Mirra Andreeva reaches the French Open semifinals at age 17, and will face Jasmine Paolini, 28
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Mirra Andreeva reaches the French Open semifinals at age 17, and will face Jasmine Paolini, 28

Associated Press  

PARIS — With the insouciance of a 17-year-old having the time of her life in Paris, Mirra Andreeva says she and her coach work out a game plan before a tennis match — and then she forgets all about that, preferring to just wing it. Should I do a lob?’” said Andreeva, whose sister, 19-year-old Erika, lost to Sabalenka in the first round last week. Sabalenka, meanwhile, is a two-time champion at the Australian Open, including in January, and had won the first 23 Grand Slam sets she played in 2024 until dropping two in a row against Andreeva. “If we look back,” Andreeva said later, “I wouldn’t expect myself semifinals.” Had Sabalenka and Rybakina won, this would have been only the second time in the professional era, which began in 1968, that the women seeded 1-4 all advanced to the semifinals in Paris. With Jannik Sinner into the men’s semifinals, it is the first time an Italian woman and Italian man both have appeared in the final four at the same Grand Slam tournament in the same year.

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WTA Finals 2024: Zheng beats Paolini, marches into semifinals, Rybakina beats Sabalenka
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

WTA Finals 2024: Zheng beats Paolini, marches into semifinals, Rybakina beats Sabalenka

The Hindu  

China’s Zheng Qinwen reached the semifinals of the WTA Finals in Riyadh after claiming an impressive 6-1, 6-1 win over Italian fourth seed Jasmine Paolini on Wednesday. Thanks for all your support.” The Paris Olympics champion finishes second in the purple round-robin group behind top seed Aryna Sabalenka, who secured her semifinal berth by beating Paolini 6-3, 7-5 on Monday. …

Mika Stojsavljevic becomes first Briton to win a girls’ grand slam junior title for 15 years
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Mika Stojsavljevic becomes first Briton to win a girls’ grand slam junior title for 15 years

The Telegraph  

Fifteen-year-old Mika Stojsavljevic became the first British girl to win a junior grand slam title since 2009 as she defeated seventh seed Wakana Sonobe at the US Open. Stojsavljevic, who hails from Acton in west London, is also the youngest junior champion at this event since 2006, when the trophy went to 15-year-old Russian prodigy Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova – later a …

A US Open match lasts only 3 points when Karolina Pliskova stops against Paolini with an injury
3 months, 3 weeks ago

A US Open match lasts only 3 points when Karolina Pliskova stops against Paolini with an injury

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — A U.S. Open match between a pair of two-time Grand Slam finalists lasted only three points on Thursday, when former No. The score in the second-round contest was 15-all, with Paolini serving, when Pliskova stepped awkwardly on her left foot while trying to change directions during a point she lost. The trainer examined her left foot and, …

Iga Swiatek will face Jasmine Paolini in the French Open women’s final
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Iga Swiatek will face Jasmine Paolini in the French Open women’s final

Associated Press  

PARIS — The contrasts between the French Open finalists are obvious: Iga Swiatek, who turned 23 last week, already owns four Grand Slam titles, including three in Paris. As of her semifinal victory Thursday over U.S. Open champion Coco Gauff, Swiatek’s career record is 325-70, a winning percentage of.823 — which is quite impressive yet somehow pales in comparison to …

Italy's Paolini to play Swiatek in French Open final
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Italy's Paolini to play Swiatek in French Open final

China Daily  

Italy's Jasmine Paolini celebrates winning her semi final match against Russia's Mirra Andreeva at the French Open in Roland Garros, Paris, France June 6, 2024. PARIS - Jasmine Paolini will play Iga Swiatek in the French Open final after the Italian 12th seed ended the run of 17-year-old Russian sensation Mirra Andreeva in the last four on Thursday, winning 6-3, …

Jasmine Paolini surprises herself by reaching her first Grand Slam final at the French Open
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Jasmine Paolini surprises herself by reaching her first Grand Slam final at the French Open

Associated Press  

PARIS — Jasmine Paolini is struggling to believe she’s into her first Grand Slam final. “It’s a great feeling to be in a Grand Slam final,” the 28-year-old Italian said. “Grazie mille, ragazzi,” Paolini said, before adding “Merci beaucoup a toute la France.” The 23-year-old Swiatek remains on course for a fifth major, including four at Roland Garros. “So young, …

French Open 2024: Andreeva stuns Sabalenka, youngest Grand Slam semi-finalist since 1997
6 months, 2 weeks ago

French Open 2024: Andreeva stuns Sabalenka, youngest Grand Slam semi-finalist since 1997

