Andreeva shocks ailing Sabalenka to reach semis

By Agence France-Presse

Jun 07, 2024 12:10 am

PARIS — Mirra Andreeva became the youngest Grand Slam semifinalist for 27 years with a shock win over Aryna Sabalenka on Wednesday at the French Open, after fourth seed Elena Rybakina was knocked out by Italy's Jasmine Paolini.

The 17-year-old Andreeva fought back from a set down against Australian Open champion Sabalenka, who appeared to be hampered by illness, to win 6-7 (5/7), 6-4, 6-4 and set up a last-four meeting with Italy's Jasmine Paolini.

YOUNG AND ZEALOUS Russia’s Mirra Andreeva plays a backhand return to Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka during their women’s singles quarterfinal match on Court Philippe-Chatrier on Day 11 of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros Complex in Paris on June 5, 2024. AFP PHOTO

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