Bianca Andreescu secured her spot in the Wimbledon main draw after defeating Aliaksandra Sasnovich 6-3, 7-6(4) in the final round of qualifying.
The Canadian player, the 2019 U.S. Open champion, had not reached the main draw of a Grand Slam since the 2024 U.S. Open. This marks her sixth appearance in the Wimbledon main draw.
After the match, Andreescu showed clear emotion. She broke down in tears and shared hugs with members of her team as the moment sank in.
Andreescu described the achievement as meaningful after a challenging period. She said she is approaching matches with a focus on enjoyment alongside her usual intensity. The main draw begins next week.