Andreescu nabs first win since July at Charleston Open

Former U.S. Open champ beats Hungary's Galfi in 3 sets

Apr. 1, 2026 at 7:41pm

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Former U.S. Open champion Bianca Andreescu of Canada secured her first win in eight months, beating Hungary's Dalma Galfi 1-6, 6-4, 6-1 on Tuesday at the Credit One Charleston Open in South Carolina. Andreescu, who has dropped to 140th in the world rankings since hurting her ankle last summer, had lost her first four tour-level matches of 2026 as she attempted to make a comeback.

Why it matters

Andreescu's win is a significant milestone in her comeback attempt after a lengthy injury layoff. As a former Grand Slam champion, her return to form could signal a resurgence that would be welcomed by tennis fans and the WTA.

The details

Andreescu saved 5 of 8 break points and fired four aces past Galfi in the three-set victory. Other notable results from the Charleston Open included wins by No. 3 seed Belinda Bencic of Switzerland, No. 8 seed Anna Kalinskaya of Russia, and American hopeful Akasha Urhobo.

  • The match took place on Tuesday, April 1, 2026 at the Credit One Charleston Open.

The players

Bianca Andreescu

A former U.S. Open champion from Canada who is currently ranked 140th in the world after a lengthy injury layoff.

Dalma Galfi

A tennis player from Hungary who Andreescu defeated in three sets at the Charleston Open.

Belinda Bencic

The No. 3 seed from Switzerland who won her match at the Charleston Open.

Anna Kalinskaya

The No. 8 seed from Russia who won her match at the Charleston Open.

Akasha Urhobo

An American tennis player who lost her match at the Charleston Open.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

Andreescu's comeback win is a positive sign for the former Grand Slam champion as she looks to regain her top form and return to the upper echelons of women's tennis. Her perseverance through injury and a long layoff demonstrates the determination of elite athletes to overcome adversity and reclaim their place at the highest level of the sport.