Mirra Andreeva began her WTA Finals campaign with a straight sets victory against Elina Svitolina.

Andreeva dropped just four games as she romped to a 6-4, 6-0 win against the Ukrainian star in what is her first-ever appearance at the WTA Finals.

The Russian star has enjoyed a terrific season on the WTA Tour this year, which included her maiden Grand Slam success at Roland Garros and a career ranking high of world no 3.

Despite her resounding success in the 2026 season, there was one slightly worrying aspect to the star’s year and that was the lack of top 10 victories.

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Prior to beating Svitolina, Andreeva had only won one match against a top 10 player in the 2026 season, which came against Iga Swiatek at the Women’s Stuttgart Open six months ago.

Speaking after the match to Christian’s Court, Andreeva also opened up about her difficulties against top 10 players during the 2026 season.

“I haven’t had a lot of top-10 wins this season, and to have one finally, it feels super, super nice,” said the Russian star, who will need to continue to improve that record if she wants to continue through the WTA Finals.

She will play Aryna Sabalenka and Karolina Muchova in her remaining round robin matches as she looks to qualify from her group and make the semifinals.

Andreeva also had revenge on her mind as she beat Svitolina in her opening round match, as the star had won their previous contest at the Australian Open.

“Honestly, all I was trying to think about was that she beat me in Australia earlier this year. I really tried not to think about the match we had last year on these courts,” said Andreeva during her on-court interview.

“Me and Conchita tried to prepare our best for this match. Of course I remember how I was playing when I beat her here, but I knew it would be a tricky match. She’s an amazing player. So I’m just very happy I was able to get through the match.”

Andreeva will be looking to reach her sixth WTA final at the WTA Finals and claim the fourth title of her season.

The Russian star has won the Linz Open, the Adelaide International, and Roland Garros and reached further finals at the China Open and the Madrid Open.

Winning the WTA Finals would see her overtake Sabalenka and become the world No 2 on the WTA Tour for the first time in her career, so there is plenty on the line for the talented teenager.