Wed Apr 30 13:40:00 UTC 2025: **Teen Titans Clash in Madrid: Gauff and Andreeva Set for Quarterfinal Showdown**
MADRID, SPAIN – Coco Gauff and Mirra Andreeva, two of the youngest stars in women’s tennis, will meet for the third time in their burgeoning rivalry in the quarterfinals of the Mutua Madrid Open. Both players advanced after impressive wins on Thursday, despite a significant power outage affecting the tournament.
Gauff, the No. 4 seed, defeated Belinda Bencic 6-4, 6-2, extending her head-to-head record against the Swiss player to 3-2. The American dominated the match, winning 85% of her first-serve points and effectively targeting Bencic’s second serve. This victory marks Gauff’s first Madrid Open quarterfinal appearance and continues a strong run in WTA 1000 tournaments this year.
Meanwhile, No. 7 seed Andreeva, who turns 18 on Tuesday, defeated qualifier Yuliia Starodubtseva 6-1, 6-4. Andreeva, already a two-time WTA 1000 champion this year, showcased her resilience, saving nine break points en route to victory. The match was briefly interrupted by a widespread power outage across Spain, but Andreeva managed to maintain her composure and close out the match before the suspension of play.
Gauff and Andreeva’s previous two encounters, both at Grand Slams, were won by Gauff. This upcoming quarterfinal will be their first meeting as Top 10 players. Andreeva arrives on a five-match winning streak against Top 10 opponents, while Gauff suffered a loss to Jasmine Paolini last week in Stuttgart. The match promises to be a thrilling encounter between two of the most exciting young talents in the sport.
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