WTA Finals, Andreeva and Rybakina
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Revealed: Odd reason for Mirra Andreeva not playing amid battle for last Riyadh spot
Andreeva is battling with Elena Rybakina for the last WTA Finals spot, but the Russian is not competing this week.
The final spot for the 2025 WTA Finals is yet to be confirmed, with two players still hoping to make it to event in Riyadh.
Andreeva edged the first set 7-6 (4), but lost the second and third sets, both by the margin of 6-3. At one stage during the contest between the teenage sensation and the veteran, the former missed what looked like a routine volley at the net. Devastated at having missed the shot, the Russian turned tearful. Watch the moment unfold below:
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A rising star in the world of tennis, Mirra Andreeva is known for her aggressive playing style and exceptional talent despite her young age. Her impressive performances in various junior and professional tournaments have made her one to watch in the tennis circuit.
Elena Rybakina, Mirra Andreeva, Jasmine Paolini and several other WTA stars were in attendance at the 2025 Ningbo Open players' party.
The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. All eight spots for the 2025 WTA Finals have now been filled following Elena Rybakina's qualification for the event in Riyadh,