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Bianca Andreescu

Andreescu at the 2023 Washington Open
Country (sports)	Canada
Residence	Thornhill, Ontario
Born	(2000-06-16) June 16, 2000 (age 25) Mississauga, Ontario
Height	1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Turned pro	2017
Plays	Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
Coach	James Nishimura, Christophe Lambert (2023), Sven Groeneveld (2021–2022)
Prize money	US$ 9,414,333
Singles
Career record	197–98
Career titles	3
Highest ranking	No. 4 (October 21, 2019)
Current ranking	No. 164 (October 7, 2024)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open	2R (2019, 2021, 2023)
French Open	3R (2023, 2024)
Wimbledon	3R (2023, 2024)
US Open	W (2019)
Other tournaments
Tour Finals	RR (2019)
Olympic Games	2R (2024)
Doubles
Career record	31–19
Career titles	0
Highest ranking	No. 147 (July 16, 2018)
Grand Slam doubles results
US Open	1R (2019)
Grand Slam mixed doubles results
French Open	F (2023)
Team competitions
BJK Cup	RR (2022), record 11–4

Bianca Vanessa Andreescu (born June 16, 2000) is a professional tennis player from Canada. She reached a career-high ranking of world No. 4. In 2019, Bianca won the US Open and the Canadian Open, beating Serena Williams in both finals. She was the first Canadian tennis player to win a major singles title. She was also the first teenager to win a major singles title since Maria Sharapova in 2006.

Bianca started playing tennis in Romania, her parents' home country. Later, she moved back to Canada, where she was born. As a junior player, she was very successful. She won the Orange Bowl and two major doubles titles. She partnered with Carson Branstine and reached a junior ranking of No. 3 in the world.

After not playing much in 2018, Bianca had an amazing year in 2019. She started by reaching the final at the Auckland Open. Then, she became famous by winning the Indian Wells Open. This is a very important tournament. Even though she missed several months due to injury, Bianca played in the WTA Finals at the end of the year. She finished 2019 ranked No. 5 in the world.

Bianca's playing style is powerful and varied. Tennis experts often say it's "fun to watch." She has many fans in both Canada and Romania.

Bianca's Early Life and Background

Bianca Vanessa Andreescu was born in Mississauga, Ontario. Her parents, Nicu and Maria Andreescu, moved from Romania to Canada in 1994. Her father worked as an engineer. Her mother worked at a bank in Romania.

When Bianca was six, her family moved back to Romania. Her mother wanted to start a business there. After two and a half years, they returned to Canada. Bianca's mother now works in financial services.

Bianca started playing tennis in Pitești, Romania, at age seven. Her father's friend, Gabriel Hristache, was her first coach. When she came back to Canada, she trained at the Ontario Racquet Club. Later, she joined the U14 National Training Centre in Toronto. She began training more seriously when she was 12.

Junior Tennis Career Highlights

Bianca in 2015 as a junior player

Bianca reached her highest junior ranking of No. 3 in the world in early 2016. She had great success as a young player. In 2014, she won Les Petits As, a big tournament for players under 14. She also won the 16-and-under Orange Bowl that year. She was the fourth Canadian in a row to win this event.

In 2015, Bianca started playing in higher-level junior tournaments. She won both singles and doubles titles at the Condor De Plata tournament in Bolivia. This was her first Grade-2 tournament win. She also won her first Grade-1 title at the Canadian Open Junior Championships. At the end of 2015, she won the Orange Bowl, her first Grade-A title. She was the first player since 1985 to win the under-16 and under-18 titles in back-to-back years.

Bianca also played for Canada in the Junior Fed Cup in 2015. Her team finished in third place. Tennis Canada named her the "Outstanding Junior Female" at the end of the year.

In 2016, Bianca faced some challenges. She had to withdraw from the Australian Open due to injuries. These injuries kept her out of play for six months. She returned at Wimbledon and the US Open. At the US Open, she reached the semifinals, her best major result so far.

Her last junior events were in 2017 at the Grand Slam tournaments. She reached the semifinals of the Australian Open. She also made it to the quarterfinals of the French Open. More importantly, she won major doubles titles at both tournaments with Carson Branstine. They were the first Canadian team to win a major girls' doubles title.

