Andreeva advances to fifth final of 2026 in Beijing, set to become World No. 3

Mirra Andreeva defeated Nikola Bartunkova 6-2, 6-2 to reach her first China Open final in Beijing, recording her 50th tour-level win of the 2026 season. The 19-year-old Russian will climb to a career-high world No. 3 ranking next week, marking her fifth final of the year. She will face either Elise Mertens or Zheng Qinwen in the Beijing title match.