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Precocious talent and budding star project. The progression of Mirra Andreeva is one of the major attractions in every tournament, and this Mutua Madrid Open 2025 is no exception. The young Russian tennis player, already established among the best and with a strong candidacy for glory in all major events, addressed the accredited media at the Madrid tournament and made some headlines.

Her impressive debut was two years ago at this tournament, and she now returns as a rising star. Mirra Andreeva is one of the contenders for the title at the Mutua Madrid Open 2025, aware that her tennis can shine particularly on clay courts and at the altitude of the Spanish capital. Her conversation with the media was full of nods to the national audience, showcasing her spontaneity and maturity once again.

"I'm thrilled to be back in Madrid; it seems like just yesterday when I started winning my first significant professional matches here. I have great memories and I arrive highly motivated and in good form. I trained with Conchita last week in Barcelona, and I believe I can achieve something important here. I am proud of how far I have come, but I want much more," said the young player who will turn 18 next week.

- Andreeva acknowledges that the media buzz around her sometimes distracted her

Asked about the high expectations surrounding her, the Russian was very clear. "There are many people talking about me and commenting on what I do. Sometimes, it's inevitable that all that noise reaches you and affects you. It has happened to me. I ended up spinning around the information I received and what others said, but fortunately, I have a great team around me helping me manage all of that and put things into perspective," she stated.

One of the highlights of her speech came when she was asked about aspects of other players' games she would like to have. "Can I choose from the men's circuit? In that case, I would go for Federer's drop shot and the physical abilities of Carlos Alcaraz," she said before commenting on another stroke by the Spaniard. "I would like to have his skill for drop shots. In fact, I try to do it by watching his matches on TV and then trying to imitate him in my own games. When I was younger, I used to hit drop shots; it's a very effective weapon, but it depends a lot on the feel you have with the ball on that day," exclaimed an excited Mirra Andreeva about her prospects in this Mutua Madrid Open 2025.

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