Mirra Andreeva Upsets Iga Swiatek in Dubai Quarter-Finals

Iga Swiatek's journey at the Dubai Tennis Championships ended abruptly as she suffered a surprising quarter-final defeat to 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva, who won 6-3, 6-3. Andreeva's victory marks her as the youngest player ever to reach the tournament's last four and continues her impressive track record, having previously beaten the world's top two players in the last year. Earlier in the tournament, Swiatek had advanced to the quarter-finals with a dominant 6-0, 6-2 win over Victoria Azarenka, where she praised Azarenka as 'a legend' and expressed her readiness despite rain delays. The rain disruptions significantly affected the tournament's schedule, testing the players' and fans' patience. Swiatek's loss in Dubai follows a disappointing performance at the Qatar Open, where she exited in the semi-finals. Despite the setback, Swiatek maintains a strong opening-round win percentage in WTA 1000 events, showcasing her consistency in major tournaments.