Wuhan Open 2024: Mirra Andreeva vs Erika Andreeva preview, head-to-head, prediction, and pick
Match Details
Fixture: Mirra Andreeva vs Erika Andreeva
Date: October 9, 2024
Tournament: Wuhan Open 2024
Round: Second round (Round of 32)
Venue: Optics Valley International Tennis Center, Hubei Province, China
Category: WTA 1000
Surface: Hardcourt
Prize money: $3,221,715
Live telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | UK - Amazon Prime | Canada - TSN
Mirra Andreeva vs Erika Andreeva preview
World No. 19 Mirra Andreeva will take on World No. 70 Erika Andreeva in the second round of the Wuhan Open.
Andreeva is the golden girl of tennis at the moment. She recently captured her first title on tour in the Lasi Open and reached her maiden semifinals in the French Open. Despite a decent effort against Jasmine Paolini, she was defeated in straight sets.
The 17-year-old entered Wuhan on the back of a quarterfinal exit in Beijing, at the hands of Zheng Qinwen. She started her campaign with a solid win against Xiyu Wang in the first round, 7-6(5), 6-3. She is making her debut at the Wuhan Open this year.
Erika Andreeva, meanwhile, is yet to find her best potential on tour. She's had an encouraging season so far, having garnered a quarterfinal run in the Monterrey Open and a second round appearance in the Wimbledon Championships.
The 20-year-old entered Wuhan on the back of a first round exit in Beijing, at the hands of Greet Minnen. She started her campaign with a convincing win against Diana Yastremska in the first round, 7-5, 6-4.
Mirra Andreeva vs Erika Andreeva head-to-head
The head-to-head between the duo is locked at 0-0.
Mirra Andreeva vs Erika Andreeva odds
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Mirra Andreeva vs Erika Andreeva prediction
Mirra Andreeva is arguably the best teenager in women's tennis at the moment. She's displayed incredible maturity in her early career so far and is poised to join the big leagues on tour. The Russian won 79% of her first serve points against Xiyu and held her serve at all times in the last round.
Erika, on the contrary, is starting to find her range this year. She was one set away from conquering Zheng Qinwen in the US Open, but the Chinese found a way to prevail in New York. The 20-year-old likes to play an aggressive brand of tennis and is always looking to convert half-chances on court.
We could be witnessing the first of many battles between two talented sisters on tour. While Mirra has quickly picked up the pace at the highest level, Erika is putting in the hard yards to find her best form.
Considering their skill-set and record this year, Mirra Andreeva should be able to win this bout. She might need to mix up her game against her sister, but shouldn't have too many problems getting past her in the second round.
Pick: Mirra Andreeva to win in three-sets.