Bianca Andreescu Battles Through Setbacks as She Eyes Strong Finish to 2024
Bianca Andreescu, the Canadian tennis sensation and former US Open champion, continues her challenging journey back to full fitness after a difficult few years plagued by injuries. The 24-year-old’s 2024 season began with high hopes, but ongoing struggles with a serious back injury have hampered her efforts to regain her peak form.
In 2023, Andreescu suffered a stress fracture in her back, an injury severe enough to sideline her for almost a year. While she has been pain-free in recent months, her return to competitive tennis has been cautious. Despite these setbacks, Andreescu remains mentally resilient, thanks to a newfound focus on mindfulness and spiritual healing. She has immersed herself in meditation and other practices aimed at strengthening her mental game, a tactic she hopes will help her manage the pressure and expectations moving forward(
The year hasn’t been without its bright spots, though. Andreescu reached the final of the Libema Open in June 2024, her first WTA final since 2022, signaling a promising return to form. Still, the physical toll of competing at the highest level remains a challenge. To prevent re-injury, her training is closely monitored, with an emphasis on strengthening her back and maintaining good posture during both training and matches(
As Andreescu looks ahead to the remainder of the season, she is determined to reclaim her spot among the WTA’s elite. With her improved mental outlook and careful physical rehabilitation, the Canadian is hopeful that her resilience will pave the way for more success on the court.
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In Pictures: Bianca Andreescu flaunts her new look while in attendance for 49ers vs Jets NFL game, jokes about her dog Coco enjoying the experience
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Bianca Andreescu made an NFL appearance to watch the clash between the San Francisco 49ers and the New York Jets at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Andreescu came fresh off her 1R exit from the 2024 US Open, facing defeat at the hands of Italian Jasmine Paolini.
Andreescu was selected to represent Team Canada at the 2024 Paris Olympics, alongside fellow Canadians, Leylah Fernandez, Milos Raonic, Felix Auger-Alisiamme, and Gabriela Dabrowski. She went head-on with Danish Clara Tauson in the first round, ousting her in straight sets 6-2, 6-3. However, in the second round against Donna Vekic of Croatia, she suffered a thumb injury and ended her maiden Olympic bid.
Following that, she was trounced in the first round by Lesla Surenko at the Canadian Open and Elina Avanesyan at the Cincinnati Masters. Andreescu failed to make it to the second round of the US Open, losing to Paolini 7-6(5), 2-6, 4-6.
TrendingRecently, she turned her attention to the NFL, touching down in California for the San Francisco 49ers vs New York Jets game.
She posted a car selfie on her way to the game in a white dress with a stone-studded necklace and subtle make-up, as evident in her Instagram story.
“Something different for the day” she captioned it.
She next posted a top view of the NFL stadium, captioning it:
“insane”
Her next story featured her dog Coco watching the game quietly, while the former World No. 4 amusingly asked:
‘Coco, are you enjoying the game?”
The 49ers took a dominant 32-19 victory over the Jets in the game, which also marked the return of Jets’ veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ from an Achilles injury.
Bianca Andreescu hilariously pleaded with Jasmine Paolini to let her win next time
After an injury-marred season, followed by a nine-month-long hiatus, Bianca Andreescu returned to the ATP Tour at the 2024 French Open. Despite her best efforts, she lost to Paolini in the third round. She further faced a 1R defeat against her formidable opponent in the third round of Wimbledon and the first round of the US Open.
An Instagram post by Tennis Channel captured the light-hearted conversation between the two, where the 24-year-old urged Paolini to let her win next time.
“You have to let me win next time…”
To which, the Italian replied:
“Sorry”
Andreescu defeated former World No. 1 Serena Williams to win both the 2019 Canadian Open and US Open titles. She became the first Canadian player to win the Canadian Open in 50 years and the first to win a Major singles title.
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