Andreeva Eyes Mercedes Prize at WTA Finals
The 19-year-old World No. 3, who has no driver's license, discussed her desire to win the Mercedes AMG SL 55 at her first WTA Finals in Indian Wells.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Tennis
Mirra Andreeva, 19, spoke at a pre-tournament press conference about her wish to win the Mercedes AMG SL 55 offered as the WTA Finals title prize. Andreeva said she does not hold a driver's license, though she is eligible for one in Russia and France.
Why it matters
The prize highlights the tradition of luxury awards in women's tennis and puts a spotlight on a rising star's competitive ambitions. Andreeva's remarks also underline how players balance personal interests with the demands of a season-ending event.
Andreeva, ranked World No. 3, holds a 2-4 head-to-head record against Aryna Sabalenka, Andreeva's group rival at the event. Her 1-0 record against Karolina Muchova and 1-1 record against Elina Svitolina round out her group history.
The players
Mirra Andreeva
Andreeva is a 19-year-old Russian tennis player who trains in Cannes and is ranked World No. 3.
Aryna Sabalenka
Sabalenka is a Belarusian tennis player and former world No. 1 who is in Andreeva's group at the WTA Finals.
The details
Andreeva made the remarks during her pre-tournament press conference, recalling that she previously said she would drive a Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet onto the court if she won the Stuttgart event. She won the Indian Wells WTA 1000 title in 2025 and trains in Cannes, France.
Timeline
2025: Andreeva won the Indian Wells WTA 1000 title.
2025: Sabalenka lost the Stuttgart final to Jelena Ostapenko.
Season Trajectory
Andreeva's first WTA Finals appearance at Indian Wells, where she claimed the 2025 WTA 1000 title, marks a return to the venue of her breakthrough. Her group with Sabalenka, Muchova and Svitolina positions her among the season's top contenders.
The WTA Finals group draw means Andreeva must navigate matches against Sabalenka, Muchova and Svitolina to reach the title and the prize car. Fantasy and betting followers can track her head-to-head results as the group stage unfolds.
The takeaway
Andreeva's comments show how season-ending prizes can capture players' personal goals as well as their competitive focus. Watching how she handles the pressure of her first WTA Finals will reveal whether her 2025 form can carry over.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by EssentiallySports.
