Stearns Upsets Jabeur,Andreeva Cruises Past Avanesyan at Dubai WTA 1000
Peyton Stearns pulled off a stunning upset,defeating former World No.2 Ons jabeur 7-6(6), 6-4, to advance to the second round of the WTA 1000 Dubai Duty free Tennis Championships on Monday. Simultaneously occurring, 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva wasted little time in defeating Elina Avanesyan 6-2, 6-1.
Stearns, ranked No. 46 in the world, battled through a tense first set against Jabeur, who struggled with leg discomfort throughout the match. The American saved a set point at 5-4 adn won the tiebreak 7-6 to take the lead.
The second set saw Jabeur receive treatment for her leg several times, but she fought valiantly, taking the match to deuce in a key game at 5-3. Stearns ultimately held her serve and then secured the victory with a powerful forehand.
“It was pretty tough today, I wasn’t 100 percent,” Jabeur admitted after the match.
For Stearns, the victory marks her second consecutive appearance in the second round of Dubai and her first Top 10 win inches her closer. she will face No. 7 seed Zheng Qinwen in the second round.
Andreeva, the rising star currently ranked No. 89,cruised past avanesyan,taking 70 percent of her opponent’s second service points and capitalizing on 6 of 7 break point opportunities.
The 17-year-old Russian continues her impressive form, aiming to make a strong impact in dubai. “It was a clean match for me,” Andreeva saeid after her victory. “I played good tennis and stayed focused.”
アンドレーワ will face the winner of the match between Donna Vekic and Emma Navarro in the second round.
How did Mirra AndreevaS playing style and tactical decisions lead to her decisive win against Elina Avanesyan?
Stearns Upsets Jabeur,Andreeva Cruises Past Avanesyan at dubai WTA 1000
Peyton Stearns pulled off a stunning upset,defeating former World No.2 Ons jabeur 7-6(6), 6-4, to advance to the second round of the WTA 1000 dubai Duty free Tennis Championships on Monday. Concurrently occurring,17-year-old Mirra Andreeva wasted little time in defeating Elina Avanesyan 6-2,6-1.
Stearns, ranked No. 46 in the world, battled through a tense first set against Jabeur, who struggled with leg discomfort throughout the match. the American saved a set point at 5-4 adn won the tiebreak 7-6 to take the lead.
The second set saw Jabeur receive treatment for her leg several times,but she fought valiantly,taking the match to deuce in a key game at 5-3. Stearns ultimately held her serve and then secured the victory with a powerful forehand.
“It was pretty tough today, I wasn’t 100 percent,” Jabeur admitted after the match.
For Stearns, the victory marks her second consecutive appearance in the second round of Dubai and her first Top 10 win inches her closer. she will face No. 7 seed Zheng Qinwen in the second round.
Andreeva, the rising star currently ranked No. 89,cruised past avanesyan,taking 70 percent of her opponent’s second service points and capitalizing on 6 of 7 break point opportunities.
the 17-year-old Russian continues her impressive form, aiming to make a strong impact in dubai. “It was a clean match for me,” Andreeva saeid after her victory. ”I played good tennis and stayed focused.”
アンドレーワ will face the winner of the match between Donna Vekic and Emma Navarro in the second round..
Q&A: Stearns’ Upset and Andreeva’s Rise
**Q: What made Peyton Stearns’ win over Ons Jabeur so surprising?**
**A:** Stearns, ranked significantly lower than Jabeur, pulled off the upset despite the former world No. 2 battling leg discomfort throughout the match. Stearns’ resilience and clutch play, notably in saving a set point and winning the tiebreak, were crucial to her victory.
**Q: How did Mirra Andreeva dominate her match against Elina Avanesyan?**
**A:** The 17-year-old Andreeva showcased her rising talent by effectively capitalizing on Avanesyan’s weaknesses. She won a staggering 70% of points on Avanesyan’s second serve and converted 6 out of 7 break point opportunities, showcasing her aggressive and efficient style.
**Q: What’s next for Stearns and Andreeva in the Dubai tournament?**
**A:** Stearns will face a tough challenge in the second round against No. 7 seed Zheng Qinwen. Andreeva will compete against the winner of the match between Donna Vekic and Emma Navarro.
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