Bianca Andreescu 7.0: “I’m trying to reclaim that dangerous, fearless Bianca”
So because the 2026 season began, Andreescu began over. While the tennis world was targeted on Australia, she entered a W35 tournament in Bradenton, Fla. Ranked 227th and seeded No. 1, she gained 5 matches to acquire $4,860 and, extra importantly, 35 WTA rating factors. Andreescu entered one other W35 the subsequent week, shedding within the semi-finals, earlier than profitable a W75 in Vero Beach to shut out at 13-1 January.
“Going back to those levels, was a decision obviously that wasn’t easy, right? In a way, I guess I’m going the Agassi route,” Andreescu informed Brad Gilbert—who famously coached Andre when he determined to play down and compete within the sport’s decrease ranges.
“I think what’s amazing is I finally got some match rhythm, which I haven’t had over the last few years. I got as many matches as I did in those three weeks, like all of last year.”
After taking part in a main-draw match final week in Austin, Andreescu will compete on the BNP Paribas Open as a wild card. If she wins her first-rounder, Coco Gauff awaits.
“It’ll be interesting to see how my level right now, with what I’m implementing and what I’m working on, can show face against someone like that,” she stated of a possible match-up. “I’m very excited.”
🎧 Listen to your entire Andreescu interview on the 13:20 mark of this week’s show. (Available 7 pm ET)
