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Mirra Andreeva Caught In Awkward Moment Before French Open Win Sunday

Mirra Andreeva is one of the next great stars in the women's tennis world.

The 19-year-old women's tennis star took down Jil Teichmann in the fourth round of the French Open on Sunday. Andreeva, who is from Russia, won in straight sets, 6-3, 6-2. She advanced to the quarterfinals, where she'll be taking on Sorana Cirstea.

However, heading into the French Open fourth round match, Andreeva was caught in a bit of an awkward moment.

Andreeva was caught flipping off someone in the pre-tournament workout room. It was a playful moment. However, she quickly realized that she had been caught by TNT's cameras.

Andreeva quickly realized what happened and appeared embarrassed, though she didn't let it impact her play on the court.

The 19-year-old Russian tennis star won in straight sets to advance to the quarterfinals.

Andreeva has made three straight French Open quarterfinals

Andreeva has made three straight French Open quarterfinals, at the young age of 19 years old.

It's an impressive run for the teenage prodigy.

The French Open is impressed.

"No.8 seed Mirra Andreeva played herself into title contention with a straight sets victory over world No.170 Jil Teichmann on a sunkissed Court Suzanne-Lenglen. The 2024 semifinalist dismissed the Swiss 6-3, 6-2 on Sunday to earn a duel with the resurgent Sorana Cirstea. The 19-year-old's statement performance extends her lead over the rest of the WTA Tour with 33 match wins compiled in 2026 and counting," Roland Garros shared.

The 2026 French Open will continue on Sunday afternoon on TNT.

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This story was originally published May 31, 2026 at 1:30 PM.

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