Stuttgart. The injury means she will miss both Roland Garros and Wimbledon, a huge setback in a season that was already rued by major injuries. Unfortunately, she is also doubtful for the London Olympics.

After an easy first round win over compatriot Kristina Barrois, Andrea looked poised to challenge Azarenka, as she won two straight games to level the second set at 4 all. Nevertheless, that was the moment the misery struck and she twisted her ankle. Stuttgart was Petkovic's third tournament of 2012. She played Brisbane and Sydney, but missed the Australian Open and the months after due to a lower back stress fracture.

Let's wish her the best of luck and the fastest of recoveries. I look forward to seeing her back on the court as soon as possible.

Petkovic looked set to challenge world number 1, Victoria Azarenka, as she leveled the match in the second set. She was down 2-6,4-4 when she twisted her ankle, an injury that rues her out of the biggest prizes of the season (i.e. Rolland Garros and Wimbledon, possibly also the London Olympics).

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