Mirra Andreeva can get ‘even better’ as 17-year-old still has one thing missing that can scare Grand Slam rivals
This is only the beginning. Mirra Andreeva is well on her way to full-fledged stardom. Andreeva defeated Sabalenka and made history in the process The 17-year-old defeated Aryna Sabalenka at Indian Wells on Sunday to capture back-to-back WTA 1000 titles, while becoming the youngest woman to win the tournament since Serena Williams also did it at the young age of 17, back in 1999. Couple that with Andreeva’s victory at the Dubai Open in February, and she couldn’t be hotter. And one tennis legend has taken notice. In fact, he has been taking notice. A couple of weeks ago, Andy Roddick proclaimed that Andreeva would be the world’s best. “Mirra Andreeva is going to be number one in the world at some point,” Roddick predicted. Fast forward after this weekend, Roddick’s prediction looks to be well on its way to coming true. After Andreeva’s victory at Indian Wells, Roddick went on his podcast, ‘Served’ With Andy Roddick, to talk about the Russian tennis player and the trajectory she is currently on. And pointed out that she hasn’t even reached her full potential. “I think the consensus around tennis universe is that Mirra Andreeva will be a Grand Slam Champion at some point…still super young,” Roddick said. Andreeva and Martinez shared an emotional moment after the victory at Indian Wells Andreeva was overcome with emotion after winning match point “Pretty impressive stuff, and all without having the biggest shot on the court yet. “You feel like she is still growing into her body, doesn’t have that knockout power, so problem solves.” Again, she is only 17 years old. Roddick then went on to praise Andreeva’s decision to bring in Conchita Martinez, the former great Spanish tennis player, and have her as her a coach. “Even hiring Conchita Martinez as a coach, realizing, hey, listen, where do I source wisdom, and going out and finding someone like Conchita,” Roddick continued. “Those are all very very intelligent progressions on and off the court in 2024. “What does she do in 2025? More, more of it!” Andreeva has owned 2025 and doesn’t look to be slowing down anytime soon. Not only did she defeat the world’s #1, in Sabalenka, but she also beat the world’s #2, Iga Swiatek, in the semifinal to get to the final. Andreeva became the first player under the age of 18 since Williams (1999 US Open) to defeat a World No. 1 and No. 2 back-to-back. Andreeva is currently the sixth-ranked player in the world after her latest victory and will next play this Friday at the Miami Open.
This is only the beginning.
Mirra Andreeva is well on her way to full-fledged stardom.
The 17-year-old defeated Aryna Sabalenka at Indian Wells on Sunday to capture back-to-back WTA 1000 titles, while becoming the youngest woman to win the tournament since Serena Williams also did it at the young age of 17, back in 1999.
Couple that with Andreeva’s victory at the Dubai Open in February, and she couldn’t be hotter.
And one tennis legend has taken notice.
In fact, he has been taking notice.
A couple of weeks ago, Andy Roddick proclaimed that Andreeva would be the world’s best.
“Mirra Andreeva is going to be number one in the world at some point,” Roddick predicted.
Fast forward after this weekend, Roddick’s prediction looks to be well on its way to coming true.
After Andreeva’s victory at Indian Wells, Roddick went on his podcast, ‘Served’ With Andy Roddick, to talk about the Russian tennis player and the trajectory she is currently on.
And pointed out that she hasn’t even reached her full potential.
“I think the consensus around tennis universe is that Mirra Andreeva will be a Grand Slam Champion at some point…still super young,” Roddick said.
“Pretty impressive stuff, and all without having the biggest shot on the court yet.
“You feel like she is still growing into her body, doesn’t have that knockout power, so problem solves.”
Again, she is only 17 years old.
Roddick then went on to praise Andreeva’s decision to bring in Conchita Martinez, the former great Spanish tennis player, and have her as her a coach.
“Even hiring Conchita Martinez as a coach, realizing, hey, listen, where do I source wisdom, and going out and finding someone like Conchita,” Roddick continued.
“Those are all very very intelligent progressions on and off the court in 2024.
“What does she do in 2025? More, more of it!”
Andreeva has owned 2025 and doesn’t look to be slowing down anytime soon.
Not only did she defeat the world’s #1, in Sabalenka, but she also beat the world’s #2, Iga Swiatek, in the semifinal to get to the final.
Andreeva became the first player under the age of 18 since Williams (1999 US Open) to defeat a World No. 1 and No. 2 back-to-back.
Andreeva is currently the sixth-ranked player in the world after her latest victory and will next play this Friday at the Miami Open.
