Andreeva, about Conchita's help: "She is teaching me not to be so defensive"

Andrés Tomás Rico | 14 Mar 2025 | 02.30

Andreeva, about Conchita's help: "She is teaching me not to be so defensive." Photo: Getty Images

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Mirra Andreeva wants to continue breaking molds and records, but above all, she seeks to maintain her winning streak and win her second consecutive WTA 1000 title. She did it in Dubai and now aims to achieve it at Indian Wells. So far, things in the Californian desert have been going perfectly for her. She has not dropped a set and has managed to adapt to the constant weather changes affecting the tournament. This was evident in her quarterfinal victory against Elina Svitolina (7-5, 6-3) where strong gusts of wind played a significant role. Now, she will face Iga Swiatek for a spot in the final, a rematch of their quarterfinal clash in Dubai where the Russian emerged victorious.

Feelings after her victory

"It's true that I haven't lost a set yet. I'm very happy. I really like how I'm playing now, and today was a tough match. I'm very happy to have won today."

Not focused on rankings

"Previously, I was always checking the live rankings. But now, it's not that I don't care, but I try not to focus on it and instead concentrate on the match I have to play. This suits me. I'd say it's quite easy because I don't think about the rankings or the points I have to defend if I have to do so, so I don't really follow the rankings or anything, making it a bit easier for me."

Content with her mental strength

"I started feeling it during the Dubai tournament, but I can say I received some help from my sports psychologist whom I continue to work with. I can say that they helped me a lot in realizing many things and changing something in my way of thinking during the match or before it. It also helps me enter the match with the right mindset, and I think that was the key for me. I can say it's working. It's going well. I'm very happy to see the result. You know, I'm going to do everything possible to not stop here."

Conchita's help from the sidelines

"Conchita is helping me not to be so defensive all the time, but to intervene when I have the opportunity and try to be aggressive and go for my shots. And I think it's working pretty well, and I'm very happy that everyone can see the slight change and the result."

About her ability to adapt to the weather changes at Indian Wells

"Honestly, I hate playing when it's windy. I don't think there's any player who likes it, but we can't do anything about it, so yes, I try to adapt my game. Whether it's windy, hot, or cold, I try to adjust and play a bit differently. I also go by my feelings, and if I feel like, I don't know, moving is a bit challenging or I feel heavy, I try to play more aggressively so that the points are not too long, or if I feel energetic and my legs are moving fast, I try to make the most of it. I think, yes, I can adapt quite quickly. I like this aspect of my game, and I will also try to continue with it and develop it."

The importance of her psychologist

"When I feel the need to talk, I send a message and we try to schedule a call. So, yes, I try to talk about how I feel. If something worries me, I seek help. We start from there. It's a casual call; we start from how I feel and try to find solutions."

Having fun on the court

"I would say that when I was a bit younger, it was all about having fun, but now I try, I begin to understand that what I do here is quite serious, so it's better to take it a bit more seriously. I think when I have fun on the court, I play tennis very well. I keep trying not to get too, too serious during the match, but also to have a bit of fun. So, I try to mix it up a bit."

Swiatek seeking revenge after what happened in Dubai

"Of course, it's always nice to beat a player of such a high level. It was my first win against her. But it doesn't benefit me for our match tomorrow because what happened, happened, and the past is in the past. Tomorrow will be a new day, a new match, new conditions, a new country. Everything is different. I will try to prepare as best as I can for our match tomorrow, and I'm sure the match will be fantastic. I think it will be an entertaining match, and we'll see who will be better tomorrow," says Andreeva, who, under Conchita's guidance, is making significant strides on the women's circuit.

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