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“He Can Collaborate With Someone”: Bianca Andreescu Lauds Denis Shapovalov’s Rapping Skills

Published 08/29/2021, 6:00 AM EDT

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Canadian tennis player Bianca Andreescu is one of the most talented players in this modern era. However, she had had an unfortunate run as she has been injured over the past couple of seasons. Due to that, she hasn’t performed up to her capabilities.

Recently, Bianca Andreescu was asked a question with regard to Denis Shapovalov’s rapping skills. The former Grand Slam champion praised Denis and indicated he could shine as his skills are intact. She felt that there is still room for improvement and did reveal her liking for the Canadian rapper, Drake.

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The 21-year-old player stated, “I don’t know if someone can compete with Denis, really? He’s really been stepping up his game. Honestly, I think Denis is a very good rapper and I’m sure he can like do way more in that if he practices and you know maybe he can collaborate with someone, I have no idea.”

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Bianca Andreescu is impressed with fellow compatriot

She likes the idea of Shapovalov bringing a different vibe to the game and thanked the youngster who asked her the question for taking a keen interest in this recent development.

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The 2019 US Open champion added, “But it’s really nice that he’s doing that because it brings like a different vibe to the tennis game, you know, and I feel like we need that because we need a lot of younger audiences like you. Other than Denis, I really like Drake.”

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Reflecting on her season so far, Bianca began competing in Melbourne at the Australian Open but suffered a loss in the second round. Soon after, she was seen in Miami but lost in the final. She had to withdraw from the match due to injury.

She lost in the opening round at the French Open and the Wimbledon Championships. Well, now that she’s focused on the US Open, we wish her the very best for the upcoming matches.

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