Mirra Andreeva delivered a stunning upset at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, toppling five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek 6-3 6-3 to reach the semifinals. At just 17 years old, Andreeva became the youngest player to advance to this stage since the tournament’s inception in 2001.
The teenage sensation showcased remarkable composure, rallying from a break down in the second set to defeat the tournament’s second seed in one hour and 38 minutes. The world No. 14 broke Swiatek twice in the opening set and, after falling behind 3-1 in the second, stormed through the final five games to seal the victory.