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Andreeva and Rublev advance in US Open mixed doubles; she reveals crush

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 12:41 AM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Andreeva and Rublev advance in US Open mixed doubles; she reveals crush

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Mirra Andreeva and Andrey Rublev reached the semifinals of the US Open mixed doubles on August 26. They ended the reign of the previous champions after winning matches against Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori and later against Diana Shnaider and Casper Ruud. During a post-match interview, Andreeva shared her past crush on Rublev, describing her experience as a dream come true. The duo will next compete against Karolina Muchova and Jakub Mensik.

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•Andreeva and Rublev faced Errani and Vavassori in their opening match.
•They won that match 1-4, 4-1 (11-9) to advance.
•They then defeated Shnaider and Ruud to secure their semifinal spot.
•Andreeva described her crush on Rublev during a post-match interview.
•The pair will play Muchova and Mensik in the semifinals.

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12:41 AMYahoo Sports — Andreeva wins with Rublev in US Open mixed doubles, then reveals she had a crush on her partner

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Mirra Andreeva revealed a secret Tuesday after she and Andrey Rublev ended the reign of the two-time U.S. Open mixed doubles champions. “I’ve never said anything, I’ve never told him anything as well, but I used to have a little crush on him as well,” Andreeva said during an interview on the court. The French Open champion added that it was “like a dream come true to play with my favorite” before being unable to finish that sentence when Rublev interrupted to give her a hug as the crowd cheered.
— Yahoo Sportsby BRIAN MAHONEY

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Yahoo SportsAug 26, 2026, 12:41 AM
Andreeva wins with Rublev in US Open mixed doubles, then reveals she had a crush on her partner
Mirra Andreeva revealed a secret Tuesday after she and Andrey Rublev ended the reign of the two-time U.S. Open mixed doubles champions. “I’ve never said anything, I’ve never told him anything as well, but I used to have a little crush on him as well,” Andreeva said during an interview on the court. The French Open champion added that it was “like a dream come true to play with my favorite” before being unable to finish that sentence when Rublev interrupted to give her a hug as the crowd cheered.

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