Mirra Andreeva Advances to US Open Fourth Round with Victory Over Taylor Townsend

Young Russian Star Continues Impressive Run at Flushing Meadows

Fifth-seeded Mirra Andreeva secured her place in the fourth round of the 2025 US Open on August 29, defeating American Taylor Townsend in their third-round encounter at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The match marked another milestone for the 18-year-old Russian, who reached the Round of 16 at a Grand Slam for the fourth time in her career.

Andreeva’s victory came after a highly anticipated showdown with Townsend, who had generated significant attention following her controversial second-round win over 25th seed Jelena Ostapenko. The American had advanced to the third round for the first time since 2019, but ultimately fell short against the world No. 5.

Dominant Early-Round Performances

The Russian teenager has been in exceptional form throughout the tournament, losing just five games across her first two matches. She opened with a commanding 6-0, 6-1 victory over American Alycia Parks, followed by a clinical 6-1, 6-3 win against compatriot Anastasia Potapova in just 76 minutes.

Andreeva’s impressive statistics this season show a 38-12 record, with particularly strong results on hard courts where she boasts a 22-5 record. The teenager has already claimed two titles in 2025, winning at Indian Wells and Dubai, and reached the quarterfinals at both the French Open and Wimbledon.

Head-to-Head History

This marked the second meeting between the two players, with Andreeva holding a 1-0 advantage from their previous encounter. The Russian had defeated Townsend 4-6, 6-1, 7-5 in the first round at Madrid in 2024. However, their US Open clash represented their first meeting on hard courts.

Townsend’s Resilient Journey

Townsend, currently ranked 139th in the world, had fought her way into the third round following her upset victory over Ostapenko. That second-round match had ended in controversy, with a heated exchange between the two players at the net, where Ostapenko reportedly told Townsend she lacked “class” and “education”.

Despite the drama surrounding her previous match, Townsend entered the contest against Andreeva with confidence, having won three of her last five matches and showing strong form on hard courts.

Looking Ahead

With this victory, Andreeva continues her quest to reach her first Grand Slam semifinal at the US Open. The young Russian has now reached the Round of 16 at all four major tournaments, demonstrating remarkable consistency for someone who is still just 18 years old.

Andreeva will face the winner of the match between Emma Navarro and Barbora Krejcikova in the fourth round, as she aims to build on what has already been a breakthrough season that has seen her rise to a career-high ranking of world No. 4 in the live rankings.

The victory represents another step forward for one of tennis’s most promising young talents, as she seeks to capture her first Grand Slam title at Flushing Meadows.