Overview

• Mirra Andreeva defeated her sister Erika in the Stuttgart Open after Erika retired while trailing 6-2, 1-0 due to a right knee injury.
• This marks the first professional victory for Mirra over Erika, who had won their only prior match in Wuhan last year.
• Erika took an early medical timeout for her knee but was unable to continue, sharing an emotional embrace with Mirra after retiring.
• Mirra described the match as mentally challenging, citing 'weird emotions' and concern for her sister's condition despite the career milestone.
• The younger Andreeva now moves on to face fellow Russian Ekaterina Alexandrova in the tournament's second round.