Tennis has a new rising star, and her name is Mirra Andreeva!
The 17-year-old Russian sensation pulled off a stunning victory over Aryna Sabalenka in the BNP Paribas Open final, securing another big title of her young career at Indian Wells.
Mirra took down the World No. 1 in a three-set thriller, 2-6, 6-4, 6-3, leaving the packed stadium in awe. This victory marks her second WTA 1000 title, an incredible milestone in what already looks to be a promising career.
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On Friday (March 14), Mirra took down World No. 2 Iga Swiatek from Poland also in three sets, 7-6 (1), 1-6, 6-3.
With this win, Mirra jumps to World No. 6 in the WTA rankings, solidifying her status as a rising force in the game. Fans are already wondering if this could be the year she makes an even deeper run at a Grand Slam title!