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Mirra Andreeva Upsets Sloane Stephens, Advances to Quarterfinals

4/11/2026

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Mirra Andreeva defeated Sloane Stephens, a former US Open champion, 6-4, 6-2 at the WTA Linz to reach the quarterfinals.
The victory marks Andreeva's 13th win against a Grand Slam champion.
In the quarterfinals, Andreeva will face Sorana Cirstea, the No. 5 seed.
The Linz semifinals pit Mirra Andreeva against Elena Gabriela Ruse, and Anastasia Potapova against Donna Vekic, with Vekic holding a 2-0 head-to-head lead over Potapova.

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Mirra Andreeva defeated Sloane Stephens, a former US Open champion, 6-4, 6-2 at the WTA Linz to reach the quarterfinals.
The victory marks Andreeva's 13th win against a Grand Slam champion.
In the quarterfinals, Andreeva will face Sorana Cirstea, the No. 5 seed.
The Linz semifinals pit Mirra Andreeva against Elena Gabriela Ruse, and Anastasia Potapova against Donna Vekic, with Vekic holding a 2-0 head-to-head lead over Potapova.