Mirra Andreeva's impressive victory over Aryna Sabalenka in the French Open quarterfinals has solidified her place in the tennis world as a formidable competitor. The match, which took place on the clay courts of Roland Garros, showcased Andreeva's skill and determination as she defeated the higher-ranked Sabalenka in straight sets. This win marks a significant milestone in Andreeva's career, as she advances to the semifinals of one of the most prestigious Grand Slam tournaments in the world.
Andreeva's performance on the court was nothing short of exceptional, with her powerful serves and precise groundstrokes overwhelming Sabalenka throughout the match. Her ability to stay focused and composed under pressure further demonstrated her mental strength and maturity as a player. It is clear that Andreeva has worked tirelessly to improve her game and compete at the highest level of professional tennis.
 Sabalenka faces Andreeva this Wednesday, June 5 in the mid morning. The Quarterfinals match will start shortly following the Paolini vs. Rybakina match on Court Philippe Chatrier. You can find the full order of play at Roland Garros here.
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Paolini was ranked No. 71 in the world at the start of spring 2023. She is now 15th and guaranteed to move into the top 10 after the French Open.
She began the year by making the fourth round of the Australian Open in January, then earned her biggest tournament title in February in Dubai.
“I step on court, and I say to myself that I have a chance to win the match,” she said. “Before, sometimes, for example, when I was playing against the top players, I was like, OK, I need a miracle to win this match. So I was already losing the match before even playing.”
French Open from becoming the first major to have the top four women’s seeds in the semifinals since 2009 Wimbledon. It last happened at the French Open in 1992.
Momentum swings abounded as the finals set got underway: Sabalenka dug out of a 0-30 deficit on serve to kick off a streak of eight straight points, breaking Andreeva for the first time in the set. Andreeva broke straight back and played impeccable defense to pull off a two-game run of her own and put herself on the edge of the upset.
Serving to stay in the match, Sabalenka blasted a backhand down the line on the brink of defeat and saved a match point with a another big forehand, but Andreeva responded brilliantly, pulling up a second match point with a backhand winner and clinched victory with a deftly struck lob over the world No. 2's head.
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