Bruneau gives Andreescu update ahead of Fed Cup: "If she's just close to being ready, she won't play"

Sunday, 02 February 2020 at 14:36

Bianca Andreescu was announced as the focal point of a strong Canada line-up for the Fed Cup 2020 Qualifiers earlier this week for when they face Switzerland.

Despite that, it is uncertain whether Andreescu will be ready to return to the court for the first time since the WTA Finals.

Coach Sylvain Bruneau has given an update on this and said that she is eligible to play but that she may not be involved in the tie if she isn't ready.

Bruneau added though that it could be good for her on the otherhand to get back into action as it is only two matches.

"We're not making any decisions at this point," said Bruneau.

"Bianca is eligible; she's on the team. But one thing is for sure; she's only going to play if she's perfectly prepared. If she's just close to being ready, she won't play. We don't look at it like she goes there and starts back with competing.

We look at it like maybe it's a way to start again. Perhaps, it's a training week where she hits with the girls, she trains hard there, she does much fitness, so we'll see. It's not a plan to start competing with Fed Cup.

But if she's ready, it could be a good setup. It's only two matches. It's not a tournament where you play five or six matches so that it could be a good thing."

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