Russian tennis stars Andreeva and Avanesyan triumph in fourth round of French Open
WTASaturday, 01 June 2024 at 19:34
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Andreeva (No. 38) defeated Peyton Stearns (No. 62) 6-2, 6-2 to advance to the
fourth round of the French Open, while her compatriot Elina Avanesyan (No. 70)
knocked out the 7th seed Zheng Qinwen (No. 8) in an epic duel 3-6, 6-3, 7-6(6).
The
17-year-old had already shown a year earlier that the Roland Garros courts suit
her well, having reached the third round from the qualifiers. This year has
brought more success for the Russian, who has already surpassed her 2023
performance with an easy win against Stearns.
Andreeva dazzles against Stearns
In the
first set, Andreeva achieved consecutive breaks in the third and fifth games,
gaining enough of an advantage to stay ahead. The teenager won 67% of her
service points, facing no break points against her.
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The second
set was a rout as she won the first five games consecutively. Andreeva secured
three consecutive breaks, capitalized on her opponent's unforced errors, and
outpaced her in speed. Despite leading 5-0 and having a chance to finish with a
bagel, Stearns managed a more respectable end by taking a break. However, there
was no time for a comeback as Andreeva broke back in the next game and secured
the match 6-2, 6-1.
Avanesyan returns to fourth Round at French Open After Top-10 Win
The
21-year-old will play in the fourth round of Roland Garros for the second
consecutive year. She faced last Australian Open finalist Zheng Qinwen, who
took the first set 6-3 in 37 minutes without much trouble. Zheng struggled with
her first serve (only 44%) but managed to outplay her opponent.
Zheng made 7 double faults and 57 unforced errors.
In the
second set, the Chinese player again started with an advantage and seemed to be
heading for an easy day after a break left her 2-0 up. However, Avanesyan began
her comeback, winning six of the next seven games to force a third set.
The final
part of the match favored the Russian, given Zheng's constant errors. Zheng had
57 unforced errors and 46 winners, compared to Avanesyan's 29 unforced errors
and 20 winners. The Russian led 5-2 with serve to close the match, but Zheng
managed a comeback, winning four consecutive games before taking it to a
10-point tie-break. Avanesyan ultimately prevailed, closing it out 3-6,
6-3, 7-6(6).
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
In his journalism, Cristhián places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. His coverage is grounded in research, context, and direct engagement with professional tennis.
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