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Andreescu on Ankle Injury and Future: Hoping to Play Cincinnati But Uncertain

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By Richard Pagliaro | Tuesday, July 29, 2025
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Bianca Andreescu won a clash of major champions, but lost a health battle in the process.

The 2019 US Open champion suffered turn ankle ligaments at the very end of her 6-3, 6-4 victory over 2024 Wimbledon winner Barbora Krejcikova in Montreal on Sunday. Despite injuring her ankle, Andreescu, operating on adrenaline, managed to play a couple more points to score her first WTA main-draw win since ‘s-Hertogenbosch on grass last month.

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The injury forced Andreescu to withdraw from the National Bank Open before her scheduled showdown with Mirra Andreeva today.

Beset by a litany of injury in recent years, Andreescu said she has to laugh to keep from going crazy.

“All I could think about is, honestly, like why, again?” Andreescu told the media in Montreal. “I think I even
screamed out, “Why does this keep happening to me?” Yeah, just a bunch of emotions. I was super overwhelmed obviously playing in front of home crowd. Winning the match, right?

“It was match point for me, and it was just crazy. It was crazy. I started laughing at one point
because, honestly, at this point it’s laughable. For me it’s just crazy. It’s crazy. I’m trying to stay positive,
but it’s getting really tough. It’s getting really tough.”

Currently ranked No. 187, Andreescu said she hopes to recover in time to play Cincinnati, but isn’t sure her ankle will heal fast enough to permit her to play in the Queen City.

“Taking it day by day, but obviously the ligaments are a little bit torn, so that takes time,” Andreescu said. “So it’s kind of a day-to-day thing. I’m hoping to be ready for Cincinnati, but yeah, we don’t know. Can’t
say.”

The 25-year-old Canadian’s US Open hopes will be in doubt if she doesn’t recover in time for Cincinnati and has to play qualifying in Flushing Meadows. A year ago, Andreescu pushed Wimbledon finalist and seventh-seeded Jasmine Paolini to 6-4 in the third set in a US Open first-round loss.

While Andreescu concedes her injury woes have caused her to contemplate an early retirement, she said she loves the sport and views injury issues as a test she’s determined to pass.

“On my bad days, which yesterday definitely was a very bad day for me, I definitely had different thoughts running through my head, but at the end of the day, I know that I truly love this sport,” Andreescu said. “It’s given me so much, and the emotions that I get from – just an example, last night was incredible being able to play in front of my home crowd and actually win and finish the match off, even though I was still hurt.

“If you are talking about retirement or whatever… I don’t know. Just because obviously I’ve thought about that too, but no, like, this for me, my goals are still set. Yes, I’m going to have bad days, but I know my goals, and I know what I want to accomplish in this sport.

“So yeah, all I have to do is do my best, and I know that we didn’t do anything wrong. Yeah, I guess, I don’t know, it just happened. The universe just keeps testing me, but I know it’s going to make me stronger.”

Bianca Andreescu laments her bad luck after 'freak' Montreal injury

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Bianca Andreescu says it "sucks" to be forced to withdraw from Montreal and admits she is "frustrated over a freak accident," but remains hopeful it isn't anything long-term.

With a chance to close out the match against 2024 Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova, the Canadian tennis player twisted her ankle on a match point. After spending some time on the court in pain and receiving medical assistance, the 2019 US Open champion managed to continue the match and complete a 6-3 6-4 win.

Andreescu, who was in tears after beating Krejcikova, lamented her bad luck and it was clear that she may not be able to continue her Montreal campaign. Unfortunately, exactly that happened on Tuesday when she was forced to give a walkover to Mirra Andreeva. 

Andreescu: I can't really explain this injury other than call it a freak accident

The 25-year-old Canadian has a long injury history but insists she has been doing everything possible lately to have a strong body and stay healthy. Speaking to reporters after pulling out of the Andreeva match, the former world No. 4 revealed she is hoping to be able to play in Cincinnati since her injury is considered "a day-to-day thing."

“It's kind of a day-to-day thing. I'm hoping to be ready for Cincinnati, but yeah, we don't know. Can't say… It was out of nowhere. Just happened. I mean, we work proprioception every single day. We do foot exercises, ankles. Yeah, we can't really explain it. Maybe it was emotions. Maybe I was a little bit tired. I just stepped in a weird way. Yeah, we're kind of just saying it was a freak accident. It's all we can really say," Andreescu explained.

Previously, Andreescu was out for six months due to an injury and only kicked off her 2025 season in April. 

Watch: Bianca Andreescu rolls ankle on match point, lets out heartbreaking scream

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Bianca Andreescu went through a painful moment very late in her Montreal opener as the former world No. 4 badly rolled her ankle on a match point. 

