Mirra Andreeva shocks Iga Swiatek, youngest to reach Indian Wells final in 24 years

Indian Wells 2025: 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva defeated World No.2 Iga Swiatek and booked a spot in the final of the tournament. Earlier, the Russian teen sensation also got the better of Elena Rybakina and Elina Svitolina, amongst other prominent names.

In Short

• Mirra Andreeva defeated Iga Swiatek on Friday
• Andreeva won the match 7-6 (1), 1-6, 6-3
• Andreeva is on the verge of winning back-to-back WTA 1000 titles

17-year-old Mirra Andreeva knocked World No.2 Iga Swiatek out to secure a place in the final of the Indian Wells Masters 2025. On Friday, March 14, the teen sensation from Russia beat the defending champion 7-6 (1), 1-6, 6-3 to register back-to-back spots in the final of a WTA 1000 event.

Earlier on Thursday, Andreeva became the youngest to reach the Indian Wells semis in 20 years after beating Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina in straight sets. She had also shown 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina the door to elimination in the quarters.

After beating Swiatek, Andreeva became the youngest to advance to the final of the championship since Kim Clijsters achieved the feat in 2001. It was also Andreeva’s second win over Swiatek after the one in Dubai earlier this year.

After a dominating opening set, Andreeva lost the plot a wee bit in the second. But in the third, she went 3-1 up, after which she had the last laugh. The youngster admitted that she had to ‘grind and fight’ before being able to get the better of Swiatek.

“Oh my God.. After she killed me in the second set, I was just like ok, I’ll try to fight. She was playing amazing. I kind of decided to grind and fight for every point. In the end it was not too bad,” Andreeva said after the match.

The ninth seed is coached by Conchita Martinez, a former Wimbledon champion who also made it to the Indian Wells finals twice during her playing career.

In the final, Andreeva will be up against World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka, who defeated reigning Australian Open champion Madison Keys 6-0, 6-1 in the other semi-final.

Back in February, Andreeva beat Clara Tauson in the final to become the youngest champion on the WTA tour. In less than a month’s time, she is in with another chance.