'I broke the curse' - the fall and rise of a teenage Grand Slam champion
Summary
Bianca Andreescu won the US Open tennis tournament in 2019 at age 19, beating Serena Williams. After injuries and surgery, her ranking dropped and she left the main WTA Tour to play in lower-level ITF tournaments to rebuild her career.Key Facts
- Bianca Andreescu won the 2019 US Open at 19 years old.
- Her big win included titles at Indian Wells and the Canadian Open the same year.
- She faced knee, abdomen, and ankle injuries and had an appendectomy in 2025.
- She returned to tennis in 2021 after a 16-month break due to injury and Covid-19.
- Her world ranking fell from 4 in 2019 to 228 in 2026.
- In 2026, she left the higher-level WTA Tour to compete in lower-level ITF events.
- ITF tournaments have smaller audiences, fewer officials, and much lower prize money.
- Andreescu respects the tough competition and hard work of players at all levels.
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