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Andreeva Fights Back for Brisbane Win
7 Jan
Summary
- Mirra Andreeva overturned a first-set deficit to win.
- She advanced to the round of 16 after a tough opener.
- Andreeva aims for her first Brisbane title this week.
Mirra Andreeva began her 2026 season with a hard-fought victory at the Brisbane International, overcoming Olivia Gadecki 4-6, 6-1, 6-2. The Russian, seeded sixth, found herself in trouble early, losing the first set to the unseeded Australian qualifier. However, Andreeva regrouped impressively, dominating the subsequent sets to complete the comeback in under two hours.
In the round of 16, Andreeva is set to face fellow seeded player Linda Noskova. The head-to-head record between them currently favors Andreeva, with three wins to Noskova's two. This match is crucial as Andreeva continues her quest for her first-ever Brisbane title.
Beyond her personal ambitions, Andreeva's performance in Brisbane could impact the tournament's top seed, Aryna Sabalenka, who is aiming to defend her title. Andreeva acknowledged the challenge, stating her determination to face and defeat top players to achieve her title aspirations.
