US Open 2019: Belinda Bencic, Bianca Andreescu defuse their opponents’ raw power in contrasting styles to set up mouth-watering semi-final
5 years, 6 months ago

US Open 2019: Belinda Bencic, Bianca Andreescu defuse their opponents’ raw power in contrasting styles to set up mouth-watering semi-final

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Both Bencic and Andreescu were faced with heavy-hitting opponents, and they both came away unscathed — albeit in very different ways. Donna Vekic and Elise Mertens brought plenty of raw power to the US Open women’s quarter-finals on Wednesday, hoping to use it to reach their maiden semis in New York. Bencic, meanwhile played reactive tennis for the most part, trying to catch Vekic’s shots before they gained momentum and redirect the ball into uncomfortable positions for the Croat. She put enough pressure on Bencic’s second serve to elicit two double faults and a backhand error in the ninth game to get the break, and suddenly the set was on her racquet. Instead of allowing Mertens to set up camp on the baseline and choose which direction to go, Andreescu started looping the ball high and out of the Belgian’s strike zone.

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Andreescu on the rise after hiatus heals unhappiness
1 year, 11 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 …

US Open 2022: Bianca Andreescu Breezes Past Beatriz Haddad Maia
2 years, 6 months ago

US Open 2022: Bianca Andreescu Breezes Past Beatriz Haddad Maia

News 18  

48 Bianca Andreescu advanced to the third round of the ongoing US Open 2022 after defeating No 15 seed Beatriz Haddad Maia 6-2, 6-4, on Thursday. Coming off an up-and-down three-set win over Harmony Tan in the first round, Andreescu played a physical and disciplined match to defeat the surging Brazilian. “I actually like playing these tougher opponents because I …

Emma Raducanu into US Open semi-finals after beating Belinda Bencic
3 years, 6 months ago

Emma Raducanu into US Open semi-finals after beating Belinda Bencic

The Independent  

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US Open: Scrappy Maria Sakkari Survives Gruelling Three-setter to Beat Bianca Andreescu
3 years, 6 months ago

US Open: Scrappy Maria Sakkari Survives Gruelling Three-setter to Beat Bianca Andreescu

News 18  

Greek Maria Sakkari emerged triumphant from a gruelling three hour, 30 minute battle with former champion Bianca Andreescu at the U.S. Open on Monday, clinching a 6-7 7-6 6-3 victory to reach the U.S. Open quarter-finals. Andreescu, the 2019 champion, won a punishing 21-shot rally to open the first-set tiebreak before clinching the set with three straight points, capping it …

US Open 2021: In-form Belinda Bencic through to last eight to face Emma Raducanu
3 years, 6 months ago

US Open 2021: In-form Belinda Bencic through to last eight to face Emma Raducanu

The Independent  

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Bianca Andreescu dominates Greet Minnen to reach US Open fourth round
3 years, 6 months ago

Bianca Andreescu dominates Greet Minnen to reach US Open fourth round

The Independent  

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The Latest: Andreescu stays unbeaten at US Open with victory
3 years, 6 months ago

The Latest: Andreescu stays unbeaten at US Open with victory

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament : ___ 12:45 a.m. Bianca Andreescu is still unbeaten at the U.S. Open. Andreescu has been plagued by injuries since beating Serena Williams to win her U.S. Open debut as a 19-year-old and they popped up again as she played the last women’s match of the first round. ___ …

US Open champion Bianca Andreescu remains focussed on No 1 spot despite injury setback, COVID-19 lockdown
4 years, 10 months ago

US Open champion Bianca Andreescu remains focussed on No 1 spot despite injury setback, COVID-19 lockdown

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US Open champion Bianca Andreescu has discovered a powerful tool to compensate for limited training opportunities amid the COVID-19 lockdown as the Canadian teenager remains focused on her goal to climb to the top of the women’s rankings. Mumbai: US Open champion Bianca Andreescu has discovered a powerful tool to compensate for limited training opportunities amid the COVID-19 lockdown as …

Australian Open 2020: Anett Kontaveit’s third round demolition show of Belinda Bencic a case of 'see it to believe it'
5 years, 2 months ago

Australian Open 2020: Anett Kontaveit’s third round demolition show of Belinda Bencic a case of 'see it to believe it'

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Kontaveit won the first nine games of the match against Bencic, and dropped just one game overall. She hit 21 winners and just seven unforced errors Belinda Bencic is not what you’d call a calm person on the court. Hitting 21 winners to just 7 unforced errors, 28th seed Anett Kontaveit defeats 6th seed Belinda Bencic 60 61 in just …

China Open: Andreescu survives scare, Barty notches 50th win
5 years, 5 months ago

China Open: Andreescu survives scare, Barty notches 50th win

The Hindu  

US Open champion Bianca Andreescu's incredible unbeaten run continued as she fought past Elise Mertens at the China Open. Petra Kvitova and Kiki Bertens also progressed along with Elina Svitolina, but Madison Keys was on the wrong end of a stunning turnaround from fellow American Jennifer Brady. @Bandreescu_ defeats Mertens, 6-3, 7-6, to advance to round 3 of @ChinaOpenpic.twitter.com/OHMQMhkITC — …

US Open: Bianca Andreescu overcomes Serena Williams to win U.S. Open
5 years, 6 months ago

US Open: Bianca Andreescu overcomes Serena Williams to win U.S. Open

Deccan Chronicle  

New York: Canadian teenager Bianca Andreescu claimed her first Grand Slam title in a hard-hitting and nerve-jangling 6-3 7-5 win over Serena Williams on Saturday that put the brakes on the American’s bid to equal the all-time record. Andreescu matched Williams’ power throughout the slugfest and kept her composure under intense pressure to fend off a late comeback from the …

