Bianca Andreescu, a former US Open winner, was brought off the court in a wheelchair on Monday night at the Miami Open after sustaining what can only be described as a horrific injury. Andreescu walked approaching a ball during a rally while trailing Ekaterina Alexandrova by one set but led the second 2-0 when she abruptly dropped to the court while still gripping her leg and ankle. The 22-year-response old’s made it instantly clear that this was a severe situation.
Before Andreescu was carried off the court, everyone on the court, including the chair umpire, Alexandrova, and tournament officials, came over with ice, towels, and their support. The tragedy was made worse by Andreescu’s relatives, who were in the audience and were visibly upset.
Bianca’s career has been badly affected by all sorts of injuries.
Mortifying scenes in Miami as Bianca Andreescu falls and hurts herself.
This audio is heartbreaking to listen to.
“I’ve never felt this kind of pain before.”
Bianca does not deserve this again.
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) March 28, 2023
Standing ovation for Bianca Andreescu in Miami.
Her mom is in tears. And you can see the look on Bianca’s face as she leaves the court in a wheel chair.
She looks so broken. No one deserves this.
Everyone send her your prayers tonight 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/FxxG7iQYgZ
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) March 28, 2023
Bianca Andreescu in 2023
LLLLWLWWLL Currently the world no.31, Bianca played her last match on the 27th of March when she had to retire when playing against world no.18 Ekaterina Alexandrova in the 4th round and the scoreline was 7-6(0) 0-2 .
This season Andreescu has achieved a 9-7 match record. Bianca Andreescu’s best result of the current season was reaching the semifinal in Hua Hin.
Alexandrova in Miami, ranking, and results in 2023
Currently the world no.18, Ekaterina owns a composed 7-5 record in 2023. Alexandrova is now having a run in Miami where she overcame the world no.123 Taylor Townsend 6-3 5-7 6-4, the world no.9 Belinda Bencic 7-68 6-3 and the world no.31 Bianca Vanessa Andreescu 7-60 0-2 ret..
Ekaterina Alexandrova will fight against the world no.12 Petra Kvitova in the quarter. Their actual record is 1-0 for Kvitova.
Bianca Andreescu and Ekaterina Alexandrova clashed against each other just once. Their actual record is 1-0 for Alexandrova. When they played, Ekaterina Alexandrova won 7-6(0) 0-2 ret. in the 4th round in Miami (Miami Open) on the 27th of March 2023.
