FILE PHOTO: Aug 11, 2019; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Bianca Andreescu (CAN) hoists the Rogers Cup trophy after defeating Serena Williams (not pictured) during the Rogers Cup tennis tournament at Aviva Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports/
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Canada's rising talent Bianca Andreescu defeated 17-year-old Katie Volynets 6-2 6-4 in the first round of the U.S. Open on Tuesday.
The 15th seed kept her 413th ranked opponent on the run with superior net play and fended off four of five break points in a gritty defensive performance.
