Bianca Andreescu in dreamland after reaching US Open semi-final with victory over Elise Mertens

Dreamland: Bianca Andreescu struggled to process her US Open heroics.
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Joe Krishnan5 September 2019

An emotional Bianca Andreescu was lost for words after beating Elise Mertens to become the youngest player in 10 years to reach the US Open semi-final.

The 19-year-old fought from a set down against the Belgian 25th seed to edge a 3-6, 6-2, 6-3 success in a thrilling two-hour encounter at the Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Andreescu had won at Indian Wells and the Toronto Open earlier this year but was making her debut at Flushing Meadows.

Her dream run continues after defeating 23-year-old Mertens, who hadn't dropped a set before this match, becoming the youngest semi-finalist since Caroline Wozniacki in 2009.

Asked about her achievements in the post-match on-court interview, Andreescu struggled to find the words after her phenomenal display.

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"This is honestly so crazy. A year ago, I was in the qualifying round I remember I was suffering from a back injury and now what I've accomplished this year.

"I'm honestly speechless! I need someone to pinch me right now! Is this real life?!"

The 15th seed will move into the top 10 in the WTA rankings regardless of what happens in her semi-final match against Belinda Bencic, who beat Donna Vekic in straight sets earlier on Tuesday.

The winner of that match will face Serena Williams or Elina Svitolina in Saturday's final.