17-Year-Old Mirra Andreeva Stuns Aryna Sabalenka to Win Indian Wells Title

The Russian teenager becomes the youngest Indian Wells champion since Serena Williams and rises to World No. 6 in the WTA rankings.

Mirra Andreeva defeated World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in a three-set final, 2-6, 6-4, 6-3, to claim the Indian Wells title.
At 17 years old, Andreeva is the third-youngest champion in the tournament's history, following Martina Hingis and Serena Williams.
This victory marks her second consecutive WTA 1000 title after winning the Dubai Tennis Championships last month.
Andreeva's triumph included victories over top-ranked players Iga Swiatek and Sabalenka, making her the youngest player in 40 years to defeat both the No. 1 and No. 2 seeds in a single event.
She credits her mental resilience, inspired by quotes from NBA legend LeBron James, as a key factor in her success.