After an impressive victory over World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the Indian Wells final, 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva opened up about the challenges she faced during the match and her sense of pride in her performance. The young star overcame a tough start to claim the title with a 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 win, showcasing her grit and determination.
Andreeva admitted that Sabalenka’s aggressive playing style pushed her to the limit, but she was pleased with her ability to adapt and fight through the difficult moments. “I’m proud of how I stayed calm and believed in my chances, even when it felt like everything was going her way,” she explained.
This victory marks another milestone in Andreeva’s meteoric rise, and her reflection on the match highlights the mental and physical strength she’s developing as a player. With this title under her belt, she is now preparing for her next challenge at the Miami Open, carrying the momentum of her hard-fought win into the next phase of her season.
This is what she said in this video.
Aryna Sabalenka in 2025
WWWLWWWWWW Ranked world no.1, the Belarussian played her last encounter on the 16th of March when she capitulated to world no.6 Mirra Andreeva 2-6 6-4 6-3 in the final in Indian Wells (draw).
Presently, during this year Aryna has achieved an overall 17-4 record. The Belarussian clinched 1 title in Brisbane. The Belarussian got to the final at the Australian Open and Indian Wells.
Mirra Andreeva in 2025
Currently ranked no.6 (career-high), the Russian played her last match on the 16th of March when she beat world no.1 Aryna Sabalenka 2-6 6-4 6-3 in the final in Indian Wells to win her 3rd career title.
Currently, during this season the Russian has a 19-3 record. The Russian has won 2 titles in 2025 in Dubai and Indian Wells.
Aryna Sabalenka and Mirra Andreeva faced off 6 times. Their actual record is 4-2 for Sabalenka.
