Why Madison Keys Predicts Mirra Andreeva Will Reach World Number One

Mirra Andreeva reached the WTA Finals singles final after defeating Jessica Pegula, maintaining a flawless debut at the tournament without dropping a set. Madison Keys, speaking on Sky Sports, praised Andreeva’s performance and predicted she would reach world number one by 2027.

How did Andreeva reach the final?

Mirra Andreeva maintained her flawless debut at the singles WTA Finals by beating Jessica Pegula to reach the final. Despite dropping a couple of breaks in both sets, the young player performed brilliantly throughout, staging a courageous comeback to preserve her spotless streak.

She has still yet to drop a set at this coveted event. She will now face the winner of Linda Noskova’s upcoming semi-final with Elina Svitolina.

Why Madison Keys Predicts Mirra Andreeva Will Reach World Number One

What did Madison Keys say about her?

Following the match, Madison Keys shared glowing remarks about Mirra Andreeva during her Sky Sports appearance, having watched her dismantle her good friend in just under an hour and a half. She even went as far as to suggest that, if she did not become the new world number one in 2027, she would be stunned.

“Mirra is continuing to play flawless tennis. She is doing so many things well,” Madison Keys told Sky Sports. “She did such a good job today of using her forehand heavy down the line to push Jess back and then opening that court back up into Jessica’s forehand, so Mirra consistently got the rally she was looking for.”

Keys continued with high praise for the teenager’s physical capabilities on the court. She said that Andreeva is such an amazing athlete with so much tennis ahead of her.

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Keys told Sky Sports that it is shocking and crazy to think about how good Andreeva already is and how good she can be in the future.

Asked whether Andreeva could claim the top ranking in the upcoming season, Keys offered a striking assertion. She added that she would be shocked if Andreeva did not get the number one spot, noting that the player is performing well enough to be close to the ranking if she wins her next round.

Can Andreeva win the WTA Finals?

As the sole competitor remaining in the tournament without a loss, Andreeva stands as the final contender with the opportunity to secure the massive $3.37 million WTA Finals prize money pot. Furthermore, she can approach the championship match with strong assurance, supported by her historical matchups against both Svitolina and Noskova.

She has beaten the Ukrainian in two of their three meetings, including an impressive Indian Wells beatdown. When it comes to Noskova, Andreeva’s head-to-head is even stronger, having won four of their last five matches, including their only 2026 meeting.