Andreescu

Andreescu is a Romanian-language surname. The suffix -escu is a common Romanian patronymic ending, typically indicating “son of” or “descendant of,” and the name is found throughout Romania and in Romanian communities abroad.

Bianca Vanessa Andreescu (born December 16, 2000, in Mississauga, Ontario) is a Canadian professional tennis player. She rose to international prominence in 2019 when she won the US Open women’s singles, becoming the first Canadian to win a Grand Slam singles title. In the final, she defeated Serena Williams, 6-3, 7-5.

Her breakout season earned her a high singles ranking of world No. 4 and several accolades, including the WTA Newcomer of the Year in 2019. Her career has been intermittently affected by injuries, which have influenced her ability to maintain a consistent presence on tour, though she has continued to compete at the highest levels.

The surname Andreescu is most notably associated with Bianca Andreescu in contemporary sports, but it remains a Romanian surname used by others as well.

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