WTA player finally breaks four-year title drought and ends harsh nine defeats streak

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Mirra Andreeva has had a challenging stretch in recent months, with the pressures of the WTA Tour starting to show.

She left the Wuhan Open in tears and then exited early from the Ningbo Open, falling in the first round.

Missing out on the WTA Finals in Riyadh might actually work in her favour, giving her some time to reflect and regroup for 2025.

She’s not alone, either. Her sister, Erika, is also looking to find some stability and climb back up the rankings.

And Erika’s weekend took a positive turn, as she put together a strong showing at an event over in Hamburg.

Erika Andreeva breaks losing streak with title win in Hamburg

For many players outside the top ranks, the season never really lets up. The W75 event in Hamburg was one of those stops, and Erika Andreeva managed to turn things around by taking home the title.

She beat Spain’s Kaitlin Quevedo in straight sets to put an end to a nine-match losing streak that had stretched across several events.

It was a strong showing, with Erika not dropping a single set throughout the tournament.

The 21-year-old, who is older than Mirra, has seen her ranking fall sharply this year – down from world number 65 all the way to 206 – and this win was a much-needed step in the right direction.

Mirra Andreeva can take a lesson from her sister’s turnaround

Andreeva still has plenty of positives to take from her 2025 season, even though missing out on the WTA Finals in Riyadh was a setback.

Looking to her older sister might not be a bad idea. Erika’s decision to step away from the game for a bit seems to have paid off.

Erika did not just end her nine-match losing streak; she went on to win the title, which is a big step forward for her.

With such a packed calendar these days, taking breaks is not just about resting physically, it is also important for staying sharp mentally.

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Given how well Erika responded to some time away, Mirra might want to think about doing the same before getting back into action at the Australian Open.