Richard Pagliaro | @tennisnow | Sunday, February 23, 2025
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Mirra Andreeva In Saturday’s Dubai title, history became the youngest WTA 1000 champion.
The 17-year-old Andreeva made her debut in the top ten this week, becoming the youngest woman, and has been in the top ten since she was 17 years old Nicole Vaidisova In 2007.
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Two months after the 2025 season, Andreeva has beaten three Grand Slam titles –Elena Rybakina,,,,, Iga Swiatek and Marketa Vondrousova– Captured her second professional title and scored a 13-3 record.
So, what is Andreeva’s ultimate goal this season?
Cracked the top 5.
“Now, when you get into the top 10 and the higher the ranking, the slower, longer it takes you higher because the difference between these points is very, very short, very small,” Andreeva told the Dubai media. “I think if I win another game, I’ll be in the top 8.
“If I win another game, I can still get into the top 8 and I can stay there. I think it’s hard to get into the top 5.
“This is the exact goal I’m going to set for myself and won’t be in the top five by the end of this year. I’m curious if I can achieve that.”
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Andreeva fights WTA ACE leaders Clara Tauson 7-6 (1), 6-1 won her biggest professional title in Saturday’s Dubai final.
Afterwards, the 22-year-old Tauson was surprised No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka On her way to the finals, Andreeva is no longer a promising phenomenon, she is an all-appearance true champion contender.
“I mean, I don’t think she’ll have any promises anymore. I think she’s the best in our game,” Towson said of Andre. “I mean, yes, she never leaves.
“She was there when I thought I might have won that. I mean, I think the mind and body are a little fresh and I can do more. But yeah, the first three games were probably me in the whole The most energy you have in the game.
“Yes, she’s obviously a great player and congratulations.”
