Teenager Andreeva beats Rybakina to become youngest WTA 1000 finalist in Dubai
Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva became the youngest player to reach the final of a WTA 1000 event after beating sixth-seeded Elena Rybakina 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 Friday at the Dubai Championships. The 17-year-old Andreeva trailed 3-1 in the third set before winning the last five games to reach her second tour-level final. “If I lose 6-0, 5-0 or I win 7-5, 6-4, it doesn’t matter," Andreeva said.