Bianca Andreescu’s injury woes continue after an early exit at the home event at the Canadian Open raises concerns on participation in Cincinnati

Bianca Andreescu sheds light her injury worries and if she will perform at the upcoming Cincinnati Masters.

Bianca Andreescu’s injury woes continue after an early exit at the home event at the Canadian Open raises concerns on participation in Cincinnati

Bianca Andreescu (Credits: Tennis World USA)

Despite being ranked as one of the world’s top players and considered Canada’s best, Bianca Andreescu faced an unexpected setback in the ongoing Canadian Open. In a surprising turn of events, she was eliminated in the very first round by Camila Giorgi in straight sets with a score of 6-3, 6-2. Compounding this defeat, it has come to light that Andreescu has been grappling with a significant injury for an extended period.

Following her match, Andreescu shed light on the physical challenges faced leading up to her first-round match. In a brief interview after her disappointing loss, she opened up about her discomfort and the ongoing struggle with her knee. Andreescu disclosed that she had re-aggravated a sacroiliac issue during her practice sessions.

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She said, “SI joint pain, it’s very difficult b/c it’s nothing very serious, but if you do push, you do feel a lot of pain.” This turn of events has cast significant uncertainty over her participation in the upcoming Cincinnati Masters, which is mere days away. In addition to contending with her injury, Andreescu has also encountered substantial criticism for her inability to deliver a strong performance at her home tournament.

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Bianca Andreescu’s path to first Canadian Open victory

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Bianca Andreescu after winning the 2019 Canadian Open. (credits: Tennis Canada)

At just 19 years old and entering the competition as an unseeded player, Bianca Andreescu was living her dream of winning the Canadian Open, a feat that hadn’t been achieved by a Canadian since 1969. Her dream came true in 2019, when she beat one of the best women’s tennis players in the world, Serena Williams, to take home the title.

The unanswered question lingers: would Bianca Andreescu have claimed the title if Serena Williams hadn’t been sidelined by injuries during the final match? Andreescu’s remarkable journey saw her defeating formidable opponents like Eugenie Bouchard, Daria Kasatkina, KiKi Bertens, Karolina Pliskova, and Sofia Kenin en route to the final. Despite these victories, she was deemed the second favorite against Serena. During the final, Andreescu was in the lead at 3-1 in the first set when Serena was forced to withdraw due to back problems.

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