dubai, February 20
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World No. 2 Iga Swiatek lost to a player younger than 18 for the first time on tour when she was stunned by Mirra Andreeva in the Dubai Championships quarterfinals. The 17-year-old Andreeva won 6-3 6-3 to become the youngest semifinalist in Dubai’s 24-year history. “I was nervous before the match,” 14th-ranked Andreeva said.
It’s her fifth win over a top-10 player and second over a No. 2.
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