Andreeva: "I have improved physically, I am much stronger than two years ago"

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Quietly making her mark, Mirra Andreeva continues to make history on the circuit by once again reaching the quarterfinals of Roland Garros 2025. The 18-year-old Russian showcases strength in this edition of the French Grand Slam, facing her matches with tremendous confidence, a factor that has propelled her to the fifth round without dropping a single set along the way.

Looking ahead to those quarterfinals, Andreeva will face the winner of the clash between Jessica Pegula and Lois Boisson. Prior to that, Mirra held a press conference to analyze her current level of tennis, her significant victory over Daria Kasatkina, the most notable improvements in her transition to the professional circuit, and reveals what Conchita Martinez adds to her game.

"I am very happy with today's victory. I knew it was going to be a tough match. The last time we faced off, I lost in three sets; it was a dramatic match. I was prepared for the battle," Mirra told the media present. "I feel like she reads where I am going to hit the ball, when I am going to drop shot. She was running side to side on the court, it's not a pleasant feeling, but it’s very intense. We had a lot of variety throughout the points and the match."

Advancements boosting confidence

"It gives me a lot of confidence in myself because I can see that I am capable of winning these matches, keeping the ball in play, starting over, and even after running for so long, I can regain my power and energy. If I need to attack, I know I can do it. I can set up and hit the ball well, not just get it in the court. I have to thank my physical trainer, who has helped me a lot in that aspect. I am delighted, after long rallies, to be able to return the ball to the other side and win again.

I have improved physically, I am much stronger than two years ago. Also, I believe I think differently now than I did two years ago. I am much more positive on the court, and that is also one of my keys. I always try to fight for every point, whatever happens. I think for me, the two most important points that have changed are that I have improved physically and mentally."

Her connection with her box and with Conchita

"They support me a lot and try to give me a lot of energy and encouragement, but of course, when Conchita feels the need to say something tactical or technical, she will always say what she feels. That is also what I like, that she not only limits herself to supporting me, but sometimes, when she feels I need to hear something tactical or technical, she says it."

What has the Spanish coach brought to her game?

"The first thing she has brought to my game is very positive. If we talk about tactics and perhaps technique, she teaches me how to construct the point. If we talk about clay courts, how to construct the point and expect the point to be probably longer than on a hard court. If needed, how to start the point over once, twice, or three times. I’m not going to tell you exactly what she says, I'll keep that to myself, but in general, it's little things like this."

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