Bianca Andreescu finds her smile again: Third title in six weeks and 19 wins in her last 20 matches
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Bianca Andreescu continued her remarkable late-season resurgence by capturing another title on Saturday, defeating American Elizabeth Mandlik 6-3, 6-3 in the final of the WTA 125 event in Sopo, Colombia. The Canadian has now won three titles in her last four tournaments, completing an extraordinary turnaround after spending much of the season outside the world's top 100.
The former US Open champion has been one of the most successful players on the circuit over the past month, collecting 19 victories in her last 20 matches. Her latest triumph also represents her third WTA 125 title of the season, with all three coming since the beginning of October.
Andreescu's recent run has included four consecutive finals, having previously lifted trophies in both Rovereto and Queretaro before finishing runner-up in Cali last week. She saw her 14-match winning streak come to an end against Leyre Romero Gormaz in that final, but immediately returned to winning ways in Colombia.
The latest victory is particularly significant given the physical demands of her schedule. Andreescu has competed in several consecutive weeks, including two tournaments in Colombia, and has continued to produce results despite the workload.
At 26, the Canadian is now approaching the end of the season with renewed momentum and a considerably stronger ranking position than she held just six weeks ago.
Andreescu turns remarkable winning streak into major ranking breakthrough
Andreescu's latest title was another demonstration of her ability to maintain a high level across consecutive tournaments. She began her campaign in Sopo just two days after losing the Cali final, opening with a three-set victory over Rebeka Masarova before defeating Laura Pigossi, Marina Bassols Ribera and Polona Hercog on her way to another championship match.
She subsequently controlled the final against Mandlik, winning both sets 6-3 to secure her third title in four tournaments. The victory also means she has reached four consecutive finals, underlining the consistency that had previously been missing during a difficult period in her career.
The ranking implications are equally important. Andreescu began October at No. 172 in the WTA Rankings, still some distance from the top 100. Her run of victories first secured her return to that group following the Cali tournament, where she reached the final, and the latest triumph has taken her to No. 77 in the live rankings.
THIRD WTA 125K TITLE FOR ANDREESCU IN LESS THAN A MONTH!🏆 🇨🇦Bianca Andreescu def. 🇺🇸Elizabeth Mandlik 6-3, 6-3 to capture the Cundinamarca Open title! That's THREE TITLES & a runner-up finish since October 18. An incredible 19-1 record over just 32 days! INSANE!🔥 #CdnTennis https://t.co/ZqMXlYE8IL
— Jacob Pacheco (@JacobPacheco6) November 14, 2026
That would represent her highest position in more than three years, since she was ranked No. 71 in October 2023. It is a significant milestone for a player whose ranking had fallen considerably during her extended periods away from competition due to injuries.
The improvement also has practical consequences for her 2027 campaign. Her new ranking position puts her in a strong position to gain direct entry into the Australian Open and the main draws of upcoming WTA 1000 and Grand Slam tournaments, provided she maintains her position in the rankings.
Avoiding qualifying competitions and relying less on wildcards could be particularly valuable. Andreescu has previously faced difficulties accessing bigger tournaments because of her ranking, limiting her opportunities to compete regularly against the strongest players and accumulate the points required to climb further.
YESSS SHES DONE IT AGAIN!!! Bianca claims her 3rd WTA 125 titles in 5 weeks😍what an INCREDIBLE end to the season!!! Bianca defeats Mandlik 6-3 6-3 to claim the title in Sopo 🏆 Upto 77 now!!! SO MUCH TO BE PROUD OF @Bandreescu_ 💪 lost for words with the form you’ve shown🥹❤️ https://t.co/3ncZLnEzPA
— Tommy 😊 (@BibiArmy_UK) November 14, 2026
A promising physical response ahead of the 2027 season
Beyond the ranking progression, Andreescu's ability to withstand such a demanding schedule could be one of the most encouraging aspects of her recent resurgence.
The Canadian has played an unusually high number of matches during the closing weeks of the season, with several consecutive deep runs on clay courts. After dealing with recurring physical problems throughout recent years, her ability to maintain her level across multiple tournaments is an encouraging development.
Andreescu was once considered among the biggest talents in women's tennis, particularly after her breakthrough 2019 season, when she won the US Open -beating Serena Williams in the final - and reached the world No. 4. However, injuries and extended absences prevented her from building on that success consistently.
Her latest results do not automatically guarantee a return to the very top of the rankings, but they provide a considerably stronger foundation for the next stage of her career.
With relatively few ranking points to defend during much of the first half of 2027, Andreescu will have an opportunity to build on her current position without facing the pressure of protecting a substantial number of points. More importantly, direct entry into major tournaments should allow her to compete regularly at the highest level.
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After starting October outside the top 170, finishing the season around No. 77 represents a remarkable turnaround. Andreescu has not only collected three trophies but also demonstrated that she can sustain a demanding schedule and produce consistent results again.
The challenge now will be translating this late-season momentum into a full campaign in 2027, with the former US Open champion looking to move closer to the ranking positions where her talent once placed her.
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