Bianca Andreescu advanced through Wimbledon qualifying on 25 June, defeating Alexandra Sasnovskiy 6-3, 7-6 in the third and final qualifying round to secure a main-draw berth at the grass-court Grand Slam. The Canadian, ranked No. 180, returned to a Grand Slam main draw for the first time in nearly two years after a lengthy injury absence that began following her US Open 2019 triumph.
How did Andreescu reach the main draw?
Andreescu won three consecutive qualifying matches to earn her Wimbledon spot. She defeated Polona Hercog 6-4, 6-2 in the first round, then beat Jill Teichmann 6-7, 6-1, 6-4 in the second round before her victory over Sasnovskiy in the final qualifier.
Why does this matter for Andreescu?
The 26-year-old Canadian has endured multiple injury setbacks since her breakthrough 2019 US Open title, and her emotional reaction after the Sasnovskiy match underscored the significance of her return to Grand Slam competition. She rejoined the professional tour just months before Wimbledon and will now aim to advance past the third round at the All England Club, a stage she reached in 2023 and 2024.