Teenager Mirra Andreeva Defeats Iga Swiatek to Reach Indian Wells Final
The 17-year-old Russian ended Swiatek's bid for a third title, becoming the youngest finalist at Indian Wells since 2001.
- Mirra Andreeva, 17, defeated defending champion Iga Swiatek 7-6(1), 1-6, 6-3 in the Indian Wells semifinals.
- Andreeva ended Swiatek's 10-match winning streak at the tournament and her pursuit of a record third title in the California desert.
- The victory makes Andreeva the youngest Indian Wells finalist since Kim Clijsters in 2001.
- Andreeva, who won her first WTA 1000 title in Dubai last month, extended her current winning streak to 11 matches.
- She will face either Aryna Sabalenka or Madison Keys in the final on Sunday, as the two compete in the other semifinal.