Mirra Andreeva screams at fans, smashes racket after Indian Wells defence ends in defeat

With 1,000 points to defend in this tournament after her memorable win in the final against Aryna Sabalenka last year, Andreeva was under huge pressure to have a deep run in Indian Wells.

Yet this defeat means 935 ranking points will fall off her record, with her position in the top 10 of the WTA Rankings now under threat.

This was a brutal defeat for the 18-year-old who appeared to have the match in the palm of her hands for most of the two-hour and 48-minute marathon.

Andreeva's anguish was evident for all to see as she screamed at her coaching box and appeared to order them to leave the arena after she dropped the second set following a tense tie-breaker.

The Russian then went a break up in the decider following a marathon fifth game, but Siniakoiva came roaring back, claiming two straight breaks to seal the big win.

Andreeva also received a warning from the chair umpire after a huge racket smash and then crunched another frame into the ground when she lost the match.

Her parting shot for Indian Wells 2026 was an angry scream into the direction of the Indian Wells crowd as she left the court, with some fans sending a few boos in her direction.

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