Ekaterina Alexandrova Defeats Mirra Andreeva at Stuttgart Open

Teenage tennis star Mirra Andreeva was eliminated from the Stuttgart Open in the last 16 after a straight-sets defeat to fellow Russian Ekaterina Alexandrova, who claimed her fourth win over a top-10 player this season. Andreeva, who had won major titles in Dubai and Indian Wells earlier this year, struggled with her serve and unforced errors, allowing Alexandrova to dominate with powerful serving and 19 winners. Alexandrova now advances to face third seed Jessica Pegula in the quarter-finals. Meanwhile, Italian fifth seed Jasmine Paolini reached the last eight for the second year running and will play the winner of the match between Coco Gauff and Ella Seidel. Top seed Aryna Sabalenka and second seed Iga Swiatek have also qualified for the quarter-finals, with Sabalenka advancing after her opponent withdrew due to injury. The Stuttgart Open continues with several top-ranked players set for high-profile quarter-final matchups.