Bianca Andreescu — PICS

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September 7, 2019 7:19PM EDT

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Bianca Andreescu playing her winning match at the U.S. Open

Bianca Andreescu playing her winning match at the U.S. Open — Bianca Andreescu plays a match against legendary tennis player Serena Williams at the U.S. Open in the Women’s Final in New York City on September 7, 2019. The 19-year-old tennis player made history become the first-ever Canadian to take the Grand Slam title at the U.S. open.

Bianca was born on June 16, 2000 in Toronto, Ontario. Her parents immigrated to Canada from Romania, where Bianca moved back with her mother between the ages of six and nine. Bianca first discovered tennis while living back in Europe, and began training with a coach there. Upon returning to Canada, she was actively already practicing the sport, and later enrolled in an online high school program so she could continue to actively compete. Bianca is a proud Toronto resident, showing her support for the city’s NBA team, the Raptors, on social media and also attending events in and around the city. She regularly posts about travel and her pets on Instagram, and is an avid hiker.

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US Open Tennis Championships, Day 13, USTA National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, New York, USA – 07 Sep 2019

US Open Tennis Championships, Day 13, USTA National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, New York, USA – 07 Sep 2019 — Bianca Andreescu of Canada with the winners trophy after the final
US Open Tennis Championships, Day 13, USTA National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, New York, USA – 07 Sep 2019

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Serena Williams congratulates Bianca

Serena Williams congratulates Bianca — Serena Williams, right, congratulates Bianca Andreescu, after Andreescu won the women’s singles final of the U.S. Open tennis championships, in New York. Serena Williams looked bright in purple.

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Bianca Andreescu plays Serena Williams

Bianca Andreescu plays Serena Williams — Serena Williams hits a return at the net to Bianca Andreescu during the women’s final match on the thirteenth day of the US Open Tennis Championships the USTA National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York. The duo played on September 7, 2019.

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Bianca hits the ball

Bianca hits the ball — Bianca Andreescu of Canada hits a return to Serena Williams of the US during the women’s final match on the thirteenth day of the US Open Tennis Championships the USTA National Tennis Center. She later won the match.

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Bianca Andreescu after winning the U.S. open

Bianca Andreescu after winning the U.S. open — Bianca Andreescu lies down on the court immediately after defeating Serena Williams. The win was historic, making Bianaca the first-ever Canadian to earn the Grand Slam title.

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Bianca Andreescu hugs her coach after winning

Bianca Andreescu hugs her coach after winning — Bianca Andreescu of Canada hugs her coach Sylvian Bruneau (R) after defeating Serena Williams of the US during the women’s final match on the thirteenth day of the US Open Tennis Championships the USTA National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York, USA, 07 September 2019. The US Open runs from 26 August through 08 September.
USA TENNIS US OPEN 2019, New York – 07 Sep 2019

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Bianca reacts after realizing she won

Bianca reacts after realizing she won — Bianca Andreescu reacts immediately after winning the U.S Open on September 7, 2019. The young Canadian star wore all Nike for the match, which is her sponsor.

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Bianca Andreescu appears at media day ahead of the US Open

Bianca Andreescu appears at media day ahead of the US Open — Bianca Andreescu appears at Media Day for the US Open Tennis Championships in New York on August 23, 2019. The star wore her hair in a half-pony and a Nike jacket.

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Bianca Andreescu hits the court for a practice session

Bianca Andreescu hits the court for a practice session — Bianca Andreescu practices ahead of the US Open Tennis Championships in New York on August 25, 2019. The 19-year-old wore a multi-colored outfit and a Nike visor.

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Bianca Andreescu at the Rogers Cup in Toronto

Bianca Andreescu at the Rogers Cup in Toronto — Bianca Andreescu hugs the winner’s trophy after Serena retired from the final of the Rogers Cup tennis tournament in Toronto on August 11, 2019. A Royal Canadian Mounted Police Officer stands by.

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Bianca Andreescu poses with a trophy

Bianca Andreescu poses with a trophy — Bianca Andreescu poses with her trophy during a photo shoot after winning the final
BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells on March 17. The 19-year-old hails from Toronto, Canada.

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Rogers Cup tennis, Toronto, Canada – 08 Aug 2017

Rogers Cup tennis, Toronto, Canada – 08 Aug 2017 — Bianca Andreescu gets ready to serve at the Rogers Cup in Toronto on August 8, 2017. She wore a red Nike top and visor for the game/

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