Mirra Andreeva has made history by becoming the youngest Grand Slam semi-finalist in 27 years at the French Open. The 17-year-old Russian sensation defeated Aryna Sabalenka, the No. 2 seed, in a stunning quarterfinal match. Andreeva's victory propels her into the semifinals, where she will face Jasmine Paolini. Paolini also pulled off an impressive upset by defeating Elena Rybakina in her quarterfinal match. Both Andreeva and Paolini will compete for a spot in the final, continuing the tradition of surprise finalists at the French Open. Andreeva's achievement echoes Martina Hingis' feat at the 1997 US Open.
Mirra Andreeva becomes youngest grand-slam semi-finalist in 27 years Shades of Martina Hingis at the 1997 US Open as Russian sensation stuns No2 seed Aryna Sabalenka Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/SJX3VXmq0e
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Many years the French Championships has a surprise finalist (or winner) and this year it will be either Mirra Andreeva or Jasmine Paolini, who will play in the women's semifinals for the right to make the final...
Elena Rybakina and Jasmine Paolini are on Philippe-Chatrier for their quarterfinal. And Paolini has broken Rybakina to open 👀 📸 Getty Images https://t.co/xbUjCYRWnZ
It all seems so simple when you're 17. And Mirra Andreeva is absolutely running with it, into the QFs in both singles and doubles. As she takes on Aryna Sabalenka today, we look back at her run. https://t.co/EGsDNsojrt https://t.co/3JllFNZD1U