'Just to survive,' After Naomi Osaka, Caroline Wozniacki, and Elina Svitolina, drumroll for yet another mum-comeback as Latvian WTA icon makes her 2024 goals clear

Originally posted on FirstSportz | By Laxman Naren | Last updated 2/7/24

After Naomi Osaka and Elina Svitolina, another WTA competitor who is off her maternity break resumed work. After Osaka, it is Anastasija Sevastova, who made a comeback on Tour after giving birth to her daughter in 2022.

Returning after nearly two years, the Latvian continued her savage style of tennis. With arguably one of the best drop shots on tour, she showcased perfect drop shots during her match against Andreea Mitu in the first round of the Transylvania Open.

She won her first match on return but felt nothing like nothing changed.

It’s all the same'. Said the Latvian in the post-match interview.

With over 83% of first-serve points, the Latvian secured her first win convincingly. She beat Mitu 6-2, 6-3 to advance to the last 16.

Good to have you back, Anastasija

After giving birth in December 2022, former World No.11 Sevastova returns to the main Tour with a win over Mitu in Cluj!#TO2024 pic.twitter.com/PJBe4Ejuvn
— wta (@WTA) February 6, 2024

She joined the elite list of players who returned after giving birth and aims to play better tennis in the future. When asked about her goals for the year, the Latvian said, “Just to survive.” Having not lost her witty sense of humor, the mother of a daughter won her first match in return.

With more to show, returning star Anastasija Sevastova makes it to the last 16 of her first tournament on return

Anastasija Sevastova, the Latvian star, returned on tour after two years to win her first match on return. After giving birth to her daughter Alexandra in late December, she resumed work and won the match like she never left.

With proper execution of shots, she managed to win her first match on return. With a family to take care of, the Latvian revealed that he looked forward to mocking some memories in 2024. With one of the best drop shots in her prime, she continued the great work, displaying some in the match.

Looking to beat more top players, the Latvian advanced to the Round of 16 in the Transylvania Open. With the next opponents in line, the new mother will aim to win her first tour on her return and possibly more in the future.

My goal? To win a Grand Slam and become No.1. No, just joking. She said with a laugh.

She also jokingly admitted to wanting to win Slams and be World No. 1, but often behind the mask of humor lies the longevity and urge to win a major title.