WHAT A YEAR!

Fall 2019

Bianca Andreescu from Mississauga, Ontario had the single greatest year of any Canadian pro tennis player ever – male or female! From a WTA world ranking of 152 at the beginning of the year, Bianca went on a tear, getting to her first WTA final in New Zealand in early January, winning her first WTA crown at Newport Beach in late January, winning the Indian Wells WTA Mandatory Premier tournament in March, the Rogers Cup in August and the US Open title in September, defeating Serena Williams in the final! (Photo: Jag Gundu)

Bianca’s first WTA final – Ranked #152 and having to qualify for the main draw - she narrowly lost to world #14 Julia Goerges (Photo courtesy of WTA)

Indian Wells March 2019 – bandaged up but still competing hard! (Photo: Cynthia Lum)

The moment of victory! The 2019 Indian Wells Champion! (Photo: Cynthia Lum)

After qualifying for the Australian Open, winning her first WTA title at Newport Beach, Bianca went on a magical run at Indian Wells, defeating 4 current or former top 10’s in the draw, including #8 Angelique Kerber in the final. Victory is sweet! (Photo: Cynthia Lum)

Grinding it out in Miami; a bit of a setback; Bianca had to retire in the round of 16 – but she defeated Kerber again before bowing out. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Back in Toronto; Bianca took the time to record the OTA’s first-ever ONTENNIS Podcast. (Photo: OTA)

Canada’s Newest Sweetheart! Bianca hoists the Rogers Cup in Toronto. The first Canadian to win the crown since 1969. (Photo: Jag Gundu)

Bianca celebrates her Rogers Cup victory in front of a delirious Toronto Crowd. (Photo: Jag Gundu)

On to the US Open – now one of the tournament favorites. (Photo: Ron Angle)

And the rest is history! In a performance for the ages, Bianca defeats tennis legend Serena Williams 6-3, 7-5 to capture the US Open! (Photo: Ron Angle)

Did that really just happen? (Photo: Ron Angle)

It sure did! And here’s the trophy to prove it! (Photo: Ron Angle)

Let the celebrations begin. First stop; The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. (Photo courtesy of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon)

Hometown Hero! Bianca has a parade, a street named after her and is presented with the key to the City of Mississauga. (Photo: Jag Gundu)

A star among stars – Bianca rose to a high of #4 in the WTA world rankings and qualified for the Sheseido WTA Finals Shenzhen. (Photo courtesy of WTA)