ROME (AFP) – Canadian tennis star Bianca Andreescu on Sunday (May 9) pulled out of the WTA Rome tournament over Covid-19 rules in Italy. Andreescu, the world number six, missed last week’s Madrid Open after testing positive for Covid-19 after arriving in Spain. “Although I have tested negative following my isolation period in Madrid and... » read more
MADRID (AFP) – Canadian tennis star Bianca Andreescu will miss the Madrid Open after testing positive for Covid-19 after arriving in Spain, the world number six said on Twitter on Sunday (April 25). “After testing negative twice before my flight to Madrid, I was sadly informed that I had tested positive upon arrival for Covid-19... » read more
MIAMI (AFP) – World number one Ashleigh Barty retained her Miami Open title on Saturday (April 3) as Bianca Andreescu’s injury curse struck again. Australia’s Barty completed a 6-3, 4-0 victory after Andreescu was forced to retire in tears with an injury to her right ankle in the second set at the Hard Rock Stadium.... » read more