Mirra Andreeva is the fifth player to reach the final at Indian Wells before turning 18 years old, following Kim Clijsters (2001), Monica Seles (1991), Martina Hingis (1998) and Serena Williams (1999)

Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva beat defending champion Iga Swiatek 7-6(1) 1-6 6-3 on Friday to reach the Indian Wells final for the first time as she sets her sights on back-to-back WTA 1000 titles.

Swiatek was visibly frustrated during her defeat to Andreeva and struggled to control her temper as the match progressed. At one point, she was thrown a ball by a ball kid and furiously smashed it into the ground, prompting jeers from the fans in attendance.