Andreeva, 17, to face Sabalenka in Indian Wells final

The women's final at the Indian Wells Open 2025 will feature a clash between World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and 17-year-old rising star Mirra Andreeva, who recently made headlines by defeating defending champion Iga Swiatek in the semifinals. Andreeva's victory, which extended her winning streak to 11 matches, marks her as the first teenager to reach the Indian Wells final since 2001. Sabalenka, who has a 4-1 lead in their head-to-head encounters, is coming off a dominant win against Madison Keys, avenging her earlier loss in the Australian Open final. Both players bring impressive credentials, with Andreeva being the youngest WTA 1000 champion and Sabalenka a three-time Grand Slam champion. Ahead of their match, Sabalenka acknowledged Andreeva's remarkable talent and likened the matchup to an 'old mama playing against a kid'. Regardless of the outcome, the final guarantees a first-time champion at the tournament.