Mirra Andreeva is going up against her older sister, Erika. It’s not every day you get to see siblings battle it out in a big tennis tournament like this. Both are from Russia, which adds a little extra spice to the match since they obviously know each other’s games really well. It’s more than just a normal round one match; it’s personal.
Mirra’s Hot Streak vs. Erika’s Tough Season
Mirra, who’s just 17, has been playing really well this year. She’s won two titles back to back, first in Dubai and then at Indian Wells. Sure, she had a bit of a hiccup at the Miami Open where she lost to Amanda Anisimova, but overall, her record this year is impressive — 20 wins and only 4 losses. She’s clearly on an upward trajectory and looks confident.
Erika, on the other hand, has had a rougher time. She didn’t even get into the main draw at first because she lost in the second round of qualifiers. But thanks to Marta Kostyuk pulling out with an injury, Erika got a lucky break and got into the tournament as a “lucky loser.” Her season hasn’t been great, with 4 wins and 9 losses, and her ranking has dropped quite a bit. So, this match is kind of a chance for her to turn things around.
The Head-to-Head: Erika Has One Win, But Mirra’s Improving
The sisters have played each other once before in a pro match, and Erika won that one pretty comfortably at the 2024 Wuhan Open (6-3, 6-1). Back then, Erika was the stronger player—she broke Mirra’s serve five times and had a better win rate on her first serve.
But a lot has changed since then. Mirra has grown a lot as a player in the past year, and honestly, she seems stronger and more consistent now. So even though Erika leads their personal record 1-0, this time it feels like Mirra has the edge.
Player Comparison: Mirra vs Erika
| Category | Mirra Andreeva | Erika Andreeva |
|---|---|---|
| WTA Ranking | 7 | 97 |
| Career W-L Record | 129-38 | 185-110 |
| 2025 Season Record | 20-4 | 4-9 |
| Career Titles | 3 | 0 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 0 | 0 |
| Titles in 2025 | 2 | 0 |
Who’s Likely to Win?
Looking at everything, Mirra seems to be the favorite here. She’s riding high on confidence and form, while Erika is trying to find her feet after a tough start to the season. If Mirra plays like she has been, she could easily win in straight sets and move on to the round of 16. But you never know in tennis—especially with family on the line, emotions can run high, and that might make things unpredictable. Still, most people watching are expecting Mirra to come out on top this time.
