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Officially out of Melbourne.
Bianca Andreescu: under the radar but not for long!
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Marius_Hancu
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Andreescu to represent Canada at Fed Cup tie in Switzerland next week.
Also, expected to play at Indian Wells.
Also, expected to play at Indian Wells.
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I Am Finnish
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helixx
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Plays Dubai too.
Excellent news, she's such an exciting player to watch. Look forward to her return.
helixx
Hall of Fame
Schade.
I Am Finnish
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she is only 19So she aint probably ready for Dubai too.
hope she will not become the female Del Potro She better be healthy when the IW starts
Marius_Hancu
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As of a week ago, it was unclear.
“She hasn’t started to play points yet, so we’ll see how it goes the next two weeks,” Andreescu coach Sylvain Bruneau said.
On Tuesday, Andreescu said this: “I think there’s still a chance. We haven’t made any decisions yet but I’m hoping I can play.”
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As of a week ago, it was unclear.
“She hasn’t started to play points yet, so we’ll see how it goes the next two weeks,” Andreescu coach Sylvain Bruneau said.
On Tuesday, Andreescu said this: “I think there’s still a chance. We haven’t made any decisions yet but I’m hoping I can play.”
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Tebbutt: Getting the feel in Biel
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Bianca Andreescu is in Biel with her Fed Cup teammates and had time on Tuesday, a day off from practice for her, to have a chat.
TT: What did you miss the most since you’ve been out?
BA: (Laughing) Playing, competing! It’s not easy because I’m injured again and I’m just trying my best to prevent as much as possible. It’s really hard to just sit back again – and miss the Australian Open especially after the amazing year I had in 2019 at the US Open. I really thought I could go back-to-back – but that’s life and you have to deal with those obstacles and I think I’m doing a pretty good job with that, but I’m just super eager to start playing again.
TT: Was it hard to follow and watch the Australian Open?
BA: Don’t get me wrong, I’m super happy for everyone that’s playing, especially Sonya (Kenin) – she did an amazing job the whole tournament. I watched a lot of her matches. But I really wanted to be there so it’s also tough at the same time. If there’s one thing I learned from being off and not playing is to stay as patient as possible because I have a long career ahead of me and I don’t want to rush anything and make things even worse than they are.
TT: What’s your actual status for this tie against the Swiss team?
BA: I think there’s still a chance. We haven’t made any decisions yet but I’m hoping I can play.
TT: What’s been the most important thing you’ve done in your rehab for the knee?
BA: I think it’s the mental aspect of everything. I think that’s the most important thing for me. I know I talk about it a lot – but I really do believe in it. I think if I’m healthy mentally then my knee will sort of sort itself out but at the same time I’m going to have to do exercises for it and rest, which I’ve been doing. But I think the mental part is an extra thing that helps me the most.
TT: Where did your friendship with Sonya (Kenin) start and how did it grow?
BA: It started in Acapulco when we first played each other (February, 2019 and Kenin won 6-4, 3-6, 7-5 in the semi-finals). I’d played many junior tournaments with her but we never really sat down and spoke like we did all of last year. I think that’s because we are kind of the up-and-comers, we kind of find ourselves…Since then we kind of just starting talking, hanging out and it got a bit more when we did the exhibition at the Aurora Games (in Albany, New York) before the US Open. And now seeing me winning a Grand Slam and her winning a Grand Slam it’s just crazy because I remember us talking about how we wanted to accomplish that as soon as possible and it’s funny how it happened back-to-back.
TT: I got a little bit mad on Saturday watching the women’s final on ESPN – not once did they mention the person who won the (2019) US Open?
BA: They didn’t, maybe that’s because I wasn’t playing.
TT: But you won the previous Grand Slam and it’s not like you disappeared off the planet. Obviously, I may be prejudiced, but I think you’re the best player in the world at the moment.
BA: Are you serious?
