Andreeva Sisters Set for Second Round Clash

Sisters Mirra and Erika Andreeva are set to face each other for the first time in a professional WTA match during the second round of the Wuhan Open. Both players won their first-round matches, with Mirra, the 17-year-old 16th seed, defeating Wang Xiyu, and Erika, the 20-year-old lucky loser, coming back to win against Dayana Yastremska. Mirra acknowledged their different playing styles, noting her adaptable approach compared to Erika's structured game plan. The match carries emotional weight as the sisters express concern for each other's performance, which can affect their focus during play. Additionally, Mirra's recent success has placed her among the youngest players to achieve significant milestones in the WTA rankings. This match marks a unique moment in tennis history, as they become the third sister pair to compete against each other in a WTA main draw in the past decade.