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Mirra Andreeva beats Putintseva to reach French Open last 16 against Kasatkina

She credited a drawing from a young fan for inspiration in a 6-3, 6-1 victory

Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 31, 2025 Russia's Mirra Andreeva in action during her third round match against Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 31, 2025 Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva in action during her third round match against Russia's Mirra Andreeva REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 31, 2025 Russia's Mirra Andreeva celebrates after winning her third round match against Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 31, 2025 Russia's Mirra Andreeva in action during her third round match against Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

Overview

  • She sealed her place in the round of 16 in 78 minutes, converting five of eight break points and conceding only one service break.
  • Despite committing four double faults, the sixth seed’s baseline power overwhelmed Putintseva’s tactics.
  • Andreeva secured her career-high world No. 6 ranking this season with WTA1000 titles in Dubai and Indian Wells.
  • Last year’s Roland Garros semifinalist aims to become the youngest Grand Slam champion since Maria Sharapova in 2004.
  • Her next opponent will be 17th-ranked Daria Kasatkina, who defeated Paula Badosa 6-1, 7-5 in the third round.