"We've come a long way since our junior days": Andreescu jokes in summing up Indian Wells campaign after Swiatek loss

Despite losing to Iga Swiatek at the BNP Paribas Open Indian Wells this week, Bianca Andreescu was in a light enough mood to share a joke with the Polish star on social media after their clash.

Swiatek recorded a 6-3 7-6(1) victory in their third round encounter, and has looked to be in great form as she races to defend her title. Nonetheless, Andreescu took to social media after the match and stated that although she was disappointed at leaving Indian Wells early, she was overwhelmed by all the support received from the fans.

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Furthermore, the 22-year old also made a joke about her history with Swiatek, stating the duo had "come a long way" since their time on the junior circuit.

"It’s not fun leaving @bnpparibasopen early, but at least I’m leaving with some good points under my belt lol and a lot of love from my supporters. Thank you!!!!!! @iga.swiatek we’ve come a long way since our junior days," Bianca Andreescu wrote.

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Swiatek and Andreescu have clashed on a few occasions as juniors. They first met in the round-robin stage at the Junior Fed Cup in 2016, with the Pole coming back from a set down to win 3-6, 6-3, 6-3.

A few months later, the duo met in the Girls' doubles final at the 2017 Australian Open. Andreescu teamed up with Carson Branstine and the pair beat Swiatek and Maja Chwalinska 6-1, 7-6(4) to win the title.

Swiatek currently holds 2-0 lead in head-to-head meetings over Andreescu on the WTA tour, beating her 7-6(2), 6-0 at last years's Italian Open before her recent win at indian Wells.