Mirra Andreeva’s recent victory over Iga Swiatek at Indian Wells has been a testament to her resilience and determination. The 17-year-old Russian tennis prodigy showcased her ability to adapt and recover, even when faced with a challenging second set. After a strong start, Andreeva claimed the first set in a tiebreak, demonstrating her composure under pressure. However, the second set saw Swiatek dominate, taking it 6-1 and shifting the momentum of the match.
Despite the setback, Andreeva remained focused and determined. She regrouped and entered the third set with renewed energy, breaking Swiatek’s serve early and maintaining her lead. Her ability to stay mentally strong and execute her game plan was evident as she sealed the match with a decisive 6-3 victory in the final set. Andreeva’s performance not only ended Swiatek’s impressive winning streak at Indian Wells but also marked her second victory over the Polish star in recent weeks.
Reflecting on the match, Andreeva shared her thoughts on the challenges she faced and the strategies she employed to overcome them. She emphasized the importance of staying aggressive and trusting her instincts, even when the pressure was mounting. Her victory is a significant milestone in her young career, highlighting her potential to compete at the highest level of the sport.
Iga Swiatek in 2025
LWWWWLWWLW Ranked world no.2, the Pole played her last match on the 14th of March when she lost to world no.11 Mirra Andreeva 7-6(1) 1-6 6-3 in the semifinal in Indian Wells (draw).
Presently, during this year Swiatek has managed to achieve an overall 18-5 match record. Iga Swiatek’s best result of the present year was reaching the final in Australia.
Swiatek will play next in Miami (Miami Open). She will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 17th of March.
Andreeva in Indian Wells, ranking, and results in 2025
Now the world no.11, Mirra has managed to achieve a 18-3 win-loss record in 2025. The Russian is currently playing in Indian Wells where she toppled Unknown Player bye, the world no.70 Varvara Gracheva 7-5 6-4, the world no.21 Clara Tauson 6-3 6-0, the world no.7 Elena Rybakina 6-1 6-2, the world no.23 Elina Svitolina 7-5 6-3 and the world no.2 Iga Swiatek 7-6(1) 1-6 6-3.
Mirra Andreeva will square off with the world no.1 Aryna Sabalenka in the final. Their current record is 4-1 for Sabalenka.
Mirra has won 1 title in 2025 in Dubai.
Andreeva has scheduled to compete next in Miami (Miami Open). She will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 17th of March.
Iga Swiatek and Mirra Andreeva squared off 3 times. Their head to head is 2-1 for Andreeva.
