Bianca Andreescu became the youngest tennis player to participate in the ongoing WTA Finals in Shenzhen. The Canadian booked herself a slot in this year’s tournament after winning the US Open. She beat Serena Williams 6-3, 7-5 to lift the title.
The 19-year-old made her debut in the WTA Finals in Shenzhen with her first match being against Simona Halep. She put in a strong performance, but the Romanian was hard to beat. Bianca lost the game 3-6,7-6,6-3 after fighting a back problem to finish the match.
Her next match in the red group match was against Karolina Pliskova. It is during this second match that she was forced to bow out after suffering a knee injury. She will be replaced by Sofia Kenin, who will face Elina Svitolina.
Bianca kept on fighting irrespective of her knee injury
Even after getting her knee injured, Bianca kept on playing for a while before quitting. Her knee was trapped heavily, and she returned to the court to try out her luck. Unfortunately, her movement on the court was hampered. The US Open Champion’s knee twisted, and at that point, her team thought it was wise to abandon the match.
After undergoing an MRI scan, this is what Andreescu said, “I had a scan Thursday to check my knee after last night’s match, and unfortunately, the results show that I need to withdraw.”
Bianca Andreescu hopes to be back in Shenzhen
The knee injury meant that Bianca had to exit the WTA Finals in the group stages. Though disappointed, she is still hoping to come back to this competition soon.
“It was amazing to play here in Shenzhen at the end of this incredible season. I’m very disappointed to not be able to finish the year on my terms, but I am hopeful I will have more chances to play here in the future, “she said.
What Next?
Bianca Andreescu had a pretty great season in 2019. Though a knee injury forced her out of WTA Finals in Shenzhen, the Canadian did take some positives from the tournament. It was the first time she was participating in a competition of this caliber, but she did pull off a fantastic performance that was cut short with a knee injury.
“It’s really nice to be among the best women athletes in the sport. It’s an incredible event. I think it’s one of the best events of the season really.” She admitted.
Meanwhile, she is planning to some time off to be with friends and family as she recovers. Next for her after she recovers, it will be preseason. Bianca believes she will come back stronger next season.
Bianca Vanessa Andreescu’s ranking and performance in 2019
Ranked no.4 (career-high), Andreescu played her last match on the 30th of October when she had to bow to Karolina Pliskova 6-3 ret. in the R in Shenzhen.
This year the Canadian has a 46-7 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.
Bianca Vanessa Andreescu |
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