Mirra Andreeva defeated McCartney Kessler in three sets at the Miami Open Round of 64, but showed frustration by slapping her forehead after a point. Her coach Conchita Martínez intervened to calm her. The 18-year-old Russian advanced after a comeback win.
Miami Open Round of 64: Andreeva prevails in three sets
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.
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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.
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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.