"I just try to take the positives" - Pliskova on tennis struggles after 'stupid arm injury'

Former No.1 Karolina Pliskova enjoyed an injury-free career before a freak accident in the off-season that has kept her sidelined for a few months.

Karolina Pliskova isn't going to spend any time feeling sorry for herself. The former No.1 and two-time major finalist has been a regular in the Top 10 for the past eight years and, until this past December, had enjoyed a relatively injury-free career. But a freak accident in the gym during the off-season resulted in a broken arm, and the 30-year-old Czech had to put off the start of her season for two months.

Speaking at the Charleston Open, she said:

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"I feel good. I have to say the wrist is quite holding up. I didn't really expect it because I didn't really practice full. I would normally practice for a month but I just had a couple of days of really good practice before coming to Indian Wells. The serve was the biggest issue."

She further said:

"But yeah, I think things are going quite well. I just try to take the positives out of it, that I'm able to play after a couple months. It's been too long for me because with the offseason together, I missed four or five months. I know I'm not the player which can have five months at home and then I come in and win a tournament. I need some time to go through the feelings and the matches. I know it's going to take time, but just happy to be back."