TT: Who’s been as consistent? You won Indian Wells and then Rogers Cup and the US Open. The only two loses you had at the end of the year were to Naomi Osaka in Beijing in three sets and you led 3-1 in each set, and to Simona Halep in Shenzhen and you had a match point. Those are loses but they’re as close as they can be so you’ve been more consistent than anybody. (Ashleigh) Barty has been pretty good – she’s the closest to you.
BA: I really though she (Barty) was going to win. It would have been sick for her to have Shenzhen (WTA Finals) and Australian Open back-to-back.
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Tebbutt: Getting the feel in Biel
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Bianca Andreescu is in Biel with her Fed Cup teammates and had time on Tuesday, a day off from practice for her, to have a chat.
TT: What did you miss the most since you’ve been out?
BA: (Laughing) Playing, competing! It’s not easy because I’m injured again and I’m just trying my best to prevent as much as possible. It’s really hard to just sit back again – and miss the Australian Open especially after the amazing year I had in 2019 at the US Open. I really thought I could go back-to-back – but that’s life and you have to deal with those obstacles and I think I’m doing a pretty good job with that, but I’m just super eager to start playing again.
TT: Was it hard to follow and watch the Australian Open?
BA: Don’t get me wrong, I’m super happy for everyone that’s playing, especially Sonya (Kenin) – she did an amazing job the whole tournament. I watched a lot of her matches. But I really wanted to be there so it’s also tough at the same time. If there’s one thing I learned from being off and not playing is to stay as patient as possible because I have a long career ahead of me and I don’t want to rush anything and make things even worse than they are.
TT: What’s your actual status for this tie against the Swiss team?
BA: I think there’s still a chance. We haven’t made any decisions yet but I’m hoping I can play.
TT: What’s been the most important thing you’ve done in your rehab for the knee?
BA: I think it’s the mental aspect of everything. I think that’s the most important thing for me. I know I talk about it a lot – but I really do believe in it. I think if I’m healthy mentally then my knee will sort of sort itself out but at the same time I’m going to have to do exercises for it and rest, which I’ve been doing. But I think the mental part is an extra thing that helps me the most.
TT: Where did your friendship with Sonya (Kenin) start and how did it grow?
BA: It started in Acapulco when we first played each other (February, 2019 and Kenin won 6-4, 3-6, 7-5 in the semi-finals). I’d played many junior tournaments with her but we never really sat down and spoke like we did all of last year. I think that’s because we are kind of the up-and-comers, we kind of find ourselves…Since then we kind of just starting talking, hanging out and it got a bit more when we did the exhibition at the Aurora Games (in Albany, New York) before the US Open. And now seeing me winning a Grand Slam and her winning a Grand Slam it’s just crazy because I remember us talking about how we wanted to accomplish that as soon as possible and it’s funny how it happened back-to-back.
TT: I got a little bit mad on Saturday watching the women’s final on ESPN – not once did they mention the person who won the (2019) US Open?
BA: They didn’t, maybe that’s because I wasn’t playing.
TT: But you won the previous Grand Slam and it’s not like you disappeared off the planet. Obviously, I may be prejudiced, but I think you’re the best player in the world at the moment.
BA: Are you serious?
TT: Who’s been as consistent? You won Indian Wells and then Rogers Cup and the US Open. The only two loses you had at the end of the year were to Naomi Osaka in Beijing in three sets and you led 3-1 in each set, and to Simona Halep in Shenzhen and you had a match point. Those are loses but they’re as close as they can be so you’ve been more consistent than anybody. (Ashleigh) Barty has been pretty good – she’s the closest to you.
BA: I really though she (Barty) was going to win. It would have been sick for her to have Shenzhen (WTA Finals) and Australian Open back-to-back.
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Marius_Hancu
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Andreescu withdraws from Dubai event
[Edit] Yes, don't enter too soon
[Edit] Yes, don't enter too soon
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TagUrIt
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Really hope she'll be back on the courts soon. Love watching her play.
I Am Finnish
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Dammit
I Am Finnish
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Out of Doha too sigh!!!
This is depressing!!!!!!
