Mirra Andreeva Advances to Semifinals at Ningbo Open

In a display of composure and skill, 17-year-old Russian tennis player Mirra Andreeva has advanced to the semifinals of the Ningbo Open. Andreeva’s progression came after the No. 4 seed, Barbora Krejcikova, retired due to discomfort in her lower back. The match, held at the Yinzhou Tennis Center on Friday, saw Andreeva leading when her opponent exited the contest.

The duel extended beyond 90 minutes, with numerous exchanges and momentum shifts, as both players managed to break each other’s serve three times. A total of 125 points were contested, with Andreeva claiming 65, showcasing her resilience and tactical prowess.

Prior to this match, Andreeva displayed dominant form by defeating American qualifier Varvara Lepchenko with a scoreline of 6-2, 6-0, and German lucky loser Tamara Korpatsch 6-0, 6-4. Her impressive run through the tournament suggests she is a formidable contender for the title.

Looking ahead, Andreeva is set to face the winner of the match between Russian Anna Kalinskaya, the No. 7 seed, and Karolina Muchova. The upcoming match promises to be an exciting encounter, as Muchova has shown strong form in her recent performances.

In other results of the Ningbo WTA 250 tournament, Krejcikova had previously defeated Chinese lucky loser YeXin Ma with scores of 7-6 (5), 6-3 to reach the quarterfinals. The tournament, held on hard court with a prize pool of USD 922,573, has witnessed several intense battles as players vie for the title.