Mirra Andreeva defeated Varvara Gracheva 7–5, 6–4 in the first round of Indian Wells, a WTA Masters 1000 event played on hard court on 7 March 2025. Andreeva, the pre-match favourite at odds of 1.13, secured a straightforward victory over her unseeded opponent, who started at 6.96. The Russian teenager controlled both sets, breaking Gracheva's serve at crucial moments to close out the match in straight sets. Andreeva's composed performance underscores her rising status on the WTA Tour and positions her well for the subsequent rounds at Indian Wells.