This is depressing!!!!!!
helixx
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she is in barcelona now. wonder for what
I Am Finnish
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I Do Not know I dont expect her to play iw/Miami eithershe is in barcelona now. wonder for what
Fintft
G.O.A.T.
she is in barcelona now. wonder for what
Clay is easier on the body?
I Am Finnish
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Not coming back till her knee is 100% recovered I expect she will return in Miami or the clay season
Marius_Hancu
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Substantial :
The Comeback Kid
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And so the question as this magazine goes to press is whether the young Canadian champion will be in Indian Wells. Will an appearance mean that her body has healed enough, not only to defend her title here, but also to carry her through the season and reveal her potential to be a multi-Grand Slam champion? Or, if she doesn’t play the BNP Paribas Open this month, will there be cause to wonder if the light that burns twice as bright will burn half as long?
Even if her body does not heal, her heart is clearly willing.
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:The Comeback Kid
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And so the question as this magazine goes to press is whether the young Canadian champion will be in Indian Wells. Will an appearance mean that her body has healed enough, not only to defend her title here, but also to carry her through the season and reveal her potential to be a multi-Grand Slam champion? Or, if she doesn’t play the BNP Paribas Open this month, will there be cause to wonder if the light that burns twice as bright will burn half as long?
Even if her body does not heal, her heart is clearly willing.
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vernonbc
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She has been seeing Dr Cottoro, Rafa's doctor, who knows a little something about tennis players' knees.she is in barcelona now. wonder for what
helixx
Hall of Fame
Ah cool. Thanks, hope it helped!
donquijote
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Missing Bianca.
helixx
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I Am Finnish
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donquijote
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Canadian television TSN was saying she will defend her title at IW a couple of days ago.
I Am Finnish
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Some good news Andreescu is ready to play Miami unless it will get canceled
people.com
@Spanglish72 @helixx
Bianca Andreescu Sets Her Sights on Olympics Debut and Tennis Return at Miami Open After Injury
"I think I'll be competing again at an even higher level than I was before," Bianca Andreescu tells PEOPLE of returning on the court after knee injury
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Ironwood
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The whole ATP tour is at risk for cancellation taking the same prudent approach that the NBA and other leagues have announced or have under active consideration. I'm sure there are other Bianca'a out there that could well benefit from a two or three month hiatus from the rigors of the tour!
I Am Finnish
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she will play Madrid for sure (if not getting canceled)
#Believe
#Believe
spystud
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Marius_Hancu
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Saw her main coach here in Montreal at Jarry Park yesterday.
I said to myself this is strange (she's not training here these days), and it was.
I said to myself this is strange (she's not training here these days), and it was.
CrackedRacquet
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Foot injury:
Mark-Touch
Legend
Wonder what they mean by 'two new singles champs"?
Maybe they were thinking of 'two new non-defending singles champs" ?
Marius_Hancu
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TSN:
Andreescu's agent confirmed Saturday to The Canadian Press that the 2019 U.S. Open champion would not play in the third Grand Slam of the season, extending her absence from competitive tennis to nearly a calendar year.
Andreescu's agent confirmed Saturday to The Canadian Press that the 2019 U.S. Open champion would not play in the third Grand Slam of the season, extending her absence from competitive tennis to nearly a calendar year.
spystud
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Mark-Touch
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I had really high hopes for this kid.
Given her to proneness to injuries, her apparent extreme fear of viruses and her match-rustiness (over a year)
her career can quickly turn into another 'coulda-shoulda' one.
The longer she delays her return, the less likely do I see her reaching her full potential.
Given her to proneness to injuries, her apparent extreme fear of viruses and her match-rustiness (over a year)
her career can quickly turn into another 'coulda-shoulda' one.
The longer she delays her return, the less likely do I see her reaching her full potential.
James P
G.O.A.T.
I blame it on the hard quarantine. Don't think there's anything to read into this other than she wants more training.I had really high hopes for this kid.
Given her to proneness to injuries, her apparent extreme fear of viruses and her match-rustiness (over a year)
her career can quickly turn into another 'coulda-shoulda' one.
The longer she delays her return, the less likely do I see her reaching her full potential.
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