Bianca Andreescu and Johanna Konta pull out of Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 5 months ago

Bianca Andreescu and Johanna Konta pull out of Tokyo Olympics

India TV News  

Tennis players Johanna Konta of England and Bianca Andreescu of Canada have announced their withdrawal from the Tokyo Olympics. Bianca, the world number five from Canada, took to Instagram on Monday to announce her decision to skip the Tokyo Olympics. Johanna and Bianca have joined the list of big-ticket players to pull out of the Tokyo Olympics. The list of players skipping the Olympics includes Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams, Denis Shapovalov, Nick Kyrgios, Dominic Thiem, Simona Halep and Stan Wawrinka.

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Bianca Andreescu beaten by Lesia Tsurenko in Toronto in first hard-court match of the season
5 months ago

Bianca Andreescu beaten by Lesia Tsurenko in Toronto in first hard-court match of the season

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Bianca Andreescu’s strong start turned into an early exit to her first hard-court tournament of the year, as the Canadian was beaten 0-6, 6-3, 6-4 by Lesia Tsurenko on Tuesday night at the National Bank Open. But she hadn’t played on hard courts since Montreal last year, ending her season because of a back injury and not returning …

Paris 2024 Olympics: The first aim was to get to the Olympics, next is to get that medal — Antim Panghal
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: The first aim was to get to the Olympics, next is to get that medal — Antim Panghal

The Hindu  

Antim Panghal has returned with a medal from every senior international tournament she has taken part in and the 19-year-old wants to keep the streak intact at the Paris Olympics. Antim will avoid Japan wrestler Akari Fujinama, who is undefeated in over 130 bouts, as well as other contenders like Tokyo Olympics silver medallist, China’s Qianyu Pang, and second seed …

Paris 2024 Olympics: Elena Rybakina pulls out of Olympic tennis events
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Elena Rybakina pulls out of Olympic tennis events

The Hindu  

The Olympic tennis competition suffered another blow as women’s third seed Elena Rybakina joined a lengthy list of non-starters due to illness just hours after the draw took place at Roland Garros on Thursday. On Wednesday, men’s world number one and top seed Jannik Sinner of Italy had to withdraw from the singles and doubles because of illness while exciting …

Paris Olympics: What to know and who to watch during women’s basketball
7 months, 1 week ago

Paris Olympics: What to know and who to watch during women’s basketball

Associated Press  

A roadmap to follow for the women’s basketball competition during the Paris Olympics: Athletes to Watch —Lauren Jackson, Australia: She returned to international play at the 2022 World Cup to lead the Opals to the bronze medal. —Satou Sabally, Germany: She helped Germany qualify for its first Olympics and is one of the top young players in the WNBA, where …

WTA Montreal: Bianca Andreescu advances, Garbine Muguruza beaten
3 years, 4 months ago

WTA Montreal: Bianca Andreescu advances, Garbine Muguruza beaten

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Andreescu, the 2019 US Open champion, who missed the entire 2020 season with injury, has played little in 2021 and hadn’t won a match since reaching the second round at Eastbourne in June. The 2019 US Open champion, who missed the entire 2020 season with injury, has played little in 2021 and hadn’t won a match since reaching the second …

Naomi Osaka will leave 2020 Olympics without a medal, loses in 3rd round to Marketa Vondrousova
3 years, 5 months ago

Naomi Osaka will leave 2020 Olympics without a medal, loses in 3rd round to Marketa Vondrousova

CNN  

CNN — Naomi Osaka will leave the Tokyo 2020 Olympics without a medal, as the four-time major champion was upset in the third round Tuesday by Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic. I mean, I’m disappointed in every loss, but I feel like this one sucks more than the others,” Osaka said. I think I’m glad with how I played, …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Angelique Kerber, Victoria Azarenka become latest tennis stars to pull out of Games
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Angelique Kerber, Victoria Azarenka become latest tennis stars to pull out of Games

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“The thought of participating in the Olympics has been a constant motivation for me over the past few moths,” wrote Kerber, who is the highest-ranked German at 22. Angelique Kerber became the latest star to pull out of the Tokyo Olympic tennis, saying on Thursday “my body needs rest”. Azarenka pulls out as well Former world number one and 2012 …

Bianca Andreescu, Johanna Konta Join Tokyo Olympics' Tennis Withdrawal List
3 years, 5 months ago

Bianca Andreescu, Johanna Konta Join Tokyo Olympics' Tennis Withdrawal List

News 18  

Tennis players Johanna Konta of England and Bianca Andreescu of Canada have announced their withdrawal from the Tokyo Olympics. Johanna concluded by saying, “I’ll be doing my best to get myself back to full health and fitness and ready to be competing again soon.” Bianca, the world number five from Canada, took to Instagram on Monday to announce her decision …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Empty stadiums, pandemic, scheduling get in the way of tennis players and Olympic dream
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Empty stadiums, pandemic, scheduling get in the way of tennis players and Olympic dream

