Bianca Andreescu returns to Canadian Open following injury struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 10:31 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Bianca Andreescu is set to compete in the Canadian Open this week, marking her return after dealing with significant injuries and mental health challenges over the past five years. Formerly a standout at the tournament, Andreescu aims to reclaim her form, having recently qualified for Wimbledon, her first Grand Slam main draw since 2024. She faces a competitive field that includes defending champion Victoria Mboko, who is sidelined with a knee injury, and Leylah Fernandez, who struggled last year in her hometown event. Andreescu's journey reflects resilience, as she integrates education in psychology alongside her tennis career.
- •Andreescu last appeared in the Canadian Open in 2025.
- •She has battled injuries and mental health challenges recently.
- •Victoria Mboko is unavailable due to a left knee injury.
- •Leylah Fernandez is preparing for a stronger attempt this year.
- •Andreescu is also studying psychology at Indiana East University.
- 10:31 AMYahoo Sports — Bianca Andreescu returns to the Canadian Open after a year of resilience
"There’s this thing that Bianca Andreescu does on the tennis court that still takes the breath away all these years later. She scrambles into a corner, stretching at full extension to get the ball back in play. Then her opponent tries to outsmart her, smacking the ball back into that same corner, thinking that they can wrongfoot Andreescu as she sprints back to cover the middle of the court. The ball jams her. Most players would be doomed. But Andreescu twists and contorts her body to whistle the
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