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17-year-old Mirra Andreeva Shatters Records with Stunning Victory Over Iga Swiatek in Dubai Championships

by Ethan White
February 21, 2025
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17-year-old Mirra Andreeva Shatters Records with Stunning Victory Over Iga Swiatek in Dubai Championships

Tennis - Dubai Championships - Dubai Tennis Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - February 19, 2025 Russia's Mirra Andreeva in action during her round of 16 match against Peyton Stearns of the U.S. REUTERS/Amr Alfiky

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Mirra Andreeva, the 17-year-old tennis sensation, carved her name in the annals of sporting history with her impressive straight-set victory over Iga Swiatek at the Dubai Championships’ quarter-finals. This remarkable win placed the young Russian star in her first-ever WTA 1000 semi-final, and the achievement is just a part of her growing list of impressive records.

In the thrilling match, Andreeva demonstrated her prowess, breaking Swiatek twice in the first set and successfully defending against four break points in her initial two service games. Despite being down 1-3 in the second set, she skillfully reeled off five consecutive games to secure her maiden victory over Swiatek, marking their second encounter.

Andreeva’s post-match court interview was a blend of candidness and humility. She confessed to pre-match nerves, reminiscing about their intense match in Cincinnati the previous year. Despite the nervousness, she reminded herself of her strong performance in that game and decided to maintain an aggressive and active stance. She also expressed her gratitude towards her fans, acknowledging their relentless support as a crucial factor in her victory.

The young star revealed that her coach, Conchita Martinez, did not provide any new strategies when she was trailing in the second set. Instead, Martinez encouraged Andreeva to stay the course and maintain her game, emphasizing the fact that she was playing well. Andreeva noted that maintaining consistency in her gameplay was more challenging than implementing changes, but she clearly managed to keep her focus throughout the match.

The significance of Andreeva’s victory extends beyond the court, as it also signifies a series of historical firsts. At 17 years and 297 days old, she is the youngest player to reach the semi-finals of the Dubai Championships since its inception in 2001. Anticipating her 18th birthday on April 29th, she already holds the record as the youngest woman to defeat multiple Grand Slam champions in a WTA 1000 event. This recognition came after her triumph over the 2023 Wimbledon winner, Marketa Vondrousova, in the second round.

Marking yet another milestone, Andreeva became the youngest player and the only one under 18 to ever defeat Swiatek. She has also earned the distinction of being the youngest WTA player to secure five victories over top 10 ranked opponents since Nicole Vaidisova in 2007, who was then 17 years and 273 days old.

This win over Swiatek was not Andreeva’s first against a world No 2; she previously defeated the current world No 1, Aryna Sabalenka, at the 2024 French Open when Sabalenka held the No 2 ranking.

Having successfully advanced through the tournament without dropping a set, Andreeva now awaits her semi-final match against either Elena Rybakina or Sofia Kenin. With such an impressive track record, the tennis world is eagerly anticipating her next move on the court.

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