History was made at Indian Wells on Sunday afternoon.
Mirra Andreeva defeated Aryna Sabalenka to win the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells and capture back-to-back WTA 1000 titles.
The 17-year-old made history by becoming the youngest woman to win the tournament since Serena Williams also did it at the young age of 17, back in 1999.
Andreeva defeated the world’s #1 in three sets, 2-6 6-4 6-3.
She also beat the world’s #2, Iga Swiatek, in the semifinal to get to the final.
She became the first player under the age of 18 since Serena Williams (1999 US Open) to defeat a World No. 1 and No. 2 back-to-back.
It is Andreeva’s second WTA 1000 title in the last 22 days, after winning the Dubai Open in February.
In other words, Andreeva is on an absolute heater.
After winning match point against Sabalenka, Andreeva couldn’t help but break down in tears of happiness and celebration.
She was overwhelmed with emotion and shared a long embrace with her coach, Conchita Martinez.
At the trophy presentation, she credited Sabalenka, and then made sure to jokingly give herself a pat on the back as well.
“Last but not least, I’d like to thank myself,” Andreeva said.
“For fighting ’til the end and always believing in me.
“For never quitting. I tried to run like a rabbit today because Aryna was sending bullets.”
Andreeva is on top of the tennis world.
And doesn’t look be coming down anytime soon.
