Bianca Andreescu got so used to winning in 2019 she almost forgot what it felt like to lose. The 21-year-old Canadian tennis star has been relearning to deal with disappointment on the court this season while trying to find her footing after 16 months off due to injuries and the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 21-year-old Canadian tennis star has been relearning to deal with disappointment on the court this season while trying to find her footing after 16 months off due to injuries and the COVID-19 pandemic.
"It was a complete stop ... and that was probably the worst feeling that I had," Andreescu said in a recent interview with The Canadian Press. "It brought me down many levels, because after that I didn't play for a year and a half.Still ranked No. 5, Andreescu has played just 19 matches this season, including a first-round exit at Wimbledon last month.
Andreescu is partnering with Amazon Canada this summer to share stories of her experiences on and off the court through the Alexa voice service, the company announced Tuesday. The pandemic has turned a spotlight on mental health concerns for many, including some within the tennis world.
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