Bianca Andreescu remains upbeat despite embarrassing loss at Adelaide International, shifts focus to Australian Open

Despite succumbing to a dreadful loss against Veronika Kudermetova in the second round of the Adelaide International 1, Bianca Andreescu remains upbeat and has taken the defeat in her stride.

The Canadian started the tie all guns blazing and raced to a 4-0 lead in the first set. However, Kudermetova found her bearings as the match progressed and secured a sensational comeback win. The Russian won 12 games in a row to outclass the World No. 46 6-4, 6-0 in straight sets.

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Later, Andreescu took to Instagram to share an optimistic message with her followers ahead of the 2023 Australian Open.

"Sometimes you just gotta laugh sh** off and hope for a better next time," Andreescu posted on her Instagram story.

The former World No. 4 kicked off her season on a positive note, getting the better of Garbine Muguruza in a thrilling three-set tie in the first round. However, she couldn't fend off Kudermetova in their first ever meeting on the main tour.

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Andreescu took a six-month break from tennis in late 2021 to prioritize her mental health and get back in the best frame of mind to compete again at the highest level. She's struggled to find some consistency with her game since returning to action at the 2022 Stuttgart Open in April.

The Canadian recorded a 60% success ratio in 2022 and also secured a second-place finish at the Bad Homburg Open, which was her best result. She put up promising performances against top-quality opponents like Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka, Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff, but is still due to register a big win and make a significant impact.