Bianca Andreescu continued her impressive late-season resurgence by reaching the final of the Cundinamarca Open, securing a place in her fourth consecutive title match. The former US Open champion defeated Polona Hercog 6-1, 6-4 in Friday's semi-finals to move one step closer to another trophy and strengthen her position in the WTA rankings.
The Canadian has enjoyed an exceptional run over the past month, winning consecutive WTA 125 titles in Rovereto and Querétaro before reaching last week's final in Cali. Although Spain's Leyre Romero Gormaz ended her 14-match winning streak in that championship match, Andreescu has quickly returned to winning ways in Colombia.
Her performance in Cali was already enough to secure an important milestone. The former world No. 4 returned to the top 100 for the first time in 18 months in Monday's rankings and has continued climbing this week. She is now projected to reach No. 84 in the live rankings, with another opportunity to improve her position in Saturday's final.
Andreescu has won 18 of her last 19 matches, with her only defeat during that stretch coming against Romero Gormaz. Her latest victory came against Hercog, a former top-40 player, whom she overcame in straight sets to reach her fourth consecutive final. The Canadian will now face American Elizabeth Mandlik, currently ranked No. 237, with the chance to claim her third title in four tournaments.
Andreescu's run at the Cundinamarca Open
The 26-year-old has produced a consistent campaign in Sopó, overcoming opponents with very different levels of experience and ranking positions. She needed three sets to get past Rebeka Masarova in the opening round, then defeated Laura Pigossi in straight sets before advancing against Marina Bassols Ribera, who retired while trailing in the second set.
Her semi-final against Hercog was arguably her most convincing performance of the tournament. Andreescu dominated the opening set 6-1 and maintained control in the second to complete a 6-4 victory.
She was particularly effective behind her first serve, landing 86% of her first deliveries and winning 67% of those points. She also converted five break points, while Hercog managed just two.
| Round | Opponent | Result |
| First round | Rebeka Masarova | 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 |
| Round of 16 | Laura Pigossi | 6-1, 7-5 |
| Quarter-finals | Marina Bassols Ribera | 6-4, 4-2 RET |
| Semi-finals | Polona Hercog | 6-1, 6-4 |
| Final | Elizabeth Mandlik | TBD |
The victory over Hercog extended a sequence that began with her title in Rovereto in October. Andreescu followed that success by winning the Querétaro Open, then reached the final in Cali before continuing her run in Colombia. A victory over Mandlik would give her three titles from her last four tournaments and provide an ideal finish to this remarkable stretch.
Australian Open return within reach
The ranking implications of Andreescu's results are particularly significant. Her current run has lifted her to No. 84 in the live rankings, while winning the Cundinamarca Open would take her to approximately No. 77. Either position would put her in a strong position to secure direct entry into the 2027 Australian Open main draw.
That would represent a major step forward for a player whose recent Grand Slam appearances have been limited by injuries and ranking setbacks. Over the last two seasons, Andreescu has featured in only four of the eight majors, with all four appearances coming through qualifying. Her only Grand Slam main draw appearance was at Wimbledon this year, where she lost in the first round to Shuai Zhang.
Remaining inside the top 100 would give her a much clearer route back to the sport's biggest tournaments.
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Andreescu has not returned to the level that took her to the 2019 US Open title and world No. 4, but her recent performances offer encouraging signs. She has managed to sustain her form across several consecutive tournaments, winning 18 of her last 19 matches despite the physical demands of a busy schedule.
At 26, she still has time to rebuild her position on the WTA Tour. Her physical condition will remain an important factor, particularly after such a demanding month, but this late-season surge gives her a much stronger platform heading into 2027. Winning in Colombia would not guarantee a return to her best level, but it would provide further evidence that the Canadian is moving in the right direction.
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