Andreescu appointed Mental Timeout ambassador for Tennis Canada

Bianca Andreescu will be the new ambassador for Tennis Canada's Mental Timeout program.

Tennis Canada announced that Andreescu will promote mental health through its program, which seeks the well-being of the country's tennis players. The institution will also have insurance company Beneva as the program's main sponsor.

In addition to the former 2019 US Open champion, Alexis Galerneaau and Rob Shaw have also joined as ambassadors for the program, which seeks to raise awareness about the importance of taking care of athletes' mental health and provide support to Canadian tennis players. Andreescu shared the news on social media:

"Proud to be a @TennisCanada ambassador for the Mental Timeout initiative supported by @beneva_ca. As an athlete, I know the importance of mental health, and I want to inspire the next generation to prioritize mental health and seek guidance when needed," Andreescu wrote.

The Canadian player last played at the Madrid Open, where she lost to China's Xiyu Wang in three sets after being away from the courts for a month due to her injury at the Miami Open. This week she will be the 28th seed at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia.