This archive report was first published on 8 September 2019.
Published on September 8, 2019, Bianca Andreescu's historic win at the US Open marked a significant moment for Canadian tennis.
As the first Canadian woman to win a Grand Slam singles title, Andreescu's achievement was met with widespread celebration from fans and coaches alike.
Andreescu, born in Mississauga, Ontario, in 2000, to Romanian parents who moved to Canada in 1994, considers herself a product of a welcoming nation.
“Canada is such an amazing country,” she said. “It’s so multicultural. I had no trouble growing up having Romanian parents whatsoever. That’s why I love my country so, so much.”
Andreescu's coach, Sylvain Bruneau, echoed her sentiments, saying, “This is incredible for Canada and Canadian Tennis. It is our biggest moment. We don’t have too much of a tennis history, but we are trying to build it. And you know what? It makes me so happy for every tennis fan in the country that Bianca is able to provide moments like this. She can attract more people to tennis. We can make it even more popular.”
