Andreeva sweeps past Pegula to reach WTA Finals title match after hot-mic controversy
Summary
Mirra Andreeva defeated Jessica Pegula 6-3, 6-4 to reach the WTA Finals championship match at Indian Wells. The 19-year-old has advanced through four matches without dropping a set and will rise to No. 2 in the WTA rankings on Monday, regardless of the final’s result.Key Facts
- Andreeva beat fifth-seeded Pegula in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4.
- Andreeva has conceded 18 games in four matches at the tournament.
- She defeated top seed Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 6-0 in an earlier match.
- Andreeva will face either Linda Noskova or Elina Svitolina in the final.
- Andreeva will reach a career-high ranking of No. 2 on Monday.
- Pegula had called Andreeva a “diva” in remarks captured by a hot microphone during a practice session, then apologized.
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