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 competed at Wimbledon where she lost in the first round, said she looked forward to representing Canada in Fed Cup ties and at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Andreescu became Canada's first Grand Slam singles champion with her 2019 U.S. Open triumph but has had a run of injuries starting with a knee problem at that year's WTA Finals in Shenzhen.

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Canada loses Beijing Olympics figure skating medals appeal. Russians also won’t get medals in Paris
5 months, 1 week ago

Canada loses Beijing Olympics figure skating medals appeal. Russians also won’t get medals in Paris

Associated Press  

PARIS — Canadian figure skaters will not join the United States and Japan on the podium at the Paris Olympics next week when team event medals finally are awarded from the 2022 Beijing Winter Games marred by a Russian doping case. CAS said Friday its judges dismissed the Canadian appeal to be upgraded from fourth place to third in the …

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 …

Andreescu targets Paris Olympics but rules out Australian Open
1 year ago

Andreescu targets Paris Olympics but rules out Australian Open

The Hindu  

Bianca Andreescu said on Thursday that she hopes to represent Canada at next year’s Paris Olympics but the 2019 US Open champion has ruled out playing at next month’s Australian Open as she continues her recovery from a back injury. Andreescu has been sidelined by a stress fracture in her back and has not played since losing to Italian qualifier …

Andreescu on the rise after hiatus heals unhappiness
1 year, 9 months ago

Andreescu on the rise after hiatus heals unhappiness

China Daily  

Bianca Andreescu of Canada hits a forehand against Sofia Kenin of the US in their Miami Open third-round match on Sunday. GETTY IMAGES/AFP MIAMI GARDENS, Florida — Canada's Bianca Andreescu heads into the last 16 of the Miami Open brimming with confidence and feeling she has finally refound her love for tennis. Tough draw In Miami, Andreescu has had a …

Canada's Andreescu to sit out Australian Open
3 years, 1 month ago

Canada's Andreescu to sit out Australian Open

The Hindu  

Canada's Bianca Andreescu will not play in the Australian Open next month following a challenging spell brought on by the COVID-19 outbreak, the former U.S. Open champion said on Monday. Andreescu, 21, said time isolating in quarantined hotels took a toll on her mentally and physically and that she did not feel like herself while training and playing matches. "I …

Tokyo Olympics Table Tennis: Polish Paralympian Natalia Partyka wins; Czech tests COVID-positive
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics Table Tennis: Polish Paralympian Natalia Partyka wins; Czech tests COVID-positive

The Hindu  

Polish Olympian and Paralympian Natalia Partyka cruised into the Olympic table tennis women's singles second round on Saturday, as Czech paddler Pavel Sirucek was forced to withdraw from the men's event after testing positive for the coronavirus. In a preliminary round singles held earlier on the day, 36-year-old Liu scored a 4-1 win over Nigeria's Olufunke Oshonaike, who is competing …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Britain's Dan Evans drops out after positive COVID-19 test
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Britain's Dan Evans drops out after positive COVID-19 test

Firstpost  

Evans had been selected to play in the singles in Tokyo along with reigning Olympic champion Andy Murray and to partner Neal Skupski in the doubles. Dan Evans, the top-ranked British man, said on Wednesday that he has withdrawn from the Olympics after testing positive for Covid-19. A statement from Dan Evans on the Olympics We look forward to seeing …

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

Firstpost  

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 …

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 …

Dominic Thiem withdraws from Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 6 months ago

Dominic Thiem withdraws from Tokyo Olympics

The Hindu  

Austria's Dominic Thiem withdrew from the Olympics on Thursday, saying he did not feel ready to give his best in Tokyo but was looking forward to competing at Wimbledon this month and defending his U.S. Open title later this year. — Dominic Thiem June 17, 2021 Thiem won his maiden Grand Slam title in New York last year to end …

Sharath Kamal: ‘Not an ideal situation, but not underprepared for Olympics’
3 years, 8 months ago

Sharath Kamal: ‘Not an ideal situation, but not underprepared for Olympics’

The Hindu  

India’s No.1 star paddler Sharath Kamal is staying motivated and eager to perform his best in the Tokyo Olympics beginning July 23 despite the pandemic wreaking havoc. In fact, I played well in the World Table Tennis Star Contender series last month in Doha, beating World No.16 Patrick Franziska of Germany. “This could be my best Olympics due to my …

Tokyo Olympics should be postponed - Sharath Kamal
4 years, 9 months ago

Tokyo Olympics should be postponed - Sharath Kamal

The Hindu  

India’s table tennis star Sharath Kamal is in line to play his fourth Olympics in July-August and he hopes the International Olympic Committee will postpone it due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With the International Table Tennis Federation suspending all events until the end of April, next month’s Asian Olympic Qualifying event in Bangkok has also been postponed indefinitely. WATCH | …

Bianca Andreescu wins Lou Marsh Trophy, becomes Canada athlete of year
5 years, 1 month ago

Bianca Andreescu wins Lou Marsh Trophy, becomes Canada athlete of year

Deccan Chronicle  

TORONTO: Bianca Andreescu was awarded the Lou Marsh Trophy as Canada’s athlete of the year on Monday, capping a remarkable year in which the teenager became the country’s first tennis Grand Slam singles champion with her U.S Open triumph. Andreescu, an unknown quantity to most in Canada a year ago, was a unanimous pick after a breakout season in which …

Canada's US Open champion Bianca Andreescu honoured with rally in hometown, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in attendance
5 years, 3 months ago

Canada's US Open champion Bianca Andreescu honoured with rally in hometown, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in attendance

Firstpost  

Bianca became the first Canadian Grand Slam singles champion and was feted for her achievement in her hometown of Mississauga Mississauga: Bianca Andreescu, who beat Serena Williams in the US Open final to become Canada’s first Grand Slam singles champion, was honoured with a rally in her hometown on Sunday. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, in the midst of campaigning for …

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 …

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