New Indian Express  

PARIS: Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva said it was a "dream" to become the youngest Grand Slam semi-finalist since 1997 with a shock victory over second seed Aryna Sabalenka, who was struggling with an apparent illness, at the French Open on Wednesday. Andreeva is the youngest woman to make the semis at a major event since Martina Hingis at the US …

Teenager Mirra Andreeva stuns world no.2 Aryna Sabalenka to reach French Open 2024 semifinal
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Teenager Mirra Andreeva stuns world no.2 Aryna Sabalenka to reach French Open 2024 semifinal

India TV News  

Mirra Andreeva pulled off the biggest upset of the French Open 2024 by beating the world no.2 Aryna Sabalenka in the quarter-final of the women's singles on Wednesday, June 5. Andreeva, 17, registered a stunning 6-7, 6-4, 6-4 win over Sabalenka to become the youngest Grand Slam semifinalist since 1997. In the first women's singles semifinal, the world no.1 and …

17-year-old Andreeva reaches her first French Open quarters by beating last Frenchwoman
6 months, 3 weeks ago

17-year-old Andreeva reaches her first French Open quarters by beating last Frenchwoman

Associated Press  

PARIS — Varvara Gracheva was the last French woman or man standing in the French Open singles. That’s how I always play.” Andreeva already knew Gracheva well from having trained together at the Elite Tennis Center in Cannes in the south of France. “She served well, she played a very serious match.” Andreeva became the third woman in the last …

Teen star Alina Korneeva is just getting started
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Teen star Alina Korneeva is just getting started

Hindustan Times  

Most times, Alina Korneeva doesn’t really come across as a 16-year-old while playing or talking tennis. “It's funny when I say like this,” Alina says, breaking into a laugh, “because I'm just 16 and it has just started.” “I didn't expect to qualify for the Australian Open this year and win a match," Alina says Started with a bang, and …

Zheng sweeps into last eight, as Alcaraz set to face Zverev
11 months ago

Zheng sweeps into last eight, as Alcaraz set to face Zverev

China Daily  

China's Zheng Qinwen reacts after beating Oceane Dodin of France to reach the last eight. MELBOURNE, Australia－Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz will meet Olympic gold medalist Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open quarterfinals and Daniil Medvedev is also back in a last eight that is stacked with the top six seeds. No 12-seeded Zheng Qinwen, a quarterfinalist at last year's US …

Australian Open 2024: Unseeded Kalinskaya focused on 'staying calm and positive' after entering quarters
11 months ago

Australian Open 2024: Unseeded Kalinskaya focused on 'staying calm and positive' after entering quarters

Firstpost  

Anna Kalinskaya, ranked 75th in the world who had never made it beyond the first round on four previous occasions in Melbourne, surged past Italian 26th seed Jasmine Paolini 6-4, 6-2. Melbourne: Unseeded Russian Anna Kalinskaya said Monday she was focused on the job at hand and was not feeling the nerves after powering into a maiden Grand Slam quarter-final …

Alcaraz sets up Australian Open quarterfinal against Zverev. Four first-timers into women’s last 8
11 months ago

Alcaraz sets up Australian Open quarterfinal against Zverev. Four first-timers into women’s last 8

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz will meet Olympic gold medalist Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open quarterfinals and Daniil Medvedev is also back in a last eight that is stacked with the top six seeds. The first of the men’s quarterfinals — 10-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic vs. No. “Every match I’m playing, I’m feeling better and …

Round of 16 was the end of the run for 16-year-old Andreeva at the Australian Open
11 months ago

Round of 16 was the end of the run for 16-year-old Andreeva at the Australian Open

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Mirra Andreeva was a set away from being the youngest player since Martina Hingis in 1997 to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals. The 16-year-old Andreeva took the first set off 2021 French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova in the round of 16 on Sunday, later admitting that’s when she started thinking about the last eight. “After winning the …

Age no bar for Mirra Andreeva as she beats sixth seed Ons Jabeur at Australian Open
11 months, 1 week ago

Age no bar for Mirra Andreeva as she beats sixth seed Ons Jabeur at Australian Open

Hindustan Times  

Blazing forehand winners down the line, off backhands that paint the baseline at the other end, drop shots disguised to perfection, clutch serves – Mirra Andreeva showcased her full repertoire in the second round of the Australian Open on Wednesday. Russia's Mirra Andreeva hugs Tunisia's Ons Jabeur after their women's singles match At the highest level of a sport, the …

