Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva became the youngest player to reach the final of a WTA 1,000 event after beating sixth-seeded Elena Rybakina 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 Friday at the Dubai Championships. The 17-year-old Andreeva trailed 3-1 in the third set before winning the last five games to reach her second tour-level final.

Russian teenage sensation Mirra Andreeva continued her giant-slaying exploits at the Dubai Tennis Championships by upsetting Kazakhstani sixth seed Elena Rybakina 6-4 4-6 6-3 in the semi-finals on Friday.

In the semifinals at the WTA Dubai, UAE on Friday, Elena Rybakina (ranked No. 7) faces Mirra Andreeva (No. 14).Rybakina beat Sofia Kenin 6-2, 7-6 on Thursday in the quarterfinals in her last