Bianca Andreescu’s story has always been one of brilliance tinged with fragility. Her rise to stardom was meteoric — US Open champion in 2019, becoming the first Canadian to win a Grand Slam singles title — but ever since, injuries and interruptions have haunted her career.
The Latest Blow: Montreal Setback
In late July 2025, during the Omnium Banque Nationale in Montreal, Andreescu was forced to withdraw from her second-round match citing a left ankle injury. She had actually rolled her ankle at match point while clinching her first-round victory over Barbora Krejcikova, but bravely battled through to finish the match.
That effort, however heroic, came with consequences. The torn ligaments in her ankle made it impossible for her to play further in the tournament. In press statements, she admitted the frustration, noting this was a setback she has faced before.
As of August 1, she confirmed the injury was a sprain, explaining that her medical team would treat it “day-to-day.” She expressed hope she could rejoin the season later, but made clear recovery would take time and she must heed her body’s signals.
It Doesn’t Help That Her Season Was Already Delayed
Earlier in 2025, she underwent an emergency appendectomy, which delayed her season start. Before that, she had withdrawn from the season-opening tournaments due to lingering health concerns and a prior back issue. That surgery, though successful, added another hurdle to a comeback that was already fraught with risk.
Current Standing: Ranking in Decline
All these disruptions have shown up in her ranking. As of now, Andreescu is ranked No. 181 on the WTA singles list. Her peak career high was No. 4 in October 2019. The decline reflects both her time away from the court and her inability to string together deep runs in tournaments lately.
What’s Next — Can She Stage a Comeback?
Despite the repeated blows, Bianca remains one of the most talented players of her generation. But talent often yields to presence: you must be on court to fight, to rack up ranking points, and to stay sharp.
Her recovery plan will likely be gradual — more rest, rehabilitation, selective tournament entries — with an eye on slower surfaces or smaller events to rebuild confidence. If she can return fully fit, she still has the capacity to surprise. But the road is steep.
Fans will watch her next moves closely: when she returns, which tournaments she targets, and how she handles pressure and expectations. Will she reclaim her place in the top ranks — or will injuries continue to sabotage one of tennis’s most compelling stories? Only time will tell.
