French Open 2025: Andreeva reaches R16 again, Teichmann stuns Muchova; Wang Xiyu makes history
Synopsis
Mirra Andreeva matched a Martina Hingis record at Roland Garros, but the day's biggest story was Jil Teichmann — ranked No. 170 and just seven tournaments into her comeback — stunning top-10 seed Karolina Muchova from a set and 1-5 down. Add Wang Xiyu's first-ever R16 appearance and Friday delivered three headline moments in the women's draw.
Key Takeaways
Mirra Andreeva defeated Marie Bouzkova 6-4, 6-2 to reach the French Open Round of 16 for the third consecutive year.
Andreeva became the youngest woman to reach the Roland Garros R16 in three straight seasons since Martina Hingis (1997–99) .
Jil Teichmann (ranked No.
170 ) upset top-10 seed Karolina Muchova 6-1, 7-5 , rallying from 1-5 down in the second set.
Switzerland's Teichmann, Bencic, and Golubic all reached the third round — a first for Switzerland at a Grand Slam in the Open era .
China's Wang Xiyu beat Yuliia Starodubtseva 6-3, 7-5 to reach the women's singles Round of 16 for the first time in her career .
Andreeva next faces Teichmann in the fourth round at Roland Garros .
Mirra Andreeva powered into the fourth round of the French Open 2025 at Roland Garros on Friday, 29 May, defeating Marie Bouzkova 6-4, 6-2 in 1 hour 35 minutes, while Karolina Muchova suffered a shock third-round exit at the hands of resurgent Swiss player Jil Teichmann. Meanwhile, China's Wang Xiyu scripted a personal milestone, reaching the last 16 of the women's singles for the first time in her career.
Andreeva's Historic Streak at Roland Garros
The 18-year-old Russian made history by becoming the youngest woman to reach the Round of 16 at Roland Garros in three consecutive seasons since Martina Hingis achieved the feat from 1997 to 1999. The win was Andreeva's tour-leading 32nd match victory of the season and her tour-leading 18th win on clay this year.
Andreeva, whose best Grand Slam result remains a 2024 French Open semifinal run, improved her head-to-head record against Bouzkova to a perfect 5-0 on the WTA Tour, with all five victories coming in straight sets. Bouzkova, for her part, has now exited in the third round in Paris for three straight years and suffered her 11th consecutive defeat against a top-10 opponent.
Teichmann Stuns Muchova in Comeback Story
In one of the more remarkable results of the tournament, Jil Teichmann — currently ranked No. 170 in the world — rallied from 1-5 down in the second set to defeat top-10 seed Karolina Muchova 6-1, 7-5 in 1 hour 52 minutes. The win was the ninth top-10 victory of Teichmann's career.
The former world No. 21 had been away from competition since September last year, returning to the tour only in April. This was just her seventh tournament since her comeback, with her best prior result this season coming at a Rabat semifinal last week. The upset was Muchova's first loss this season against a player ranked outside the top 50 — she had entered the match with an 11-0 record against such opponents.
Notably, Teichmann is one of three Swiss women to reach the third round in Paris this year, alongside Belinda Bencic and Viktorija Golubic — the first time Switzerland has had three women reach that stage at a Grand Slam in the Open era.
Wang Xiyu Makes Chinese History
China's Wang Xiyu advanced to the women's singles Round of 16 for the first time in her career, defeating Ukraine's Yuliia Starodubtseva 6-3, 7-5. The 25-year-old made a slow start, falling 0-3 behind in the opening set, before breaking in the fourth game and reeling off six consecutive games to take the first set.
The second set was tightly contested, with Wang holding her nerve in the closing stages to seal a 7-5 win. Wang is the only Chinese player to reach the third round of the singles main draw at this year's French Open. Her opponent, Starodubtseva — who came through qualifying — had previously stunned world No. 2 Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan, producing one of the tournament's biggest upsets before meeting her match against Wang.
What's Next
Andreeva will face Teichmann in the fourth round, setting up a clash between the tournament's form player and an in-form comeback story. The result will go a long way in shaping the lower half of the draw heading into the quarterfinals.
Point of View
But Teichmann's comeback is the more instructive story — a player ranked 170th, seven tournaments back from an extended absence, dismantling a top-10 seed from a set down. It raises a question the WTA draw often glosses over: how much does seeding actually protect against a resurgent lower-ranked player on clay? Wang Xiyu's milestone is equally significant beyond the scoreline — with Zheng Qinwen's rise already reshaping Chinese women's tennis, a second Chinese player making deep Grand Slam runs in the same cycle signals depth, not coincidence.
NationPress
5 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Mirra Andreeva perform at the French Open 2025?
Andreeva defeated Marie Bouzkova 6-4, 6-2 to advance to the Round of 16, recording her tour-leading 32nd win of the season. The result made her the youngest woman to reach the Roland Garros last 16 in three consecutive seasons since Martina Hingis from 1997 to 1999.
Who knocked out Karolina Muchova at Roland Garros 2025?
Jil Teichmann of Switzerland upset Muchova 6-1, 7-5, rallying from 1-5 down in the second set. Ranked No. 170 in the world and playing just her seventh tournament since returning from a long absence, Teichmann's win was the ninth top-10 victory of her career.
What is Wang Xiyu's achievement at the 2025 French Open?
Wang Xiyu reached the women's singles Round of 16 for the first time in her career, defeating Yuliia Starodubtseva 6-3, 7-5. The 25-year-old Chinese player is the only representative from China to reach the third round of the singles main draw at this year's tournament.
Who does Andreeva face in the French Open fourth round?
Andreeva will face Jil Teichmann in the Round of 16 at Roland Garros. Teichmann earned her place in the fourth round by defeating Andreeva's original seeded opponent, Karolina Muchova.
Why is Switzerland's performance at Roland Garros 2025 notable?
Switzerland had three women — Jil Teichmann, Belinda Bencic, and Viktorija Golubic — reach the third round in Paris, the first time the country has achieved that at a Grand Slam in the Open era. Teichmann went further, advancing to the fourth round with her upset of Muchova.
