At just 16 years old, Russian tennis prodigy Mirra Andreeva is making waves in the world of tennis. While she’s often compared to the legendary Maria Sharapova, Andreeva is clear about her own aspirations and unique journey in the sport.
Andreeva, who celebrated her 16th birthday in April, is widely regarded as one of the most talented and promising players globally. In her debut season on the Grand Slam and WTA 1000 stage, she has already achieved notable results, reaching the round-of-16 at prestigious events like Wimbledon and Madrid. She also made an impressive debut by reaching the third round of the French Open.
Expressing her admiration for Maria Sharapova, Andreeva revealed her desire to have a conversation with the tennis icon. She’s particularly keen to understand the emotions Sharapova felt when she won her first Grand Slam at just 17, and notably, Wimbledon in 2004.
Despite the comparisons to Sharapova, Andreeva is determined to carve her unique path in the sport. She emphasized, “I have my own career, my own life. I will only do my best to create a great career.”
Andreeva’s ambitions are sky-high, as she dreams of achieving 25 Grand Slam titles, inspired by Novak Djokovic’s incredible career with 22 Grand Slam victories.
With her talent, determination, and individuality, Mirra Andreeva is undoubtedly a rising star to watch in the world of tennis, with her sights set on achieving greatness on her terms.
Mirra Andreeva in 2023
At the moment ranked no.62, the Russian played her last match on the 30th of September when she had to retire when playing against world no.80 Anna Kalinskaya in the qualifications and the scoreline was 6-0 3-1 .
At the moment, during this season Andreeva owns a compiled 33-7 record. The Russian has won 2 titles in 2023 Chiasso and Bellinzona.