Russian Teen Mirra Andreeva Advances Fourth Round French Open

Russian teen tennis star Mirra Andreeva advanced to the fourth round of the 2025 French Open with a commanding 6-3, 6-1 victory over Yulia Putintseva, maintaining her streak of not dropping a set at Roland Garros this year. The 18-year-old, who has already won WTA 1000 titles in Dubai and Indian Wells this season, credited a small drawing gifted by a young fan as her lucky charm that helped her secure the win. Andreeva's strategic play overcame Putintseva's tricky game, including multiple breaks of serve and a strong finish after a rain delay. She is the youngest player since Maria Sharapova in 2005 to have won 30 tour-level matches before the end of the French Open, and is aiming to become the youngest woman to win a Grand Slam since Sharapova's 2004 Wimbledon title. Her next opponent is good friend and 17th seed Daria Kasatkina, who recently switched allegiance from Russia to Australia. Andreeva's impressive run at Roland Garros follows her semifinal appearance last year, highlighting her rapid rise in women's tennis.