Andreescu will not defend U.S. Open title

August 13, 2020

(Reuters) – Bianca Andreescu said on Thursday she will not defend her U.S. Open title this year in New York.

The 20-year-old Canadian, who has not competed since she suffered a knee injury last October, said on Twitter she made the difficult decision because the COVID-19 outbreak has compromised her ability to reach her highest level of form.

(Reporting by Frank Pingue in Toronto)