17-Year-Old Mirra Andreeva Defeats Iga Swiatek to Reach Dubai Semifinals

Andreeva becomes the youngest semifinalist in the tournament's history after a commanding straight-sets victory over the world No. 2.

Mirra Andreeva, 17, defeated world No. 2 Iga Swiatek 6-3, 6-3 in the Dubai Championships quarterfinals.
This marks Andreeva's first WTA 1000 semifinal appearance and makes her the youngest semifinalist in the tournament's 24-year history.
Andreeva overcame early nerves and a second-set deficit, winning five consecutive games to secure the victory.
The win is Andreeva's fifth against a top-10 player and her second over a world No. 2, following her French Open quarterfinal victory against Aryna Sabalenka last year.
Andreeva will face either Elena Rybakina or Sofia Kenin in the semifinals, continuing her impressive run at the tournament.