Berlin, April 18 (QNA) - Mirra Andreeva, ranked ninth globally, advanced to the semifinals of the Stuttgart Tennis Tournament (500 points) after defeating Iga Swiatek, ranked fourth, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the quarterfinals.

Andreeva will face Elena Rybakina, the second seed and 2024 champion, who overcame Leylah Fernandez 6-7, 6-4, 7-6.

Last year's title was claimed by Jelena Ostapenko, who defeated Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 6-1 in the final. (QNA)