After a three-week break from tennis, Mirra Andreeva returned at the Iasi Open in Romania and is performing exceptionally well.
Andreeva has had a strong year, showing tremendous improvement since her breakout last year. She burst onto the tennis scene unexpectedly, defeating some experienced players in significant matches on the WTA Tour. Such breakthroughs are rare but not unheard of in tennis, with several teenagers making a similar impact.
This year was a test for Andreeva to see how she would handle opponents who had studied her game. She has exceeded expectations, especially evident in her performance at the Roland Garros tournament. Although she reached the quarterfinals last year, this year she made it to the semifinals after defeating Aryna Sabalenka but eventually lost to Jasmine Paolini.
While she struggled on grass courts, failing to win any matches, she has returned to clay courts with success.
The Iasi Open is Andreeva’s final preparation before the Paris Olympics, and she is performing impressively. She won her opening match convincingly against Noma Noha Akugue and continued her winning streak against Aliaksandra Sasnovich.
Andreeva took an early lead against Sasnovich, dominating the match with powerful serves and returns. She won the first set 6-1 in just 25 minutes, showcasing her control and confidence on court.
Andreeva maintained her dominance throughout the match, not allowing Sasnovich any break points on her serve. She broke Sasnovich early in the second set and continued to dictate play, ultimately winning the match 6-1, 6-3.
