Mirra Andreeva advances to US Open quarterfinals after helping injured Anastasia Potapova
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 8:54 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
Mirra Andreeva secured a spot in the US Open quarterfinals at Flushing Meadows on Monday with a 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 victory over Anastasia Potapova. The match was interrupted late in the final set when Potapova went down with a left knee injury while lunging for a forehand. Andreeva crossed the net to assist her opponent, helping her to her feet before Potapova received medical treatment. Though Potapova returned to the court with a bandaged knee, her mobility remained restricted for the remainder of the contest. This marks the first time the French Open champion has reached the quarterfinals in New York. The two players share a history of practice sessions and a professional friendship, with Andreeva noting her long-standing admiration for Potapova’s career progression.
- •Mirra Andreeva beat Anastasia Potapova 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 to reach the US Open quarterfinals.
- •Potapova suffered a left knee injury late in the third set while trailing 5-3.
- •Andreeva assisted Potapova after the fall and requested ice for her opponent.
- •This victory marks the fourth consecutive win for Andreeva against Potapova on tour.
- 9:38 PMESPN Tennis — Andreeva helps injured Potapova during 3-set win
- 8:14 PMYahoo Sports — Mirra Andreeva helps injured opponent Anastasia Potapova before finishing her US Open victory
"Mirra Andreeva remembers looking up to Anastasia Potapova well before they became rivals on the court. The French Open champion helped Potapova up so she could get treatment, then finished off a 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 victory that sent her to the quarterfinals in Flushing Meadows for the first time. “It’s not the perfect end to the match,” Andreeva said.
"Anastasia Potapova was injured late in a fourth-round match at the US Open on Monday before falling in three sets to Mirra Andreeva.
Sources
External links- ESPN TennisSep 7, 2026, 9:38 PMAndreeva helps injured Potapova during 3-set win
Anastasia Potapova was injured late in a fourth-round match at the US Open on Monday before falling in three sets to Mirra Andreeva.
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 8:14 PMMirra Andreeva helps injured opponent Anastasia Potapova before finishing her US Open victory
Mirra Andreeva remembers looking up to Anastasia Potapova well before they became rivals on the court. The French Open champion helped Potapova up so she could get treatment, then finished off a 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 victory that sent her to the quarterfinals in Flushing Meadows for the first time. “It’s not the perfect end to the match,” Andreeva said.
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