Madrid Open 2024: Mirra Andreeva vs Jasmine Paolini; Preview, Head-to-Head, Prediction

The Madrid Open round of 16 will feature the clash of Mirra Andreeva and Jasmine Paolini. Andreeva began the year with the Hong Kong Open and managed to accumulate good victories over the last few months. The 17-year-old is gaining a good understanding of the WTA Tour and is ready to expand upon it.

Paolini has shown her real talent to the tennis world by winning the Dubai Tennis Championships and giving Ons Jabeur an elimination in the Stuttgart Open. Now, she will face a player who is a star in the making.

Mirra Andreeva vs Jasmine Paolini: Preview

In Madrid, Andreeva has beaten Taylor Townsend, Linda Noskova and Markéta Vondroušová. Her first two victories came in three sets, but she beat the Wimbledon champion in straight sets, 7-5, 6-1. She won 68% of points on the first serve against Vondroušová and 45% on the second serve, giving away only 17 receiving points. While she struggled in the first set, she won 7 games in a row. Andreeva managed to take 20 break points from her opponents and gave away 12.

Paolini beat Victoria Jiménez Kasintseva and Caroline Garcia in 6-0, 6-1, and 6-3, 6-2, respectively. The Italian player is sending monstrous serves across the court as she won 88% of points on her first serve against Garcia. She hit 3 aces with 1 double fault and took 11 break points from both of her opponents. She has been broken only 1 time by each player, which paints a fantastic light on her serve. Additionally, Paolini only gave Garcia 9 serve points and won 29 receiving points.  

Andreeva vs Paolini: Head-to-Head

Andreeva and Paolini have never played against each other on the WTA Tour. This will be a first-ever for the WTA and will prove to be an exciting clash as both prefer clay above any other surface. The 17-year-old up-and-comer will give go guns blazing against the 28-year-old, who is now becoming a menace. No matter the result, the match will be exciting. 

Prediction: Paolini to win her first match against Andreeva

The Italian player has been dominating her opponents. She managed to take her rivals out on clay with a big serve, showing the danger behind it. Paolini is performing well under pressure and takes control of the game early. She does not crumble under pressure and faces it with much gusto. Her playstyle in the last week is the ingredients in the recipe for a victory, and Andreeva is about to be served.

The Russian youngster also prefers clay over other surfaces and has shown great tennis, but she will face much trouble against a player like Paolini. If Andreeva manages to display her gorgeous backhand and does not allow Paolini to dominate with her forehand, she will have a chance to win the clash. For now, Paolini will be the victor of the bout.