Siniakova Upsets Andreeva at Indian Wells, Advances to Round of 16

Katerina Siniakova, ranked World No. 44, defeated defending champion Mirra Andreeva in a thrilling three-set match at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells on Monday, March 9, 2026. Siniakova won with a score of 4-6, 7-6 (7/5), 6-3, securing her place in the round of 16.

Match Recap

The match was a rollercoaster, with Andreeva taking the first set 4-6. However, Siniakova mounted a comeback, winning the second set in a tiebreak 7-6 (7/5). She then closed out the match with a 6-3 victory in the third set. The final point was somewhat fortuitous, with a shot from Siniakova hitting the net cord and falling over for the win.

Andreeva’s Reaction

The 18-year-classic Andreeva expressed her frustration after the match, slinging her racquet and making a gesture towards the crowd, reportedly saying, “Užsikr**kite visi” (a phrase in Lithuanian meaning “Get f***ed all of you”).

Siniakova’s Path Forward

Siniakova, a former World No. 1 in women’s doubles, will now face Elina Svitolina in the round of 16. She acknowledged the awkward finish to the match, stating, “Of course I’m happy it went on the other side… It’s a really tricky finish.”

Impact on Rankings

Andreeva will lose 935 ranking points as a result of not defending her title from the previous year. The champion of the Indian Wells tournament will receive 1000 WTA ranking points and over $1.15 million in prize money.

Player Backgrounds

Katerina Siniakova is currently ranked No. 44 in women’s singles and has a distinguished career in doubles, having previously held the World No. 1 ranking. Mirra Andreeva is ranked No. 8.

Source: Sportstar