Match Point Canada Season 6, Episode 16 – Bianca… National Bank Open

The 23-year-old is set to return to competition on the clay. She gives an update on returning from injuries, the makeup of her new coaching team, goals for the remainder of the year, and the importance of mental health.

Meanwhile, Felix Auger-Aliassime had a breakthrough run in Madrid, reaching his first ever Masters 1000 final. We recap the event and title from Andrey Rublev, a Spanish goodbye from Rafael Nadal, Iga Swiatek’s win over Sabalenka, and much more.

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Timestamps

• 01:29 – Introducing Bianca Andreescu
• 03:52 – Bianca exploring avenues outside of tennis
• 05:49 – Bibi’s coaching team
• 07:30 – Managing extended layoffs
• 09:05 – Canada’s BJK Cup win
• 10:35 – Olympic aspirations
• 11:35 – Mental Health ambassador for Tennis Canada
• 14:20 – Bianca’s place on WTA circuit
• 15:50 – Beginning on clay
• 16:45 – Fan questions
• 18:35 – Interview recap/Bianca’s ceiling
• 26:33 – Felix Auger-Aliassime’s finals run in Madrid
• 31:40 – Rafael Nadal’s farewell in Spain
• 36:35 – Iga Swiatek’s title/WTA recap
• 40:37 – Rob Steckley works with Stakusic and Safarova
• 41:52 – Genie Bouchard plans a return
  

The WTA’s best return to Toronto this summer for the National Bank Open August 4 to 12, 2024 at Sobeys Stadium. 2024 Tickets are on sale. Get your tickets today!