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.
“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.
“I’ve had a couple of back issues the past couple of months. I just fought until the end.”
(The Canadian Press)