Bianca Andreescu criticized the WTA in relation to Wimbledon

This measure is intended as retaliation for the tournament’s decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from the tournament.

Although the ATP made the same decision as the WTA, the 20-year-old Ontarian did not approve of the decision or how it was made.

First, I want to say that I am against war, period. That being said, I was extremely disappointed with the way the WTA handled the file, Andreescu said into the microphone of the Radio-Canada Sports collaborator in Paris. The WTA has not given a voice to its players and we feel we have no power because we are not given a choice.

I believe we should have Wimbledon points, the 2019 US Open champion added. I have a few reasons, but I prefer not to deny them. The Wimbledon decision was based on recommendations from the British government, which I understand, but I also see the perspective of others.

Bianca Andreescu shared her opinion by writing to WTA leaders. Not wanting to speak for others, he suggests that many others do the same.

Obviously, our opinion is not taken into account, but I want us to discuss the situation. Hopefully we can boost the voice of the players. That said, the WTA is a big organization, that’s why such decisions don’t make sense to me.

Andreescu is ready to win

In 2021, Bianca Andreescu was fiercely eliminated in the first round of Roland-Garros by Slovenian Tamara Zidansek in three sets of 7-6, 6-7 and 7-9. His rival got through to the semi-finals of the tournament.

He suffered this defeat.

I was really depressed last year, but that said, if it happened to me again this year, I wouldn’t be in the same state of mind, Andreescu explains. It’s fun because I’m actually prettier and I’m ready for anything.

I’m getting better and better playing clay and I’m recovering well between games, added the 72nd in the world. It all gives me confidence and confidence that makes me play better. I feel good on the field.

Of course, his drop in the rankings and his repeated absence from major tournaments means that he is no longer the center of attention when it comes to competition. Living in the shadow of players like Iga Swiatek, for example, doesn’t bother him.

I don’t really think about those things, but it’s still nice to not always be in the limelight. That said, I hope to come back. I am confident that I will be able to do well and continue to win some contests. I am ready for everything.

If Andreescu doesn’t play until Monday, the other two Canadian singles entries will enter on Sunday.

Leylah-Annie Fernandez will face Frenchman Kristina Mladenovic at the end of the day on the Suzanne Lenglen court, second in importance to the tournament site. At the same time, Rebecca Marino will face young American sensation Coco Gauff in the short Simonne Mathieu.

I will play in a very nice atmosphere, said Fernandez. Just having a big crowd for a women’s game will motivate us. Hopefully we will give a good fight and have fun as well as most like us.

I think I just need to play my game and be offensive and not let him control the point, Fernandez added. I will try to have fun and be positive.

Fernandez, who won the junior tournament in 2019, said he had a great week of training. If he wins two fights, he could sword Bianca Andreescu in the 3rd round.

The two Canadians have not faced each other since the Granby tournament in 2018. Andreescu easily won two sets.

With information from Carole Bouchard.