Madrid Open 2025 • Round of 16 • April 28, 2025
Mirra Andreeva delivered a masterclass in precision and composure, dispatching Ukrainian qualifier Yulia Starodubtseva 6-1, 6-4 in 1 hour and 35 minutes to secure her maiden WTA 1000 quarterfinal berth. The 18-year-old Russian, buoyed by a partisan Madrid crowd, showcased her trademark tactical intelligence and clutch gene, saving all nine break points faced and converting 75% of her own break opportunities.
Match Breakdown: Andreeva’s Commanding Performance
First Set Domination (6-1)
Andreeva stormed out of the gates, breaking Starodubtseva’s serve in the second game with a ruthless display of baseline aggression. Her dominance ratio of 1.38 (vs. Starodubtseva’s 0.73) reflected her control, as she won 92% of pressure points (12/13). Key moments:
- Serve Resilience: Saved three break points in a marathon first game, including a 21-shot rally to hold for 1-0.
- Second-Serve Supremacy: Won 68% of second-serve points (17/25), neutralizing Starodubtseva’s returns.
Second Set Grit (6-4)
Starodubtseva briefly threatened a comeback, holding on to 3-3. However, the Russian recalibrated, breaking for 4-3 and unleashing a flurry of angled winners. The decider turned on Andreeva’s 65% second-return points won, as she sealed victory.
Stat Spotlight
| Category | Andreeva | Starodubtseva |
|---|---|---|
| Dominance Ratio | 1.38 | 0.73 |
| Serve Rating | 294 | 216 |
| Break Points Saved | 100% (9/9) | 25% (1/4) |
| Pressure Points Won | 92% (12/13) | 8% (1/13) |
| Total Points Won | 59% (71/121) | 41% (50/121) |
Key Takeaway: Mirra Andreeva’s ability to elevate her game under pressure—winning 12 of 13 critical points—proved insurmountable for Starodubtseva, who failed to convert any of her nine break chances.
All Stats
| Category | Andreeva | Starodubtseva |
|---|---|---|
| Dominance Ratio | 1.38 | 0.73 |
| Serve Rating | 294 | 216 |
| Aces | 0 | 0 |
| Double Faults | 4 | 2 |
| 1st Serve % | 67% (51/76) | 56% (25/45) |
| 1st Serve Points Won | 63% (32/51) | 64% (16/25) |
| 2nd Serve Points Won | 68% (17/25) | 35% (7/20) |
| Break Points Saved | 100% (9/9) | 25% (1/4) |
| Service Games Won | 100% (9/9) | 63% (5/8) |
| Ace % | 0% | 0% |
| Double Fault % | 5.3% | 4.4% |
| Return Rating | 214 | 69 |
| 1st Return Points Won | 36% (9/25) | 37% (19/51) |
| 2nd Return Points Won | 65% (13/20) | 32% (8/25) |
| Break Points Won | 75% (3/4) | 0% (0/9) |
| Return Games Won | 38% (3/8) | 0% (0/9) |
| Pressure Points Won | 92% (12/13) | 8% (1/13) |
| Service Points Won | 64% (49/76) | 51% (23/45) |
| Return Points Won | 49% (22/45) | 36% (27/76) |
| Total Points Won | 59% (71/121) | 41% (50/121) |
| Match Points Saved | 0 | 0 |
| Max Points In A Row | 8 | 4 |
| Service Games Won | 100% (9/9) | 63% (5/8) |
| Return Games Won | 38% (3/8) | 0% (0/9) |
| Total Games Won | 71% (12/17) | 29% (5/17) |
| Max Games In A Row | 5 | 1 |
| Injury Timeouts | 0 | 0 |
| Match Duration | 1h 35m |
Power Outage and Mirra Andreeva’s reaction
The match concluded minutes before a Spain-wide power outage.
“This is my first blackout,” said Andreeva. “It’s actually kind of exciting because I’ve never experienced anything like this. I’m super happy that they put me first so I got to finish everything on time. But I don’t want to spend the night here and sleep in the gym, but we’re going to see what they tell us and just go from there.”
No microphone wasn’t stopping the Madrid court announcer from congratulating Mirra Andreeva. pic.twitter.com/gYYDReskif
— Connor Joyce (@connorjoyceb) April 28, 2025