Andreeva avenges Madrid loss to make maiden French Open final

The French Open women's singles draw has taken an unexpected turn, and Thursday's semi-finals promise plenty of intrigue as four players chase a maiden Roland Garros title.

The standout contest features Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk against Russia's Mirra Andreeva in a match that carries significance both on and off the court. With world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka crashing out in the quarter-finals, eighth seed Andreeva is now the highest-ranked player remaining in the tournament.

Kostyuk arrives with momentum and confidence, having beaten the Russian teenager in both of their meetings this season, including a straight-sets victory on clay in the Madrid final. The Ukrainian has been one of the most consistent performers on the surface this year and is now just one win away from reaching her first Grand Slam final.