Bianca Andreescu responds to fans obsessed with her mother
Bianca Andreescu wasn’t the only member of her family that stole the hearts of Canadians over the past two weeks at the US Open.
As the 19-year-old made her historic run in New York, fans became increasingly infatuated with her mother, Maria.
Despite pressure-packed matches and an electric atmosphere, Maria somehow managed to remain perfectly calm.Ā Sitting next to her husband and Bianca’s father Nicu, Maria had the look of a Hollywood celebrity while watching their only child on the world stage.
She was at her absolute best during the quarter-finals, wearing sunglasses at night and a fashion-forward top that read “Dog Queen,” complete with the family pet, Coco, sitting on her lap.
Bianca Andreescu is through to the semis at the US Open, but I'm all about her Mom. I can only assume it is a Canadian tribute to be rocking the sunglasses at night. I can only hope she tops this outfit for the next game. And @kateberlant will play her in the TV movie. pic.twitter.com/tbXGjw8Ddi
— haddylikestunes (@haddylikestunes) September 5, 2019
āMy mom’s honestly the coolest person I know,ā Bianca later said in a post-match interview.
Mama Andreescu was a little more understated for the semi-finals, rocking a Louis Vuitton shawl — yet the sunglasses and level-headed demeanour remained the same.
How do you stay calm when your daughter is playing like this at the #USOpen ??
Biancaās mom: Are you dumb look at me.
Mama Andreescu looking like sheās about to catch a flight to #TIFF2019 after this. š¾ šØš¦ šæ pic.twitter.com/jpzTDVM6LG
— Lucas Meyer (@meyer_lucas) September 6, 2019
Don’t let her calm disposition fool you, Maria is extremely proud of her daughter, something that’s clear to see with a visit to her Instagram account, which is basically a Bianca fan page.
The spotlight was never brighter on Maria and her daughter than during the final at the US Open on Saturday. So much so, that Bianca felt compelled to acknowledge her mother’s style on social media.
andreescu: *wins the biggest game of the match*
her mom: pic.twitter.com/2zk74h1nAl— Pedro Lavandoski (@plavandoski) September 7, 2019
Daughter wins first set of her biggest match of her life against greatest of all time in #USOpen final
Bianca Andreescuās mom: pic.twitter.com/blwasqilCk— Asparagus HardcourtereršØāš¦āš¦šØāš¦ (@samstennis189) September 7, 2019
“This is actually hilarious,” Bianca saidĀ in response to a gif of her mother clapping like the Queen of England on Twitter. “My mom’s a straight G. Iāll never be that cool.”
Despite Maria’s posh appearance, Bianca wasn’t born into wealth.
Bianca’s parents immigrated to Canada from Romania in 1994, six years before the future tennis star was born in Mississauga.
āWe arrived in Canada with two suitcases and thatās all,ā Nicu told the Globe and Mail earlier this year.Ā Ā āWe had a great first impression when we arrived, having come from a former communist country. We wanted to go to Canada and start a new life and have a better future for any kids we might have.ā
āHopefully soon, Iāll start making enough money that they can travel with me. Iād definitely love that,” Bianca added.
Safe to say that afterĀ winning $3.85 million USD in prize money at the 2019 US Open alone, that dream can now be a reality.
