Get to know Canadian tennis sensation Bianca Andreescu—from her early life and family background to her incredible career achievements and personal interests.
Wiki/Biography
Bianca Vanessa Andreescu was born on Friday, June 16, 2000, in Mississauga, Canada. Her zodiac sign is Gemini. She completed her schooling at Bill Crothers Secondary School in Markham, Canada, forgoing college to focus on her tennis career. While born in Canada, her parents are of Romanian descent, having immigrated there. The family briefly returned to Romania for several years, where Bianca’s fluency in Romanian developed. She’s affectionately known as “Bibi.”
During her time in Romania, she explored various sports, but her passion for tennis quickly took center stage. At age seven, she began playing regularly. The family’s return to Canada saw her join the Ontario Racquet Club in Mississauga for professional coaching. By age eleven, she was part of Team Canada’s Under-14 National Training Centre in Toronto.
Physical Appearance
- Height (approx.): 5’7″
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Dark Brown
Family
Bianca Andreescu’s heritage is Romanian. Her father, Nicu Andreescu, is an engineer, and her mother, Maria Andreescu, serves as Chief Compliance Officer at a Toronto investment firm. She is currently unmarried.
Career
Bianca’s talent shone brightly in 2014 when she represented Canada’s Under-14 team in the prestigious “Les Petits As” tournament in France. Winning this tournament solidified her dedication to tennis as a career. Her first autograph and interview, signed and given in France, hold special meaning to her.
Throughout 2014, she excelled in various junior tournaments, culminating in victory at the Orange Bowl in Florida. In 2015, she made her International Tennis Federation (ITF) debut, reaching the finals of the 25K Gatineau event. Later that year, at just 15, she became the first Canadian since 2009 to win the Grade-A Under-18 Orange Bowl.
Her 2016 win at the “2016 Challenger Banque Nationale de Gatineau” marked her first ITF title, an event where she met and received valuable advice from fellow Romanian and friend Simona Halep, who encouraged Bianca to turn pro. Bianca followed this advice in 2017.
2017 brought two 25K titles and a notable victory in the Citi Open against World No. 13 Kristina Mladenovic, making her the first player born in the 2000s to defeat a top 20 player. The year 2019 proved to be a breakthrough: her first 125K WTA Tournament win in Newport Beach, a Mexican Open semi-final appearance, and a world ranking reaching No. 60.
March 2019 witnessed a significant win at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California, defeating Angelique Kerber for her first WTA Tour title and catapulting her to World No. 24. In August 2019, she triumphed at the Rogers Cup (Canadian Open), defeating Serena Williams— a victory celebrated as a source of national pride in Canada.
Her September 2019 US Open victory against Serena Williams was historic. It marked her first Grand Slam singles title, making her the first Canadian woman to achieve this feat, the first to win the US Open in her debut, and the first player born in the 2000s to win a Grand Slam tournament. This achievement propelled her to a World No. 5 ranking.
Awards, Honours, and Achievements
| Award | Year |
|---|---|
| Fed Cup Heart Award | 2017 |
| Female Player of the Year (Tennis Canada) | 2017 |
| Female Summer Athlete of the Year (42nd Canadian Sports Award) | 2019 |
Favourite Things
- Tennis Players: Simona Halep, Kim Clijsters, Serena Williams, Venus Williams
- Song: “Unforgettable” by French Montana
- Singer: Drake
- Movie: “The Fault in Our Stars”
- TV Show: Grey’s Anatomy
- Restaurant: The 360 Restaurant at the CN Tower, Toronto
Facts
Bianca enjoys yoga, meditation, and hip-hop music, often listening to the latter before matches. A dog lover, she owns Coco and previously cared for stray dogs. Coco gained fame during the US Open, often seen with Bianca’s mother. Her full name, Bianca Vanessa Andreescu, reflects her parents’ inspiration from Vanessa Williams, Miss America 1984. She’s also a fan of baseball (Toronto Blue Jays) and basketball (Toronto Raptors). Her Canadian Open win was met with a grand reception in her hometown, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau personally congratulated her.
