Missed Return in Dubai: Kristina Mladenovic Falls in Her Big Comeback After 9 Months Absence

Nine months after her last singles match, Kristina Mladenovic returned to competition in Dubai. A comeback that turned into disillusionment against a more opportunistic opponent.

AFP

Clément Gehl

le 02/12/2025 à 09h42

1 min to read

Ibragimova Mladenovic

Invited by the organizers of the W100 in Dubai, Kristina Mladenovic was making her return to singles competition after more than 9 months.

A score that runs away after a missed break opportunity

She faced Alevtina Ibragimova, world number 328, this Tuesday. Unfortunately for the French player, she missed a break point in the first set before conceding her service game immediately afterward.

In the second set, she was quickly led 4-0 and found herself with no solution to get back into the match. She ultimately lost 6-3, 6-2.