In doing so, Andreeva became the youngest player to advance to the Indian Wells final since Kim Clijsters in 2001. She also became the fifth player to reach this stage before turning 18 years old since the tournament’s inception in 1989; the other four players to do so are Clijsters, Monica Seles, Martina Hingis and Serena Williams.

Andreeva has already lost twice to Sabalenka this year but will be determined to change that in the Indian Wells final.

Aryna Sabalenka is one win away from a long-awaited Indian Wells title, but Mirra Andreeva has been fearless all tournament. Will experience or momentum win out?