UPDATE: Sept. 4, 2019
Bianca Andreescu battled her way to a spot in the U.S. Open semi-finals Wednesday night. She beat Belgium’s Elise Mertens in a tough-fought match to become only the third Canadian woman to get that far — and guess who was on hand to see history unfold? Her smallest — and cutest fan, Coco.
“I need someone to pinch me right now,” she said after the match. “Is this real life? Is this real life?”
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Sure, Bianca Andreescu beat Serena Williams to win the Rogers Cup over the weekend.
But can we talk about the Canadian teen-aged tennis phenomenon’s dog?
Coco was on hand, well, actually in Maria Andreescu’s arms as she and husband Nicu watched their only daughter win at home in Toronto as Williams pulled out of the match due to injury.
Most are talking about Andreescu’s impressive — and compassionate — display of sportsmanship in embracing Williams post-match.
But the dog.
The dog was also in the house for one of the greatest achievements in Canadian tennis history.
Maria and Nicu Andreescu moved from Romania to Canada in hopes for a better life for their family. Years later, their only child, Bianca, realizes her dream, at home. https://t.co/mlM3HJiUkc
— Caroline Cameron (@SNCaroline) August 11, 2019
The 19-year-old, who is now ranked 14th in the world in her sport, posted previously about her beloved animals.
Coco even attended the Miami Open earlier this year.
Here she is with her mother and Coco celebrating the holiday season last year.
This post features Coco as a very wee — and squee — puppy.
Oh, and about the tennis.
Andreescu is the first Canadian woman to win the tournament in 50 years.
And, she is really big deal right now.
Wow. Words can’t describe this feeling. Not the way I expected things to go but playing in front of my home crowd and being able to take the title here is truly a blessing. Thank you all for your support ❤️ #3 #proudCanadian pic.twitter.com/75EiLCsSxl
— Bianca (@Bandreescu_) August 13, 2019
Kudos have poured in from around the tennis world.
At just 19 years old, @Bandreescu_ shows a level of maturity well beyond her years. This is how women should treat each other. Her empathy and support for Serena were admirable. Competitors and women supporting women! #RC19 https://t.co/b9v7TG1NjB
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) August 12, 2019
‘You f*cking beast’ @Bandreescu_ !!!
— carolzhao (@CarolZhao95) August 11, 2019
Champions are not simply champions because they’ve won an event. It’s in the hours, weeks, months & years spent enduring & preparing for it.
The @rogerscup performance this week from @Bandreescu_ is the demonstration of her championship character. Congratulations B ❤️🏆🦁
— Sharon Fichman (@sharon_fichman) August 11, 2019
Huge congrats to @Bandreescu_ !! What a week 🏆🇨🇦
— Vasek Pospisil (@VasekPospisil) August 12, 2019
Photos Bianca Andreescu/Twitter/Instagram
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