Paris, May 31 (Reporter) In a captivating showdown at the French Open, 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva (No. 38) displayed nerves of steel as she overcame former world No. 1 Victoria Azarenka (No. 21) in a thrilling three-set encounter, 6-3, 3-6, 7-5, advancing to the Round of 32. The match played here on Friday, witnessed a staggering 18 breaks of serve, highlighting the struggle both players faced to hold their serves consistently throughout the contest. Andreeva's triumph marked a generational shift as the teenager outplayed the two-time Grand Slam champion, who is 34 years old. Born on April 27, 2007, Andreeva emerged victorious over Azarenka, who had already established herself on the Tour when the young Russian was born. The encounter saw an erratic start with both players faltering on their serves early on. Andreeva managed to break the deadlock in the 6th game, seizing a 4-2 lead in the first set. Azarenka, plagued by 17 unforced errors and winning just one of her five service games, conceded the set 6-3 to Andreeva. The second set witnessed a similar pattern, with Andreeva taking an initial 2-0 lead before Azarenka staged a comeback, capitalising on the teenager's service woes to claim the set 6-3. In a nail-biting decider, Andreeva and Azarenka exchanged breaks, keeping the match finely balanced. With the score tied at 5-5, Andreeva unleashed an incredible crosscourt backhand to secure a crucial break, eventually closing out the match 7-5 on her fourth match point. Andreeva's victory propels her into the third round of the French Open, showcasing her potential as a rising star in the tennis world...////...