Rising star Mirra Andreeva became the youngest ever player to claim a WTA 1000 title on Saturday when she defeated Clara Tauson to win the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.

No. 12 seed Mirra Andreeva became the youngest WTA 1000 champion since the format began in 2009 after defeating Clara Tauson on Saturday in the final of the Dubai Tennis Championships. Andreeva, who is 17 years and 299 days old, recorded six aces to post a 7-6 (1), 6-1 win over the Denmark native in one hour, 46 minutes.

Mirra Andreeva, at 17, became the youngest player to win a WTA 1000 title by defeating Clara Tauson at the Dubai Tennis Championships. Overcoming nerves and fierce competition, she triumphed to debut in the top 10 of world rankings.

Mirra Andreeva achieved a historic milestone by becoming the youngest player ever to win a WTA 1000 title at just 17 years old at the Dubai Tennis Championship.The player defeated Clara Tauson with a score of 7-6 6-1.

Mirra Andreeva is the name on everyone’s lips. Most have been aware of the Russian ever since her breakout run at the Madrid Open in 2023 – but the 17-year-old hit new heights in Dubai. Andreeva became the youngest WTA 1000 champion since the format was revamped in 2009 with her triumph on Saturday,