Serving for the match at 5-3 in the second set against 2024 Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova, the Canadian twisted her ankle and fell on the court instantly. Moments after the injury scare, the 2019 US Open winner yelled, "Why does this always happen to me?"

Andreescu, who was in evident pain and discomfort, was assisted to her bench, where she was treated by the trainer. Ultimately, the Canadian – who received a wildcard for this year's tournament in Montreal – managed to resume play and complete a 6-3 6-4 win.

Andreescu cried and got emotional after her Montreal win

The Montreal crowd prompted the 25-year-old to continue playing and gave her the extra energy. And after the current world No. 187 managed to get over the finish line, she became emotional but also acknowledged the crowd's help.

"You guys are everything. I'm super happy I was able to pull through and it's thanks to you guys," the home player told the crowd.

Andreescu's injury history is well-documented as she has struggled with various injuries over the last several years. 

After taking part in the Tokyo tournament in 2024 October, the Canadian decided to take a break to address her back injury. The 25-year-old returned to action in April. Since coming back to tennis, she has posted a 12-8 record and she is ranked just inside the top-200.

In the Montreal second round, Andreescu is due to meet Mirra Andreeva. It remains to be seen if tshe will be impacted by the ankle injury.

Genie Bouchard to Retire from Tennis in Montreal This Month

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The 2014 Wimbledon finalist will give the Genie Army one last battle in her hometown.Billie

By Richard Pagliaro | @TennisNow | Friday, July 18, 2025
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Genie Bouchard will return to her hometown to close the curtain on her tennis career.

The 31-year-old Bouchard, who was born in Montreal, will play her final professional tournament at the National Bank Open in Montreal later this month.

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Bouchard made history as the first Canadian to reach a Grand Slam singles final at the 2014 Wimbledon where she lost to Petra Kvitova.

In a spectacular 2014 season, Bouchard also reached semifinals at the Australian Open and Roland Garros.

In Melbourne, Bouchard's success inspired a slew of fans, the self-proclaimed "Genie Army" to support her throughout her matches. Bouchard won her lone Tour-level singles title at the 2014 Nurnberg and reached a career-high ranking of No. 5 on October 20, 2014.

"You’ll know when it’s time. For me, it’s now," Bouchard wrote in an Instagram post announcing her retirement. "Ending where it all started: Montreal."

A series of injuries issues and her lawsuit against the USTA following a fall in the training room of the US Open derailed Bouchard's career.

Bouchard suffered a concussion from that fall and later sued the USTA, which reached a settlement with the Canadian star. Financial terms of that settlement were not disclosed. Bouchard had sought millions of dollars after suffering the concussion.

The fall came before Bouchard's scheduled US Open fourth-round match vs. Roberta Vinci and the concussion she suffered forced her to withdraw from the Open. Vinci went on to shock Serena Williams, denying her Grand Slam quest, and reached the 2015 US Open final where she lost to compatriot and good friend Flavia Pennetta.

Meanwhile, Bouchard never again reached the Grand Slam heights she had attained before the concussion.

The 2012 Wimbledon girls' champion has been active on the pickleball circuit in recent years and has done some commentary for Tennis Channel. Bouchard has recently been training with coach Noah Rubin for her farewell tournament.

A long-time member of the Canadian Billie Jean King Cup squad, Bouchard represented Canada in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.

Bouchard blazed a trail for Canadian women's tennis. Following Bouchard's success, Canadian Bianca Andreescu beat Serena Williams to win the 2019 US Open crown. Two years later, compatriot Leylah Fernandez fought into the final bowing to Emma Raducanu.

An aggressive baseliner, Bouchard remains a popular presence with fans. A recent video of Bouchard training with coach Noah Rubin posted by Matthew Calvis of Tennis Insiders has racked up nearly 50,000 views as of today.

Still, injuries and Bouchard's inability to expand on her power-based game style limited her success on Tour in recent years.

Currently ranked No. 1078, Bouchard will play Montreal on a wild card. She's scheduled to play on either Sunday, July 27th or Monday, July 28th, depending on the outcome of the official draw which will be held on Saturday, July 26, at 11 a.m.

"Few athletes have left as profound a mark on Canadian tennis as Genie [Bouchard] has throughout her extraordinary career,” said Gavin Ziv, Chief Executive Officer, Tennis Canada. “As one of the very first players to ever be part of the National Tennis Centre presented by Rogers in Montreal, she achieved things that many thought would be impossible for Canadian players.

"Her career highlights, which include a Wimbledon final appearance and a Billie Jean King Cup championship, are nothing short of extraordinary and were a true catalyst for the development of tennis in our country. She’s been and still is an incredible ambassador for our sport and, on behalf of Tennis Canada, I want to thank her for everything she’s done. We wish her continued success in the next chapter of her career.”

The Genie Army can reconvene to see their favorite player launch one more battle before her hometown fans.