In a remarkable upset at the French Open, 17-year-old Russian tennis sensation Mirra Andreeva shocked the tennis world by defeating No. 2 seed Aryna Sabalenka. Andreeva’s impressive comeback secured her place in the semifinals, making her the youngest Grand Slam semifinalist since Martina Hingis in 1997.
Andreeva, ranked 38th in the world, displayed remarkable resilience after dropping the first set. She rallied to win the match 6-7 (5), 6-4, 6-4, showcasing her determination and fearlessness on the clay courts of Roland Garros. Her victory marks a historic moment for young tennis players, as she becomes the youngest semifinalist in a major tournament since Hingis’s breakthrough 27 years ago.
Notably, Andreeva is also the youngest player to eliminate an opponent ranked No. 1 or 2 at Roland Garros since Monica Seles in 1990. Despite her relative lack of experience at the tour level, Andreeva’s performance has captured the attention of fans and experts alike.
Sabalenka, a two-time Australian Open champion, had previously dominated the 2024 Grand Slam season, winning 23 consecutive sets before facing Andreeva. However, the Russian teenager’s tenacity and skill disrupted Sabalenka’s momentum, leading to a thrilling upset.
Andreeva at the French Open, ranking, and results in 2024
Now ranked no.38, Mirra has achieved a 17-7 match record in 2024. Mirra is competing at the French Open where she bested the world no.98 Emina Bektas 6-2 6-3, the world no.21 Victoria Azarenka 6-3 3-6 7-5, the world no.62 Peyton Stearns 6-2 6-1, the world no.88 Varvara Gracheva 7-5 6-2 and the world no.2 Aryna Sabalenka 6-75 6-4 6-4.
Mirra Andreeva will come up against the world no.15 Jasmine Paolini in the semifinal. Their head to head is 1-0 for Andreeva.