To enable Verizon Media and our partners to process your personal data select 'I agree', or select 'Manage settings' for more information and to manage your choices. expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Toronto She also reached a career-high ranking of No.4 last year. But she hasn't competed since last October because of an injured knee, including missing the chance to try to defend her title at the US Open. All Although her … Andreescu’s agent confirmed Saturday to The Canadian Press that the 2019 U.S. Open champion would not … Copyright owned or licensed by Toronto Star Newspapers Limited. Rafael Nadal dragged into French Open virus drama after coach's spray, Tennis under fire after latest virus debacle, as Benoit Paire plays Hamburg Open despite two positive tests, Bleak opening day for Australians at French Open, Tennis star plays despite positive COVID test, Hewitt honoured by Hall of Fame nomination. Republication or distribution of this content is presentation-ready copies of Toronto Star content for distribution The Canadian … Sept. 23 (UPI) — 2019 U.S. Open champion Bianca Andreescu said she will not play in the upcoming French Open and will sit out the remainder of the 2020 season. The Canadian tennis star made the announcement Tuesday on … Canada’s Bianca Andreescu will not play at this year’s French Open. Star Newspapers Limited and/or its licensors. Leylah Annie Fernandez of Laval, Que., and Eugenie Bouchard of Westmount, Que., are slated to represent Canada in women’s singles at the tournament. to colleagues, clients or customers, or inquire about Andreescu, who is currently ranked No.7, joins No.1 Ash Barty and No.3 Naomi Osaka in skipping the French Open, which starts Sunday in Paris. Barty won the 2019 title at Roland Garros, and Osaka won the US Open this month for her third Grand Slam trophy. TEB BNP Paribas Tennis Championship Istanbul. Find out more about how we use your information in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. 4 in the WTA rankings. Andreescu won the 2019 U.S. Open over Serena Williams, becoming the first Canadian to win a singles Grand Slam. Bianca Andreescu had put on her social media feed. Hence, there is large-scale skepticism regarding her participation in the French Open, which kicks off on September 27. To order copies of The 20-year-old Andreescu — currently ranked No. Frenchman Benoit Paire was allowed to compete at the Hamburg Open, despite a positive COVID-19 test. The 20-year-old Canadian announced her decision to remain sidelined this season via a post Tuesday on social media. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Information about your device and internet connection, including your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Verizon Media websites and apps. She also skipped the U.S. Open this month in New York, calling it a “difficult” decision. Denis Shapovalov of Richmond Hill, Ont., Milos Raonic of Thornhill, Ont., Montreal’s Felix Auger-Aliassime and Vancouver’s Vasek Pospisil are Canada’s players on the men’s side. "As hard as it was to come to this conclusion, I have so much to look forward to in 2021, including the Olympics; I want to use this time to focus on my game so I can come back stronger and better than ever.". To order Bouchard received a wild-card into the event. The Canadian tennis star made the announcement Tuesday on Twitter. Toronto Star articles, please go to: www.TorontoStarReprints.com, The Toronto Star and thestar.com, each property of Toronto Star You can change your choices at any time by visiting Your Privacy Controls. Bianca Andreescu, who won the US Open in 2019, has pulled the plug on her 2020 season after withdrawing from the French Open.. Bianca Andreescu skipping French Open, rest of season. She is currently at No. "I have come to the difficult decision to skip the clay court swing this year and will be taking the remainder of the season off to focus on my health and training," Andreescu wrote. Bianca Andreescu says she is taking the remainder of the tennis season off to focus on her health and training. 7 despite her long period of inactivity. Andreescu hasn’t played a competitive match since suffering a knee injury last October at the WTA Finals in China. “I want to use this time to focus my game so I can come back stronger and better than ever.”. rights reserved. Bianca Andreescu, of Canada, holds up the championship trophy after defeating Serena Williams, of the United States, in the women's singles final of the U.S. Open tennis championships Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in New York. This copy is for your personal non-commercial use only. … Yahoo is part of Verizon Media. Bianca Andreescu will not play again in 2020 after confirming her intention to skip the clay-court swing. Andreescu also won major events in Toronto and Indian Wells, Calif., last year as she reached No. This year was all too much for the young Canadian who's zest for the court had many interruptions to handle. Alex De Minaur, Jordan Thompson and Ajla Tomjlanovic all lost in the opening day at the French Open. UPI 23 Sep 2020. permissions/licensing, please go to: www.TorontoStarReprints.com. At New York in 2019, Andreescu became the first tennis player from Canada to win a Grand Slam singles championship. Watch the controversial new event series The Comey Rule now on Stan. Bianca Andreescu, last year's US Open champion, will sit out the French Open and the rest of 2020. The decision was expected after the 20-year-old from Mississauga, Ont., withdrew from the French Open. The 2019 US Open champion Bianca Andreescu is still struggling with her foot injury. We and our partners will store and/or access information on your device through the use of cookies and similar technologies, to display personalised ads and content, for ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Bianca Andreescu, last year's US Open champion, will sit out the French Open and the rest of 2020. “As hard as it was to come to this conclusion, I have so much to look forward to in 2021, including the Olympics,” Andreescu said. Lleyton Hewitt honoured by International Hall of Fame nomination. Outside of the last Grand Slam of 2020, there are only a handful of tournaments remaining on the WTA schedule that haven’t been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Bianca Andreescu says she is taking the remainder of the tennis season off to focus on her health and training. Newspapers Limited, One Yonge Street, 4th floor, Toronto, ON, M5E 1E6. The clay-court French Open, usually held in the spring, was postponed by four months due to the global pandemic. The 20-year-old had a similar injury when she was young.