It has been quite the weekend for Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva.
Andreeva, ranked world No. 194 and a wildcard for the tournament, beat world No. 19 Magda Linette 6-3 6-3 on the clay in Spain. Earlier in the week, Andreeva had already become the seventh youngest player this century to beat a top 20 player, according to the WTA, beating world No. 14 Beatriz Haddad Maia in straight sets in the second round. The Russian was runner-up at this year’s junior Australian Open and now has 16 professional wins to her name.
The Russian’s rise has been so rapid that she has no picture or biography yet on the WTA website. “I didn’t expect to be here and playing Sabalenka in the round of 16,” Andreeva told the Tennis Channel, according to the WTA. “I’m not really surprised with my level, because I know the way I can play on the court … but of course, I didn’t expect to be here and go this far.” The Russian said she had “nothing to lose” against Sabalenka.
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