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Andreeva delivers against Leylah Fernández and advances to the semifinals in Madrid

Pedro de Pablos - 28 Apr 2026

Andreeva impresses against Leylah Fernandez and makes it to the semifinals in Madrid

Mirra Andreeva has defeated Leylah Fernandez to advance to the semifinals of the Mutua Madrid Open 2026. In a match marked by constant service breaks and fluctuations from both players, it was the young Russian tennis player who secured her spot in the next round with a 7-6 6-3 victory after an hour and 45 minutes of play. In the next round, she will face the winner of the match between Aryna Sabalenka and Hailey Baptiste for a spot in the final.

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