Bianca Andreescu has given an replace on her harm standing after she collapse on court docket in agonising ache and needed to be taken off court docket in a wheelchair earlier this week.
The former US Open champion’s return to type was minimize brutally quick on Tuesday when the Canadian suffered a left ankle harm in her fourth spherical Miami Open match in opposition to Ekaterina Alexandrova.
While making an attempt a return, Andreescu injured the ankle, collapsing to the court docket as she yelled in ache.
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After receiving medical consideration on court docket she was lifted right into a wheelchair and brought off court docket in tears.
While receiving therapy Andreescu yelled “I’ve never felt this much pain.”
Andreescu was hugged by her Russian opponent earlier than she was taken off court docket — the WTA later affirm she had suffered a left ankle harm.
On Thursday (AEDT), Andreescu gave an replace on social media.
“Results show that I’ve torn 2 ligaments in my left ankle,” she tweeted.
“It’s tough to say exactly how long it will take, but let’s just say it could’ve been much worse!!
“I’m going to take it day by day, and I am optimistic that with the right work, rehab, and preparation, I’ll be back on court soon. Rehab process has already started and will continue to give updates. Love you all.”
Andreescu’s newest harm continues an unlucky run of nasty accidents all through profession up to now.
In 2021 she retired from the ultimate in Miami after struggling a proper ankle harm in opposition to Ash Barty.
The 22-year-old, who gained the US Open in 2019 however then missed all of 2020 as a consequence of harm, returned to the circuit final April after a six-month break.
In Miami she had appeared very a lot again to her greatest with wins over Emma Raducanu, Maria Sakkari and Sofia Kenin earlier than the fourth spherical match.
Source: www.news.com.au
