Bianca Andreescu lying on the courtTHE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Bianca Andreescu advances to Rogers Cup final

Bianca Andreescu is the first Canadian woman in 50 years to advance to the Rogers Cup final. The 19-year-old defeated American Sofia Kenin in two straight sets of 6-4, 7-6 (5) for the chance to win the title.

Kenin and Andreescu have played each other three times already this year, with Kenin winning twice (French Open and Mexican Open) and Andreescu winning once at the Miami Open.

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This is the first match for Andreescu that did not go to the third set.

The Canadian will play either Serena Williams or Marie Bouzkova on Sunday for the Rogers Cup title.