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Andreescu battles back in Toronto opener
2 Aug
Summary
- Andreescu, a former champion, receives a wildcard entry.
- Bartunkova is ranked 41st, while Andreescu is 174th.
- The match is predicted to go to three sets.
Bianca Andreescu, a former champion of the Canadian Open, has been granted a wildcard entry into the 2026 WTA 500 tournament in Toronto. She is set to face Nikola Bartunkova of the Czech Republic in the first round. The match is scheduled for Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Sobeys Stadium.
Bartunkova, currently ranked World No. 41, has a 26-16 win-loss record this season. Her recent appearance at the Prague Open ended with a surprising second-round defeat. In contrast, Andreescu, a former World No. 4 and the 2019 Canadian Open champion, enters the tournament ranked World No. 174 due to recent form and fitness issues.
This will be the first career meeting between Bartunkova and Andreescu. While Bartunkova is the favorite on paper, Andreescu holds a significant emotional advantage playing at home. The prediction is for Andreescu's grit and home-court comfort to see her through a challenging three-set match.
