Beijing, Oct 8, 2026 (AFP) - Teenager Andreeva seals China Open semi-final with Bartunkova

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2026-10-08

Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva pushed through two tie-breaks to beat her compatriot Ekaterina Alexandrova 7-6 (7/4), 7-6 (7/3) at the China Open on Thursday, powering into a semi-final clash with Nikola Bartunkova. Andreeva, the 19-year-old fourth seed, is the favourite for the tournament in Beijing now that a series of upsets have knocked out her more esteemed rivals. The French Open champion dropped just three points to grab a two-game lead bu......

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