Updated On: 23 February, 2025 07:44 AM IST | Dubai | AFP
Elsewhere, Russia’s Andrey Rublev reached his third Qatar Open final on Friday after a gruelling three-set triumph over Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada

Mirra Andreeva serves against Elena Rybakina on Friday. Pic/AP, PTI
Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva toppled another seed at the Dubai Championships, upsetting Elena Rybakina on Friday to become the youngest player to reach the final of a WTA 1000 tournament.
The 17-year-old fought back from 1-3 down in the deciding set to beat sixth-seeded Rybakina 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 and move into the first WTA 1000 final of her career. She will face Clara Tauson in Saturday’s final.