Bianca Andreescu is currently playing at the WTA Finals for the first time in her career. Her appearance at the tournament caps of an incredible tennis season. Bianca has been the breakout player of the year, rising from an unknown player to a global superstar. She has won all of her three WTA titles this year, including last month’s victory at the US Open against Serena Williams.
Andreescu the youngest player in Shenzhen
The Canadian will be the youngest player in this year’s WTA Finals. She will join Caroline Wozniacki as the only other player to play in the finals aged 19 years. Andreescu has also made history as the first Canadian tennis player to win a Grand Slam title. She received a key to her home city of Mississauga for her historic achievement. The 19-year-old will have a street named after her in her hometown.
Age is just a number
In an interview before the WTA Finals, Andreescu answered questions about her ability to thrive under pressure at her young age. The Canadian has embraced the increased expectations that have come with her success. She is positive she can sustain her success and is happy to be in the spotlight. Regarding her remarkable achievements, Andreescu said that age was not a factor when pursuing dreams. “I think age is just a number. I think anyone can accomplish anything at any age if they really want it.”
The Canadian highlighted the achievements of Serena Williams and Roger Federer, who, despite their advanced years, are still playing tennis at a high level. Serena took a break from the game in 2017 during her pregnancy. The 23-time Grand Slam champion returned to the court last year and did not skip a beat. She has made it to three Grand Slam finals since her return. At 37, Serena is one title away from tying Margret Court’s record of 24 Grand Slam titles. Federer has also played at a high level this year. The 38-year-old has won four ATP titles, with his recent victory coming in Basel at the Swiss Indoors. The 20-time Grand Slam champion has now won 103 titles in his career.
Andreescu feels that her achievements and those of the two champions prove that anyone can achieve their goals despite their current age. The US Open champion will hope to win her second match in Shenzhen against Karolina Pliskova. Bianca lost the opening match in her group to Simona Halep.
Serena Williams’s ranking and performance in 2019
Ranked no.9, the American played her last match on the 7th of September when she lost to Bianca Vanessa Andreescu 6-3 7-5 in the final in U.S. Open.
Serena Williams’s best performance of the present season was reaching the final in at the U.S. Open, Toronto and in Wimbledon.
Bianca Vanessa Andreescu’s ranking and performance in 2019
Ranked no.4 (career-high), Bianca Vanessa played her last match on the 28th of October when she was defeated by Simona Halep 3-6 7-66 6-3 in the Roud Robin in Shenzhen.
This year Andreescu has a 46-6 win-loss record. Bianca Vanessa conquered 4 titles in 2019 in the Newport Beach, in Indian Wells, in Toronto and at the U.S. Open. Bianca Vanessa was the finalist in Auckland.
Serena Williams and Bianca Vanessa Andreescu played each other 2 times. The head to head is 2-0 for Andreescu.
The last time that they fought against each other, Bianca Vanessa Andreescu won 6-3 7-5 in the final in The New York on the 07th September 2019.
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Serena Williams and Bianca Vanessa Andreescu |
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