Mirra Andreeva beats Jessica Pegula 6-3 6-4 in Indian Wells to reach WTA Finals final

Mirra Andreeva beat Jessica Pegula 6-3 6-4 in Indian Wells, California on 14 November 2026 to reach the WTA Finals final, becoming the youngest player in 22 years to reach the season-ending showpiece and ensuring she will finish the year as world number two.

Andreeva, the 19-year-old French Open champion who won the Indian Wells title last year, recovered from being a break down in both sets to claim the straight-sets victory. The match was played at the WTA Finals in Indian Wells and the result made her the youngest finalist at the event since Maria Sharapova, who was 17 when she won the title in 2004.

Against the American and home favourite Jessica Pegula, Andreeva produced 17 winners and converted her serve into a decisive factor, winning 77% of points behind her first delivery. The scoreline of 6-3 6-4 reflected her ability to regain control after early setbacks in each set.

Tournament debutant Andreeva has not dropped a set at the WTA Finals and has not surrendered more than four games in any of her eight sets at the event. Her total of 18 games lost is the fewest recorded by a finalist since the round-robin format was introduced in 2003.

Under coach Conchita Martinez, Andreeva's serve has been cited as a developed weapon in her game, helping her to outmuscle higher-ranked opposition during the week. She also demonstrated composure on court, overcoming the initial breaks to close out both sets against Pegula.

"I did not feel one bit of pressure today, I don't know why," Andreeva told Sky Sports. "Usually I feel like on these important points or when I have to close out the match or the set I get so tight. "But for some reason today I was just playing. I was just not thinking about anything, just trying to enjoy."

She will face either Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova or 2019 WTA Finals champion Elina Svitolina in Sunday’s final.