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Mirra Andreeva Misses out on WTA Finals by 2nd lowest margin ever
With Elena Rybakina winning her Tokyo Open quarterfinal match against Victoria Mboko, Mirra Andreeva is out of the WTA Finals race. While on first read that might not seem particularly unusual, there are quite a few things about her missing out that are rather oddly specific.
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Revealed: Odd reason for Mirra Andreeva not playing amid battle for last Riyadh spot
Andreeva is battling with Elena Rybakina for the last WTA Finals spot, but the Russian is not competing this week.
The final spot for the 2025 WTA Finals is yet to be confirmed, with two players still hoping to make it to event in Riyadh.
In spite of her meteoric rise over the last 12 months, Andreeva is yet to consolidate her place at the upcoming WTA Finals. She would have been hoping to pick up some crucial ranking points at the Pan Pacific Open, which is being held in Tokyo. However, it has emerged that she will be prevented from playing for an unusual reason.
Andreeva edged the first set 7-6 (4), but lost the second and third sets, both by the margin of 6-3. At one stage during the contest between the teenage sensation and the veteran, the former missed what looked like a routine volley at the net. Devastated at having missed the shot, the Russian turned tearful. Watch the moment unfold below:
Preview the the 2025 Dongfeng Voyah Wuhan Open match between Mirra Andreeva vs. Laura Siegemund, plus betting odds, insights and head-to-head-stats.
A rising star in the world of tennis, Mirra Andreeva is known for her aggressive playing style and exceptional talent despite her young age. Her impressive performances in various junior and professional tournaments have made her one to watch in the tennis circuit.
Elena Rybakina, Mirra Andreeva, Jasmine Paolini and several other WTA stars were in attendance at the 2025 Ningbo Open players' party.
Jasmine Paolini has become the seventh player to qualify for this year's WTA Finals, leaving it down to either Mirra Andreeva or Elena Rybakina for the final spot at the elite eight-woman event. She joins Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, Amanda Anisimova, Madison Keys and Jessica Pegula in the field.
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