Last Updated: December 15, 2023, 08:49 IST
Bianca Andreescu’ world rating has dropped to quantity 96. (AFP Photo)
Bianca Andreescu says progress in her restoration had been regular however sluggish and he or she has but to even choose up a racquet.
Bianca Andreescu stated on Thursday she hopes to signify Canada at subsequent yr’s Paris Olympics however the 2019 U.S. Open champion has dominated out enjoying at subsequent month’s Australian Open as she continues her restoration from a again harm.
Andreescu has been sidelined by a stress fracture in her again and has not performed since shedding to Italian qualifier Camila Giorgi in her opening match of the Canadian Open in August.
The 23-yr-outdated stated progress in her restoration had been regular however sluggish and he or she has but to even choose up a racquet, pushing her anticipated return to motion again to March or April.
“No, sadly I won’t be at the Australian Open,” Andreescu confirmed through the Canadian Olympic Committee’s Paris media summit on Thursday.
”Right now I’m taking a look at (returning) after the Australia Open or the American Tour, so Indian Wells. .. possibly.
”We’re very shut however proper now I’m nonetheless coping with my again harm. It is getting higher each single day and I’m doing every thing I can to get there as quick as attainable however this stuff take time.
”I’m feeling very assured for 2024.”
Whether Andreescu can work her means again to full health and earn a spot on the Canadian workforce for Paris is an enormous query.
Her world rating has dropped to quantity 96 and is sort of sure to fall additional as she stays out of motion, whereas she might solely watch as Leylah Fernandez and Marina Stakusic lead Canada to a primary Billie Jean King Cup title final month.
”I do miss enjoying and seeing the women win the Billie Jean Cup too … I actually want I used to be there. Injuries simply suck,” stated Andreescu, who has seen her profession stalled by plenty of accidents. ”Super unhappy I couldn’t be there as a result of it’s also my dream to win that match too.
”I actually must dig deep subsequent yr to get my spot however I’ve at all times needed to play that match so I hope that shall be sufficient motivation to win as a lot as I can.
”It simply sucks I’ve been via so many accidents.
”With all of the accidents I’ve had you suppose I’d have figured it out.”
(This story has not been edited by News18 employees and is revealed from a syndicated information company feed – Reuters)
