Mirra Andreeva announced the name of her great idol after making it to the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time in her career at the age of 16 by defeating Diane Parry in straight sets.
The very young Russian player is literally progressing, capturing the interest of the tennis world with victories and significant performances. Andreeva joked at the press conference and told a nice anecdote about Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer und Rafael Nadal.
She explained: “Roger Federer has always been my idol, my number one. But after Roland Garros last year when Rafael Nadal won, everything changed in my opinion. Now Roger and Rafa both come first for me, but I don’t want to alienate Novak Djokovic.
Let’s say there are three of my favorites. Djokovic? I met him in the Suzanne Lenglen lobby as he was walking towards the dressing rooms. He sang a song before entering the field. I can’t remember the name of his opponent but he seemed really relaxed.
That’s my first memory. I like the way he plays, he counters very well and is a very good defender. I’ve always seen him, Roger and Rafa on TV and dreamed of being able to play on those very important pitches one day.
Djokovic has won 22 Grand Slams, so reaching 25 is my dream. My goal at the moment is to think match by match.”
Mirra Andreeva: My coach doesn’t like it when people call me a diva
Then the Russian said to herself and added: “I don’t have any particular hobbies.
I think I’m a normal teenager. When I have time, I like to watch a few TV series. I have to go to school too, but sometimes I don’t! I’m not sure how to describe myself. I’m a nice girl, interested in people.
I always like to stay humble, as my coach says. I haven’t been successful yet, I haven’t won any tournaments. I’m going to play in the third round of Roland Garros and that’s an incredible thing. I want to be myself, my coach doesn’t like it when people call me a diva.”
2023-06-03 21:52:07
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