Paris, June 5 (Reporter) In an electrifying quarterfinal on Court Philippe-Chatrier, 17-year-old Russian sensation Mirra Andreeva triumphed over a visibly struggling Aryna Sabalenka, securing her place in the French Open semifinals. Andreeva's remarkable resilience and strategic play culminated in a 6-7 (5-7), 6-4, 6-4 victory, making her the youngest Slam semifinalist since Martina Hingis in 1997. The match began with high intensity as Sabalenka, despite her apparent fitness issues, managed to hold her serve early in the third set. Andreeva, demonstrating maturity beyond her years, matched Sabalenka's serves and displayed exceptional court coverage. Sabalenka initially raced to a love hold, but Andreeva quickly responded with a confident hold, setting the score at 2-1. While Sabalenka's powerful forehand kept her in contention, Andreeva's strategic net play and deep returns kept the pressure on. In a pivotal moment, Sabalenka broke Andreeva's serve to lead 3-2. However, the young Russian immediately broke back, drawing applause from the spectators as Sabalenka appeared visibly weary. Andreeva capitalised on this momentum shift, holding her serve to edge ahead once more. The match reached its peak at 5-4, with Andreeva serving for a spot in the semifinals. Sabalenka fought valiantly, saving one match point with a deft drop shot. Nonetheless, Andreeva earned a second match point and clinched the victory with an audacious lob, leaving Sabalenka a "sitting duck" mid-court. The journey to this victory was as dramatic as the final moments. In the opening set, Sabalenka started with a nervous energy, marked by two double faults. She quickly regained her composure, using her trademark power to secure crucial points and dictate the tempo. Despite Sabalenka's dominance, Andreeva showed resilience, capitalising on opportunities to break back and level the score. The momentum swung back and forth, with both players struggling to maintain consistency in their serves. As the set progressed, Sabalenka's physical discomfort became more apparent, yet she managed to summon her signature power to clinch the tie-break and claim the first set. After narrowly losing the first set in a tiebreaker, Andreeva faced immediate pressure in the second set's opening game, finding herself down 0-30. Sabalenka's forehand winner initially put her in the driver's seat. However, Andreeva quickly responded, breaking back to even the score at 1-1. Demonstrating remarkable resilience, the young Russian held her serve to go up 2-1, exploiting Sabalenka's errors as the Belarusian appeared increasingly frustrated. Despite a double fault and mounting pressure from Andreeva, Sabalenka managed to hold serve and level the score at 2-2. Andreeva held her nerve and serve to edge ahead 3-2, taking advantage of Sabalenka's inconsistent play. Struggling with apparent physical issues, Sabalenka fought back to break Andreeva's serve, narrowing the gap to 4-3. Despite medical attention, Sabalenka continued to compete fiercely, eventually leveling the set at 4-4. Andreeva held her serve again, pushing the score to 5-4. As Sabalenka served to stay in the set, Andreeva's relentless play earned her another break point, cheered on by the supportive Parisian crowd. The decisive moment came as Sabalenka, under intense pressure, hit a forehand into the net, handing Andreeva the second set 6-4 and setting the stage for a thrilling final set. With the match finely poised, the fans eagerly anticipated the conclusion of this electrifying quarterfinal clash. Andreeva's victory not only marks a significant milestone in her burgeoning career but also highlights her as a rising star to watch as she moves on to face her next opponent in the semifinals. The young Russian's composure and skill on the clay courts of Roland Garros have captivated tennis fans worldwide, promising an exciting future in the sport...////...