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Svitolina Defeats Andreeva in Heated Australian Open Match

1/26/2026

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Elina Svitolina of Ukraine defeated Mirra Andreeva, a Russian player, 6-4, 6-2 at the Australian Open, advancing to Svitolina's fourth quarterfinal.
Andreeva slammed her racket and walked off the court without shaking hands, drawing boos.
The result followed high expectations after Andreeva's Adelaide title, ending her Australian Open run abruptly.
Andreeva dismissed nationality-change rumors and said she will continue her career while focusing on improving.

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Elina Svitolina of Ukraine defeated Mirra Andreeva, a Russian player, 6-4, 6-2 at the Australian Open, advancing to Svitolina's fourth quarterfinal.
Andreeva slammed her racket and walked off the court without shaking hands, drawing boos.
The result followed high expectations after Andreeva's Adelaide title, ending her Australian Open run abruptly.
Andreeva dismissed nationality-change rumors and said she will continue her career while focusing on improving.