Thereβs nothing about this story that isnβt fantastic.
Mississaugaβs own Bianca Andreescu just defeated Serena Williams to win Canadaβs first EVER major singles title. This in itself is an unfathomable achievement, but to do it at 19 years old?
#SheTheNorth π¨π¦ pic.twitter.com/si22AVtlFs
β TSN (@TSN_Sports) September 7, 2019
This is real life, Bianca is the #USOpen Champion!#SheTheNorth pic.twitter.com/6y8gnpI7yt
β TSN (@TSN_Sports) September 7, 2019
Unfathomable.
Of course, the reactions were amazing across the board.
Congratulations to @Bandreescu_ on winning her first major title at the #USOpen. She is Canadaβs first Grand Slam singles champion! π¨π¦ The Future is Now.
β Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) September 7, 2019
A phenomenal effort by @serenawilliams until the very end. #WomenWorthWatching #SheTheNorth #USOpenFinals
Ladies and gentlemen, please join me in congratulating your Canadian Athlete of the Year. #SheTheNorth
β Gino Reda (@GinoRedaTSN) September 7, 2019
The Toronto sign will be lit in gold tonight to celebrate @BAndreescu_βs historic win at the #USOpen. Toronto is celebrating this victory and looking forward to a career filled with many more. #SheTheNorth pic.twitter.com/hjR5lTKslF
β John Tory (@JohnTory) September 7, 2019
What a performance!
β Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) September 7, 2019
Congratulations @Bandreescu_ π¨π¦π#SheTheNorth https://t.co/BWoYs7KbC7
And for the final time here...
β US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 7, 2019
THIS
IS
REAL
LIFE
π @Bandreescu_ | #USOpen pic.twitter.com/wcWtjeyTdj
One of the greatest individual achievements in Canadian sports history. Simple as that. @Bandreescu_ #USOpen
β James Duthie (@tsnjamesduthie) September 7, 2019
Yoooo!!!! @Bandreescu_ youβre the US OPEN CHAMP!! π₯πͺπ½πππ½π₯
β Steve Nash (@SteveNash) September 7, 2019
π¨π¦ THE CHAMP! π¨π¦
β Toronto FC (@TorontoFC) September 7, 2019
Huge congrats to @Bandreescu_ on her first Grand Slam title at the #USOpen! pic.twitter.com/oRsviOqg0h
Holy Mackinaw!!! Such amazing support for Serena at Flushing Meadows... but you should hear the entire country explode north of the border. Congratulations @Bandreescu_ Youβve made history and we are so proud of you! #shethenorth
β Scott Moir (@ScottMoir) September 7, 2019
She did it! #SheTheNorth. First Canadian to win a Grand Slam. Congratulations @Bandreescu_ on winning the #USOpen Title π We are so proud of you! The key to the City of #Mississauga is yours forever πΎπ¨π¦ pic.twitter.com/pHliqQrOf4
β Bonnie Crombie π¨π¦ (@BonnieCrombie) September 7, 2019
SHE THE CHAMP!
β Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) September 7, 2019
Congrats, @Bandreescu_ ππ½#WeTheNorth x #SheTheNorth pic.twitter.com/QEugBwH24W
Waiting for Brett Hull to show at @Bandreescu_ winning ceremony. Anyone see him yet?
β Corey Hirsch (@CoreyHirsch) September 7, 2019
π HISTORY π
β Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) September 7, 2019
Congratulations to @Bandreescu_ on becoming the first π¨π¦ to win a Grand Slam singles title! #USOpen pic.twitter.com/BcGMPjshRZ
Amazing accomplishment! Congrats @Bandreescu_ Canada is proud π¨π¦
β Bo Horvat (@BoHorvat) September 7, 2019
π¨π¦π¨π¦WOW! So freaking amazing! You made the entire country proud π¨π¦π¨π¦π¨π¦π¨π¦ #usopen champion!!! https://t.co/1BAmTYGQDL
β Christine Sinclair (@sincy12) September 7, 2019
Congratulations @Bandreescu_! π¨π¦ Youβve made history and made a whole country very proud. #SheTheNorth https://t.co/W98v1lUN9o
β Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) September 7, 2019
What a feat for the young Canadian, who has the entire country behind her.
