Chris Evert Defends Mirra Andreeva as Her China Open Run Draws Aryna Sabalenka Comparisons

Mirra Andreeva may have missed out on another WTA 1000 title in Beijing, but Chris Evert was not about to let the criticism surrounding her run go unanswered. After the teenager lost to Zheng Qinwen in the China Open final, a fan questioned whether Andreeva had benefited from easy draws, drawing comparisons with Aryna Sabalenka. Evert stepped into the debate with a blunt reminder of just how far the 19-year-old has climbed. “She’s 3 in the world!!!!!” That was Evert’s response on X , and the four-time US Open champion’s message was difficult to misinterpret.