From classical guitar to the world's top 100 tennis rankings
In short: Before she was dismantling opponents on the WTA Tour, Erika Andreeva was studying classical guitar. Now, the Russian rising star is proving that the discipline of music and the grit of the court can combine to create a formidable professional athlete.
Born on 24 June 2004, Erika Andreeva has rapidly ascended the professional tennis ranks. Originally from Krasnoyarsk, she moved to Moscow to pursue intensive coaching, a transition that coincided with her development from a promising junior to a top-tier competitor. Her early success was marked by a runner-up finish in the girls' singles event at the 2021 French Open, where she fell to Linda Nosková. Her sibling, Mirra, is also a professional tennis player. This shared athletic journey began in their hometown of Krasnoyarsk.
Andreeva's path through the ITF Circuit provided the foundation for her professional breakthrough. Between late 2020 and early 2021, she secured several 15k titles in locations ranging from Pazardzhik, Bulgaria, to Cairo, Egypt. While she faced setbacks, such as a loss in the final of the $100k Solgironès Open in May 2022, her resilience allowed her to break into the world's top 100 players. She also achieved a career-high doubles ranking of No. 274 in December 2023. Her doubles trophy cabinet includes one title from the WTA Challenger Tour.
Her recent trajectory is defined by high-endurance battles and major tournament appearances. In 2023, during the ATX Open in Austin, Texas, she participated in the longest match of the season, a grueling three-hour and 32-minute encounter against Harriet Dart. By October 2024, she reached a career-high singles ranking of world No. 65. Beyond her individual prowess, she shares a professional lineage with her sister, Mirra Andreeva, both of whom have transitioned from their Siberian roots to the global stage. Her major tournament wins include victories over Emina Bektas and Yuan Yue. She also secured a first-round win at the Miami Open after receiving a wildcard.
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