In a moment of triumph and emotion, 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva shared her heartfelt thoughts after winning the Dubai Open 2025 and breaking into the WTA Top 10 for the first time in her career. The young Russian tennis sensation expressed her overwhelming joy and gratitude during the post-match interview.
Andreeva’s victory in Dubai marked the biggest title of her career, and her entry into the Top 10 rankings made her the youngest player to achieve this milestone since Nicole Vaidisova in 2007. Reflecting on her journey, Andreeva said, “I’d set a goal for myself to be in the Top 10 by the end of the year. Now, it’s the end of February and I’ve already made it, so this is something incredible for me. I’m just super happy with the way I was playing today. I was very nervous. I think you could see it during the match with all those double faults, some mistakes. So I’m just really happy that I could manage and deal with the pressure. And now it just feels amazing… This is something I dreamt of and now my dream came true so I’m just, I’m speechless right now.”
Throughout the tournament, Andreeva showcased her exceptional talent and determination, defeating three Grand Slam champions to reach the final. Her remarkable performance not only earned her the Dubai title but also solidified her status as one of the brightest young stars in the tennis world.
Andreeva’s emotional comments highlighted the significance of her achievement and the hard work that went into reaching this point. “I’m just really happy that I could manage and deal with the pressure,” she said. “This is something I dreamt of and now my dream came true so I’m just, I’m speechless right now.”
As Mirra Andreeva continues to rise in the tennis world, her victory in Dubai and her entry into the Top 10 will undoubtedly be remembered as a defining moment in her young career.
Mirra Andreeva in 2025
Now the world no.14 (career-high), the Russian played her last match on the 22nd of February when she overcame world no.38 Clara Tauson 7-6(1) 6-1 in the final in Dubai to win her 1st career title.
This season Andreeva owns a composed 13-3 win-loss record. Mirra has won 1 title in Dubai.