24-Seed Mirra Andreeva Eliminated from Wimbledon in Shocking First-Round Upset: 17-Year Old Brenda Fruhvirtova Advances

LONDON, July 2, 2024 - In a stunning first-round upset at Wimbledon,24th seed Mirra Andreeva was eliminated by fellow 17-year-old Brenda Fruhvirtova. Fruhvirtova secured her place in the second round with a 1-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory. She will play Spaniard Paula Badosa in her next match.

Andreeva, who reached the semifinals at the French Open earlier this year and was seeded for the first time at a Grand Slam, struggled to find her rhythm on the grass courts of the All England Club. The Russian teenager, known for her powerful baseline game, was outplayed by Fruhvirtova, who displayed remarkable composure and precision throughout the match.

The Czech prodigy, Fruhvirtova, showcased her talent and potential, controlling the match with a blend of strong serves and aggressive groundstrokes. She capitalized on Andreeva's unforced errors, breaking her serve multiple times to secure the win. This victory marks Fruhvirtova's first Grand Slam main draw win, a significant milestone in her burgeoning career.

Match Statistics:

• Aces: Fruhvirtova - 4, Andreeva - 2
• Double Faults: Fruhvirtova - 1, Andreeva - 5
• First Serve Percentage: Fruhvirtova - 67%, Andreeva - 59%
• Break Points Won: Fruhvirtova - 4/8, Andreeva - 2/6

Order of Play for Women's Singles on July 2, 2024:

1. Court 1: Iga Swiatek (1) vs. Daria Kasatkina
2. Court 2: Coco Gauff (7) vs. Petra Martic
3. Court 3: Aryna Sabalenka (2) vs. Madison Keys
4. Court 12: Bianca Andreescu vs. Jaqueline Cristian

Fruhvirtova's victory sets up an intriguing second-round match against Paula Badosa, where she will aim to continue her impressive form. Meanwhile, Andreeva will look to regroup and come back stronger in her future tournaments.

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