Bianca Andreescu won one of her typically dramatic matches against Daria Kasatkina in the opening round in Toronto to set up a tasty 2nd round against Alize Cornet.
During this 2 hours and 30 minutes match against the Russian player, Bianca was clearly struggling with her fitness. The Canadian sensation ended up winning the contest, but some fans thought that she was faking her illness. The handshake at the net between the players was quite cold. See following video.
‘Not faking’
This was Bianca’s explanation of what happened.
Thanks you to everyone who came out to support tonight. It was electric!! I’ve been seeing some comments/ messages about what happened during my match and wanted to address it.
I genuinely did not feel good. Dizzy and nauseous. Nothing to do with my back, thankfully but I definitely did not mean to cause any harm/distraction or whatever ppl have been calling it to my opponent or anyone in that matter.
I really wanted to push through. This is the court I grew up on and no was not an option for me tonight. It just makes me sad to see that ppl really believe that.
Us athletes go through injuries, sickness etc, the last thing I want to do is put more of that energy in the air especially if it’s fake?!?!
Doesn’t make sense. Yes, I wish I was able to not show it but I am human, too, at the end of the day. Try being in our position and see how y’all do. Anyways I’m happy to see another day here in Toronto and I’m feeling much better. See you all tmrw *“
Andreescu in Toronto, ranking, and results in 2022
LLLWWLWLLW Now ranked no.53, Bianca achieved a 13-8 match record in 2022. Andreescu is now having a run in Toronto where she toppled the world no.9 Daria Kasatkina 7-65 6-4.
Bianca Vanessa Andreescu will come up against the world no.40 Alize Cornet in the 2nd round on Wednesday at 7:00 pm on Centre Court. Their head to head is 2-0 for Cornet.
Andreescu was the finalist in Bad Homburg (Bad Homburg Open).
Cornet in Toronto, ranking, and results in 2022
LLLLLLLLWW Ranked world no.40, Cornet achieved a compiled 17-17 record in 2022. The French player is playing at the moment in Toronto where she beat the world no.34 Caroline Garcia 3-6 6-3 6-3.
Alize Cornet will play the world no.53 Bianca Andreescu in the 2nd round on Wednesday at 7:00 pm on Centre Court. The head to head is 2-0 for Cornet.
Alize won 6 titles in her career: 1 on hard courts, 4 on clay courts and 1 on indoor courts. (See the list of her titles)
Bianca Vanessa Andreescu and Alize Cornet fought against each other only on 2 occasions. Their current record is 2-0 for Cornet. Previously, the last time they squared off, Alize Cornet won 6-2 6-1 in the 1st round in London (Wimbledon) in June 2021.
You can watch the highlights in the following video.
Bianca Vanessa Andreescu |
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