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Free Malaysia Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Free Malaysia Today
Andreeva's lucky charm helps her into French Open's last 16
Mirra Andreeva said she knew she had to fight for every ball and get the drop shots. (AP pic) PARIS : Mirra Andreeva had her lucky charm on her bench for her third-round clash against Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva, but left her opponent no chance in a 6-3 6-1 victory on Saturday. The sixth seed, who won the Indian Wells and Dubai top-tier tournaments this year, set up a meeting with Australia's Daria Kasatkina. 'I knew Yulia is a very tricky player, she has an interesting game and it's uncomfortable for me. She likes to cut the rhythm a lot, I knew it would be tough,' the 18-year-old said on Court Suzanne Lenglen as umbrellas popped open in the stands on a grey Parisian morning. AdChoices ADVERTISING 'I kind of knew what to expect I knew I had to play at 100% and fight for every ball and get those drop shots. I'm happy with the way I play today.' Andreeva, who reached the semi-finals here last year, also attributed her win to a present she received. 'When I was walking on court, a little girl put a drawing on my bench, I kept it. It's my lucky charm,' she said. 'Wherever that little girl is, I want to thank her because it is my lucky charm.' Despite an inconsistent serve with four double faults, Andreeva bagged the opening set with a blistering forehand winner for her third break of serve. Putintseva tried to mix it up with drop shots but Andreeva's baseline power proved too much to handle and the Russian broke for 2-1 after a brief rain interruption. It was game over effectively as she went on to win the remaining four games.
CNA
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNA
Andreeva's lucky charm helps her into French Open last 16
PARIS :Mirra Andreeva had her lucky charm on her bench for her third-round clash against Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva, but left her opponent no chance in a 6-3 6-1 victory on Saturday. The sixth seed, who won the Indian Wells and Dubai top-tier tournaments this year, set up a meeting with Australia's Daria Kasatkina. "I knew Yulia is a very tricky player, she has an interesting game and it's uncomfortable for me. She likes to cut the rhythm a lot, I knew it would be tough," the 18-year-old said on Court Suzanne Lenglen as umbrellas popped open in the stands on a grey Parisian morning. "I kind of knew what to expect I knew I had to play at 100 per cent and fight for every ball and get those drop shots. I'm happy with the way I play today." Andreeva, who reached the semi-finals here last year, also attributed her win to a present she received. "When I was walking on court a little girl put a drawing on my bench, I kept it. It's my lucky charm," she said. "Wherever that little girl is, I want to thank her because it is my lucky charm." Despite an inconsistent serve with four double faults, Andreeva bagged the opening set with a blistering forehand winner for her third break of serve. Putintseva tried to mix it up with drop shots but Andreeva's baseline power proved too much to handle and the Russian broke for 2-1 after a brief rain interruption. It was game over effectively as she went on to win the remaining four games.
United News of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- United News of India
Andreeva cruises into Roland Garros fourth round
Paris, May 31 (UNI) Mirra Andreeva advanced to the fourth round of the French Open with a composed and authoritative performance on Saturday, easing past Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva 6-3, 6-1 in their third-round clash on Court Suzanne Lenglen. The 18-year-old Russian took control early in the opening set, establishing rhythm through well-measured rallies and intelligent placement. While Putintseva attempted to disrupt the flow with variety and grit, Andreeva responded with poise, adjusting to the exchanges and breaking at key moments to take the first set 6-3. If the first set was about constructing control, the second was about confirming it. Andreeva returned with even greater intent, racing through games with minimal fuss. She neutralised Putintseva's resistance with sharp returns and confident court coverage, closing out the set 6-1 in a performance that allowed little margin for a comeback. What set the Russian apart was her ability to dictate play regardless of rally length — seizing initiative in short points and outlasting her opponent in extended exchanges. Her calm demeanour under pressure and disciplined shot selection belied her age, as she completed the match in just over an hour without ever relinquishing momentum. With this straight-sets win, Andreeva moves into the second week at Roland Garros for the first time in her young career. Already touted as one of the sport's most promising talents, the sixth seed continues to reinforce her credentials with each confident outing in Paris. UNI BDN RN
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USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
2025 Roland Garros: Andreeva [6th] vs. Putintseva [31st] Prediction, Odds and Match Preview
2025 Roland Garros: Andreeva [6th] vs. Putintseva [31st] Prediction, Odds and Match Preview Yulia Putintseva (No. 31) will take on Mirra Andreeva (No. 6) in the Round of 32 at the Roland Garros on Saturday, May 31. Andreeva is favored over Putintseva in this match, with -752 odds compared to the underdog's +475 in the Round of 32. Tennis odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 2:35 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Mirra Andreeva vs. Yulia Putintseva matchup info Tournament: Roland Garros Roland Garros Round: Round of 32 Round of 32 Date: Saturday, May 31 Saturday, May 31 Court Surface: Clay Watch the Tennis Channel and more sports on Fubo! Andreeva vs. Putintseva Prediction Based on the implied probility from the moneyline, Andreeva has an 88.3% to win. Andreeva vs. Putintseva Betting Odds Andreeva vs. Putintseva matchup performance & stats
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Russian teen Andreeva eases into French Open last 16, to meet Kasatkina
Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva eased into the last 16 at the French Open on Saturday with a straight-sets win over Kazakh Yulia Putintseva. The 18-year-old, seeded sixth at Roland Garros, sealed a 6-3, 6-1 win in 78 minutes on her first match point. Advertisement She next plays Australian Daria Kasatkina, ranked 17, for a place in the quarter-finals. Kasatkina got past Spanish 10th seed Paula Badosa 6-1, 7-5 in their third round match which lasted one hour 33 minutes. "I knew she's a very tricky player, she plays very interesting and makes it a little uncomfortable for me so I struggled in the beginning," said Andreeva of her first meeting with world number 31 Putintseva. "I practice against her so knew what to expect. I'm happy with the way I played today." Andreeva converted five of her eight break point chances, being broken once with 18 unforced errors to 16 for her rival. Advertisement Andreeva, who reached the semi-finals last year, is hoping to become the youngest woman to win a Grand Slam title since her compatriot Maria Sharapova's famous 2004 Wimbledon triumph. She was still having to do school work during her run in 2024, which included a shock quarter-final win over Aryna Sabalenka. She has climbed to a career-high ranking of sixth this season and became the youngest ever winner of a WTA 1000 title in Dubai in February, before securing another at Indian Wells. Andreeva is hoping for another strong performance at Roland Garros, with both Sabalenka and reigning champion Iga Swiatek in the other half of the draw. Kasatkina, 28, competing in Roland Garros for the tenth time, reached the semi-finals in 2022. ea/nf
