Both Barty, 24, and Andreescu won their first and only Grand Slam to date in 2019. "It's going to be great. Definitely have wanted to play her,'' Andreescu said. "I have my chance on Saturday.

Why did Andreescu pull out of US Open?

Andreescu missed the 2020 season due to injury and the challenges of playing in the COVID-19 pandemic and failed to get beyond the first round at Wimbledon or the French Open this year. Sakkari said she was prepared for the match to go even deeper but was happy it did not.

Who won between Barty?

Wimbledon 2021 Final Highlights: Ashleigh Barty beats Karolina Pliskova 6-3, 6-7, 6-3 to win maiden WImbledon title. Ashleigh Barty vs Karolina Pliskova Highlights, Wimbledon Women's Singles 2021 Final: Ashleigh Barty defeated Karolina Pliskova 6-3, 6-7, 6-3, to win her maiden Wimbledon title.