US Open 2019: Andreescu's 8-0 record against top-10 players

Dejan Kalinic
September 8, 2019 01:05 MYT
Bianca Andreescu claimed the biggest win of her career on Saturday, but the teenager's US Open triumph was just her latest over a top-10 player.

The 19-year-old Canadian beat Serena Williams in straight sets at Arthur Ashe Stadium for her first grand slam title.

Andreescu now holds an 8-0 record over top-10 players in her career, with each of those wins coming in 2019, showcasing her ability to step up against the best.

Omnisport takes a look at the teenager's top-10 wins.

Teen queen #USOpen | #WomenWorthWatching pic.twitter.com/yKyucG6AtE

— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 7, 2019
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2019 Auckland Open: defeated Caroline Wozniacki (1) 6-4 6-4

A qualifier facing the top seed, Andreescu stunned Wozniacki in Auckland in January. She was ranked 152nd in the world at the time.

Incredible performance from @Bandreescu_ ! She takes out top seed Wozniacki 6-4, 6-4 in Auckland @ASB_Classic ! pic.twitter.com/cvFhuipSwA

— WTA (@WTA) January 3, 2019
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2019 Indian Wells Open: defeated Elina Svitolina (6) 6-3 2-6 6-4

Andreescu put together a fine run on her way to a first WTA Tour title at Indian Wells, including saving nine of 10 break points in the final set in a semi-final win over Svitolina.

.@BNPPARIBASOPEN stunner! Wildcard @Bandreescu_ upsets Svitolina, 6-3, 2-6, 6-4 to reach the biggest final of her career! pic.twitter.com/ueYY74pClm

— WTA (@WTA) March 16, 2019
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2019 Indian Wells Open: defeated Angelique Kerber (8) 6-4 3-6 6-4

A wildcard, Andreescu joined Williams (1999), Kim Clijsters (2005) and Naomi Osaka (2018) as the only unseeded champions at Indian Wells.

“Oh my word!” @Bandreescu_ delivers a truly incredible dropshot!#BNPPO19 pic.twitter.com/3lWvSrJbEB

— WTA (@WTA) March 17, 2019
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2019 Miami Open: defeated Angelique Kerber (8) 6-4 4-6 6-1

Less than a week after beating Kerber in the final at Indian Wells, Andreescu repeated the feat in Miami.

Still awake?@BAndreescu_'s 24th forehand winner might do the trick! #MiamiOpen pic.twitter.com/xZcre4JjOv

— WTA (@WTA) March 24, 2019
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2019 Rogers Cup: defeated Kiki Bertens (5) 6-1 6-7 (7-9) 6-4

Andreescu's run in Toronto surely sparked hopes she could contend at Flushing Meadows, beginning with her last-16 victory over Bertens.

2019 Rogers Cup: defeated Karolina Pliskova (3) 6-0 2-6 6-4

Andreescu made it four straight three-set wins by overcoming Pliskova, again delivering in a key moment by breaking decisively in the ninth game of the decider.

Incredible!@Bandreescu_ beats third seed Pliskova 6-0, 2-6, 6-4 to reach the semifinals of the @rogerscup !#RC19 pic.twitter.com/jEygfGjmX1

— WTA (@WTA) August 9, 2019
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2019 Rogers Cup: defeated Serena Williams (8) 3-1 ret.

It may not have been the way she wanted to win a title at home, but Andreescu was ahead in the final when Williams retired due to a back injury.

2019 US Open: defeated Serena Williams 6-3 7-5

She got another chance in New York and delivered an impressive display in front of a raucous crowd supporting the American great. After taking the first set, Andreescu saw Williams come from 5-1 down in the second, only to steady and close out her maiden major success.

Pure bliss Let the moment soak in, @Bandreescu_...#USOpen | #WomenWorthWatching pic.twitter.com/pxGAy9AlTx

— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 7, 2019
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