Bianca Andreescu gives most Canadian apology to crowd for winning US Open
New York fans unmistakably rooting for American Serena Williams
If you didn't know Bianca Andreescu was Canadian when she won the U.S. Open, you certainly realized it very quickly during her post-match interview.
"I know you guys wanted Serena to win, so I'm so sorry," Andreescu said to the crowd at New York's Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Peak Canadian moment: <a href="https://twitter.com/Bandreescu_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Bandreescu_</a> apologizing after winning the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/USOpen?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#USOpen</a> 😂🇨🇦. <a href="https://t.co/0iIcXxfgHY">pic.twitter.com/0iIcXxfgHY</a>
—@TSN_SportsThat crowd was decidedly against Andreescu throughout the women's singles final, cheering loudly for American favourite Serena Williams, who was searching for her record-tying 24th-Grand Slam title and seventh U.S. Open crown.
Andreescu said it was those cheers that were the hardest thing to overcome in a tight second set that saw the 19-year-old from Mississauga, Ont. let a 5-1 lead slip away, allowing Williams to claw back to 5-5.
But Andreescu kept her cool and won the next two games, becoming Canada's first ever Grand Slam champion in straight sets 6-3, 7-5.
And at that point, the crowd no longer mattered. Andreescu was on top of the tennis world. Her win will skyrocket her to a career-high No. 5 when the new WTA rankings are released on Monday.
And back home, Canada could not be prouder of this homegrown tennis superstar.
This kid is absolutely legit! Congrats <a href="https://twitter.com/Bandreescu_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Bandreescu_</a> !! Always more fun being the hunter than the hunted. Props to <a href="https://twitter.com/serenawilliams?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@serenawilliams</a> the 🐐!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/shethenorth?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#shethenorth</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/usopen?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#usopen</a> 🇨🇦
—@wick_22Holy Mackinaw!!! Such amazing support for Serena at Flushing Meadows... but you should hear the entire country explode north of the border. Congratulations <a href="https://twitter.com/Bandreescu_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Bandreescu_</a> You’ve made history and we are so proud of you! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/shethenorth?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#shethenorth</a>
—@ScottMoirYo <a href="https://twitter.com/Bandreescu_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Bandreescu_</a> anytime you want to come take the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LouMarsh?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LouMarsh</a> 🏆 I have it in Montreal.. its all yours now😊
—@MikaelKingsburySHE THE CHAMP! <br><br>Congrats, <a href="https://twitter.com/Bandreescu_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Bandreescu_</a> 👏🏽<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeTheNorth?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeTheNorth</a> x <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SheTheNorth?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SheTheNorth</a> <a href="https://t.co/QEugBwH24W">pic.twitter.com/QEugBwH24W</a>
—@RaptorsMet Bianca over a yr ago when she was recovering from her injury. Doing her rehab and working to get back. Everyone struggles and experiences doubt. With every challenge, comes an opportunity. Adversity isn’t a bad thing. Keep chasing your dreams! <a href="https://twitter.com/Bandreescu_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Bandreescu_</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SHETHENORTH?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SHETHENORTH</a>🇨🇦
—@max_domi