Mirra Andreeva achieves another milestone after winning first match at Miami Open

Russia’s young tennis sensation Mirra Andreeva achieves yet another milestone. The 17-year-old is already regarded as one for the future and has produced some impressive performances in the recent past.

Andreeva is currently taking part in the Miami Open, where she defeated Veronika Kudermetova in the round of 64 in straight sets with a score of 6-0, 6-2. With that win, she becomes the first player, male or female, to win 20 matches this year. Her closest rival in the race is the Australian Open 2025 winner, Madison Keys, and the reigning world number two, Poland’s Iga Swiatek. Both players have won 19 matches each.

The win on Friday came on the back of an outstanding outing at the Indian Wells, where the youngster lifted the title after beating the reigning world number one Aryna Sabalenka in the final with a score of 2-6, 6-4, 6-3. Talking after the match, Andreeva stated that she was glad to overcome the first hurdle.

"Honestly, I felt like I still need a little bit more time to get used to the conditions, so I just tried to put as many balls in the court as I can, and tried to defend," she said. "She was serving great and hitting really deep and great shots, so I just had to hang in there. But it felt good, I'll be honest."

Andreeva will now face America’s Amanda Anisimova in the round of 32 of the competition on Sunday. The 23-year-old defeated Egypt’s Mayar Sherif in the round of 64 in straight sets with a score of 6-2, 6-2.