“I’m not going to do anything different”: Mirra Andreeva sticks to winning formula after Indian Wells triumph
Mirra Andreeva Reflects on Indian Wells Triumph and Rising Status on Tour
Indian Wells champion Mirra Andreeva shared her thoughts on her performance in the final, where she staged a comeback to defeat Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 and claim her second consecutive WTA 1000 title. The 17-year-old rising star had previously won the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, extending her winning streak to 12 matches and securing a career-high ranking of World No. 6.
With back-to-back WTA 1000 titles, Andreeva has firmly established herself as a top contender on the Tour. She currently sits third in the WTA Race, trailing only Madison Keys and Sabalenka. Given her meteoric rise, many are now speculating whether she could soon contend for a Grand Slam title.
Andreeva’s Mindset for Future Tournaments
Despite her recent success, Andreeva remains focused on maintaining the same approach, regardless of the tournament level.
“I’m just going to do what I did before. For me, it wouldn’t matter if it’s a Grand Slam, a 1000, or a 500. I’m going to stick to my routines,” she said. “If it’s working, then I’ll keep doing it, and we’ll see if it works at a Slam or a 500 tournament.”
She emphasized that her preparation and mentality won’t change, no matter the stage.
“It doesn’t depend on the tournament. I’m not going to do anything different. I’m just going to stick to what has been working and see if I succeed or not,” she added.
Favorite Surface? Andreeva Keeps an Open Mind
Andreeva has traditionally been regarded as a strong clay-court player, having reached the quarterfinals of the 2024 Madrid Open, the semifinals of the French Open, and capturing her first WTA 250 title at the Iasi Open. She also won a silver medal in doubles at the Olympics alongside Diana Shnaider—a tournament played on clay.
However, with her recent hard-court dominance, some have questioned whether her preferred surface has changed. When asked about it, Andreeva admitted she no longer has a clear favorite.
“I can say that I have no idea what my favorite surface is. I like to play on clay, I like to play on hard, I like to play on grass. So I guess all three of them are my favorites,” the World No. 6 said.
With her versatility and confidence, Andreeva has positioned herself as one of the most exciting young talents on the WTA Tour. Whether on hard, clay, or grass, she has proven she can compete at the highest level—and the tennis world is watching to see what she achieves next.
