Andreeva explains her special connection with Conchita: "She knows about my nerves before I do myself"

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Mirra Andreeva advances steadily through a Roland Garros 2026 where many eyes are on her. In a climate of some volatility at the top of the WTA, with several players sharing the major clay court titles over the past two months, the favoritism to win the Copa de los Mosqueteros is evenly spread among the best... a scenario that the Russian, who has suffered tough losses in Slams in recent months, must come to terms with once again.

Perhaps that explains her nerves before her debut in Paris, facing a local player, to make matters worse, a Fiona Ferro who ultimately did not pose major opposition. The 6-3 and 6-3 might suggest that the match proceeded normally, but internally Andreeva was fighting a mental battle against herself that caused some demons to cross her mind at certain moments.

It all starts before the match... and there appears a figure that offers peace and calm, who puts Mirra in her place with the exact words for her tennis to flow shortly after. It is none other than Conchita Martínez, and there was our friend and correspondent in Paris, Andrés Tomás, to question the Russian about her relationship with the Spaniard. There was no better day to share one of those anecdotes that reinforce the bond between player and coach, demonstrating that their relationship goes beyond the purely professional.

Andreeva reveals an amusing anecdote that encapsulates the excellent relationship she maintains with Conchita Martínez.

Beyond the confidence that comes from the advice of someone who has been in your shoes, who has played for all the major titles, Andreeva went further and used an anecdote from today to unveil that tremendous connection. "Conchita can feel my nerves even when I don't know I'm nervous. For example, today."

"Before the match, I was a bit cranky, with a lot of ups and downs in my mood. At first, I wanted to be alone, to be left alone, then I was talking to everyone. She noticed, understood that I was nervous before I even realized it, and said a lot of very nice and inspiring things to me before the match. A motivational speech that helped me a lot. I am very happy that she knows me well enough to help me in those moments," said the Russian, leaving a statement that perfectly defines why she is so pleased with Conchita: "She always knows what to say at the right moment, and she knows what I'm going through almost always."

This is what it's like to play on such a hot day... and on her return to the Philippe Chatrier.

Mirra also wanted to talk about one of the day's topics of conversation, the high temperatures currently hitting Paris and causing some issues for many players. In this case, Andreeva avoided justifications and did not speak of the heat as a disruptive element: "Perhaps this type of weather was a bit unexpected for what Paris usually has, but it was fine. Very hot, yes, but we both played under these conditions. I am happy to have prepared well for it and that it didn't bother me on the court," concluded the Russian.

Finally, Andreeva reflected on her experience returning to step on the Philippe Chatrier court, making it clear that she did not feel extra nerves or see ghosts from the past. "It wasn't strange to me. I was looking forward to it, I thought maybe they would put me on Lenglen or on Mathieu, so I was happy to see that they placed me on Chatrier. I was perhaps worried that the stadium would be full, that would have made the match tougher, but I think the audience cheered both of us on, which also made me very happy. With a lot of emotion for returning to this court and winning a match on the first day of a Slam, which is always special," stated Mirra, who is already setting her sights on the next round.

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