Mirra Andreeva, a 17-year-old Russian tennis prodigy, has made history by claiming her second consecutive WTA 1000 title at the 2025 Indian Wells Open. She defeated World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the final with a thrilling comeback victory, winning 2-6, 6-4, 6-3. This achievement follows her recent success at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, where she also secured a WTA 1000 title.
Andreeva’s victory at Indian Wells marks several milestones:
Youngest Achievements: She is the youngest player to win back-to-back WTA 1000 titles since Martina Hingis in 1997 and the youngest to defeat both the World No. 1 and No. 2 in the same tournament since Tracy Austin in 1979.
Winning Streak: Andreeva extended her winning streak to 12 matches, becoming the youngest player to achieve 12 consecutive WTA 1000 wins since the format’s inception in 2009.
Ranking: With this win, she is set to rise to a career-high ranking of No. 6 in the world.
Prize Money: Andreeva received the largest prize money check of her career, totaling $1,124,380.
Her path to the title included victories over notable players such as Iga Swiatek, Elena Rybakina, and Elina Svitolina. Andreeva’s performance has solidified her position as one of the most promising talents in women’s tennis, with many predicting she could soon become the world’s top-ranked player.