At the Australian Open, the youth movement is making headlines with three 16-year-olds advancing to the second round, a feat not seen since 2005. Linda Fruhvirtova, despite teaming with Nico Massu and members from team Mouratoglou, was defeated by Beatriz Haddad Maia with a score of 6-2, 3-6, 6-2. Haddad Maia, the No.10 seed, continued her strong performance by beating 2023 Junior Champion Alina Korneeva 6-1, 6-2, marking her best result at the Australian Open and setting up a third-round match against Maria Timofeeva. Meanwhile, Mirra Andreeva, at just 16 years and 263 days old, made history by becoming the youngest player in the Open Era to claim a 6-0 opening set against a top 10-seeded player in women's singles at a Grand Slam event. Andreeva, who has already won at every Grand Slam, defeated the 6th seed, Ons Jabeur, and is now ranked 47th after starting the previous year unranked. She has reached at least the third round in three of her four Grand Slam main draw appearances. Brenda Fruhvirtova, the eldest of the trio, is set to play against defending champion Aryna Sabalenka under the Rod Laver Arena lights.
Mirra Andreeva continued on her impressive run at AO 2024, making quick work of the 6th seed, Ons Jabeur https://t.co/6yG2dIY2GP
Safe passage secured. Beatriz Haddad Maia defeats Alina Korneeva 6-1 6-2 to qualify for the #AusOpen third round for the first time. https://t.co/QMcCA53h7G
Best result at the #AusOpen ✔️ Best result by a 🇧🇷 at the #AusOpen ✔️ No.10 seed Beatriz Haddad Maia locks in her R3 spot with a win over Korneeva, 6-1, 6-2. https://t.co/BduzZqOWtm
Beatriz Haddad Maia easily beats the 2023 Juniors champ Alina Korneeva 6-1, 6-2 to reach the 3rd round at the #AusOpen against another Russian, Maria Timofeeva. https://t.co/21pj4Phty6
No.10 seed Beatriz Haddad Maia takes the first set off 2023 Junior Champion and 2024 qualifier Alina Korneeva 6-1. #AusOpen • #AO2024 https://t.co/ju8ODo7iVZ
BREAKING: Rod Laver Arena gets one more day session match today: [10] Beatriz Haddad Maia vs. 2023 Girls' Champion Alina Korneeva.
Mirra Andreeva is GOOD... Only 16, keep an eye on her!👍👏🎾💪🏼
Who's higher on the food chain: a python or Mirra Andreeva playing on Rod Laver Arena? 🐍 The 16-year-old channeled her inner Steve Irwin before scoring the biggest win of her career at the #AusOpen https://t.co/WEYCj6xyHb
This calls for a celebration 🤗 Mirra Andreeva • #AusOpen https://t.co/VrpyCJI5Pq
Appropriate response for your first Top 🔟 win ⬇️ Mirra Andreeva • #AusOpen • #AO2024 https://t.co/I63TwW2Nw0
"I feel like I'm a bit more mature." You're only 16. "Well, last year I was 15" 😂 Mirra Andreeva • #AusOpen • #AO2024 https://t.co/qrCLl8vYT3
Mirra Andreeva is playing her 4th Grand Slam main draw. Reached at least the 3rd round in three of them.
Mirra Andreeva's Ranking Rise 📈 🎾 January 2022: NR (hadn't played a pro event) 🎾 January 2023: 293 🎾 January 2024: 47 #AusOpen • #AO2024 https://t.co/tJaFZ2F97y
16, 263 - At 16 years and 263 days, Mirra Andreeva is now the youngest player in the Open Era to claim a 6-0 opening set against a top 10-seeded player in the women's singles at a Grand Slam event. Wow. #AusOpen | @AustralianOpen @WTA @WTA_insider https://t.co/Ni9w0FTvXk
Youth is served at the #AusOpen with three 16 year olds winning matches in women's singles ✨ The eldest of the trio is Brenda Fruhvirtova, who will take on defending champ Aryna Sabalenka under the RLA lights tonight: https://t.co/Uf90yIvBZ2
“The best thing about being 16 is that you have no fear.” Like compatriots Mirra Andreeva and Alina Korneeva, former No. 1 Dinara Safina made her Slam debut at 1️⃣6️⃣—and fondly remembers the fearlessness that accompanies that age. Interview with @DKTNNS: https://t.co/mLjhzXu2TT
Youth is served at the #AusOpen with three 16 year olds winning matches in women's singles ✨ The eldest of the trio is Brenda Fruhvirtova, who will take on defending champ Aryna Sabalenka under the RLA lights on Wednesday: https://t.co/Uf90yIvBZ2
💥🇧🇷 No.10 seed Beatriz Haddad Maia gritted and grinded her way past Linda Fruhvirtova, 6-2, 3-6, 6-2. Is Bia primed for a deep #AusOpen run this year? https://t.co/2C05o0ufkz
✔️ Roland-Garros ✔️ Wimbledon ✔️ US Open ✔️ Australian Open 16 years of age and a win at every Grand Slam already - Mirra Andreeva, everyone 👏 #AusOpen https://t.co/Ao4Rdf7gdh
Bia ➡️ second round 🇧🇷 Bia Haddad Maia overcomes Linda Fruhvirtova 6-2 3-6 6-2 to move on in Melbourne 💪 #AusOpen • #AO2024 https://t.co/5JWppQySy0
Beatriz Haddad Maia beats Linda Fruhvirtova 6-2, 3-6, 6-2 to reach the 2nd round. Looked very good in the end. https://t.co/QpJJxVCjuZ
Linda Fruhvirtova, at the #AusOpen with Nico Massu (!) and also with members from team Mouratoglou, forces a 3rd set vs. Bia Haddad Maia. https://t.co/mq5fjJeO9K
Mirra Andreeva joins Alina Korneeva and Brenda Fruhvirtova in the second round. This is the first time since 3 16-year-olds have advanced to the second round in Melbourne since 2005 (Vaidisova, Krajicek and Golovin). Andreeva will face Ons Jabeur next. #AusOpen