Mirra Andreeva helps injured opponent Anastasia Potapova before finishing her US Open victory
NEW YORK (AP) — Mirra Andreeva remembers looking up to Anastasia Potapova well before they became rivals on the court. So when Potapova fell and was injured late…
Mirra Andreeva, a Russian tennis player, witnessed 19-year-old Austrian opponent Anastasia Potapova fall during their fourth-round US Open match on September 7, 2026. Andreeva, recognizing her admiration for Potapova since their junior years, prioritized helping her teammate over the game. After assisting Potapova in getting medical treatment, Andreeva continued to play, ultimately securing a 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 victory that propelled her to the quarterfinals for the first time.
Andreeva acknowledged Potapova's early success, noting their shared pride in her junior Wimbledon title win in 2016. Potapova, now representing Austria despite her Russian roots, appeared emotional during their embrace post-match, marking her inability to advance further in the tournament.
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