Tears of Happiness: Mirra Andreeva becomes youngest WTA 1000 champion in Dubai

Mirra Andreeva has etched her name in history as the youngest-ever WTA 1000 champion after defeating Clara Tauson to claim the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships title. The Russian teenager secured her second professional title in stunning fashion.

It was a surprising final between two players who had never even reached the semifinals of a WTA 1000 before. However, Andreeva displayed remarkable composure, playing like a seasoned veteran to claim a commanding 7-6(7-1), 6-3 victory. With this win, she will break into the top 10 for the first time in her career on Monday.

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First Set

Tauson started the match strongly, securing an early break and showcasing her powerful first serve. However, Andreeva responded well against her second serve. The world No. 38 handed Andreeva a break back with a double fault in the third game.

The 22-year-old has struggled with double faults in key moments, something that was evident in her match against Muchova. Midway through the set, Tauson’s strong serving frustrated Andreeva—a crucial aspect for the Russian, who sometimes loses focus, making matches more challenging for herself.

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Despite the close contest, Andreeva seized the lead in the ninth game with a crucial break and had the chance to serve for the set. However, the pressure seemed to get to her, allowing Tauson to break back. The set eventually went to a tiebreak, where the 17-year-old played her best tennis to secure it 7-6(7-1). Andreeva’s serve proved vital, hitting five aces and winning 71% of points on her first serve, compared to one ace and 65% from Tauson.

Second Set

Although Tauson kept her fighting spirit at the start of the second set, Andreeva capitalized on her momentum, breaking early for a 3-1 lead. A few minutes later, she survived three break points—despite back-to-back double faults—to maintain her advantage.

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Andreeva once again demonstrated why she is one of the best returners on Tour, dictating the rhythm of the rallies and controlling most of the extended exchanges. The young Russian dictated play, securing two consecutive breaks before closing out the victory with her serve 7-6(1), 6-1—winning the last five games in a row.

With this victory, Andreeva will achieve her career-best ranking of world No. 9 at just 17 years old. This title will surely be remembered as a defining moment in her career, marking her official entry into the elite tier of the Tour and placing her fourth in the 2025 WTA Race.

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