Andreescu injured his ankle in the Miami Round of 16
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Miami (USA) – After abandon their round of 16 during the WTA 1000 in Miami last Monday, Bianca Andreescu gave details of the injury suffered to her left ankle. The Canadian was injured when she lost to Russian Ekaterina Alexandrova 7/6 (7-0) and 0/2. The 22-year-old, ranked 31st, needed a wheelchair to get off the pitch.
“The results showed that I had torn two ligaments in my left ankle. I’m not sure how long it will take me to recover, but it could have been much worse,” Andreescu said in a statement on social media. . “I have to reflect day by day and I am optimistic that with the right rehabilitation and preparation work, I will soon be able to return to court. The recovery process has already begun and I will continue to update myself.”
+ “It was the worst pain I have ever felt,” says Andreescu
Andreescu had beaten Emma Raducanu, Maria Sakkari and Sofia Kenin in the first three rounds of the tournament in Miami. Her campaign earns her 120 ranking points and should see her back into the top 30, appearing in 27th place at best.
Former world No. 4 and 2019 US Open champion, the Canadian has a long history of injuries that have always compromised her schedule. The most serious problem was in the knee, which left her without playing for more than a year. She also suffered a right foot injury in the 2021 Miami Final against then-No.
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— Bianca (@Bandreescu_) March 29, 2023
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