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Mirra Andreeva Advances After Emotional Win Over Sister Erika at Stuttgart Open

The 17-year-old World No. 7 secured her first professional victory against her older sister, who retired due to a knee injury, and moves on to face Ekaterina Alexandrova in the last 16.

Tennis - WTA 500 - Stuttgart Tennis Grand Prix - Porsche Arena, Stuttgart, Germany - April 16, 2025 Russia's Mirra Andreeva in action during her round of 32 match against Russia's Erika Andreeva REUTERS/Angelika Warmuth
Tennis - WTA 500 - Stuttgart Tennis Grand Prix - Porsche Arena, Stuttgart, Germany - April 16, 2025 Russia's Erika Andreeva in action during her round of 32 match against Russia's Mirra Andreeva REUTERS/Angelika Warmuth
Tennis - WTA 500 - Stuttgart Tennis Grand Prix - Porsche Arena, Stuttgart, Germany - April 16, 2025 Russia's Erika Andreeva reacts during her round of 32 match against Russia's Mirra Andreeva REUTERS/Angelika Warmuth
Tennis - WTA 500 - Stuttgart Tennis Grand Prix - Porsche Arena, Stuttgart, Germany - April 16, 2025 Russia's Mirra Andreeva in action during her round of 32 match against Russia's Erika Andreeva REUTERS/Angelika Warmuth

Overview

  • Mirra Andreeva defeated her older sister Erika for the first time professionally after Erika retired from their Stuttgart Open match with a knee injury while trailing 6-2, 1-0.
  • This marked the sisters' second professional meeting; Erika had previously won their 2024 Wuhan match in straight sets.
  • Mirra expressed mixed emotions about the win, feeling both sadness over her sister’s injury and pride in achieving the milestone victory.
  • She will next face compatriot Ekaterina Alexandrova in the tournament's round of 16 as she continues her strong run in 2025.
  • Off the court, Mirra celebrated her coach Conchita Martinez’s birthday with a playful serenade, highlighting their close and dynamic partnership.