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Injured Andreescu and Bencic will not play in Osaka the Toray Pan Pacific Open

Bianca and Belinda are still struggling with their injuries

13 September 2019

Bad news from Bianca Andreescu after she announced that she will not compete in Osaka because of a right leg injury. The Canadian sensation has been struggling since the Rogers Cup with that leg, and she didn’t feel confident to get back to competitions so early after the US Open.

The 19-year-old released the following statement: “I’m sorry to have to miss The Toray Pan Pacific Open this year. I know It’s the biggest women’s tennis event in Japan and one that I look forward to playing in in the future. Hope to see you all soon!”

Belinda Bencic also out

Unfortunately, also the Swiss had to pull out from Japan because of a problem to her left foot. Belinda commented:

“I am sad not to be able to come to Osaka this year and play in the Toray Pan Pacific Open. I always love playing in Japan and especially in front of passionate fans, but I need to give my foot some rest before I start the Asia swing. I am looking forward to coming back to Japan next year and wish the tournament all the best for this year’s edition.”

The Toray Pan Pacific Open will commence the 16th of October, and the defending champion is Karolina Pliskova

Bianca Vanessa Andreescu’s ranking and performance in 2019

Ranked no.5 (career-high), Andreescu played her last match on the 7^th of September when she defeated Serena Williams 6-3 7-5 in the final in U.S. Open to win her 3^rd career title.

This year the Canadian has a 43-4 win-loss record. Andreescu has won 4 titles in 2019 in the Newport Beach, in Indian Wells, in Toronto and at the U.S. Open. The Canadian was the finalist in Auckland.

Belinda Bencic’s ranking and performance in 2019

Ranked no.10, Bencic played her last match on the 5^th of September when she surrendered to Bianca Vanessa Andreescu 7-6³ 7-5 in the semifinal in U.S. Open.

This year Belinda has a 40-17 win-loss record. Belinda clinched 1 title in Dubai. Bencic was the finalist in Mallorca.

Bianca Vanessa Andreescu and Belinda Bencic played each other once. The head to head is 1-0 for Andreescu.

The last time that they fought against each other, Bianca Vanessa Andreescu won 7-6³ 7-5 in the semifinal in U.S. Open the 05^th September 2019.

Here the highlights.