Russia teenager Mirra Andreeva became the French Open’s youngest semi-finalist since 1997 after stunning second-seed Aryana Sabalenka.
Andreeva, just 17 and ranked 38th in the world, emerged victorious with a 6-7 (5-7) 6-4 6-4 win to seal her place in the final four at Roland Garros.
She will face fellow giant-killer Jasmine Paolini the semi-finals, with the Italian herself stunning fourth-seed Elena Rybanka earlier on Wednesday.
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Sabalenka looked in discomfort during the first set, wth her struggles nearly forcing her to retire.
The Belarusian powered through to complete the match but was far from her best and Andreeva capitalised in convincing style.
She is the youngest 17-year-old to reach a Grand Slam since Martina Hingis at the US Open in 1997.
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The teen said: “Honestly I was really nervous before the match, I knew she’d have an advantage.
“Me and my coach, we had a plan today but again I didn’t remember anything. I just try to play as I feel.”
In the other semi-final tie, defending champion Iga Swiatek takes on US Open winner Coco Gauff in a repeat of the 2022 final.