Professional Tennis Journey

2015–2018: First Steps and Early Wins

Bianca at Wimbledon in 2017

Bianca started playing on the ITF Circuit in July 2015. This is a lower level of professional tennis. She reached the final in her first professional tournament. She also received special entries, called wildcards, into the Canadian Open in 2015 and 2016.

In August 2016, she won her first ITF titles in singles and doubles in Gatineau, Canada. She partnered with Charlotte Robillard-Millette for the doubles win. In October, she reached two finals at a higher-level tournament in Saguenay.

In early 2017, Bianca won two more $25k titles. This helped her get into the top 200 of the WTA rankings. She qualified for the main draw at Wimbledon, her first Grand Slam. She then won her first WTA Tour match at the Washington Open. She even beat world No. 13, Kristina Mladenovic.

Later in 2017, she reached her first WTA doubles final with Carson Branstine in Quebec. She finished the year ranked No. 182. In 2018, Bianca didn't play any main tour matches. She tried to qualify for all four major tournaments but didn't make it. She won two $25k titles late in the season. She finished 2018 ranked No. 152.

2019: A Breakthrough Year and US Open Champion

2019 was an amazing year for Bianca. She started outside the top 100 and became one of the best players. She began by reaching her first WTA Tour singles final at the Auckland Open. There, she beat world No. 3, Caroline Wozniacki. She then qualified for the Australian Open and won her first Grand Slam main draw match.

After these results, she rose from No. 152 to No. 68. She became Canada's top-ranked player. Bianca continued her success at the Indian Wells Open. She won her first big title there, beating four top 20 players. She was the first wildcard player to win this event. She was also the first 18-year-old to win it since Serena Williams in 1999. This win moved her to No. 24 in the world.

After Indian Wells, she got a shoulder injury that kept her out for several months. She returned at her home tournament, the Canadian Open. She won her second major title of the year there. She beat Serena Williams in the final, who had to stop playing due to injury. This made Bianca the first Canadian to win the tournament since 1969.

Bianca Andreescu with her coach after winning the 2019 US Open.

Bianca's biggest win came at the US Open. She won her first major title there. She reached the final without playing a top-ten opponent. In the final, she again faced Serena Williams. Bianca beat Williams in straight sets to win the championship!

She became the first Canadian tennis player to win a major singles title. She was also the first teenage major singles champion since 2006. She was the first player to win the US Open in her first time playing in the main draw. This win moved her to No. 5 in the world.

Her 17-match winning streak ended at the China Open. She lost to world No. 4, Naomi Osaka. On October 21, she reached a career-high ranking of world No. 4. This made her the highest-ranked Canadian woman in WTA history. She finished the year at the WTA Finals, but had to withdraw due to a knee injury. At the end of 2019, Bianca won the Lou Marsh Trophy as Canada's top athlete.

2020–2021: Injuries and Comeback

Bianca missed the start of the 2020 season due to her knee injury. The COVID-19 pandemic then caused many tournaments, including the Indian Wells Open, to be canceled.

She returned to play in 2021 at the 2021 Australian Open. She won her first match but then lost in the second round. In March, she played at the Miami Open. She reached the final, beating several strong players. However, she had to stop playing in the final against world No. 1, Ashleigh Barty, due to injury.

Bianca tested positive for COVID-19 in April 2021. She then lost in the first round of both the French Open and Wimbledon. She also withdrew from the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. At the US Open, she reached the fourth round. She lost a very long match to Maria Sakkari. She finished 2021 ranked No. 46.

2022–2024: Return to Form and Continued Challenges

Bianca missed many big tournaments in early 2022 due to injury. She made her comeback in April at Stuttgart. She reached the quarterfinals at the Italian Open. There, she lost to world No. 1, Iga Świątek.

At the French Open, she reached the second round. In June, she reached her first grass court final at the Bad Homburg Open. She lost the final to Caroline Garcia. At Wimbledon, she lost in the second round to the eventual champion, Elena Rybakina.

In 2023, Bianca returned to the top 30 rankings. At the Miami Open, she reached the fourth round. However, she suffered a serious ankle injury during her match and had to leave the court in a wheelchair.

