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Defending Champion Andreeva Crashes Out, Curses Crowd

3/12/2026

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Mirra Andreeva, the defending champion, lost to Katerina Siniakova at the Indian Wells Open on March 9, 2026, 4-6, 6-7(5), 6-3.
Andreeva smashed her racket and cursed at the crowd after the loss.
In a post-match interview, she said, "I'm not really proud of how I managed it," and that the outburst was driven by emotion.
Siniakova advanced and acknowledged the pressure on Andreeva as the reigning champion.

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Mirra Andreeva, the defending champion, lost to Katerina Siniakova at the Indian Wells Open on March 9, 2026, 4-6, 6-7(5), 6-3.
Andreeva smashed her racket and cursed at the crowd after the loss.
In a post-match interview, she said, "I'm not really proud of how I managed it," and that the outburst was driven by emotion.
Siniakova advanced and acknowledged the pressure on Andreeva as the reigning champion.