Andreeva: "When the ball comes to me, I know perfectly what I have to do"

We are hearing a lot about Mirra Andreeva and we forget that she is only 17 years old, but that's what happens when you are already in the top 10 and have just won your first WTA 1000 a week ago. The Russian has found her competition rhythm and now she doesn’t want to stop, which is why she is already in the round of 16 of Indian Wells 2025 after defeating Gracheva and Tauson. Her next challenge is against Elena Rybakina, whom she already beat in the semifinals in Dubai, but before that, it's worth listening to her talk about the evolution of her game and her thoughts every time she steps onto the court. This time, she also didn't forget to compliment her dear coach, Conchita Martínez.

Victory over Tauson

"I knew it was going to be tough because not long ago we played against each other, so I tried to prepare for a very difficult match. It's a new tournament, with new conditions, so I'm happy with the victory I achieved."

Conchita, always on point

"She told me she already booked a practice court for tomorrow at 12:00 and that was not long after we finished the match. You know, she is working, this morning she took care of everything we needed for the next day. That's how she is, it's not bad, it's always positive to have someone taking care of booking the courts and all that. I'm not going to complain about that (laughs)."

Connection with her coach

"From the beginning of our relationship, I felt we were going to have a great connection. In the first tournament we went to together, she was already a great person, I felt very comfortable with her. I think she told me that it was exactly the same for her, so thank God it's not just me. The atmosphere is always good, I feel that we are both very energetic, but we also know when to calm down and take everything seriously. I trust her completely for everything, she knows everything that is going on in my life. I don't know if this is good or bad, but that's how it is. I am super happy to have her by my side."

Feelings on the Center Court

"I had trained a couple of times on this court, so it was nothing new for me. I knew the type of court I was going to find, so I felt quite comfortable playing there, and the atmosphere at the night session was great. I am very happy to have won this match, I hope that in the next one we can also play in such a big stadium."

Liberated when she plays

"During the last Roland Garros, I had that feeling, I felt quite secure throughout the tournament. Now too, it's great to win so many matches in a row, I can't complain. I have been playing well lately, I like it, I feel that I know exactly what I want to do on the court. For example, in some previous tournaments, I depended a bit on the match, but now I go out there and no matter who I play against, the ball comes to me and I know what to do. I just feel that if everything is clear in my head, I know exactly what to do with the ball. It's a good feeling, I hope to maintain it for as long as I can."

No changes after her first WTA 1000

"I have no idea how they react when they see my name in the draw, I don't know. From my side, I feel the same as always with most players, when we see each other, we say hello, ask how you are, that's it. I don't feel any change, I would say it's all the same [...] Yes, I would like to know their reaction when they see my name in the draw because I don't know."

Dubai aftermath

"I wouldn't say I really surprised myself, I knew that something like this would come sooner or later, of course, but I didn't expect it to be so soon. I accept it as it is and it's fine, it's better sooner than later. Maybe it was a bit surprising, but I know that within the team we worked very hard for it. In the end, as everyone is saying, hard work pays off."

Evolution of her tennis

"I'm trying to adjust my game to that of my opponent. If I play against a big hitter, for example, I play differently. If I play against someone like Ons Jabeur, well, you know, she likes to create on the court, so I adapt and play differently. I guess that's a good thing about my game, although most of the time I feel that I play in a certain way and if something goes wrong or I feel that it's not working, I know I can adjust and change things."

This is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Andreeva: “Cuando me viene la bola sé perfectamente lo que tengo que hacer”