Andreeva Stuns Sabalenka at WTA Finals

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Andreeva storms back to stun Sabalenka

Mirra Andreeva produced a remarkable turnaround to defeat Aryna Sabalenka at the WTA Finals, rallying from 4-1 down in the opening set to reel off 11 consecutive games and wrap up the contest in just 62 minutes.

The 19-year-old's commanding victory books her place in the semi-finals - and writes her name into the history books in the process.

Records tumble for the teenager

Andreeva became the first player ever to win a 6-0 set in each of her opening two WTA Finals matches. She is also now the youngest semi-finalist at the season-ending championships since Caroline Wozniacki achieved the feat back in 2009.

Asked to rate her own display afterwards, Andreeva settled on "a good eight" out of ten, suggesting only the finest match of her career would merit full marks.

A familiar script against Sabalenka

It was a pattern Sabalenka will have recognised with uncomfortable clarity. The pair's previous meeting - 605 days ago at the 2025 Indian Wells final - followed a strikingly similar arc, with Andreeva recovering from behind to claim that title too.

This time, Sabalenka surged into a three-game advantage before Andreeva channelled her early frustration into a devastating spell of tennis that left her opponent with no answers, Tennis365 reports.

What next for Sabalenka?

Despite the defeat, Sabalenka's tournament is not over. She faces a must-win clash against Svitolina in her final group match, with qualification for the last four still within reach - but the margin for error has vanished entirely.