(VIDEO) 'These two need to play doubles on the tour': Smiles all round for new unlikely doubles duo Mirra Andreeva and Sofia Kenin
WTAMonday, 25 December 2023 at 02:00
The World
Tennis League provided the opportunity to witness several ATP and WTA Tour
players forming unprecedented teams for the exhibition. The Eagles team
featured Sofia Kenin and Mirra Andreeva as a formidable pair for the women's
doubles, showcasing an outstanding performance in the matches.
In the
final, they avenged their earlier loss in the round-robin phase to the Kites
duo of Paula Badosa and Aryna Sabalenka with a 7-5 victory. The Kenin-Andreeva
partnership played a pivotal role throughout the tournament for their team,
ultimately clinching the title alongside Russians Daniil Medvedev and Andrey
Rublev.
The
unexpected partnership of Mirra Andreeva and Sofia Kenin secured their third
consecutive triumph in the 2023 World Tennis League, giving their team an
advantage in the second leg of the final. After suffering an initial defeat
against Badosa and Sabalenka (3-6) in the opening day, they rebounded with a
victory over Iga Swiatek and Caroline Garcia (6-4).
A fan on social media posted, "These two need to play doubles on the tour; I'll watch"
Kenin - Andreeva's partnership
In the last
round-robin clash, they secured another win by defeating Sorana Cirstea and
Vera Zvonaqreva (6-4), propelling their team to the final, where they
ultimately claimed the title. "We just tried to play one game at a time,
and we said, we do our best and we see what happens, and after I did a double
fault, I thought it was over, but we challenged and it was like this,"
said the 16-year-old star Andreeva, indicating a small space with her hand.
"I
think we are happy," Kenin said, laughing. "Thanks to him, he taught
us to challenge, and I said, 'ok, we will challenge,' and then the ball was
barely in. So [I said], 'oh my god, no way.' Yeah, we're really happy,"
the former Australian Open champion added.
Kenin and Andreeva's Season
Both
players experienced a significant rise in the rankings in 2023. Kenin began the
year as world No. 227 and eventually reached the level that led her to win her
first Grand Slam in 2020, finishing the year as world No. 33. This was fueled
by results such as a semifinal appearance at the WTA 1000 Guadalajara Open and
a final at the WTA 500 San Diego Open.
Andreeva,
awarded the WTA Award Newcomer of The Year, made remarkable strides, reaching
the fourth round at the French Open and Wimbledon, allowing her to climb from
world No. 293 to No. 57. Notably, she secured four victories over top-20
players at just 16 years old.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
In his journalism, Cristhián places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. His coverage is grounded in research, context, and direct engagement with professional tennis.
claps 0visitors 0
Just In
Popular News
Latest Comments
- I love WTA matches. Seek them out as much as possible on youtube and other platforms I already subscribe to. With that in mind, I do not wish to pay $$$ to a notoriously slippery subscription conglomerate sports broadcaster (like SkySports) just for the privilege to watch it and the tnt/eurosport/discovery subscription went from $$ to $$$+ annually in a blink of an eye. With ATP I have been begrudgingly paying xyz tennis only channel and try to catch up on slams elsewhere (pubs, youtube with USO later on games are just as enjoyable to watch and a smart move to upload on their official channel) but they don't cover WTA. I tried another Tennis dedicated channel that advertised originally as broadcasting where I live, but turned out, they took the money, but didn't cover the matches (only fluff/filler value documentaries). I don't understand why it is so hard to not lock the live matches to one broadcaster only refusing so many people who are happy to pay for the privilege just not through that one entry point. WTA is so exciting for the last few years and they really should capitalise on it as much as possible. And I know it is somewhat naive talking without knowing the inner works, but not being able to find any WTA other than youtube (and then only highlights mostly) is just so frustrating.JayJay11-09-2026
- Clearly not AI :-)
AceOfBase11-09-2026 - Oh my God!! Does anyone proofread these pages??? Case in point: However, the question mark over the 32-years-old head......???? No! No! No! However, the question mark over the 32-year-old's head...good grief man, hire a proofreader. This article is rife with errors making some sentences very difficult to read. I had to stop. I am a proofreader hence my disgust.Rapunzel10-09-2026
- Iga needs to make a decision whether she wants to continue the sport of tennis or pursue whatever she has going on in her personal life. One can tell that tennis is no longer an interest of hers. She should retire while she is on top, not when she slides to the bottom of the rankings. She has too much talent to look how she does on the court these days. She looks more like a wild card than a champion.crissy09-09-2026
- Looks like tennis has become a part of the American Oligarchy. As usual, Pegula is given a cupcake draw. With all her money, they have to fixed the draws in her favor in order to raised the trophy.crissy09-09-2026
- Huge win for Ben! He needed this. Amazing that Alcaraz took over four months off and still was able to make the QF’s and take Ben to a fifth set tie break! Insane tennis. Tiafoe vs. Shelton should be a good one too. Americans might finally get their US Open Champion after 23 years!DaveyWavey09-09-2026
- No one else would get away with this but these AMERCANS! It’s the US Open!! In America!! But sure, go off American ;)DaveyWavey08-09-2026
- WOW !!! Her comebacks have been intense. She's Baaaaack!
mandoist08-09-2026 - Don't lay this shitshow on "Americans". It is a long-running Ego trip with WTA allowing these two Elitists 'in need of a Camera' illicit Wildcards. If these two clowns want to "perform" -- then play the qualies.mandoist08-09-2026
- Here we go again…. Different rules for Americans! Especially THESE Americans. Yuck!DaveyWavey07-09-2026
Loading
