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American Ashlyn Krueger: Mirra Andreeva has booked her ticket into the semifinals of the Brisbane International after defeating her idol Ons Jabeur of Tunisia 6-4, 7-6 on Friday. The 17-year-old Russian is now 2-0 against former World No.2 Jabeur.

On the comeback from a season of form and injury struggles, the 30-year-old Jabeur impressed as she reeled off three successive wins for the first time since Roland Garros last year before Andreeva had her measure for the second time in as many meetings on Australian soil.

Last year, Andreeva toppled the then-No. 6 Tunisian in the second round of the Australian Open. The Russian awaits World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka or Czech's Marie Bouzkova for a place in Sunday’s final.