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Canadian teen Bianca Andreescu stuns Wozniacki at ASB Classic

Bianca Andreescu seen in action at the Rogers Cup in Toronto, Aug. 8, 2017.
Bianca Andreescu seen in action at the Rogers Cup in Toronto, Aug. 8, 2017. Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images

AUCKLAND, New Zealand — Canadian teenager Bianca Andreescu has recorded a massive tennis upset.

The 18-year-old from Mississauga, Ont., stunned world No. 3 Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark 6-4, 6-4 in the second round of the ASB Classic on Thursday.

Andreescu, who had to qualify just to make the season-opening tournament, is ranked No. 152 in the world.

The win over the reigning Australian Open champion sends Andreescu into a match against former world No. 1 Venus Williams in the quarterfinals.

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“Honestly, I can’t believe it right now. I’ve dreamed of playing on this stage against top players and now I’m here,” Andreescu said on-court after the match.

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“I’ve had a couple of back issues the past couple of months. I just fought until the end.”

(The Canadian Press)

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