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French Open champion Mirra Andreeva staged a commanding comeback to defeat world number two Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 6-0 on Wednesday, securing her place in the WTA Finals semi-finals.
The 19-year-old Russian recovered from a 4-1 deficit in the opening set, winning 11 consecutive games to complete a remarkable victory in just 62 minutes.
Andreeva, making her singles debut at the season-ending tournament, initially struggled against Sabalenka’s powerful serves but quickly found her rhythm, dominating rallies with aggressive groundstrokes and precise returns.
“Oh my God, I’m even happier than I was after my first match,” Andreeva said. “I feel like I can play another two matches, I’m so full of energy. I’m so pumped up. I’m so happy.”
The world number three, who claimed her maiden Grand Slam title at Roland Garros earlier this year, maintained her momentum throughout the second set.
She secured a crucial break for a 3-0 lead before capitalising on Sabalenka’s mounting errors to complete a stunning victory with a service winner.
Sabalenka, who won consecutive titles at Indian Wells and Miami this season, struggled to regain control as Andreeva dictated play.
Despite the defeat, the Belarusian remains in contention for a semi-final place and must beat Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina in her final round-robin match on Friday.
Meanwhile, Svitolina strengthened her qualification prospects with a 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 comeback victory over Czech player Karolina Muchova.
