After a triumphant victory over French player Gracheva, rising tennis star Mirra Andreeva shared her unique strategy for handling a hostile crowd, drawing inspiration from the likes of Novak Djokovic.
In a post-match interview, Andreeva revealed, “‘When people cheer super hard against me, I just use it to cheer myself up. When they were screaming ‘Varvara, Varvara!’, I was trying to imagine that they screamed my name, and it helped.”
The crowd’s chanting of ‘Varvara, Varvara’ only fueled Andreeva’s determination, as she turned the negative energy into a positive force. The young player’s mental strength and ability to focus amidst adversity were evident as she navigated through the match and emerged victorious.
Mirra Andreeva after beating Frenchwoman Gracheva:
‘When people cheer super hard against me, I just use it to cheer myself up. When they were screaming ‘Varvara, Varvara!’, I was trying to imagine that they screamed my name, and it helped’ 😄
[crowd then cheers ‘Mirra, Mirra!’] pic.twitter.com/TS2vBYwF07
— Bastien Fachan (@BastienFachan) June 3, 2024
As the atmosphere shifted, with the crowd chanting ‘Mirra, Mirra!’, Andreeva showcased her resilience and adaptability, embodying a mindset that echoes the mental fortitude of seasoned champions like Djokovic.
Andreeva’s approach not only led to a well-deserved win but also served as a testament to her ability to thrive in challenging situations. With a promising future ahead, Andreeva’s capacity to harness the crowd’s energy for her own motivation sets her apart as a force to be reckoned with in the world of tennis.
Andreeva at the French Open, ranking, and results in 2024
Ranked no.38, Mirra owns a composed 16-7 match record in 2024. Mirra is currently having a run at the French Open where she managed to beat the world no.98 Emina Bektas 6-2 6-3, the world no.21 Victoria Azarenka 6-3 3-6 7-5, the world no.62 Peyton Stearns 6-2 6-1 and the world no.88 Varvara Gracheva 7-5 6-2.
Mirra Andreeva will come up against the world no.2 Aryna Sabalenka in the quarter. Their current record is 2-0 for Sabalenka.
Mirra Andreeva |
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