Missing an overhead that would have given the youngster a pair of match points, Andreeva went on to lose three games in a row and face three set points in the Sudden Death.
“Honestly, I feel so much adrenaline inside,” Andreeva said. “I feel like I’m still nervous! Honestly, I’m just so happy that I won and I’m so happy I was able to save so many set points. I was very happy with how I served today, as well. I feel like the serve helped me a lot. I’m just so, so happy, I cannot really find a lot of words to describe how I’m feeling right now.”
Andreeva will await the winner of the second semifinal between No. 26 seed Marta Kostyuk and lucky loser Anastasia Potapova, leaving the work of scouting to coach Conchita Martinez.
“I like to watch tennis, but I feel like I want to forget about tennis and do something in my room, watch some TV series, read a book, do something. Conchita will watch. She’s going to do her job well, I hope!”
No doubt Andreeva, already a champion at WTA 1000 tournaments in Dubai and Indian Wells last season, will be aiming for another stiletto-worthy celebration come finals weekend.
