Paris, May 31 (UNI) Mirra Andreeva advanced to the fourth round of the French Open with a composed and authoritative performance on Saturday, easing past Kazakhstan’s Yulia Putintseva 6-3, 6-1 in their third-round clash on Court Suzanne Lenglen.
The 18-year-old Russian took control early in the opening set, establishing rhythm through well-measured rallies and intelligent placement. While Putintseva attempted to disrupt the flow with variety and grit, Andreeva responded with poise, adjusting to the exchanges and breaking at key moments to take the first set 6-3.
If the first set was about constructing control, the second was about confirming it. Andreeva returned with even greater intent, racing through games with minimal fuss. She neutralised Putintseva’s resistance with sharp returns and confident court coverage, closing out the set 6-1 in a performance that allowed little margin for a comeback.
What set the Russian apart was her ability to dictate play regardless of rally length — seizing initiative in short points and outlasting her opponent in extended exchanges. Her calm demeanour under pressure and disciplined shot selection belied her age, as she completed the match in just over an hour without ever relinquishing momentum.
With this straight-sets win, Andreeva moves into the second week at Roland Garros for the first time in her young career. Already touted as one of the sport’s most promising talents, the sixth seed continues to reinforce her credentials with each confident outing in Paris.
