Andreeva ready for role as defending Indian Wells champion
Published on March 5, 2026.
Russian tennis player Mirra Andreeva is set to defend her WTA 1000 title at the Dubai Championships, where she previously triumphed over world number one Aryna Sabalenka. Despite struggling to maintain form after her triumph in Dubai, Andreevia, believes she is better equipped to handle drop-offs in form. She will face eighth seed Peyton Stearns or Solana Sierra in the second round of the tournament.
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