Roland Garros Just Witnessed History – Meet the 17-Year-Old Giant-Killer
Mirra Andreeva, the unseeded Russian teen who’s rewriting the tennis rulebook, just pulled off her biggest upset yet at the French Open! Defying odds (and seeds), she battled past World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka 6-7(5), 6-4, 6-4 in a nail-biting quarterfinal on Wednesday.
Andreeva isn’t just winning – she’s smashing records:
Youngest Grand Slam semifinalist in 25+ years
Only unseeded player left in this year’s Roland Garros women’s draw
Took down two Top 20 seeds (No. 19 Azarenka and No. 2 Sabalenka)
\"I just play how I want – zero overthinking!\" Andreeva told reporters post-match.\"My coach plans with me, then I wing it!\"
Up next? A Thursday showdown with Italy’s Jasmine Paolini (No. 14 seed), who dethroned World No. 4 Rybakina in another epic 3-setter. Will the teen’s Cinderella story continue?
Why This Matters 
This isn’t just about tennis – it’s about next-gen athletes rewriting playbooks. Andreeva’s fearless style (and meme-worthy quotes) are resonating globally with Gen Z fans who love raw authenticity over textbook perfection.
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Unseeded Mirra Andreeva reaches French Open women's singles semis
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