Introduction to Mirra Andreeva
Mirra Andreeva, an 18-year-old Russian tennis sensation, has been making waves in the women’s tennis world since last year. Ranked fifth in the US Open 2025 singles draw, she made her debut with a decisive victory over Alycia Parks in the first round.
Andreeva’s Impressive Debut
In just 55 minutes, Andreeva dominated Parks with a score of 6-0, 6-1. This win solidified her position as one of the top contenders for the US Open trophy, joining Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, and Jessica Pegula as the top five seeds.
WTA Performance at US Open 2025
Out of the eight top-ranked WTA players, seven have entered the fray at the US Open 2025. The only setback was Madison Keys, ranked sixth, who lost in the first round to Mexican Renata Zarazúa.
Andreeva’s Serving Strategy
During her match against Parks, Andreeva showcased an impressive serving strategy. She won 90% of her second-serve points and 75% of her first-serve points, demonstrating her growing prowess on the court.
Andreeva’s Quest for a New Milestone
Having reached the semifinals of Roland Garros 2024, the US Open has been a challenging Grand Slam for Andreeva. She aims to advance to the third round for the first time in this tournament, having been eliminated in the second round in both 2023 and the previous year.
Andreeva’s Grand Slam Performance
This US Open marks Andreeva’s eleventh appearance in a Grand Slam’s main draw. Her best results include octofinals at the Australian Open in 2024 and 2025, semifinals at Roland Garros 2024, and quarterfinals at Wimbledon 2025. However, her performance in the US Open has yet to surpass the second round.
Incentives for Andreeva in 2025
Andreeva’s impressive 2025 season, including victories in the WTA 1000 tournaments of Dubai and Indian Wells, serves as motivation for her to break her US Open curse.
Upcoming Match Against Anastasia Potapova
In the next round, Andreeva will face Anastasia Potapova, with whom she has a 1-1 record. Their upcoming match will be their third encounter in the WTA Tour.
Other WTA Results at US Open 2025
Petra Kvitova’s Retirement
Former world number 2, Petra Kvitova, announced her retirement from professional tennis after 19 years following a first-round loss to French player Diane Parry. The 35-year-old Czech leaves the sport with 31 singles titles.
Venus Williams’ Elimination
Two-time US Open champion Venus Williams, now 45, was eliminated in the first round by Czech player Karolina Muchova. Despite her losses in the first round for four consecutive years, Williams set a new record as the oldest player (45 years and 68 days) to win three sets in a women’s singles match at the US Open in the Open Era.