Australian Open 2024: Sabalenka glides past Fruhvirtova into third round
11 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2024: Sabalenka glides past Fruhvirtova into third round

The Hindu  

Second seed Aryna Sabalenka continued her Australian Open title defence with another comfortable victory as the Belarusian beat 16-year-old Czech Brenda Fruhvirtova 6-3, 6-2 to move into the third round on Wednesday. Playing a second straight qualifier, Sabalenka did not have it all her way early in the opening set on Rod Laver Arena and swapped breaks with her opponent …

A 16-year-old Andreeva advances over 3-time major runner-up Jabeur to Australian Open’s 3rd round
11 months, 1 week ago

A 16-year-old Andreeva advances over 3-time major runner-up Jabeur to Australian Open’s 3rd round

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — When their paths crossed after first-round wins, 16-year-old Mirra Andreeva saw Ons Jabeur make a light-hearted gesture that signaled she could see her. Ons Jabeur of Tunisia waves as she walks from the court following her second round loss to Mirra Andreeva of Russia at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. …

'Amazing' 16-year-old Andreeva thrashes sixth seed Jabeur at Australian Open
11 months, 1 week ago

'Amazing' 16-year-old Andreeva thrashes sixth seed Jabeur at Australian Open

Hindustan Times  

Russian 16-year-old Mirra Andreeva played "amazing" tennis to crush sixth seed Ons Jabeur in under an hour Wednesday, sending the Tunisian tumbling out of the Australian Open in the second round. Russia's Mirra Andreeva reacts during her second round match against Tunisia's Ons Jabeur Playing her first tournament at Melbourne Park, Andreeva was electric in downing the three-time major runner-up …

Australian Open 2024: More mature, 16-year-old Mirra Andreeva surprises self with routing of Ons Jabeur
11 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2024: More mature, 16-year-old Mirra Andreeva surprises self with routing of Ons Jabeur

India Today  

16-year-old Mirra Andreeva came up with one of the most dominant performances of her nascent career as she decimated World No. 6 Ons Jabeur and progressed to the third round of the Australian Open 2024. it was her first win over a top 10 opponent on the WTA tour and Mirra got the job done in just 54 minutes at …

US Open 2023: Djokovic, Swiatek advance; Tsitsipas falls in second round
1 year, 3 months ago

US Open 2023: Djokovic, Swiatek advance; Tsitsipas falls in second round

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek rolled to straight-set victories to move into the third round at the US Open on Wednesday, fighting not only their opponents but sticky, 85-degree Fahrenheit weather on the hottest day at the tournament so far. In the biggest upset of the day, seventh-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas fell in the second round to 128th-ranked Swiss qualifier Dominic …

Djokovic and Swiatek roll into third round US Open second round
1 year, 3 months ago

Djokovic and Swiatek roll into third round US Open second round

Hindustan Times  

Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek rolled to straight-set victories to move into the third round at the U.S. Open on Wednesday, fighting not only their opponents but sticky, 85-degree Fahrenheit weather on the hottest day at the tournament so far. Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek “That’s why we train several hours a day in humid, hot conditions so we can …

Tennis roundup: Karolina Pliskova, Victoria Azarenka win in Montreal; Matteo Berrettini advances in Toronto
1 year, 4 months ago

Tennis roundup: Karolina Pliskova, Victoria Azarenka win in Montreal; Matteo Berrettini advances in Toronto

Firstpost  

Karolina Pliskova and Victoria Azarenka posted wins on a rain-affected day in Montreal. In Toronto, Matteo Berrettini was the highlight winner Former world number ones Karolina Pliskova and Victoria Azarenka advanced after rain delays on Monday’s first day of the WTA Montreal Open hardcourt tournament. Czech standout Pliskova beat China’s Zhu Lin to book a second-round berth against current world …

Wimbledon 2023: Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva takes the tennis world by storm
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva takes the tennis world by storm

The Hindu  

At the age of 16, Mirra Andreeva has her goals set. Korneeva said, “I want to congratulate Mirra with this amazing week, amazing battle and it’s not our last battle, we will have a lot of good matches.” While both Andreeva and Korneeva played senior events on the ITF circuit post Australia, the former had another shot at Tour-level tennis …

Who is Mirra Andreeva? 16-year-old Russian qualifier refuses to shake umpire’s hand after Wimbledon defeat
1 year, 5 months ago

Who is Mirra Andreeva? 16-year-old Russian qualifier refuses to shake umpire’s hand after Wimbledon defeat

The Independent  

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Russian teen Mirra Andreeva helps herself at Wimbledon in reaching fourth round
1 year, 5 months ago

