17-Year-Old Mirra Andreeva Wins Historic WTA Dubai Title

The Russian teenager becomes the youngest WTA 1000 champion, breaking into the Top 10 with a record-setting performance.

Mirra Andreeva defeated Clara Tauson 7-6(1), 6-1 in the final to claim her first WTA 1000 title at the Dubai Tennis Championships.
At just 17 years old, Andreeva is the youngest WTA 1000 champion since the format's introduction in 2009 and the youngest to break into the Top 10 since 2007.
Her path to victory included wins over Grand Slam champions Marketa Vondrousova, Iga Swiatek, and Elena Rybakina, setting a record as the youngest player to defeat three Grand Slam winners in a single tournament since Maria Sharapova in 2004.
Andreeva cited inspiration from NBA legend LeBron James, emphasizing resilience and performing under pressure as key to her success.
With this win, Andreeva has set new goals for 2025, including breaking into the WTA Top 5 by the end of the year.