Teen sensation Mirra Andreeva has achieved a significant milestone in her young tennis career by winning the prestigious WTA 1000 event in Dubai, defeating Denmark’s Clara Tauson. At just 17 years old, Andreeva has become the youngest champion of a WTA 1000 tournament since its inception in 2009, following her remarkable journey to the final where she faced off against illustrious opponents including Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina.
The match concluded in 1 hour and 46 minutes, with Andreeva securing her victory with scores of 7-6 (1), 6-1. In a post-match interview, she expressed her exhilaration, jokingly lamenting her inability to toast with champagne because of her age, while reflecting on her long-standing dream of holding a WTA 1000 trophy.
This victory not only propels Andreeva into the WTA’s top 10 rankings for the first time but also marks her as the first 17-year-old to achieve this milestone since Nicole Vaidisova in 2007. Displaying resilience, she recovered from an initial setback in the first set before dominating the second. Drawing inspiration from NBA star LeBron James, Andreeva emphasised that true champions perform their best even when faced with challenges, a principle she embraced during the match.