Indian Wells Finals: Andreev vs. Sabalenka, Rune vs. Draper

Indian wells is set to conclude with thrilling finals in both the women’s and men’s singles. Aryna Sabalenka and Mirra Andreeva will clash for the women’s title, while Holger Rune and Jack draper will battle it out in the men’s final.

Sabalenka vs. Andreeva | 19:00 CET

Mirra Andreeva’s business card.(@ LiveSport / Entpulse)

Aryna Sabalenka, 26, faces 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva in a highly anticipated final. Sabalenka boasts an extraordinary 17-match winning streak on U.S. concrete. Andreeva enters with an 11-match invincibility.

Andreeva’s rise has been remarkable. She is the youngest finalist at the BNP Paribas Open as Kim Clijsters in 2001. She is also only the fifth player in history to reach the final before turning 18.

She broke onto the main tour last spring and has reached at least the quarterfinals 11 times in the last 15 months, primarily at WTA 1000 and higher-level events. Her final success rate stands at 2:1. Last year, she won a smaller clay event in Romania after elina Avanesjan retired. She also defeated Tauson in Dubai this February.

Andreeva – This Season

• Best Result: Dubai (Triumph)
• Greatest Achievement on Outdoor Concrete: Dubai (Triumph)
• Balance: 18:3
• Balance of the Last 10 Matches: 10:0
• Balance on Outdoor Concrete: 18:3
• Balance Against top 10 Players: 4:2 (Career 8:9)
• Balance in WTA 1000 Finals: 1:0 (Career 1:0)
• Balance in Finals: 1:0 (Career 2:1)
• Grand Slams: Australian Open (Eight-Finals)

Andreeva – BNP Paribas open

• Career balance: 5:1
• Best Result: Final (2025)
• Last Year’s Result: 1st Round
• Balance in Finals: 0:0
• Dress Rehearsal: Doha (2nd Round), dubai (Triumph)
• Tournament Way: Free Los, Gračovová (7:5, 6:4), (22) Tauson (6:3, 6:0), (7) rybakina (6:1, 6:2), (23) Svitolina (7:5, 6:3), (2) Świątek (7:6, 1:6, 6:3)

Their head-to-head record favors Sabalenka, leading 4:1. “This year they met for the first time outside the clay courts.The world leader dominated brisbane (6:3, 6:2) and the Australian open (6:1, 6:2) and deservedly entered as a favorite.” Andreeva’s sole victory came in the quarterfinals of last year’s French Open when sabalenka was not at 100% fitness.

Rune vs. Draper | 10:00 PM CET

The men’s final features Holger Rune, 21, against Jack Draper, 23.

Holger Rune seems to be rediscovering his best form after a two-year crisis, showcasing notable improvement at the Australian Open. He made an “unexpected advance to the final at the Masters in Indian Wells.”

In Indian Wells, Rune achieved his “premiere scalps TOP 10 on outdoor concrete,” defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas and Daniil Medvedev.

vizitka Holgera Runeho. (@ LiveSport / Enet Pulse)

Rune, previously outside the Top 10, could regain his membership with a title win. Despite a negative balance of 4:5 in final duels, his experience in high-stakes matches gives him an edge.

rune – This Year’s Season

• Best Result: Indian Wells (Final)
• Greatest Achievement on Outdoor Concrete: Indian Wells (Final)
• Balance: 11:6
• Balance of the Last 10 Matches: 7:3
• Balance on Outdoor Concrete: 9:3
• Balance Against Top 20 Players: 3:1 (Career 24:35)
• Balance in Masters Finals: 0:0 (Career 1:2)
• Balance in Finals: 0:0 (Career 4:5)
• Grand Slams: australian Open (Eighth-Finals)

Rune – BNP Paribas Open

• Career Balance: 9:4
• Best Result: final (2025)
• Last Year’s result: Quarterfinal
• Balance in Finals: 0:0
• Dress Rehearsal: Acapulco (Eighth-Finals)
• Tournament Way: Free los, Moutet (6:2, 6:4), (18) Humbert (5:7, 6:4, 7:5), (8) Tsitsipas (6:4, 6:4), Griekspoor (5:7, 6:0, 6:3), (5) Medvedev (7:5, 6:4)

Jack Draper, on the othre hand, is looking to capitalize on his recent form.

Draper secured his “premiere canary on the highest tour” with a stunning semi-final victory over Carlos alcaraz. he “took the biggest favorite in the decisive act and the dominant champion of the last two years sensationally scored 6:1, 0:6, 6:4. ” With this win, he’s projected to debut in the Top 10, joining the ranks of elite British tennis players.

Draper’s improved physical condition has been crucial to his success. After overcoming fitness issues at the start of the season, Indian Wells marks only his third tournament this year. He previously reached the final in Doha, losing to Andrej Rubljov.

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en route to the final, Draper has successfully defeated two Top 10 players, including Taylor Fritz.

Cameron Norrie’s 2021 triumph marks the last British victory at the Masters level in Indian Wells, adding extra motivation for Draper.

Draper – This Year’s Season

• Best Result: Doha (Finals)
• Greatest Achievements on Outdoor concrete: Doha (Finals)
• Balance: 12:2
• balance of the Last 10 Matches: 9:1
• Balance on Outdoor Concrete: 12:2
• Balance Against Top 20 Players: 3:2 (Career 19:26)
• Balance in masters Finals: 0:0 (Career 0:0)
• Balance in Finals: 0:1 (Career 2:3)
• Grand Slams: Australian Open (Eighth-Finals)

Draper – BNP Paribas Open

• Career Balance: 8:2
• Best Result: Final (2025)
• Last Year’s Result: 1st Round
• Balance in Finals: 0:0
• Dress Rehearsal: Doha (Finals)
• Tournament Way: Los, Fonseca (6:4, 6:0), Brooksby (7:5, 6:4), (3) Fritz (7:5, 6:4), (11) Shelton (6:4, 7:5), (2) Alcaraz (6:1, 0:6, 6:4)

Rune leads Draper 1:0 in their head-to-head record. “Both finalists have a unique chance to get one of the most prestigious titles at the beginning of the year and bounce down to perhaps the best season of career.”

The Indian Wells finals promise high-stakes action. Will Sabalenka continue her dominance, or can Andreeva pull off another upset? Can Rune capitalize on his resurgence, or will Draper’s momentum carry him to victory? These questions will be answered on Sunday, marking a fitting end to a captivating tournament. Be sure to tune in and witness the crowning of the new champions!

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