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Andreeva Rallies to Win Linz Title, Climbs to No. 9

An experimental sand surface framed a breakthrough week for Austria’s Anastasia Potapova.

Overview

  • Mirra Andreeva beat Anastasia Potapova 1–6, 6–4, 6–3 in the Linz final to take the championship.
  • The win marked the 18-year-old’s second trophy of 2026 after Adelaide and pushed her up to WTA No. 9.
  • Linz staged the event on sand for the first time, a rare setup for a tournament long associated with indoor play.
  • Potapova, now representing Austria, became the event’s first Austrian finalist after previously winning Linz in 2023 for Russia.
  • The runner-up topped Donna Vekic in the semifinal, jumped in the rankings from No. 97 to No. 54, and credited strong home support for her run.