At the French Open, she reached the final in mixed doubles with Michael Venus. In singles, she reached the third round. At Wimbledon, she reached the third round for the first time. She then took a break from tennis.

Bianca returned to the WTA Tour in 2024. She played at the 2024 French Open and reached the third round. She also reached her first grass court semifinal since 2022 at the Rosmalen Open. She made it to the final there but lost to Liudmila Samsonova. At Wimbledon, she reached the third round again. She also played at the Paris Summer Olympics.

Bianca's Unique Playing Style

Bianca serving the ball.

Bianca's playing style is special because she uses a lot of power but also many different shots. Famous tennis player Martina Navratilova said Bianca "brings a lot of extra to the table." She means Bianca uses variety, like Martina Hingis, but with more power.

Bianca is good at choosing the right shot. She rarely hits the ball the same way twice in a row. This makes it hard for her opponents to guess what she will do next. Her powerful and varied style is fun to watch and very effective.

She can hit her forehand flat, with spin (slice), or with heavy topspin. This pushes her opponents back. Her two-handed backhand can also be hit flat, with power, or with slice. Bianca hits many winners, often from her forehand side. She also uses clever drop shots to change the pace and surprise her opponents. Sometimes, she hits high balls called moonballs for the same reason.

After playing Bianca, Caroline Wozniacki compared her style to Kim Clijsters. Kim Clijsters was one of Bianca's childhood idols. Wozniacki said Bianca moves well and can hit aggressive shots and angles.

Bianca's Coaches and Mentors

Nathalie Tauziat, one of Bianca's junior coaches.

Bianca started playing tennis with Gabriel Hristache in Romania. When she trained with Tennis Canada, she worked with Lan Yao-Gallop. Yao-Gallop said Bianca always had power but needed to learn control.

Later, at age 14, she was coached by Nathalie Tauziat and André Labelle. Nathalie Tauziat was a top French player who reached No. 3 in the world. She helped Bianca improve at hitting the ball early. In 2018, Bianca started working with Sylvain Bruneau, a full-time traveling coach. In 2024, her hitting partner, J.T. Nishimura, became her coach.

Bianca's Personal Life

Bianca has many fans in both Canada and Romania. This is because her family is from Romania. She said it's nice to have two fan bases. She lived in Romania for two and a half years as a child. She speaks Romanian fluently and visits her family there every year. Her Romanian grandparents helped raise her.

Bianca didn't have one favorite tennis player growing up. But she admired Simona Halep because they have a similar playing style and Halep is also Romanian. She also looked up to Kim Clijsters and the Williams sisters.

Since she was 12, Bianca has practiced creative visualization, a type of meditation. She also does yoga. She believes working on her mental strength is very important. She tries to stay focused in the moment during her matches. Her former coaches say her mental toughness comes from her parents.

Bianca's nickname is Bibi. Her middle name, Vanessa, was inspired by the American actress Vanessa Williams. Her dog, Coco, a Poodle, is often seen with her and was even allowed at the US Open.

Career Statistics Overview

Here's a quick look at Bianca's performance in the biggest tennis tournaments, called Grand Slams:

Grand Slam Singles Performance Timeline

Grand Slam Tournament Finals

Singles: 1 (1 Title)

Result	Year	Tournament	Surface	Opponent	Score
Win	2019	US Open	Hard	Serena Williams	6–3, 7–5

Mixed Doubles: 1 (1 Runner-up)

Result	Year	Tournament	Surface	Partner	Opponents	Score
Loss	2023	French Open	Clay	Michael Venus	Miyu Kato Tim Pütz	6–4, 4–6, [6–10]

Open Era Records

Awards and Recognition

Bianca has received many awards for her tennis achievements:

WTA Awards

• WTA Newcomer of the Year – 2019

ITF Awards

• Fed Cup Heart Award – 2017

Tennis Canada Awards

• Outstanding Junior Female – 2015, 2016
• Female Player of the Year – 2017

Canadian Sport Awards

• Lou Marsh Trophy (Canada's top athlete) – 2019
• Bobbie Rosenfeld Award (Canada's female athlete of the year) – 2019
• Performance of the Year – 2019
• Female Summer Athlete of the Year – 2019

See also

In Spanish: Bianca Andreescu para niños

• List of Canadian sports personalities