Revenge is a popular theme among players at the BNP Paribas Open, where losing players are motivated by a desire to right past wrongs. Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka got their revenge against Qinwen Zheng and Madison Keys, respectively, who had defeated them in the Olympics and Australian Open.
Seventeen-year-old prodigy Mirra Andreeva is now seeking revenge against Sabalenka in Sunday’s women’s final. Despite holding a 4-1 record against Sabelenka, Andreeva did beat her on the grand stage at last year’s French Open. The Russian teenager is confident and has an 11-match winning streak, rewriting the record books along the way.
Andreeva’s success can be attributed to her combination of big ball striking, counter-punching, and finesse. She has also gained a surprising amount of support from fans in the US, which has boosted her energy and performance. Sabalenka, on the other hand, is hungry for revenge after losing to Keys in the Australian Open final.
The 26-year-old Belarussian bagged the US Open last year but lost to Rybakina in Indian Wells two years ago. Andreeva’s own confidence is soaring, as she has topped Swiatek and Elena Rybakina in back-to-back tournaments. If she wins, Andreeva will become the youngest champion since Serena Williams in 1999.
Both players are young and hungry for victory, but their age difference shouldn’t be a concern for Sabalenka, who is unfazed by it. The stage is set for an exciting women’s final at Indian Wells, with both players eager to emerge victorious.
Source: https://bnpparibasopen.com/news/2025-womens-final-preview-mirra-andreeva-aryna-sabalenka