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Andreescu Charges Into Austin Semi-Final, Named to BJK Cup Squad
The Mississauga native finds winning form on the comeback trail while earning a spot on the national team.
13 March 2026
AUSTIN, Texas – Bianca Andreescu’s 2026 campaign is gaining momentum. The former World No. 4 has powered into the semi-finals of the WTA 125 event in Austin and, in a separate boost, has been selected to represent Canada in next month’s Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers.
📈 Match Results: Austin 125 2
- First Round (10 March 2026): Defeated Solana Sierra 6-3, 2-6, 6-3.
- Quarter-Final: Defeated Emerson Jones of Australia 6-4, 3-6, 6-3.
- Next Up – Semi-Final: Faces former Indian Wells champion Paula Badosa for a spot in the final.
The victories mark a positive step for the 25-year-old Canadian, who is currently ranked World No. 165. “It feels great to get consecutive wins,” Andreescu was quoted post-match. “I’m building my rhythm and confidence back one match at a time.”
National Team Call-Up
In off-court news, Tennis Canada confirmed that Andreescu will be part of the Canadian squad travelling to Kazakhstan for the Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers in April 2026.
She joins a team headlined by tenth-ranked Victoria Mboko and doubles specialist Gabriela Dabrowski (World No. 2 in doubles), alongside Marina Stakusic and Kayla Cross. Canada, ranked fourth, will face ninth-ranked Kazakhstan for a spot in the 2026 Finals.
🇨🇦 The Full Canadian Roster 🇨🇦
Bianca Andreescu
Gabriela Dabrowski
Marina Stakusic
Kayla Cross
Andreescu At A Glance
Career Highlights
- Grand Slam Champion: 2019 US Open winner.
- WTA Tour Titles: 2019 Indian Wells Open, 2019 Canadian Open (Toronto).
- Career-High Ranking: World No. 4.
- ITF Circuit: 7 singles titles, 3 doubles titles.
- Prize Money (Career): Over USD $7.8 million (approx. CAD $10.5 million)*.
Player Profile
- Age: 25 (Born 16 June 2000)
- Hometown: Mississauga, Ontario
- Plays: Right-handed
- Height: 5’7″ (1.70 m)
- Current WTA Rank: #165
*Prize money estimates based on recent season earnings.
What’s Next?
Andreescu’s immediate focus is the semi-final clash in Austin against Paula Badosa, a match featuring two former Indian Wells champions. A win would put her into the final of a professional event for the first time in several seasons.
Following the Austin tournament, her attention will shift to national duty. The Billie Jean King Cup qualifier in Kazakhstan is scheduled for April 2026, as Canada aims to return to the top tier of the competition.
Canada Wire will have live updates from the Austin semi-final and full coverage of Team Canada’s BJK Cup journey.