The players involved in the Linz Generali Open match were Mary Pierce and Vera Zvonareva. Pierce, a two-time Grand Slam champion from France, was known for her impressive performances on the court. However, her career was plagued by injuries, including a devastating knee injury during a match against Zvonareva in Linz.
Pierce, who had ambitions of reaching the No 1 spot, collapsed on the court with a heartbreaking cry after injuring her knee during the match. Despite her efforts to return to the tour, the injury ultimately ended her tennis career. In contrast, Zvonareva continued to climb the ranks, reaching No 2 in the world and achieving success at Wimbledon and the US Open.
While Pierce may never have returned to competitive tennis, she was inducted into the Tennis Hall of Fame in 2019. Zvonareva, on the other hand, continued to compete and even after giving birth, she remains a prominent figure in the tennis world.
