Bianca Andreescu was supposed to be the one that would finally change the game for women’s tennis. She had all the tools required. From having a flawless game to carrying the attitude of a champion, Andreescu ticked all of the boxes.
In fact, her US Open coronation came at the cost of Serena Williams, the legend of the bygone era. It was almost like a metaphorical passing of the baton.
However, things don’t always go according to the perfect script. Andreescu injured her knee in late October during a tournament in China. Since then, she hadn’t played a competitive match.
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Even though there have been repeated rumours of a return since the start of the year, Andreescu refuses to return unless she is at a hundred per cent.
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In an interview with PEOPLE, we got a little glimpse of how Andreescu is recovering.
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A cleaner lifestyle remains the priority for Andreescu as she sets on a comeback trail. In fact, she is achieving this through a changed dietary plan –
“I changed my nutrition a bit more. I’m way more aware of what I’m putting in my mouth. It’s very important what you put in your body and I think that’s helped me tremendously”.
Bianca’s revelation clarifies that her recovery will not just be in terms of healing her knee injury. It has also given her a new perspective for overall fitness routine.
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As she consistently pushes the return timeline, her fans would expect her to put on stellar performance upon her return. She is still ranked as the world no 6. In the same interview, she has revealed that she is eyeing a comeback at the Miami Open.
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However, destiny could have other plans as tournaments face the increasing threat of Coronavirus. At this moment, we can only hope for a speedy Andreescu return. Do you think Andreescu can maintain her momentum upon her big return?