The Russian tennis star will be the youngest player since Kim Clijsters in 2001 to play for a BNP Paribas Open title.

Mirra Andreeva defeated Iga Swiatek for the second time this year, knocking out the two-time defending champion in the Indian Wells semifinals.

Russian teen star Mirra Andreeva advanced to the BNP Paribas Open final, beating defending champion Iga Swiatek 7-6 (1), 1-6, 6-3 in chilly conditions Friday night to become the tournament’s youngest finalist since 2001.

Mirra Andreeva, the 17-year-old super talent from Russia, has stormed into the semifinals at the BNP Paribas Open. Already the No. 9-ranked player in the world, Andreeva dispatched Elina Svitolina 7-5, 6-3 to set up a tantalizing semifinal against Iga Swiatek on Friday. Both players have made it to the semifinal without dropping a set.

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Mirra Andreeva, 17, stuns defending champion Iga Swiatek to set up final against Aryna Sabalenka in the BNP Paribas Open final at Indian Wells; watch all the action from the ATP and WTA Tours on Sky Sports Tennis and Sky Sports+,

Russian star Mirra Andreeva, 17, advanced to the BNP Paribas Open final, beating defending champion Iga Swiatek 7-6 (1), 1-6, 6-3 in chilly conditions Friday night to become the tournament's youngest finalist since 2001.