Mirra Andreeva arrives at the WTA Finals with a lingering disappointment
The youngest of the participants in this WTA Finals reflected on her 2026 season, although not all tours were positive. There is one that, if it were up to her, she would erase from her memory.
Mirra Andreeva will be one of the debutants in the singles category at this WTA Finals 2026, a new Grand Slam champion who, since winning Roland Garros, has not generated the same buzz. This week she has one last chance to make an impression this year.
As a debutant, it would be normal not to have high expectations for the Russian, but knowing how this circuit behaves and how the dynamics of the tournament have been in recent times, the reality is that we cannot rule anything out. In Mirra's case, the controversy began a couple of days ago when the microphones on the practice court played a trick on Jessica Pegula, although this was not mentioned in the Media Day press conference that took place yesterday.
A very special qualification
"I am very excited to have qualified for the WTA Finals in singles. Last year I was able to do it in doubles, but obviously, it's a completely different story to achieve it in singles. I am very happy with how my season has gone, and I really want to be here. Knowing that I have been able to play well here over the last few years gives me a bit more confidence. I love playing in Indian Wells, I love the surface, and I also love the atmosphere. I know I am going to enjoy my stay here a lot."
A season of learning and evolution
"I am happy with how I have managed to adapt to different surfaces and play quite well. However, we won’t count the grass season. We simply forget that it existed. I am gaining more experience on how to prepare for tournaments, how to organize training blocks, and how to work before each competition. I am very pleased with the amount of work that Conchita and I have done both in training and during tournaments."
Andreeva analyzes the progression of her tennis
"I am satisfied with the evolution of my serve and with the fact that I am trying to be more aggressive and feel more confident on the court. I still have a lot of room for improvement. We both know that and we continue to work to further develop my game."
Her relationship with social media
"I think it is very important to find a balance. From my own experience, I try not to spend too much time on social media. I can see what the official accounts post and upload some pictures, but I try not to delve too deeply into what people say. When I finish doing what I need to do, I log off and don’t spend much time there."
It's alright Mirra we believe you 🫶 #WTAFinals https://t.co/yt9JokbiyT
— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) November 6, 2026
Andreeva denies driving without a license
"I still don’t have a driver’s license; I’m thinking of getting it maybe by the end of this year. We used the car for the photoshoot, and I was able to sit inside, I even played a bit with it. Unfortunately, they didn’t give me the keys (laughs). It’s a very nice and comfortable car; it would be a fantastic prize for the winner. And no, I’m not saying I drove without a license; I haven’t done that. I just trust myself and think I could drive it, but I won’t until I have the license."
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