Mirra Andreeva does not do things by halves. The Russian dismantled Antonia Ruzic 6-1, 6-0 in just 66 minutes in the second round of the Italian Open, claiming her 27th win of the 2026 season. That total ties Elena Rybakina for the most WTA victories this year.
At 19, Andreeva is showing remarkable consistency. Her 14-0 record against players ranked outside the top 50 speaks to her ability to never take opponents lightly. Against Ruzic, ranked 87th, she left no room for doubt: six breaks from twelve opportunities, a ruthless conversion rate that confirms her status as the tour's most dangerous returner.
With 165 break points converted since the start of the season, Conchita Martínez's protégée leads the WTA Tour in that category by a wide margin. The number tells the story of her aggressive returning game and her ability to raise her level at crucial moments.
Andreeva's Roman journey is far from over. After her dominant victory, she will face tougher tests in the rounds ahead. But her early-season form speaks for itself: finalist in Madrid, solid on all surfaces, the Russian has become one of the most consistent players on tour.
At this pace, the race for most wins in 2026 could come down to Andreeva and Rybakina through the remainder of the clay season.
