Andreescu Shrugs off Wardrobe Malfunction in US Open Win

Canada's Bianca Andreescu needed a change of outfit to advance to the second round of the US Open MATTHEW STOCKMAN GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP
Canada's Bianca Andreescu needed a change of outfit to advance to the second round of the US Open MATTHEW STOCKMAN GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP
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Andreescu Shrugs off Wardrobe Malfunction in US Open Win

Canada's Bianca Andreescu needed a change of outfit to advance to the second round of the US Open MATTHEW STOCKMAN GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP
Canada's Bianca Andreescu needed a change of outfit to advance to the second round of the US Open MATTHEW STOCKMAN GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP

A hasty change of outfit worked wonders for Bianca Andreescu as she powered into the second round of the US Open on Monday.

The 22-year-old Canadian star, winner of the US Open crown in 2019, overcame Harmony Tan 6-0, 3-6, 6-1 to keep alive her dream of a second Grand Slam title.

However the victory was not without drama as a flustered Andreescu scrambled to change her clothing, AFP said.

The former world number four arrived on court in a navy blue skirt, but with gusts of wind blowing her outfit around, she pleaded with the chair umpire to make a change.

"It's not my fault, it's Nike's fault, this dress is so bad," Andreescu could be heard complaining. "I need to go. This is so bad."

She quickly returned to the court wearing shorts and a white top and set about navigating her way past Tan, who made headlines in June when she beat Serena Williams at Wimbledon.

Andreescu later explained her change of outfit after securing victory.

"It was just bothering me on some forehands. I just felt like it was kind of coming up a bit. Obviously the wind didn't help," she said.

She said she had pleaded with the umpire not to dock her a bathroom break -- which he agreed to -- and said she had not intended to criticize kit manufacturer Nike.

"He was very nice to say it was totally okay," she said. "I could have definitely used a different choice of wording.

"So I apologize to anyone I disrespected. I love Nike and I hope I can be with them for the rest of my life."



Without Ronaldo, Al-Nassr Draws at Persepolis in Last AFC Champions League Group Game 

Serdar Durban of Persepolis (L) and Mohammed Al Fatil of Al-Nassr (C) in action during the AFC Champions League match Persepolis FC against Al-Nassr FC, in Tehran, Iran, 17 February 2025. (EPA) 
Serdar Durban of Persepolis (L) and Mohammed Al Fatil of Al-Nassr (C) in action during the AFC Champions League match Persepolis FC against Al-Nassr FC, in Tehran, Iran, 17 February 2025. (EPA) 
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Without Ronaldo, Al-Nassr Draws at Persepolis in Last AFC Champions League Group Game 

Serdar Durban of Persepolis (L) and Mohammed Al Fatil of Al-Nassr (C) in action during the AFC Champions League match Persepolis FC against Al-Nassr FC, in Tehran, Iran, 17 February 2025. (EPA) 
Serdar Durban of Persepolis (L) and Mohammed Al Fatil of Al-Nassr (C) in action during the AFC Champions League match Persepolis FC against Al-Nassr FC, in Tehran, Iran, 17 February 2025. (EPA) 

After leaving Cristiano Ronaldo at home, Al-Nassr drew 0-0 away against Iranian club Persepolis on Monday in the last round of the AFC Champions League Elite group stage.

The Saudi Arabian team had already secured a place in the round of 16 of the continental competition and coach Stefano Pioli took a weakened team to Tehran.

Al-Nassr finished third in the West group behind fellow Saudi Arabian clubs Al-Ahli and Al-Hilal. The top eight advance from each of the two 12-team groups, divided into eastern and western geographic zones.

Al-Ahli beat Al-Gharafa of Qatar 4-2 with former Premier League players Ivan Toney, Riyad Mahrez and Roberto Firmino all scoring, along with Brazilian winger Galeno.

Also, Pakhtakor of Uzbekistan defeated Qatar’s Al-Sadd 2-1 to move into the second round.