History of Bianca Andreescu in Timeline

Bianca Andreescu is a Canadian professional tennis player who reached a career-high ranking of world No. 4. She made history as the first Canadian to win a Grand Slam singles title, achieving this feat at the 2019 US Open. Andreescu's other notable victories include the 2019 Indian Wells Open and the 2019 Canadian Open, marking her as the first Canadian in 50 years to win the latter. Her success has made her a prominent figure in Canadian sports.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1969: Faye Urban Wins Canadian Open

In 1969, Faye Urban won the Canadian Open, marking the last time a Canadian had won the tournament until Bianca Andreescu won it in 2019.

1984: Mary Joe Fernández's Orange Bowl Win

In 1984, Mary Joe Fernández won the girls' under-16 Orange Bowl title.

1985: Mary Joe Fernández's Orange Bowl Win

In 1985, Mary Joe Fernández won the girls' under-18 Orange Bowl title.

1994: Emigration to Canada

In 1994, Bianca Andreescu's parents emigrated from Romania to Canada when her father accepted a job as a mechanical engineer in the country.

1999: Serena Williams Wins Indian Wells Open

In 1999, Serena Williams won the Indian Wells Open, becoming the first 18-year-old to win the event until Bianca Andreescu won it in 2019.

June 16, 2000: Bianca Andreescu's Birth

On June 16, 2000, Bianca Vanessa Andreescu, a Canadian professional tennis player, was born.

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2006: Maria Sharapova Wins US Open

In 2006, Maria Sharapova won the US Open, becoming the first teenage major singles champion until Bianca Andreescu won it in 2019.

2013: Debut on the ITF Junior Circuit

In late 2013, Bianca Andreescu began playing 18-and-under events on the ITF Junior Circuit.

2014: Junior Titles

In 2014, Bianca Andreescu won Les Petits As, a prestigious 14-and-under tournament, and the 16-and-under Orange Bowl, becoming the fourth Canadian in a row to win that event. She also won her first titles in singles and doubles at Grade-4 and Grade-5 tournaments.

July 2015: ITF Circuit Debut

In July 2015, Bianca Andreescu began playing on the ITF Circuit, finishing runner-up at a $25k event in Gatineau.

2015: Junior Fed Cup

In 2015, Bianca Andreescu led Canada to third place at the Junior Fed Cup.

2015: Success at the Condor De Plata Tournament

In early 2015, Bianca Andreescu won both the singles and doubles titles at the Condor De Plata tournament in Bolivia. She finished runner-up at the Open International Junior de Beaulieu-sur-Mer. She also won the Canadian Open Junior Championships and the Orange Bowl title, becoming the first player since 1985 to win the girls' under-16 and under-18 titles in back-to-back years. She also represented Canada at the Junior Fed Cup, where the team finished third.

August 2016: First ITF Titles

In August 2016, Bianca Andreescu won her first ITF titles in singles and doubles at an event in Gatineau, winning the doubles with Robillard-Millette.

2016: Meeting Simona Halep

In 2016, Andreescu first met Simona Halep at the Canadian Open, where Halep advised her to turn professional.

2016: Junior Fed Cup

In 2016, Bianca Andreescu led Canada to fifth place at the Junior Fed Cup.

2016: Injuries and Grand Slam Performance

In 2016, Bianca Andreescu withdrew from the Australian Open due to injuries and was out for six months. She reached the semifinals of the US Open in singles.

2016: Career-High Junior Ranking

In early 2016, Bianca Andreescu achieved a career-high junior ranking of No. 3 in the world.

2017: Senior Fed Cup Debut

In 2017, Bianca Andreescu made her senior Fed Cup debut for Canada, which was in the third-tier Americas Zone Group I. Canada swept their round robin pool and defeated Chile to advance. Andreescu clinched a tie for Canada with a win against Yaroslava Shvedova, leading to Canada's promotion to World Group II in 2018.

2017: WTA Tour Debut and Success

In 2017, Bianca Andreescu qualified for Wimbledon, won her first WTA Tour match at the Washington Open against Camila Giorgi, and upset world No. 13 Kristina Mladenovic. She also reached her first WTA final in doubles at the Tournoi de Québec and won the doubles title at the $60k Challenger de Saguenay.

2017: Junior Grand Slam Doubles Titles

In 2017, Bianca Andreescu won the major doubles titles at the Australian Open and the French Open with Carson Branstine, becoming the first Canadian team to win a major girls' doubles title.

March 2018: Coach Change

In March 2018, Andreescu switched from Nathalie Tauziat to Sylvain Bruneau as her coach to have a full-time traveling coach.

2018: Promotion to World Group II

Due to Andreescu's performance in the 2017 Fed Cup, Canada earned promotion to World Group II in 2018.

2018: Absence from WTA Tour Level Matches

In 2018, Bianca Andreescu did not play any matches at the WTA Tour level.

2018: Focus on ITF Circuit

In 2018, Bianca Andreescu did not play any tour-level matches, focusing primarily on the $25k level on the ITF circuit, reaching four finals and winning two titles. She was also sidelined due to a back injury.

2019: Fed Cup

In 2019, Andreescu won both of her singles rubbers as Canada swept the Netherlands 4–0 to advance to the World Group play-offs. She missed the next tie due to a shoulder injury, but a change in the Fed Cup format allowed Canada to advance to the qualifying round for the Fed Cup Finals in 2020.

2019: Breakthrough Year

In 2019, Bianca Andreescu had a breakout year, winning the Indian Wells Open, the Canadian Open, and the US Open, defeating Serena Williams in both finals. She qualified for the WTA Finals and finished the year ranked No. 5.

2019: WTA Tour Singles Titles and US Open Win

In 2019, Bianca Andreescu won two singles titles on the WTA Tour, at the Indian Wells Open and the Canadian Open, and also won a major title at the US Open. She became the first Canadian to win a major singles title and the first to win the Canadian Open in 50 years.

2019: 2019 US Open Run

The 2021 Australian Open marked Bianca Andreescu's first major tournament since her run at the 2019 US Open.

2020: Injury and Pandemic Impact

In 2020, Bianca Andreescu missed the first few months of the season due to a knee injury, and the Indian Wells Open was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, preventing her from defending her title.

2020: Advancement to Fed Cup Finals Qualifying Round

In 2020, due to a change in the Fed Cup format, Canada advanced to the qualifying round for the top-tier Fed Cup Finals, even though they were swept in the previous tie.

April 25, 2021: COVID-19 Diagnosis and Madrid Open Withdrawal

On April 25, 2021, Bianca Andreescu tested positive for COVID-19 and was forced to withdraw from the Madrid Open.

2021: Return to Competition at the Australian Open

In 2021, after 15 months of absence, Bianca Andreescu returned to competition at the Australian Open, but was upset in the second round by Hsieh Su-wei. She also lost in the semifinals of the Phillip Island Trophy to Marie Bouzková.