Veronika Kudermetova vs Mirra Andreeva Prediction & Picks - WTA Miami

Prediction published on 3/21/25, 12:23 PM  by Lou Aguila | Modified on 3/21/25 at 12:24 PM in Tennis Picks

Mirra Andreeva of Russia looks to stay hot as she begins her bid for an unprecedented three consecutive WTA titles against compatriot Veronika Kudermetova in the second round of the 2025 Indian Wells Open.

Andreeva plunges into action in South Beach on Friday with a big target on her back, having won the last two WTA 1000 level tournaments. Never in the history of the WTA Tour had a teenager dominating her peers with power and grace until Andreeva began racking up big wins after another against the best players on women’s tennis in this era. At Indian Wells, Andreeva eliminated six seeded players on her way to the title, including Grand Slam winner Elena Rybakina, Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka in the final. Many tennis experts think Andreeva’s championship run in Tennis Paradise proved that her earlier title run in Dubai was no fluke, formally introducing the Russian teen as the sport’s newest mega star.

With all the accolades and hype Andreeva is enjoying right now, she must not forget that her success comes with added pressure. Opponents will begin to take her more seriously than ever, knowing that Andreeva has now turned into a major roadblock to their own title aspirations.

Veronika Kudermetova is a tough second-round opponent for Andreeva. 13-8 in the season, Kudermetova has 15 career wins against top-10 players in the WTA tour. She booked her slot in the second round after besting Xinyu Wang of China in straight sets 6-2 7-6(5). Kudermetova also reached the quarterfinal of the Hobart International and the round-of-16 at the 2025 Australian Open.