Taiwan’s Wu Fang-hsien (吳芳嫺) and her Chinese partner Jiang Xinyu (蔣欣玗) suffered a disappointing exit from the 2025 Miami Open after losing in straight sets in the women’s doubles semifinals on Friday. The duo, who had been making impressive strides on the WTA 1000 circuit, fell to Russia’s Mirra Andreeva and Diana Shnaider, the 2024 Paris Olympic silver medalists, with a 6-0, 7-5 defeat.
This marks another deep run for Wu and Jiang, who have played seven tournaments together in 2025 and were aiming for their second WTA 1000 final of the year. However, their strong campaign came to an end against the dominant Russian pair.
Match Recap: A Tough Battle on Court
First Set: A Dominant Russian Display
The match started on a challenging note for Wu and Jiang, as Andreeva and Shnaider stormed through the first set in just 20 minutes, winning 6-0. The Russian duo outplayed their opponents with aggressive net play, powerful baseline shots, and strong serving, giving Wu and Jiang little room to breathe. The Taiwanese-Chinese pair struggled to hold their serves and failed to win a single game in the opening set.
Second Set: A Strong Comeback Effort Falls Short
Despite the one-sided first set, Wu and Jiang regrouped and came back stronger in the second set. They broke serve in the opening game, gaining an early advantage. However, the Russians fought back, leveling the set at 3-3 with a break of their own.
The battle remained tight as both teams traded another set of service breaks, keeping the score tied at 5-5. However, with the match hanging in the balance, Andreeva and Shnaider held their serve to take a crucial 6-5 lead. Under pressure, Wu and Jiang were unable to hold serve, and the Russians converted their first match point to secure victory and advance to the finals.
Wu and Jiang’s Impressive 2025 Run
Despite the semifinal loss, Wu and Jiang have been one of the most consistent women’s doubles teams this year. Their best result in 2025 so far was reaching the finals of the Doha Open in February, their first major final as a team.
Since pairing up, they have displayed strong chemistry, combining Wu’s quick reactions at the net with Jiang’s powerful groundstrokes. While they fell short in Miami, their performance shows promise for upcoming WTA tournaments, including the French Open and the Olympic Games later this year.
With their growing confidence and experience against top-ranked teams, Wu and Jiang will be looking to bounce back stronger in their next tournament.
FAQs
Who did Wu Fang-hsien and Jiang Xinyu lose to in the Miami Open semifinals?
Wu and Jiang lost to Russia’s Mirra Andreeva and Diana Shnaider in the women’s doubles semifinals with a score of 6-0, 7-5.
What was Wu and Jiang’s best result in 2025 before Miami?
Their best result was reaching the WTA 1000 Doha Open finals in February, where they finished as runners-up.
How many tournaments have Wu and Jiang played together in 2025?
They have competed in seven tournaments so far this year.
What is next for Wu and Jiang after the Miami Open?
Wu and Jiang will likely continue their WTA 1000 campaign, aiming for strong performances in upcoming tournaments like the French Open and possibly the Olympics.
How did Wu and Jiang perform in the second set against Andreeva and Shnaider?
They put up a stronger fight, breaking serve early and keeping the score close at 5-5, but ultimately lost 7-5.
