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Indian Wells 2025 Witnessed History and Heartbreak (Photograph: Twitter)
Teenage sensation Mirra Andreeva has defeated world number one Aryna Sabalenka by 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the Indian Wells 2025 final and won the title. The 17-year-old is on the verge of making it to the new WTA sixth rank after her magnificent performance over the Belarusian star in the final showdown.
Andreeva recently won the Dubai Duty-Free Tennis Championships in Dubai last month and now wins Indian Wells in California. The Russian continued her winning momentum heading into this tournament and marked another milestone in her teenage career. She defeated world number two and defending champion Iga Swiatek in the semi-finals of the Indian Wells 2025 before toppling world number one in this final game.
How fans have reacted to Andreeva's winning reaction?
After the emphatic victory, Mirra Andreeva's emotional reaction melted fans' hearts. The star player fell on the tennis court and then later covered her face with both hands, showcasing a sigh of relief. This emotional outburst showcases how much she was eager to defeat Sabalenka to win the title.
The video of her emotional reaction has widely been shared on social media, with fans hailing her performance, and this emotional outburst has captured fans' hearts. This win of the 17-year-old star player showcases she is one of the formidable players in the WTA tour, cementing her berth as a rising star of this game.
Watch the winning moment here:
Mirra Andreeva’s reaction after beating Aryna Sabalenka at Indian Wells.
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) March 16, 2025
She falls to the floor and covers her face.
The youngest to win it since Serena 26 years ago.
What we are seeing from this 17 year old is simply unbelievable.
Scenes. 🥹🥹🥹
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Mirra Andreeva was reflected on her title win!
“Well, mostly that guy in the white long sleeve (smiling). I can say that the whole team is being super protective. I think that because I have such an experienced coach, as well, she also helps me a lot with, you know, she gives me advices, you know, how to play and also how to maybe not to spend too much time on-site or how not to waste your energy. I think, yeah, because I have such a good team around me, they help to protect me. They share their experience with me. I'm super grateful for that," Mirra Andreeva said after the win.