WTA Mirra Andreeva Anastasia Potapova US Open 2026

The heartfelt hug from Andreeva to a devastated Potapova after her injury

Andrés Tomás Rico - 7 Sep 2026
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Andreeva's heartfelt hug to a devastated Potapova after her injury. Photo: Gettyimages

Mirra Andreeva was unable to celebrate in the way she would have liked her first advance to the quarter-finals of the US Open. The Russian achieved victory in a very close match against Anastasia Potapova, in which either player could have won, but it was overshadowed by the injury of the Russian, who is now an Austrian citizen and could hardly compete in the final game due to a hard fall. In this way, the pupil of Conchita Martínez secured victory by 5-7, 6-4, 6-3.

But far from celebrating it high, something that would have been understandable given the tension of the match, Andreeva did not even raise her fist. Moreover, she approached the net shaking her head as she watched Potapova finish the match. In fact, her compatriot was completely devastated and in tears after not being able to finish the match in the way she would have liked. Andreeva also showed a nice gesture at the moment of Potapova's injury by crossing the court, expressing concern for her health, and helping her to get up.

Mirra Andreeva has now accumulated 44 victories in 2026

In sports terms, Andreeva adds a victory that makes her one of the main contenders for the title. During these days in New York, the Russian has shown no signs of weakness and has managed to overcome all complicated situations, like this match with Potapova, perfectly. In fact, up to this matchup, she had not dropped a single set.

She already has 44 victories so far this year and after her success at Roland Garros is aiming for her second Grand Slam at just 19 years old. However, her next opponent will be very demanding, whether it is Iva Jovic or Coco Gauff.

 

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