Andreeva Faces Arango Again at Italian Open

Rome, Italy – Mirra Andreeva, the seventh seed, will face qualifier Emiliana Arango in the second round of the Italian Open on May 9, 2025. This matchup is highly anticipated, especially as Andreeva has shown impressive form this season, winning titles in Dubai and Indian Wells.

The 18-year-old Andreeva has had some ups and downs this year. She began with a strong semifinal run in Brisbane but faced early exits in Melbourne and Doha. Despite winning two recent titles, she has struggled to advance past the round of 16 since then, losing in Miami and Stuttgart before being defeated by Coco Gauff in the Madrid quarterfinals.

In contrast, Emiliana Arango has experienced a mixed season in 2025. She won a WTA Challenger title in Cancun and finished as runner-up at the Merida Open in March. However, her journey took a hit when she lost to Emma Navarro with a scoreline of 6-0, 6-0. Arango has struggled to progress beyond the round of 32 in other competitions.

Andreeva holds a 1-0 lead in their head-to-head matchups, having previously defeated Arango in the second round of the 2023 French Open qualifiers. As they prepare to meet again under the Italian sun, Andreeva’s consistency and confidence could give her an edge, while Arango looks to reverse the outcome of their last encounter.

Despite some inconsistency in Andreeva’s recent matches, she is favored to win this match. Early exchanges could be close, but Andreeva’s strong baseline play is expected to be a decisive factor. Predictions suggest Andreeva will win in straight sets.