Andreeva Books Wimbledon Quarterfinal, Misses Moment She Wins
Mirra Andreeva advanced to her first Wimbledon quarterfinal on Monday with a dominant 6-2, 6-3 win over Emma Navarro. But when match point arrived, Andreeva didn’t realize she had already won. Instead, she stood at the baseline, preparing for another rally.
Navarro approached the net. The crowd stood in applause. Only then did Andreeva process that the match was over.
“I completely forgot the score,” Andreeva said after the win. “I kept telling myself I was facing break point to stay focused. Maybe that helped because I wasn’t nervous.”
Andreeva needed just over an hour to dismiss the American on Centre Court, extending her run of straight-set victories at this year’s tournament. The 17-year-old controlled the match with consistent baseline rallies and deep groundstrokes, forcing Navarro into errors.
With the win, Andreeva becomes one of the youngest quarterfinalists at Wimbledon in recent history. She will face Switzerland’s Belinda Bencic next for a chance to reach her first semifinal at the All England Club.
Andreeva has climbed the WTA rankings rapidly over the past year, reaching world No. 6 after winning two WTA 1000 titles. Her coach, Conchita Martinez who won Wimbledon in 1994 has guided her growth at the majors. This week, the two will swap roles as Andreeva plans to coach Martinez in the legends doubles exhibition.
“I’m going to get my revenge finally,” Andreeva joked. “I’m already thinking about a poster. It’s my time.”
Swiatek Marches Into Last Eight With Commanding Win
Iga Swiatek, seeded eighth, defeated Clara Tauson 6-4, 6-1 to secure her fourth straight Grand Slam quarterfinal. The Polish player handled early pressure and broke serve at 5-4 to take the first set. Tauson, who appeared unwell and took a medical timeout for a throat issue, was unable to maintain pace in the second set.
Swiatek, the former world No. 1, said she felt more comfortable on grass this year. “I just tried to be ready for anything. This year, I feel I can just play my game,” she said.
She will now face Liudmila Samsonova, who beat Spain’s Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 7-5, 6-4. Samsonova had lost only 13 games in her previous three matches and maintained strong form to reach her first career Grand Slam quarterfinal in one hour and 43 minutes.
Emotional Bencic Breaks Wimbledon Barrier
Belinda Bencic reached her first Wimbledon quarterfinal with a 7-6 (7-4), 6-4 victory over Ekaterina Alexandrova. The win marked a breakthrough for Bencic, who had never gone beyond the fourth round at SW19.
Bencic held her nerve in a tense first-set tiebreak and secured a crucial break in the second set to close out the match. Alexandrova, who defeated Bencic just two weeks ago in Germany, struggled to find rhythm this time.
“I always got stuck in the fourth round, so it was important for me to break through,” Bencic said. “It was crazy stress out there.”
The Swiss player, who won Olympic gold in 2021, has returned to top form after giving birth last year. She won the Abu Dhabi Open in February and credited her team and family support for helping her balance motherhood with elite competition.
“I am proud of myself and the whole team. It’s amazing to share these memories as a family,” she said.
Bencic will now face Andreeva in a high-stakes quarterfinal that pits experience against youth.
Wimbledon continues this week with quarterfinal matchups shaping the road to the women’s final. All eyes are on the rising stars and seasoned champions battling for the grass-court crown.
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