Vera Zvonareva, 41, Reaches Dubai W100 Semifinal to Face 16-Year-Old Stojsavljevic
The former world No. 2 is into her first semifinal at any level since 2021.
Overview
- Zvonareva beat Sofya Lansere 7-5, 2-6, 6-3 in Dubai to reach the ITF W100 singles semifinals.
- She entered the event on a wildcard after last competing in May 2024, when many believed she had stepped away from singles.
- The 41-year-old will meet 16-year-old Mika Stojsavljevic in the semifinal, a matchup spanning a 25-year age gap.
- Earlier wins over Tara Wurth and Tereza Martincova set up her quarterfinal victory and continued her singles return.
- She has also advanced to the doubles semifinals with Rada Zolotareva, set to face Ankita Raina and Shrivalli Rashmikaa Bhamidipaty.