Mirra Andreeva, 17, defeats Iga Swiatek, reaches Indian Wells final

Mirra Andreeva, at just 17, has made headlines by reaching the Indian Wells final, becoming the youngest finalist since Kim Clijsters in 2001. She achieved this milestone by defeating defending champion Iga Swiatek in a hard-fought semifinal match, winning 7-6(1), 1-6, 6-3, and extending her winning streak to 11 matches. Andreeva previously became the youngest player to win a WTA 1000 title at the Dubai Championships and is now poised to win her second WTA 1000 title at Indian Wells. The young Russian showcased her resilience after losing the second set by regrouping in the final set to secure the victory. Andreeva's remarkable achievements have drawn comparisons to tennis greats, and she aims to become the first teenager to win the Indian Wells women's singles title since Bianca Andreescu in 2019. She will face either Aryna Sabalenka or Madison Keys in the final on Sunday.