Bianca Andreescu's 2020 debut postponed due to lingering knee injury
U.S. Open champion withdraws from 1st event of season in New Zealand in January
Bianca Andreescu's 2020 debut has been pushed back.
"I'm super disappointed about it," said Andreescu in a video released through the tournament's official Twitter account.
"I spoke to my team and I really have to do what's best for my knee right now. I have so many amazing memories in Auckland, so hopefully I can make more in 2021."
NEWS | Bianca Andreescu has had to withdraw from the 2020 ASB Classic due to her ongoing knee issues. We are disappointed not to welcome Bianca back and wish her all the best for a speedy recovery. <a href="https://t.co/7HVefuGLBe">pic.twitter.com/7HVefuGLBe</a>
—@ASB_ClassicThe 19-year-old from Mississauga, Ont., started her incredible 2019 campaign with a runner-up finish in Auckland. She beat former world No.1s Caroline Wozniacki and Venus Williams before ultimately falling in the final to Julia Georges.
From there, the 2019 Lou Marsh Trophy winner went on to capture three titles, including her first-ever Grand Slam at the US Open.
Andreescu's 2019 season came to end when she injured her knee and was forced to retire during a round-robin match against Karolina Pliskova at the WTA Finals in Shenzhen, China.
The Canadian will now likely be looking to make her first start of the new year at the Australian Open, which is set to begin in Melbourne on Jan. 20.