Mirra Andreeva besiegte McCartney Kessler in drei Sätzen in der Runde der letzten 64 der Miami Open, zeigte jedoch nach einem Punktgewinn Frustration, indem sie sich selbst auf die Stirn schlug. Ihre Trainerin Conchita Martínez griff ein, um sie zu beruhigen. Die 18-jährige Russin kam nach einem Comeback weiter.
Miami Open Runde der letzten 64: Andreeva setzt sich in drei Sätzen durch
Mirra Andreeva beat Hailey Baptiste 6-4, 7-6 (8) on Thursday to advance to the Mutua Madrid Open final. The 19-year-old saved three set points in a dramatic second set and became the first teenager to reach three WTA 1000 finals since 2009. She will face the winner of Marta Kostyuk and Anastasia Potapova on Saturday.
Von KI berichtet
Mirra Andreeva claimed her first French Open title after showing major progress in her serve and composure under pressure. The 19-year-old Russian dropped just one set throughout the tournament. Former player Andy Roddick highlighted the changes that fueled her success.
Mirra Andreeva revealed that her habit of thanking herself after wins began as a joke inspired by Snoop Dogg. The 19-year-old advanced to the French Open semifinals on Tuesday with a straight-sets victory.
Von KI berichtet
Mirra Andreeva has pulled out of the Berlin Open following her French Open victory. The decision comes as the 19-year-old seeks recovery time before the grass-court season. Belinda Bencic also withdrew from the event due to injury.