Canada Andreescu, Fernandez, Marino Exit Bank of Montreal
Andreescu Withdraws from National Bank Open After Freak Accident Injury
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Montreal, QC – Canadian tennis star Bianca Andreescu has been forced to withdraw from the National Bank Open due to an injury sustained during her first-round victory on monday.The 2019 US Open champion was scheduled to face Mirra Andreeva of russia in the second round but was unable to compete after a “freak accident” during her match.
A Painful Setback for Andreescu
Andreescu, a former world No. 4, revealed the nature of her injury after her hard-fought win over Camila Giorgi. “I’m a bit tired. I just stepped in a weird way. We’re kind of just saying it was a freak accident,” she explained, visibly disappointed.The emotional toll of the injury was evident as she spoke about the recurring challenges she has faced throughout her career.
“All I could think about is honestly, like why?” Andreescu shared, her voice tinged with frustration. “I even screamed out like,why does this keep happening to me? Just a bunch of emotions. I was super overwhelmed, playing in front of a home crowd, winning the match, right?” She admitted to a moment of dark humor, stating, “I started laughing at one point because honestly at this point it’s laughable. It’s just crazy, it’s crazy. I’m trying to stay positive but it’s getting really tough.”
This latest setback adds to a history of injuries that have plagued Andreescu, including issues with her back, shoulder, knee, ankle, and foot. Thes persistent physical challenges have often interrupted her momentum and kept her off the court.
bouchard’s Upset Victory Steals Headlines
While andreescu’s withdrawal cast a shadow, the National Bank Open also saw a significant upset in the women’s singles. Eugenie Bouchard, in what is expected to be her final professional tournament, delighted the home crowd with a stunning first-round victory. The Westmount,Que. native defeated Emiliana Arango of Colombia 6-4, 2-6, 6-2. Bouchard’s performance, especially in her potential farewell tournament on home soil, was met with widespread applause and admiration.
Marino’s Tournament Ends in Second Round
In other action, Canadian Rebecca Marino’s run at the National Bank Open concluded in the second round. The 34-year-old marino was defeated by Clara Navarro, failing to convert three break point opportunities. Marino struggled with her serve throughout the match, winning only 59% of her first-service points and a mere 23% on her second serve. Navarro, simultaneously occurring, capitalized on her opportunities, putting 74% of her first serves in play and winning 82% of those points.The match, which lasted 63 minutes, saw Navarro break Marino’s serve four times. Marino had advanced to the second round after a solid performance against French qualifier Elsa Jacquemot, winning 7-6 (2), 6-1.
Gauff and Mboko in Evening Action
The evening session was set to feature top seed Coco Gauff of the United States in her second-round match against fellow American Danielle Collins. Additionally, Toronto’s Victoria Mboko was scheduled to compete against No. 23 seed Sofia Kenin of the United States in a late match.