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Teen Mirra Andreeva is youngest player to reach WTA 1000 final

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

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Mirra Andreeva serves against Elena Rybakina on Friday. Pic/AP, PTI

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.

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