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Roger Federer, Bianca Andreescu and Johanna Konta became the latest big names in tennis to pull out from competing at the Tokyo Olympics. 🥇🥇#StrongerTogether pic.twitter.com/jrRCmAddiS — The Olympic Games July 13, 2021 Australia’s Nick Kyrgios will not be making his maiden Olympics appearance in Tokyo after picking up an injury at Wimbledon. “I’m extremely proud to be on my first …

Canada's Andreescu withdraws from Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 5 months ago

Canada's Andreescu withdraws from Tokyo Olympics

The Hindu  

Canada's Bianca Andreescu has decided not to compete at the Tokyo Olympics due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the former U.S. Open champion said on Monday. "I have been dreaming of representing Canada at the Olympics since I was a little girl," world number five Andreescu said on Instagram. READ: Barty targets Olympic gold after Wimbledon triumph The 21-year-old, who last …

French Open 2020: Bianca Andreescu pulls out of tournament to focus on health, training
4 years, 3 months ago

French Open 2020: Bianca Andreescu pulls out of tournament to focus on health, training

India TV News  

World number seven Bianca Andreescu has pulled out of the upcoming French Open Grand Slam and will take the rest of the season off to focus on her health and training. "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 …

Bianca Andreescu to make late decision on Fed Cup comeback
4 years, 11 months ago

Bianca Andreescu to make late decision on Fed Cup comeback

The Hindu  

US Open champion Bianca Andreescu will make a late decision on whether to make her injury comeback when Canada faces Switzerland in the Fed Cup qualifiers. READ | "She has been training and she is improving every day – we are taking it day by day," said Canada captain Heidi El Tabakh. READ | Switzerland is preparing as if Andreescu …

Bianca Andreescu withdraws from season-opener in Auckland amid ongoing 'knee issues'
5 years ago

Bianca Andreescu withdraws from season-opener in Auckland amid ongoing 'knee issues'

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Auckland Classic organisers suffered a major setback to their tournament lineup on Tuesday with US Open champion Bianca Andreescu withdrawing due to ‘knee issues’. Wellington: Auckland Classic organisers suffered a major setback to their tournament lineup on Tuesday with US Open champion Bianca Andreescu withdrawing due to “knee issues”. “Organisers have been advised that Bianca Andreescu has had to withdraw …

Bianca Andreescu withdraws from WTA Finals due to knee injury
5 years, 2 months ago

Bianca Andreescu withdraws from WTA Finals due to knee injury

The Hindu  

US Open champion Bianca Andreescu withdrew from the season-ending WTA Finals on Thursday due to a knee injury. During a breakout season, which she started ranked 178, Andreescu compiled a remarkable 48-7 record and won her first Grand Slam after defeating Serena Williams in the final at Flushing Meadows. “I'll become even stronger for 2020.” World No.12 Sofia Kenin will …

Bianca Andreescu wants to celebrate little bit more before getting back to work
5 years, 3 months ago

Bianca Andreescu wants to celebrate little bit more before getting back to work

Deccan Chronicle  

Toronto: US Open champion Bianca Andreescu returned to her hometown a conquering hero on Wednesday with a little more celebrating to do before getting back to work and setting new goals, such as staying injury-free. Looking weary after a whirlwind media tour of New York, Andreescu said she was running on adrenaline after her shock straight sets win over 23-times …

Bianca Andreescu \'not done yet\' after Grand Slam breakthrough
5 years, 4 months ago

Bianca Andreescu \'not done yet\' after Grand Slam breakthrough

Deccan Chronicle  

Canadian teenager Bianca Andreescu, who upstaged tennis great Serena Williams in the US Open final to win her maiden Grand Slam title, said she was not done yet during a whirlwind media tour on Monday. I’m not done yet.” Andreescu produced a bold and brilliant performance on Saturday to secure a 6-3, 7-5 win and deny former world number one …

Wimbledon 2019: Canada's Bianca Andreescu to miss grass court Slam as she recovers from shoulder injury
5 years, 6 months ago

Wimbledon 2019: Canada's Bianca Andreescu to miss grass court Slam as she recovers from shoulder injury

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Andreescu, who turned 19 on 16 June, withdrew from the French Open after beating Marie Bouzkova in three sets in the first round, handing American Sofia Kenin a walkover into the third round. Rising Canadian talent Bianca Andreescu will miss Wimbledon as she continues to recover from the shoulder injury that forced her out of the French Open, Tennis Canada …

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