Andreeva Uncertain About Doubles Future With Mboko

The rising Russian star discusses her plans to potentially team up with Canadian prospect Victoria Mboko again.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 1:53pm

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A cubist-style painting depicting two female tennis players in action, their forms broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in a vibrant color palette, capturing the energy and potential of their partnership.The dynamic partnership between rising stars Mirra Andreeva and Victoria Mboko remains uncertain, as their plans to play doubles together have not materialized.Indian Wells Today

Mirra Andreeva, the 18-year-old Russian tennis sensation, recently discussed the possibility of playing doubles with fellow young star Victoria Mboko. Andreeva and Mboko teamed up earlier this year at the Brisbane International, reaching the quarterfinals. However, Andreeva revealed that their plans to play doubles together at upcoming tournaments have not materialized, as Mboko has already committed to playing with other partners. Andreeva said she is open to playing doubles with Mboko in the future, but for now she will continue to partner with Diana Shnaider for the Madrid and Rome events.

Why it matters

Andreeva and Mboko are two of the most promising young talents in women's tennis, and their potential partnership in doubles has generated significant interest. Their success together in Brisbane showed the chemistry and talent they could bring as a team. While their plans to play more doubles together have not materialized, the possibility of them teaming up again in the future remains an intriguing prospect for fans and the tennis community.

The details

Andreeva, who recently won a title in Linz and reached the third round in Stuttgart by defeating defending champion Jelena Ostapenko, said she had reached out to Mboko about playing doubles at Indian Wells and Miami, but Mboko had already committed to other partners. For the upcoming Madrid and Rome events, Andreeva will instead be playing doubles with her regular partner, Diana Shnaider, with whom she has had success in the past.

  • Andreeva and Mboko teamed up in doubles at the Brisbane International earlier this year.
  • Andreeva reached out to Mboko about playing doubles at Indian Wells and Miami, but Mboko was already committed to other partners.
  • Andreeva will be playing doubles with Diana Shnaider at the Madrid and Rome events in the coming weeks.

The players

Mirra Andreeva

An 18-year-old Russian tennis player who has emerged as one of the top young talents on the WTA Tour, with recent title wins and victories over top players like Jelena Ostapenko.

Victoria Mboko

A Canadian tennis prospect who has also been touted as a future star, and has previously teamed up with Andreeva in doubles.

Diana Shnaider

Andreeva's regular doubles partner, with whom she has found success in the past and will be playing with at the upcoming Madrid and Rome events.

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What they’re saying

“Yeah, well, I texted her [Mboko], and at first she told me that she was set. I don't remember where I texted her first, and she was set already for that tournament. I was like 'okay, we'll play next time.'”

— Mirra Andreeva, Tennis Player

“I asked her again for Indian Wells and Miami. She said, 'I'm set for Indian Wells,' but we can play Miami though. But then later on she came back and said she wasn't actually set for either one in the end.”

— Mirra Andreeva, Tennis Player

“For Madrid and Rome, I'm playing with Diana [Shnaider] again. We've played together before and know each other pretty well. But beyond that, nothing's locked in. I just go with whoever feels right at the time – someone I get along with on court.”

— Mirra Andreeva, Tennis Player

The takeaway

While the potential partnership between Andreeva and Mboko has generated excitement, their plans to play doubles together have not materialized so far this season. However, the door remains open for the two young stars to team up again in the future, as they continue to establish themselves as rising talents on the WTA Tour.