Veteran Siegemund Stuns rising Star Andrejewa, Reaches Wuhan Round of 16
Wuhan, China – Laura Siegemund pulled off a notable upset at the WTA 1000 Wuhan tournament today, defeating the favored Russian Mirra Andrejewa 6-7 (4-7), 6-3, 6-3 to advance to the round of 16. The 37-year-old German’s victory marks a notable achievement against a rapidly rising player in women’s tennis and demonstrates her continued competitive edge.
Siegemund’s win is especially extraordinary given recent struggles and challenging conditions. Having previously lost in the first round of the Beijing tournament, the veteran navigated a grueling 3:01-hour match against the world number five, capitalizing on Andrejewa’s errors and showcasing her resilience.The result propels Siegemund into the next stage of the prestigious hard court tournament, where she will face either Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic or Magdalena Frech of Poland.
“I think she made a few too many mistakes. I was able to benefit from that. I wanted to play solidly,” Siegemund said after the match. “Of course I’m super happy. Given the conditions here over the last few days,I never thought I would survive. But I’m glad that I stayed focused.”
The match saw Siegemund repeatedly pressure the 18-year-old Andrejewa, forcing errors despite dropping the first set in a tiebreak after fending off two set points at 4-5. Siegemund rebounded strongly, leveling the match after 2 hours and 11 minutes before securing an early break in the deciding set, ultimately taking a 3-0 lead and holding off four break points to close out the victory.
