Andreeva Beats Pegula to Reach Final

Mirra Andreeva beat Jessica Pegula 6-3 6-4 in the semifinal of the WTA Finals, reaching the final of the year-end tournament in Indian Wells. Andreeva became the first young player to reach the final of this tournament since 2004.

The two players met for the first time in their careers. At the start of the tournament, during a training session broadcast live, Pegula had used the word "diva" for Andreeva and was heard saying she needed to be humbled. Andreeva's final word came on the court.

Andreeva started both sets behind. Pegula broke first in the opening set, but Andreeva immediately broke back. Then, with a forehand winner, Andreeva broke again and closed out the set. Pegula had missed a break chance.

Leading 5-3 in the second set after another break, Andreeva took control of the match. Pegula held serve during that stretch, but Andreeva finished the match in her next service game. After the match, Andreeva said it had been a tough contest. This is Andreeva's first time at the tournament, and she has not yet dropped a set in four matches.