Bianca Andreescu captures WTA 125 title in Italy, her biggest in seven years
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026

Bianca Andreescu won the WTA 125 event in Rovereto, Italy, on October 19, marking her first title since the 2019 US Open. This victory follows a challenging period marked by injuries that sidelined her from significant competition and saw her playing on the ITF circuit. Andreescu's win is a significant boost as she seeks to regain her form and improve her ranking, currently standing at 132nd. Another former US Open champion, Sloane Stephens, also found success this week, claiming the ITF W100 Edmond title, which will elevate her ranking to 118th.
- •Bianca Andreescu wins WTA 125 event in Rovereto, Italy.
- •This is her first title since the 2019 US Open.
- •Andreescu has faced significant injury challenges in recent years.
- •Sloane Stephens also claims the ITF W100 Edmond title.
- •Stephens will rise to 118th in the world rankings.
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Former US Open champion has just won her biggest title in seven years at WTA 125 event
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