Congratulations to Mississauga native Bianca Andreescu – not only did she win the U.S. Open Women’s Championship BUT she’s the first EVER Canadian to do so!

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/B1ts94eArCv/

 

Facing off against Serena Williams in straight sets 6-3, 7-5, this marks Bianca and Serena’s second match in less than one month – their first was during the Rogers Cup in Toronto.  According to 680 News, “Andreescu won that final after Williams was forced to retire due to a back injury in a match which lasted just over 19 minutes.  With Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex – and Williams’ good friend looking on, Andresscu attacked from the beginning Saturday, breaking Williams twice in the first set – in the first game and on a double fault to end the set – while facing just one break point.  Williams double-faulted again to give Andreescu another break and a 2-0 lead to start the second set. The American responded by breaking Andreescu for the first time, but then lost her next serve as the Canadian built a 5-1 advantage.”

 

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/B12N97xAyXI/

 

 

Following her amazing win, Bianca says, “It’s so hard to explain in words but I’m beyond grateful.  I worked really hard for this moment.  This year has been a dream come true and being able to play on this stage against Serena, a true legend in this sport, is amazing.  I know you guys wanted Serena to win so I’m so sorry.”  

 

Watch the Women’s Finals Ceremony below.

 

 

 

 

As 680 News notes, “This is Andreescu’s third championship of the year after winning Indian Wells and her hometown Rogers Cup.  The victory propels her to No. 5 in the world rankings, that ties her with Eugenie Bouchard as the highest ranking achieved by a Canadian woman in singles on the WTA.  The eighth-seeded Williams has now reached four major finals since having a baby and lost them all. Two were at Wimbledon and the other last year at the U.S. Open against Naomi Osaka, which quickly devolved after Williams argued with chair umpire Carlos Ramos about a warning over receiving coaching signals.”

 

Congratulations, Bianca! You’ve made Canada proud!

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/B2CrmlMAFnW/

 

Get to know Bianca below.

 

Filed under: bianca-andreescu, serena-williams