Russian teen Mirra Andreeva helps herself at Wimbledon in reaching fourth round

Associated Press  

WIMBLEDON, England — When 16-year-old Mirra Andreeva needed some advice after losing in the third round at her first major tennis tournament, she didn’t have to go far. I took some decisions that I think are now important for me.” In her second major tournament, Andreeva has already done one better, advancing to the fourth round at Wimbledon following a …

Meet Mirra Andreeva, the 16-year-old Russian tennis star wowing Wimbledon
1 year, 5 months ago

Meet Mirra Andreeva, the 16-year-old Russian tennis star wowing Wimbledon

New York Times  

If you would like to follow The Athletic’s Wimbledon coverage, This piece has been updated to reflect Mirra Andreeva’s third round win against Anastasia Potapova, the No 22 seed at Wimbledon. When asked to describe her game earlier this year, she said: “You don’t have to play fast because I’m pretty good at keeping the fast rhythm and I can …

French Open 2023: Teenager Mirra Andreeva sets sights on '25 Grand Slams' but doesn't fancy becoming a diva
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open 2023: Teenager Mirra Andreeva sets sights on '25 Grand Slams' but doesn't fancy becoming a diva

Firstpost  

Paris: Sixteen-year-old qualifier Mirra Andreeva became the youngest player since 2005 to reach the French Open third round on Thursday and immediately set her sights on winning a record-shattering 25 Grand Slam titles. I know that Djokovic did 22 Grand Slams so I want to go until 25, if it will be possible,” said Andreeva who played the junior tournament …

French Open 2023: Andreeva, 16, into last 32 and potential Gauff clash
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open 2023: Andreeva, 16, into last 32 and potential Gauff clash

The Hindu  

Sixteen-year-old qualifier Mirra Andreeva became the youngest player since 2005 to reach the French Open third round on Thursday and immediately set her sights on winning a record-shattering 25 Grand Slam titles. I know that Djokovic did 22 Grand Slams so I want to go until 25, if it will be possible,” said Andreeva who played the junior tournament in …

Teenager Mirra Andreeva wins on French Open debut
1 year, 6 months ago

Teenager Mirra Andreeva wins on French Open debut

The Hindu  

Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva began her Grand Slam career with a straight-sets win over USA’s Alison Riske-Amritraj at French Open in Paris on Tuesday. Starting strong 💪 16-year-old Mirra Andreeva begins her Grand Slam career with an impressive 56 minute win over Riske-Amritraj 6-2, 6-1.#RolandGarrospic.twitter.com/xdlqxOSVkJ — Roland-Garros May 30, 2023 She defeated world number 85 Riske-Amritraj 6-2, 6-1 in just …

French Open: Mirra Andreeva, 16, qualifies for main draw, waits for sister
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open: Mirra Andreeva, 16, qualifies for main draw, waits for sister

Firstpost  

Mirra Andreeva, the youngest player in the WTA’s top 300, qualified for the French Open main draw on Thursday and then hoped her older sister could make it a family double. “Let’s say now we’re grown ups, we really appreciate each other and appreciate the time together on tour.” Don’t Miss: French Open 2023: Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz placed in …

French Open: Andreeva, 16, into main draw, waits for sister
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open: Andreeva, 16, into main draw, waits for sister

The Hindu  

Mirra Andreeva, the youngest player in the WTA’s top 300, qualified for the French Open main draw on Thursday and then hoped her older sister could make it a family double. “Let’s say now we’re grown ups, we really appreciate each other and appreciate the time together on tour.” Also making the main draw for the French Open, which gets …

Madrid Open: Mirra Andreeva, 15, stuns Leylah Fernandez in straight sets for landmark win
1 year, 7 months ago

Madrid Open: Mirra Andreeva, 15, stuns Leylah Fernandez in straight sets for landmark win

Firstpost  

Madrid: Mirra Andreeva on Wednesday became only the third 15-year-old to win a WTA 1000 main draw match as she defeated US Open 2021 runner-up Leylah Fernandez at the Madrid Open. The Russian also became just the second 15-year-old to beat a top 50 opponent at WTA 1000 level, after Bellis beat Zarina Diyas, who was ranked 32nd at the …

Madrid Masters 2023: Mirra Andreeva, 15, upsets Leylah Fernandez for first WTA Tour win
1 year, 7 months ago

Madrid Masters 2023: Mirra Andreeva, 15, upsets Leylah Fernandez for first WTA Tour win

