Andreeva: "Now I am sure that I can win important matches against top players"

At just 17 years old, Mirra Andreeva has already made a name for herself on the professional circuit. While a good number of fans have known her since her breakthrough a year ago, the young Russian continues to impress. Following her victory in Dubai, Andreeva made it twelve consecutive wins with her major title at Indian Wells 2025, a streak that catapults her to sixth place in the rankings and positions her as a contender for big achievements.

References to LeBron James

"I was able to recover after a fairly bad first set," confessed Mirra to WTA. "I had some difficulties and forced myself to think positively because my team did a lot for me, so I also felt that if I lost like that, it wouldn't be right. Then I tried to fight for every point."

"I remember LeBron James once gave an interview, and I like to watch videos to motivate myself before matches. He said that when you don't feel 100% physically, you can choose to be 100% mentally, and that's what makes us champions. So today, I tried to do it, and it worked."

What made the difference?

"I was finally able to think positively about what I was doing. The first set seemed too negative to me; I was frustrated for not converting break points and for not winning some important points and games, so I tried to be positive."

What is your goal after the two trophies?

"Now I am sure that I can try to win really important matches against top players. Before, I went out onto the court and tried to win as many games as possible because I had nothing to lose. Now, when facing the best, I feel like I can beat them. Now, I believe I can do it. That has also been the key in the final."

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