Seventh seed Mirra Andreeva had to rely on her composure and patience to overcome a determined challenge from Magdalena Frech, securing a 7-5, 6-3 victory. This win propels Andreeva into the Mutua Madrid Open`s round of 16 for the third consecutive year.
Andreeva has established a notable consistency in Madrid, never having been eliminated before the fourth round. Her breakthrough came in 2023 as a 15-year-old wild card ranked 312th; she reached this very stage in only her second WTA main draw appearance, drawing significant attention. The following year saw her improve further, reaching her first WTA 1000 quarterfinal at the same event. Continuing this impressive streak, she defeated world No. 27 Frech for the second time in what appears to be the 2025 tournament context according to the source.
Similar to their previous meeting in the Australian Open third round, which Andreeva won 6-2, 1-6, 6-2, this contest was a hard-fought battle that tested the 17-year-old`s ability to remain calm under pressure. At points during the match, particularly in the first set, Andreeva displayed visible frustration against Frech`s strong defensive skills and relentless retrieving. However, she effectively moved past these moments, ultimately securing her advancement in 1 hour and 41 minutes.
In her on-court interview, Andreeva shared, “I was very, very nervous. I still struggle to find my best tennis in Madrid. But I`m super happy that I could manage to play consistent throughout the whole match.”
Looking ahead to the fourth round, Andreeva is set to face either the 18th seed Liudmila Samsonova or qualifier Yuliia Starodubtseva as she vies for a spot in the quarter-finals.
