Russian teen star Mirra Andreeva advanced to the BNP Paribas Open final, beating defending champion Iga Swiatek 7-6 (1), 1-6, 6-3 in chilly conditions Friday night to become the tournament's youngest finalist since 2001.

Penny Hardaway understands that No. 16-ranked Memphis likely is a lock for a high seed in the NCAA Tournament that begins next week.

Mirra Andreeva, already the youngest-ever WTA 1000 champion, tries to add another prestigious title to her resume on Sunday when she takes on world number one Aryna Sabalenka at Indian Wells.Andreeva has made big strides since that Australian Open defeat,