Previewing the Round of 16 Madrid Open Clash: Mirra Andreeva vs. Yuliia Starodubtseva
Mirra Andreeva is set to battle Yuliia Starodubtseva at the WTA Madrid Open’s round of 16 in Madrid, Spain. Andreeva (seeded No. 7) received a first-round bye and cruised through to the third round, defeating Marie Bouzkova and Magdalena Frech in straight sets.
Starodubtseva, meanwhile, claimed victories over Czech wildcard Linda Fruhvirtova and Elisabetta Cocciaretto, both in straight sets. In the third round, the Ukrainian faced 18th seed Liudmila Samsonova, securing a hard-fought comeback victory.
Mirra Andreeva and Yuliia Starodubtseva have no head-to-head record yet. This will be their first encounter ever.
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| Mirra Andreeva | Category | Yuliia Starodubtseva |
| 7 | WTA Ranking | 99 |
| 130-39 | Career W-L | 116-77 |
| 21-5 | YTD W-L | 3-12 |
| 3 | Career Titles | 0 |
| 0 | Grand Slams | 0 |
| 2 | YTD Titles | 0 |
Mirra Andreeva has had an exceptional season, marking a major career breakthrough. At just 17, she won her first WTA 1000 title at the 2025 Dubai Tennis Championships, becoming the youngest champion in the event’s history.
Andreeva’s incredible run continued with another win at the 2025 BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, where she became the youngest champion since Serena Williams (1999). Along the way, she defeated world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and No. 2 Iga Swiatek, and others, including Elena Rybakina and Clara Tauson.
Yuliia Starodubtseva has also made steady progress, with strong performances in recent tournaments. The contrast in their playing styles, with Andreeva’s aggressive approach and Starodubtseva’s patient counterpunching, sets the stage for an exciting match-up but gives Andreeva the edge.
Prediction: Mirra Andreeva in straight sets
Mirra Andreeva: 1/10
Yuliia Starodubtseva: 13/2
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