Bianca Andreescu wins Libema Open semifinal in straight sets

Canada’s Bianca Andreescu has advanced to the final of the Libema Open in the Netherlands, winning her semifinal match against Hungary’s Dalma Galfi in straight-sets by a score of 6-4, 6-2.

Andreescu, of Mississauga, Ont., will face either Ekaterina Alexandrova or Liudmila Samsonova, both of Russia, in the final on Sunday at the Wimbledon tune-up tourney.

WATCH | Andreescu advances to final at Libema Open:

Bianca Andreescu into the final at the Libema Open

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Duration 2:14

Bianca Andreescu defeats Hungary’s Dalma Galfi in straight sets (6-4,6-2) to capture a place in the final at the Libema Open in the Netherlands.

This is just the second tournament Andreescu has played in since missing nearly 10 months with a back injury.

The 23-year-old Canadian defeated Japan’s Naomi Osaka in a quarterfinal matchup on Friday.

WATCH | Andreescu takes down Osaka in 3 sets in Friday quarterfinal:

Andreescu takes down former world No. 1 Osaka to reach the semis in the Netherlands

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Duration 3:41

Bianca Andreescu of Mississauga, Ont., outlasted Japan’s Naomi Osaka 6-4, 3-6, 7-6(3), to reach the semifinals of the Libema Open.

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