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Australian Open, Day 4: Mirra Andreeva Pips Maria Sakkari to Storm Into Third Round

Eighth seed Maria Andreeva races past Maria Sakkari to reach round three of the Australian Open 2026, thus becoming the youngest player ever to achieve this feat. The 18-year old rising star defeated the former World No.3 6-0, 6-4 in just over an hour. The Russian star had a win percentage of 64 and 59 in the first and second serves, respectively.

Mirra Andreeva of Russia waves after defeating Maria Sakkari of Greece in their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake
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Maria Sakkari, left, of Greece congratulates Mirra Andreeva of Russia following their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Maria Sakkari, left, of Greece congratulates Mirra Andreeva of Russia following their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake
Maria Sakkari of Greece plays a forehand return to Mirra Andreeva of Russia during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Maria Sakkari of Greece plays a forehand return to Mirra Andreeva of Russia during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake
Mirra Andreeva of Russia plays a forehand return to Maria Sakkari of Greece during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Mirra Andreeva of Russia plays a forehand return to Maria Sakkari of Greece during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake
Mirra Andreeva of Russia plays a forehand return to Maria Sakkari of Greece during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Mirra Andreeva of Russia plays a forehand return to Maria Sakkari of Greece during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake
Maria Sakkari of Greece plays a forehand return to Mirra Andreeva of Russia during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Maria Sakkari of Greece plays a forehand return to Mirra Andreeva of Russia during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake
Maria Sakkari of Greece reacts during her second round match against Mirra Andreeva of Russia at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Maria Sakkari of Greece reacts during her second round match against Mirra Andreeva of Russia at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake
Mirra Andreeva of Russia plays a forehand return to Maria Sakkari of Greece during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Mirra Andreeva of Russia plays a forehand return to Maria Sakkari of Greece during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake
Mirra Andreeva of Russia plays a forehand return to Maria Sakkari of Greece during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Mirra Andreeva of Russia plays a forehand return to Maria Sakkari of Greece during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo: AP/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake
Maria Sakkari of Greece plays a backhand return to Mirra Andreeva of Russia during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Maria Sakkari of Greece plays a backhand return to Mirra Andreeva of Russia during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia. | Photo; AP/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake
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