Andreeva, 15, stuns Fernandez with Madrid landmark win

Mirra Andreeva on Wednesday became only the third 15-year-old to win a WTA 1000 main draw match as she defeated US Open 2021 runner-up Leylah Fernandez at the Madrid Open. The Russian wildcard triumphed 6-3, 6-4 against the Canadian in the opening round, emulating the achievement of Coco Gauff in 2019 and CiCi Bellis in […]

Mirra Andreeva on Wednesday became only the third 15-year-old to win a WTA 1000 main draw match as she defeated US Open 2021 runner-up Leylah Fernandez at the Madrid Open.

The Russian wildcard triumphed 6-3, 6-4 against the Canadian in the opening round, emulating the achievement of Coco Gauff in 2019 and CiCi Bellis in 2015, both in Miami.

Playing without a flag because of Russia’s war on Ukraine, Andreeva saved five of the six break points she faced against world number 49 Fernandez.

The Russian also became just the second 15-year-old to beat a top-50 opponent at WTA 1000 level, after Bellis beat Zarina Diyas, who was ranked 32nd at the time.