17-Year-Old Mirra Andreeva Defeats World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka to Win Indian Wells

The Russian tennis prodigy secures her second consecutive WTA 1000 title with a comeback victory in California.

Mirra Andreeva, aged 17, triumphed over World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the Indian Wells final, winning 2-6, 6-4, 6-3.
This marks Andreeva's second consecutive WTA 1000 title, following her historic win in Dubai last month as the youngest-ever champion at that level.
Andreeva's path to the title included a semifinal victory against Iga Swiatek, a two-time Indian Wells champion and former World No. 1.
With this victory, Andreeva is set to reach her highest career ranking, climbing into the top 10 of the WTA rankings on Monday.
Aryna Sabalenka, who had not dropped a set in the tournament before the final, continues her quest to win Indian Wells after also falling short at the Australian Open earlier this year.