The Hindu  

Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva upset Canada’s Leylah Fernandez 6-3, 6-4 in the first round of the Madrid Masters on Wednesday to clinch her first win on the WTA Tour. The 15-year-old Andreeva, awarded a main-draw wildcard, hit four aces and converted three of five break points to defeat 2021 US Open runner-up Fernandez in an hour and 16 minutes in …

Sabalenka after winning Australian Open 2023: I am speechless
1 year, 10 months ago

Sabalenka after winning Australian Open 2023: I am speechless

The Hindu  

An emotional Aryna Sabalenka said it will take a “few more days” to sink in after battling from a set down to win a maiden Grand Slam title at the Australian Open on Saturday. Turning to beaten 22nd seed Rybakina, she added: “You’re such a great player and of course we are going to have many more battles, hopefully in …

Australian Open 2023: Elena Rybakina, Aryna Sabalenka to meet in women's final
1 year, 10 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Elena Rybakina, Aryna Sabalenka to meet in women's final

India TV News  

Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the final of the Australian Open 2023 after winning their respective semifinals on Thursday. On the other hand, Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus reached her first Grand Slam title match at age 24 by beating unseeded Magda Linette 7-6, 6-2 in the second semifinal. “Everything was new at Wimbledon,” Rybakina said after hitting nine …

Who is Brenda Fruhvirtova, 15-year-old Czech player, who has qualified for 2023 Australian Open main draw
1 year, 11 months ago

Who is Brenda Fruhvirtova, 15-year-old Czech player, who has qualified for 2023 Australian Open main draw

The Hindu  

Czech teenager Brenda Fruhvirtova is set to make her Grand Slam main draw debut at the 2023 Australian Open. READ: Australian Open 2023, women’s singles draw - Swiatek to face Niemeier in first round, possible quarterfinal against Gauff Brenda, a former junior World No. Brenda’s elder sister, 17-year-old Linda, won the Chennai Open title last year and has direct entry …

Kerber, Azarenka, Gauff win at French Open
2 years, 6 months ago

Kerber, Azarenka, Gauff win at French Open

The Hindu  

Former Grand Slam champions Angelique Kerber and Victoria Azarenka advanced to the third round of the French Open on Wednesday, as Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal prepared to keep their Roland Garros title ambitions on course. Kerber, who won her first clay title in six years on the eve of the French Open, defeated French wildcard and 2020 junior champion …

US Open Lookahead: Raducanu, Fernandez in teen women’s final
3 years, 3 months ago

US Open Lookahead: Raducanu, Fernandez in teen women’s final

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — LOOKAHEAD TO SATURDAY Tennis will have its youngest Grand Slam champion in 17 years when 18-year-old Emma Raducanu faces 19-year-old Leylah Fernandez. It’s the first major final between unseeded players in the professional era and the winner becomes the youngest Grand Slam winner since Maria Sharapova’s victory at Wimbledon in 2004. The qualifier from Britain hasn’t dropped …

French Open 2021: Maiden Grand Slam title beckons for surprise finalists Pavlyuchenkova, Krejcikova
3 years, 6 months ago

French Open 2021: Maiden Grand Slam title beckons for surprise finalists Pavlyuchenkova, Krejcikova

Firstpost  

Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova and Barbora Krejcikova, two of the most unlikely Grand Slam finalists of the modern era, meet in French Open title match at the conclusion of a shock-heavy tournament. Paris: Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova and Barbora Krejcikova, two of the most unlikely Grand Slam finalists of the modern era, meet in Saturday’s French Open title match at the conclusion of a …

Australian Open 2021: As expectations soar, Naomi Osaka says she's focussing on one Slam at a time
3 years, 10 months ago

Australian Open 2021: As expectations soar, Naomi Osaka says she's focussing on one Slam at a time

Firstpost  

23-year-old Naomi Osaka won her fourth Slam from the last eight she’s contested. She became only the third player after Monica Seles and Roger Federer to win their first four major finals Melbourne: Japan’s Naomi Osaka promised on Saturday not to be weighed down by “pressure and expectation” after her latest Grand Slam victory sparked talk she could end up …

French Open 2021: 1st Grand Slam Title Beckons for Late Bloomers Pavlyuchenkova, Krejcikova
3 years, 11 months ago

French Open 2021: 1st Grand Slam Title Beckons for Late Bloomers Pavlyuchenkova, Krejcikova

News 18  

Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova and Barbora Krejcikova, two of the most unlikely Grand Slam finalists of the modern era, meet in Saturday’s French Open title match at the conclusion of a shock-heavy tournament. Serena Williams was knocked out in the fourth round, world number two Naomi Osaka withdrew after one match while 2018 champion Simona Halep never even made it to Paris. …

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