Aryna Sabalenka says what is ‘definitely’ going to happen to Mirra Andreeva after their Indian Wells final
Aryna Sabalenka Eyes Revenge After Indian Wells Final Loss to Mirra Andreeva
Aryna Sabalenka fell short in the Indian Wells final, losing to rising teenage sensation Mirra Andreeva. The 17-year-old has now extended her winning streak to 12 matches, having claimed back-to-back WTA 1000 titles in Dubai and Indian Wells.
Andreeva’s Meteoric Rise in 2025
With her recent success, Andreeva has surged to a career-high world No. 6 ranking and is now chasing history at the Miami Open. Over the past few weeks, big claims have been made about the Russian prodigy, and Sabalenka herself has now weighed in on what she believes Andreeva is destined to achieve.
Sabalenka Predicts Grand Slam Glory for Andreeva
Andreeva first caught the tennis world’s attention in 2023, making a stunning run to the fourth round of the Madrid Open as a 15-year-old before Sabalenka ended her journey. Despite Andreeva’s latest victory, the world No. 1 still holds the edge in their head-to-head encounters, having won four of their six meetings—including victories at the Brisbane International and Australian Open this year.
Speaking ahead of the Miami Open, Sabalenka acknowledged Andreeva’s rapid improvement and expressed certainty that she will one day become a Grand Slam champion and world No. 1.
“She has definitely improved her game, as the results show. She moves well, serves well, hits great shots, and has incredible touch. She’s matured so fast with her game, and she’s so young. I can’t predict when, but she is definitely going to be a Grand Slam winner and world No. 1,” Sabalenka said.
“It’s impressive to see her success. I’ve been competing against her since she was 15, 16, and now 17. I already can’t wait for our next match!”
Sabalenka vs. Andreeva Head-to-Head Record
| Year | Tournament | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Madrid Open (R16) | Sabalenka | 6-3, 6-1 |
| 2024 | Madrid Open (QF) | Sabalenka | 6-1, 6-4 |
| 2024 | Roland Garros (QF) | Andreeva | 6(5)-7, 6-4, 6-4 |
| 2025 | Brisbane International (SF) | Sabalenka | 6-3, 6-2 |
| 2025 | Australian Open (R16) | Sabalenka | 6-1, 6-2 |
| 2025 | Indian Wells (F) | Andreeva | 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 |
Sabalenka’s Struggle With Watching Her Own Matches
While Sabalenka is determined to bounce back at the Miami Open, she recently shared an interesting insight—she dislikes watching her own matches.
“I mean, I love myself, but not that much!” she joked.
“I can’t stand seeing myself grunt, yell, or throw my racket. When I have to, I ask my team to turn the volume way down.”
Despite losing to Madison Keys in the Australian Open final, Sabalenka has since avenged that defeat. However, she admitted she rarely re-watches her matches, trusting her team’s immediate post-match analysis instead.
“I know exactly what went wrong in every match I lost. We break it down right after, so I don’t feel the need to go back and watch them. Maybe that’s wrong, but so far, it’s worked well for me.”
What’s Next for Sabalenka?
Sabalenka is set to begin her Miami Open campaign on Thursday, March 20, against Viktoriya Tomova of Bulgaria. Will she be able to turn the page on her Indian Wells disappointment, or will Andreeva continue to steal the spotlight?
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