Andreescu continues ascent up WTA rankings table following performance in Rome

Despite taking a short hiatus at the end of last season, Bianca Andreescu has seen her position climb on the WTA Ranking table following a successful run in Rome last week.

The Canadian returned to action in Stuttgart two weeks ago following a six-month mental health hiatus, and has since won six of her nine matches on clay. Andreescu surprised even herself by reaching the quarterfinals at Rome in her debut, where she fell to a red-hot Iga Swiatek.

Nonetheless, this has seen the 2019 US Open champion climb up the rankings, as she entered Stuttgart ranked outside the Top 100, at World No.121. However, her run of victories since her return allowed the 21-year old to climb to World No.72, a 49-spot increase from where she was at the start of the European clay-court swing.

Andreescu has only played in three tournaments this season, with the highlight being her quarterfinal run in Rome. Although not considered a favorite at Roland Garros, the former World No.4 is still a dark horse to progress far in the tournament.