In her post-match press conference, Bianca Andreescu was asked about her ability to dig deep and fight back when put under pressure. The Canadian responded by likening herself to an octopus, and revealed that she is sometimes herself surprised by how she manages to get to every ball in the crunch moments.
Andreescu further revealed that the never-say-die attitude comes naturally to her. According to the World No. 9, she plays her best when the odds are stacked against her.
Bianca Andreescu will take on World No. 1 Ashleigh Barty in Saturday’s final. The Canadian claimed she was looking forward to the matchup, highlighting Barty’s form and playing style among the reasons for that.
Bianca Andreescu has never faced Ashleigh Barty on the tour before, but the Canadian asserted that she ’loves a challenge'.
Physically I feel totally okay: Bianca Andreescu
Bianca Andreescu has spent more than 12 hours on the court during her run at the 2021 Miami Open. The 20-year-old has played 14 sets of tennis in five matches, but hasn’t shown any noticeable dip in her stamina levels.
Andreescu’s last two matches had very late finishes, which she highlighted during the presser. She also asserted that her body is accustomed to the rigors of the tour by now, and that she is feeling ’totally okay’ right now.
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