Teen Phenom Andreeva Stuns Sabalenka, Reaches French Open Semifinals
17-year-old Mirra Andreeva has achieved a remarkable milestone in her young career by defeating world No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka in the quarterfinals of the French Open. The victory marks the biggest win of Andreeva's career and sends her into her first Grand Slam semifinal.
Andreeva's triumph was not without its challenges. Sabalenka, the reigning Australian Open champion, had won 23 consecutive sets at Grand Slams and was looking to extend her streak. However, Andreeva remained composed and focused, breaking Sabalenka's serve twice in the first set and ultimately winning 6-7 (5), 6-4, 6-4.
The match was a tale of two halves. Sabalenka dominated the first set, winning the tiebreaker 7-5. However, Andreeva fought back in the second set, breaking Sabalenka's serve twice and winning 6-4. The third set was a tense affair, with both players holding serve until Andreeva broke Sabalenka in the final game to seal the victory.
Andreeva's victory is a testament to her talent and determination. She has been one of the most exciting young players on the WTA Tour in recent months, reaching the second week of three of her last four major appearances. Her win over Sabalenka is a sign that she is ready to compete with the best in the world.
In the semifinals, Andreeva will face fellow debutante and No. 12 seed Jasmine Paolini. Paolini stunned No. 4 seed Elena Rybakina earlier in the day.
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