Andreeva reveals her most important discovery to improve as a tennis player

Diego Jiménez Rubio | 22 May 2026 | 12.18

Mirra Andreeva, improvement at Roland Garros 2026. Photo: gettyimages.

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Mirra Andreeva lands at Roland Garros 2026 already established as one of the great sensations of the women's tour. The Russian is facing the second Grand Slam of the season after an excellent clay court swing, where she once again showed that her sporting and mental progression is advancing at an enormous speed despite her youth.

The pupil of Conchita Martínez expressed her joy at returning to Paris, a stage where she already delivered great performances last year. She also talked about the importance of doubles to release tension, her psychological evolution on the court, and the key role the Spanish champion plays in her competitive growth.

This is what Mirra Andreeva said before competing at Roland Garros 2026

The excitement of returning to Paris after her successful clay swing

"Preparation is going great. I love playing in Paris and I love playing on these clay courts. I’m super excited to be back. Last year, I achieved a great result here, and I also feel like I’ve had a very good start to the season on clay. I'm very excited to start the tournament on Sunday."

"This is already my fifth year in Paris. In 2022, I played the junior tournament, so I've been coming here for quite some time. I'm always very happy to return because it’s a special Grand Slam, and the atmosphere is incredible. I feel like I already know a lot of people who work here and also many players, but at the same time, I still have the feeling that I haven’t been coming for that long."

Doubles as a way to enjoy tennis more

"I think I play doubles well because I simply love playing it. When I play doubles, I'm not as stressed or nervous, and I really focus on having fun. Playing doubles reminds me of when my sister and I played ping-pong. It was all laughs, fun, and competitiveness at the same time."

"I have exactly the same feeling playing doubles. Obviously, I want to win, but above all, I’m enjoying the match on the court very much. I think the key is that I feel much less pressure. Ideally, I would feel exactly the same when playing singles, although there I obviously want to do very well and win many matches, so sometimes I put more pressure on myself."

Her mental evolution and shift towards a more positive attitude

"Obviously, there are still moments when I am tough on myself because sometimes I don't like how I am playing or I lose a point that I feel I should have won. But lately, I feel it has improved a lot. I am realizing that when I don’t react negatively to what happens on the court and speak to myself positively, everything is much easier."

"I feel I think better, make better decisions, and make fewer errors. I have clearly noticed the difference between playing from negativity and playing with a positive mindset. Now, I much prefer that positive side because when I think negatively, I feel like playing becomes much more complicated."

The challenge of facing a French player in Paris

"It's never easy to play against a French player, especially in Paris, because obviously, the crowd will support her a lot, and that's totally normal. I have experience from last year, especially after reaching the quarterfinals, so I know more or less what to expect."

"I will prepare the match like any other, and we’ll see what happens. I hope the crowd won't be too harsh on me. I think it's going to be a very entertaining match."

The value of working alongside Conchita Martínez

"I don't think anyone can force you to have a coach. It's completely individual and personal. I feel great with Conchita. She understands me better than anyone because she has been through all this. She is also a woman, has played many matches on the tour, and has vast experience."

"She is a Grand Slam champion and has experienced many situations throughout her career. I feel she understands me better than anyone else. Plus, for me, it's very inspiring and empowering. I'm super happy that she is my coach, that she is by my side, and that she shares all that experience with me in both good and tough times."

Mirra Andreeva arrives at Roland Garros 2026 solidified as one of the players with the greatest potential on the WTA circuit. The Russian not only conveys confidence due to her level on clay but also for the mental maturity she is displaying in competition. Under the guidance of Conchita Martínez, Andreeva will seek to take another step forward in Paris and definitively confirm that she is ready to contend for the major titles in the world of tennis.

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