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Mirra Andreeva Advances at US Open With Dominant Victory
Mirra Andreeva won her first US Open match easily.
She beat Janice Tjen in two sets, both by a score of 6-2.
Andreeva played aggressively and hit powerful, accurate shots.
The match was played on a hard court in New York.
She had recently won the French Open on clay.
This victory showed that she can also play well on hard courts.
Andreeva is now moving into the second round.
Her next opponent will be Eva Lys from Germany.
Fifth-seeded Mirra Andreeva defeated Janice Tjen 6-2, 6-2 in the US Open first round.
The 19-year-old French Open champion advanced to the tournament’s second round.
Andreeva used aggressive, powerful and precise play to control the match on hard court.
She won the opening set in 31 minutes after breaking Tjen for a 3-2 lead.
Andreeva will face Germany’s Eva Lys next as she pursues a second Grand Slam title.
- Who
- Mirra Andreeva defeated Janice Tjen.
- What
- Andreeva won 6-2, 6-2 to reach the US Open second round.
- Where
- Louis Armstrong Stadium at Flushing Meadows, New York.
- When
- Tuesday, during the US Open first round.
- Why
- The victory advanced Andreeva’s pursuit of a second Grand Slam title.
Key facts
- Result
- Mirra Andreeva defeated Janice Tjen 6-2, 6-2.
- Tournament stage
- US Open first round
- Andreeva’s ranking
- Fifth seed
- Age
- 19
- Previous Grand Slam
- French Open champion
- Next opponent
- Eva Lys of Germany
- Match setting
- Louis Armstrong Stadium roof, Flushing Meadows
Quotes
Mirra Andreeva
Russian tennis player and French Open champion
“I was trying to go for my shots, and after everything I just feel like today it was a better match.”
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“I was trying to be very aggressive.”
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