WASHINGTON, July 29 (Xinhua) -- Two-time Grand Slam semifinalist CoCo Vandeweghe of the United States made a winning return to tennis court as she defeated Marie Bouzkova of the Czech Republic in straight sets in the first round of the San Jose Open on Monday.
The former world No.9, who has been sidelined since the WTA Finals last season with recurring ankle and foot injury, won the match at 6-2, 6-4.
The victory also snapped a nine-match losing streak for Vandeweghe in singles, dating back to the Libema Open on grass last June.
"It wasn't easy. To think, five months ago, I wasn't even walking to be here. And playing my first match of the year, I'm just full of emotions," Vandeweghe said in an on-court interview after the match.
"I love the hard court season. I love the weather that comes along with it. I'm happy to come out and I'm just happy to compete again."
