Mirra Andreeva defeated Ons Jabeur 6-4 7-6 (2) to succeed in the Brisbane Worldwide semifinal in type and likewise emulated one in all Maria Sharapova’s spectacular feats.
When the 17-year-old takes on world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka on Saturday, she might be showing in her fourth WTA semifinal.
And when that occurs, she is going to be part of the Russian tennis icon on the listing of gamers with at the very least 4 semifinals earlier than turning 18.
Previously 20 years, 4 different gamers managed to emulate the feat – Coco Gauff, Nicole Vaidisova, Tatiana Golovin and Michaella Krajicek.
Apparently, Andreeva’s first semifinal on the primary degree got here at none aside from a Grand Slam – she was a French Open semifinalist final yr.
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In the remainder of 2024, she additionally received the WTA 250 event in Iasi and completed as runner-up in Ningbo.
Now, she is 2 wins away from successful her second WTA title. However so as to take action, she is going to first must beat the present top-ranked participant within the recreation.
How Sabalenka feels about Andreeva?
After overcoming Marie Bouzkova, the Belarusian tennis star was stuffed with reward for the 17-year-old, talking extremely of her recreation but additionally persona.
“She’s a fantastic participant. We performed an exhibition in Abu Dhabi. So I bought to know her a little bit bit higher. She’s a pleasant individual and a fantastic participant. We’ve had nice battles previously. I’m actually wanting ahead to going through her tomorrow,” Sabalenka stated of the Russian.
Eight months in the past, Andreeva upset the world No. 1 within the French Open quarterfinal however the Belarusian simply received their back-to-back Madrid Open conferences in 2023 and 2024.
Heading into the Brisbane semifinal, the highest seed is undoubtedly the favourite.
However one factor is for certain – Sabalenka completely will not take Andreeva with no consideration.
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