Mirra Andreeva is a promising 17-year-old Russian professional tennis player who has quickly made a name for herself on the WTA tour.
Her best major result came at the 2024 French Open, where she advanced to the semifinals after upsetting world No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka in the quarterfinals.
Making her WTA Tour debut in 2022, she quickly progressed, reaching the girls’ final at the 2023 Australian Open.
Entering the 2025 Australian Open as the No. 14 seed, Andreeva reached the fourth round before losing to Aryna Sabalenka.
Siblings
Mirra and her older sister, Erika Andreeva, are both professional tennis players making their mark in the tennis world.
Erika, born on June 24, 2004, is three years older than Mirra.
Mirra achieved a career-high ranking of No. 15 in singles in January 2025, while Erika reached a career-high ranking of No. 65 in singles in October 2024.
Erika’s senior career started earlier than Mirra’s, with Erika winning an ITF Circuit title in Bulgaria in November 2020 and making her WTA debut at the Ladies Open Lausanne.
Mirra’s WTA debut was in 2022 at the Jasmin Open. The sisters have trained together, moving from Serbia to Sochi for formal training before establishing a training base in Cannes, France.
In a historic encounter, Mirra and Erika played against each other in the main draw of the Wuhan Open, marking the first WTA main draw match between siblings since the Williams sisters in 2020.
Career
Andreeva’s professional journey began in earnest in 2022 on the ITF Circuit, a proving ground for young talents.
She quickly established herself as a force, amassing an impressive 39-9 win-loss record and securing her first four titles.
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Despite a first-round exit in her WTA main-draw debut at Monastir, these early experiences were crucial for her development.
2023 marked Andreeva’s arrival on the main stage. A remarkable 13-match winning streak led to consecutive ITF titles in Switzerland, boosting her confidence and ranking.
As a wildcard entry at the Madrid Open, she stunned the tennis world by reaching the fourth round, defeating established players like Leylah Fernandez, Beatriz Haddad Maia, and Magda Linette.
She then made her Grand Slam debut at Roland Garros, followed by appearances at Wimbledon and the US Open, gaining invaluable experience on the biggest stages.
A fourth-round appearance at the Beijing Open propelled her into the Top 50, earning her the WTA Newcomer of the Year award, a testament to her impressive progress.
Building on her momentum, Andreeva continued to climb the rankings in 2024.
She reached two WTA finals, winning a title in Iasi and finishing as runner-up in Ningbo, demonstrating her ability to compete at the highest levels.
In a stunning quarterfinal victory, she defeated World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka, showcasing her mental fortitude and tactical prowess.
Furthermore, she teamed up with Diana Shnaider to win a silver medal in women’s doubles at the Paris Olympics, adding an Olympic medal to her growing list of accomplishments.
Andreeva began 2025 by winning her first WTA Tour doubles title at the Brisbane International, partnering with Diana Shnaider.
She also reached the singles semifinals at the same tournament, reaching a career-high ranking of world No. 15 on January 6.
Accolades
Andreeva’s growing list of accolades reflects her rapid ascent in the world of professional tennis.
She reached the semifinals of the 2024 French Open, marking a significant milestone in her Grand Slam journey.
Her success extended to the Olympic stage, where she won a silver medal in women’s doubles at the 2024 Paris Olympics, partnering with Diana Shnaider.
Her outstanding performance in 2023 earned her the prestigious WTA Newcomer of the Year award.
Andreeva secured her first WTA Tour title at the Iasi Open in Romania in July 2024, showcasing her ability to win at the highest level.
In addition, she reached her second career WTA singles final at the 2024 Ningbo Open.
As a testament to her consistent performance, she achieved a career-high singles ranking of No. 15 and a doubles ranking of No. 51 in January 2025.
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