Mirra Andreeva rushed over to help Anastasia Potapova after the Austrian went down injured during the final game of their fourth-round US Open match. The incident occurred as Potapova was serving to stay in the match, having fallen behind in the contest.
Andreeva's quick response
No. 5 seed Andreeva had battled back from a set down and was a game from victory when Potapova, the 24th seed, hurt herself during the first point of the game. Andreeva immediately crossed the net to assist her rival, helping Potapova get back on her feet and walk to her bench, where she received attention from the physio.
Match context
The French Open champion showed her class in the moment of sportsmanship, putting aside the competitive stakes to ensure her opponent received prompt help. Potapova had been fighting to extend her run in the tournament before the injury disrupted the closing stages of the match.
