Andreescu took up the matter with the chair umpire, loudly complaining that the dress was “so bad.” The former US Open champion added that it was the kit’s fault for making her miss a couple of forehands early on and opted for a dress change soon after, using the second Nike kit that is available to players.
Speaking at her press conference after the eventual 6-0, 3-6, 6-1 win, the 22-year-old revealed that she was particularly upset by the dress coming up repeatedly in windy New York conditions. Thanking the umpire for seeing the sense in her ranting, the World No. 48 was grateful that he did not take away one of her two washroom breaks when she chose to change her clothes.
The former World No. 4 further apologized to the designers at Nike, noting that she could have opted for a better choice of words when she complained to the umpire and reiterated that she meant them no disrespect whatsoever.
When asked if this particular dress made her reconsider her partnership with Nike, Bianca Andreescu was quick to answer in the negative, declaring that she would be happy to spend the rest of her career as a Nike-sponsored athlete.
“I’m also playing really well, so I think it’s going to be a great matchup” - Bianca Andreescu on her 2R clash with Beatriz Haddad Maia
Following her victory over Harmony Tan, Bianca Andreescu will lock horns with 15th seed Beatriz Haddad Maia in the second round of the 2022 US Open.
The Canadian was, therefore, glad to have gotten her confidence back with an up-and-down opener, adding that she will learn from the mistakes she made against the Frenchwoman.
With Haddad Maia in the form of her life at the moment, having reached the final of the Canadian Open most recently, the former US Open winner is looking forward to a great match-up on Wednesday.
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