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Andreeva advances to US Open second round with dominant victory
Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva made a commanding start to her US Open campaign, dispatching Indonesian qualifier Janice Tjen in straight sets to secure her place in the tournament's second round.
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Andreeva proved too strong for Tjen in their opening-round encounter, closing out the match 6-2, 6-2 in what was a one-sided affair at Flushing Meadows. The unseeded Indonesian struggled to mount sustained resistance against the emerging Russian talent, who controlled proceedings from the outset.
The victory marks a smooth progression for Andreeva in one of tennis's four major championships. Her comfortable scoreline suggests she arrived at the tournament in fine form and ready to challenge the established names in the women's draw.
Tjen, who had earned her main-draw spot through qualifying, faced an uphill task against an opponent of Andreeva's calibre. The lopsided nature of the defeat underscored the significant gap in performance between the two players on the day.
Andreeva will now turn her attention to her second-round assignment as she bids to progress further in the competition. The Russian's demolition of Tjen has provided an ideal platform for a deeper run at Flushing Meadows.