Bianca Andreescu put forward another strong case for her credentials to become the new US Open champion by beating former world No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki in straight sets.
The young Canadian has burst onto the scene in 2019 and booked her spot in the last-16 in what is her main draw debut in Flushing Meadows.
Hailing a debutant as a potential champion may seem outlandish to some but such is Andreescus quality that it will raise few eyebrows in tennis quarters.
Andreescu – who will go on to face Americas Taylor Townsend in the last-16 – possesses a rare blend of blistering power and delicate touch and continually flummoxed her Danish opponent with a tennis brain which far exceeds her 19 years.
She said on court after the win: I think I played great tennis, so did Caroline. Im really pleased with my performance. This is one of the biggest courts in tennis… this was super fun.
I think everything is just clicking with me. I have an amazing teeam around me, Ive been through a lot with injuries but taking everything Ive learnt from the last few years and bringing it into this year.
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Its been some year for the 15th seed, who started the year outside the top-100. Plagued by injuries, shes still managed to win huge titles in Indian Wells and on home soil at the Rogers Cup, recording wins over some of the sports biggest names along the way.
It wasnt always plain sailing for the youngster in her win over Wozniacki. She threw away a 3-0 lead wiRead More – Source
