On paper, Andreeva is the favorite against Tauson: She’s ranked 24 spots higher (14 to 38) and has already reached a Grand Slam semifinal.

A battle between two former world No. 1 juniors who have been riding on different tracks as pros.

At 17, Andreeva is into the biggest final of her career.

Tauson and Muchova have never played, but it’s not hard to imagine that they’ll give us a severe contrast in styles.

Rybakina has a slight edge on the serve and forehand, but Andreeva has the edge when it comes to movement, athleticism, and her two-handed backhand.

Rybakina beat Andreeva in their only previous meeting in 2023, but the Russian was still in her learning-the-ropes phase back then. Will two years of experience be a difference-maker on Friday?

The 22-year-old ultimately decided to drop the charges, and thanked fans for support on social media.

The No. 2 seed pointed to the tight turnaround from the Australian Open as a factor in Middle East exits from top players like herself, Aryna Sabalenka, and Coco Gauff.

The No. 12 seed earned her second win over a World No. 2, stunning Swiatek to reach the semifinals at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.

They’ve played twice, and Rybakina has won both times. But those contests were close.

Cirstea is 1-4 against the Czech, and currently ranked 72 spots behind her, but is a much better player than her ranking indicates.