The incident occurred in the second set of the match when Andreescu was leading 6-3, 3-0. She appeared to have rolled her right ankle while hitting a forehand shot and fell to the ground in agony. The medical team rushed to her aid, and after receiving treatment on the court, she tried to continue playing but could not continue.
This is not the first time Andreescu has suffered an injury. She has had a history of ankle problems and has been forced to withdraw from several tournaments due to injuries. She also missed most of the 2020 season due to a knee injury.
Andreescu had been in good form at the Miami Open, having convincingly won her first two matches. However, her latest injury setback has raised concerns about her future tournament participation and clay-court season.
The Miami Open has already seen several high-profile players withdrawing from the tournament due to injuries, including Naomi Osaka and Roger Federer. With Andreescu potentially joining the list of injured players, the tournament has seen its fair share of upsets and unexpected twists.
The extent of her injury is unknown, and whether she can fully recover in time for the upcoming tournaments remains to be seen. Fans of the young Canadian player will be hoping for a speedy recovery and that she can return to the court soon.