Mirra Andreeva, 17, Wins Dubai to Become Youngest WTA 1000 Champion

The Russian teen defeated Clara Tauson in straight sets, capping a historic week that included victories over three Grand Slam champions.

Mirra Andreeva defeated Clara Tauson 7-6 (7/1), 6-1 in the Dubai final to claim her first WTA 1000 title.
At 17, Andreeva is the youngest player to win a WTA 1000 event since the format's inception in 2009.
Her path to the title included victories over Grand Slam champions Iga Swiatek, Elena Rybakina, and Marketa Vondrousova.
The win propels Andreeva into the top 10 of the WTA rankings, making her the youngest to achieve this feat since Nicole Vaidisova in 2007.
Clara Tauson, who defeated World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka earlier in the tournament, was playing in the biggest final of her career.