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“Ready for New Challenges”- Bianca Andreescu Starts Training for Australian Open 2021

Published 12/21/2020, 12:30 AM EST

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A stalwart in Canada, the young 20-year-old Bianca Andreescu is ready to take to the court again. She did not play a single game in 2020 owing to her knee injury and the pandemic outbreak. However, the Canadian was seen training in Dubai for the upcoming Australian Open 2021.

At 19, Bianca lifted the 2019 US Open trophy and became the first Canadian ever to do so. The same year, she won her home tournament, the Canadian Open, and ended their 50-year-long drought. It is interesting to note that she brought down American Serena Williams in the finals at both the events.

Currently, the Canadian is training in Dubai at the Mouratoglou Tennis Academy – Serena’s coach Patrick Mouratoglou owns the centre. Similarly, many top players are headed to Dubai per the conditions in Australia.

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Bianca Andreescu will play at the 2021 Australian Open

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Amid the pandemic, the 2021 WTA season will also kick off in Dubai. Following that, the WTA Qualifiers for the Australian Open will take place. For Bianca, returning to tennis after a year-long break is a big challenge.

Additionally, it will be the first time that the Canadian will play under a quarantine regulated tournament. However, the sport comes naturally to Bianca, and its only a matter of time before she finds her rhythm. ESPN tennis uploaded her training video and captioned, “Bianca Andreescu is ready for new challenges!”

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What are Bianca’s chances in Australia?

The first major tournament of every year has a reputation for delivering some of the finest tennis of the year. In 2021, the top players will fiercely compete once again to claim the Happy Slam.

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Given her extensive set of shots, Bianca has a convincing edge over other competitors. Her power and confidence will play a significant role in helping her win her second major title.

The Canadian had also qualified in the 2019 Australian Open; she registered her first win in the main draw of a Grand Slam.

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Before Iga Swiatek won the 2020 French Open, Andreescu was the youngest teenager since 2004 to win a major tournament. Nonetheless, the competition is fierce; the challenges are tough, but nothing can defeat perseverance.

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