Andreeva: "My goal is to do whatever I want on the track without overthinking it too much"

Raquel Bermúdez Rodríguez | 24 Sep 2025 | 20.55

Mirra Andreeva at the China Open 2025. Photo: Getty

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After a brief break for most of the circuit following the US Open 2025, the protagonists are back in action to continue competing for the large number of points at stake on this Asian tour, with the first stop at the WTA Beijing 2025. Among the top seeds is a Mirra Andreeva who keeps climbing at the top of the WTA Ranking and will try to prevent Coco Gauff from defending her title.

The Russian player is expected to fulfill her role as the favorite in the early rounds of the main draw, especially since Mirra had some extra time after her third-round exit in New York at the Grand Slam. Seeking those sensations, Andreeva will also compete in the doubles category. These were the words of the world number five about her current moment in statements collected by the official WTA.

"I'm trying to focus on enjoying the game more. After winning those titles, I began to feel more pressure and higher expectations. I'm working on being positive, having a good mentality, simply trying to enjoy the game, and doing what I want on the court without overthinking it," said the youngest player in the Top 35 of the rankings at 18 years old.

Moving past impossible expectations

"After winning those two titles, I felt like people expected me to win every tournament I entered, something we all knew would be impossible. However, I think it was an experience I had to go through. You have to overcome this, take the positives, try to improve, and learn from mistakes. Every day I try to learn and I grow older, maybe a little wiser, maybe a little smarter."

Ankle issues

Even though it may not have been crucial in her defeat against Taylor Townsend in the third round of the US Open, Mirra admitted that the ankle injury on her left foot that she suffered in Montreal affected her confidence on the court: "I feel good, my ankle is fine. We did a good job of recovery and strengthening, and I hope it doesn't bother me for the rest of the season. I hope it doesn't bother me at all for the rest of my life, but for now, I feel fine."

Qualifying for the WTA Finals

"It would mean a lot to me, because I'm only 18 years old, quite young, and qualifying for the WTA Finals and playing against seven other top players would be amazing, it would be a great challenge for me. I'm going to try my best to get there."