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Andreeva's Emotional Exit Sparks Controversy at Indian Wells

3/11/2026

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The 18-year-old Mirra Andreeva's Indian Wells title defense ended with a 4-6, 7-6, 6-3 loss to Katerina Siniakova, sparking controversy.
Andreeva displayed emotional outbursts, including smashing her racket and swearing at the crowd.
Andreeva later said her anger was directed at herself, not the fans.
She expressed regret and said she must manage her emotions better.
Katerina Siniakova advances to face Elina Svitolina in the quarter-finals, aided by a net cord.

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The 18-year-old Mirra Andreeva's Indian Wells title defense ended with a 4-6, 7-6, 6-3 loss to Katerina Siniakova, sparking controversy.
Andreeva displayed emotional outbursts, including smashing her racket and swearing at the crowd.
Andreeva later said her anger was directed at herself, not the fans.
She expressed regret and said she must manage her emotions better.
Katerina Siniakova advances to face Elina Svitolina in the quarter-finals, aided by a net cord.