Defending Champion Bianca Andreescu Withdraws From US Open

Defending women’s US Open champion Bianca Andreescu will not be returning to New York to defend her title.ย  With men’s defending champion Nadal also out of the US Open, the tournament will miss both the men’s and women’s defending champion this year.ย 

After many discussions with those closest to me, I have made the difficult decision not to return to New York this year

-Bianca Andreescu

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Dear fans, After many discussions with those closest to me, I have made the difficult decision not to return to New York this year. I have taken this step in order to focus on my match fitness and ensure that I return ready to play at my highest level. The US Open victory last year has been the high point of my career thus far and I will miss not being there. However, I realize that the unforeseen challenges, including the Covid pandemic, have compromised my ability to prepare and compete to the degree necessary to play at my highest level. I want to express my appreciation to the USTA and the WTA for all of their efforts in making the event happen. I look forward to joining my competitors back on court soon. B

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Andreescu has been struggling with injuries since her triumph in New York last year. The last time she was on the court was in October 2019.

In 2019, she became the first player in the first woman in the professional era to win the US Open on her debut.

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Shahar Peer Expecting Second Baby

Retired Israeli tennis player Shahar Peer announced that she is expecting a second baby, a girl.ย  Peer became a mother to a baby boy, Nafti just over a year ago.

Peer shared the news on social media with ultrasound photos and the caption:

Nafti is waiting for his little sister!

SHAHAR PEER

Peer is the most successful player from Isreal. She reached a career-high ranking of 11 in the world.  She won five career singles titles and earned more than $5 million on the court. She retired from professional tennis in 2017.

Shahar Peer married heart surgeon Eilon Ram in 2018 after a two year relationship.

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