US Open 2019: Emulating past legends, Bianca Andreescu shuts out noise to beat Serena Williams for first Grand Slam title
5 years, 6 months ago

US Open 2019: Emulating past legends, Bianca Andreescu shuts out noise to beat Serena Williams for first Grand Slam title

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Bianca Andreescu blocked the noise out at Arthur Ashe Stadium and subdued a fired-up Serena Williams for a stunning victory in the final of the US Open. There was a point in the second set, as Serena Williams attempted an almighty comeback, when the roar inside Arthur Ashe Stadium turned so loud that Bianca Andreescu had to literally cover her …

US Open 2019: Serena Williams versus Bianca Andreescu in women’s final will pit power against guile, experience against youth
5 years, 6 months ago

US Open 2019: Serena Williams versus Bianca Andreescu in women’s final will pit power against guile, experience against youth

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Serena vs Andreescu will likely have everything a spectator wants in a tennis matchup: power vs guile, experience vs youth, full-on intensity vs full-on intensity. ‘Crazy’ and ‘surreal’ have been two of Bianca Andreescu’s favorite words during her run to the US Open final this year. “It’s a dream come true playing against Serena in the final of the US …

US Open 2019: Bianca Andreescu and Belinda Bencic made for compelling tennis, but teenager's mental toughness wins day yet again
5 years, 6 months ago

US Open 2019: Bianca Andreescu and Belinda Bencic made for compelling tennis, but teenager's mental toughness wins day yet again

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Sure, the match was not perfect — Andreescu made as many as 38 unforced errors, while Bencic committed 32. The noise inside Arthur Ashe stadium peaked at the same time as Andreescu’s tennis did, putting a dramatic finishing touch to the women’s semifinals. Andreescu was the more aggressive player overall and she took bigger risks by aiming closer to the …

U.S. Open: Andreescu KOs Bencic to set up blockbuster final with Serena
5 years, 6 months ago

U.S. Open: Andreescu KOs Bencic to set up blockbuster final with Serena

The Hindu  

Canadian teenager Bianca Andreescu’s dream run at the U.S. Open continued on Thursday as she powered past Belinda Bencic 7-6 7-5 to set up a highly-anticipated final with Serena Williams on Saturday. Bencic finally broke Andreescu to open the second set but despite stretching her lead to 4-1 and 5-2, Andreescu fed off the supportive crowd to level at 5-5 …

US Open 2019, semi-finals preview: Serena Williams starts favourite against Elina Svitolina; Bianca Andreescu's momentum gives her edge over Belinda Bencic
5 years, 6 months ago

US Open 2019, semi-finals preview: Serena Williams starts favourite against Elina Svitolina; Bianca Andreescu's momentum gives her edge over Belinda Bencic

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Gunning for a record-equalling 24th Major title, Williams was denied in the final last year by Naomi Osaka. Semi Final 1: Elina Svitolina vs Serena Williams Elina Svitolina has been in phenomenal form of late — that much is plain to see. Whether it’s been aggressive tennis or a defensive game she has needed to pull out, Andreescu — who …

US Open 2019: Bianca Andreescu continues dream run to secure first Grand Slam semi-final appearance
5 years, 6 months ago

US Open 2019: Bianca Andreescu continues dream run to secure first Grand Slam semi-final appearance

The Independent  

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US Open: Andreescu versus Bencic, Serena against Svitolina in women's singles semi-finals
5 years, 6 months ago

US Open: Andreescu versus Bencic, Serena against Svitolina in women's singles semi-finals

India TV News  

Basketball Hall of Famer Steve Nash tweeted about her. "If it happens, then I think I can pave way for many other athletes, the next generation," Andreescu said, "not only for Canadian tennis, but I think for many people." "I think the dream of every tennis player obviously is to win the biggest tournaments," Bencic said. "It's going to be …

US Open 2019: Andreescu sees off Mertens to clinch maiden Grand Slam semifinal berth
5 years, 6 months ago

US Open 2019: Andreescu sees off Mertens to clinch maiden Grand Slam semifinal berth

The Hindu  

Bianca Andreescu recovered from a set down to defeat Elise Mertens 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 and extend her superb US Open run into the semifinals. She saved six break points in the decider but her resistance was finally shattered as Andreescu claimed a win in two hours, two minutes – booking her place in a first career grand slam semifinal, in …

US Open 2019: Bianca Andreescu's variations and all-court game reiterate her credentials as future of women's tennis
5 years, 6 months ago

US Open 2019: Bianca Andreescu's variations and all-court game reiterate her credentials as future of women's tennis

Firstpost  

Both Andreescu and Townsend, in their own ways, have brought variation back to the game. Men’s and women’s games have progressively shifted towards baseline almost completely, and until Townsend herself at this US Open, not many had seen the style making a comeback. Much has been said about Andreescu’s bumper year, but her playing style is simultaneously specialist, and still, …

US Open 2019: Belinda Bencic's fluid shotmaking highlights straightforward win over error-prone Naomi Osaka
5 years, 6 months ago

US Open 2019: Belinda Bencic's fluid shotmaking highlights straightforward win over error-prone Naomi Osaka

Firstpost  

Bencic was almost unassailable, and to her credit, found the proverbial ‘Goldilocks zone’ of power, shot placement, movement, and accuracy, and she used it to full effect and more. For those who may not have been following Naomi Osaka and Belinda Bencic’s careers, or at the very least, that of Bencic’s, may not have predicted Monday’s Round of 16 outcome. …

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