17-year-old Russian tennis sensation Mirra Andreeva, created history by becoming the youngest-ever WTA 1000 finalist following a dramatic victory over Elena Rybakina at the Dubai Tennis Championships. The young star showed inspiring resilience, from 1-3 down in the deciding set to secure a 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 win over the world No. 4.
Andreeva’s aggressive style and level-headed shot-making left the Wimbledon champion struggling to catch up. Even after dropping the second set, the teenager remained calm in the final set, breaking Rybakina’s serve at decisive points to secure a career-defining win.
With this breakthrough performance, Andreeva solidifies her position as one of the sport’s most promising young stars. She now reaches the final, where she will get an opportunity to win her first WTA 1000 title, a new milestone in her rapidly ascending career.
