In the YouTube video titled “Mirra Andreeva Ready To Challenge Iga Swiatek | 2024 Cincinnati Third Round,” Mirra Andreeva reflects on her second-round victory and prepares for the upcoming challenge against the number one player in the world, Iga Swiatek. Andreeva shares her experience of finding her rhythm during the match and becoming more aggressive on her serve to build confidence. She also reveals her plan to be kinder to herself and change her self-talk to be more positive.
Andreeva expresses her readiness to face Swiatek, emphasizing that they are both human beings, and expresses her excitement to play on Center Court the next day. In a separate segment, Andreeva addresses her opponents after her victory, encouraging them to rest, eat well, and enjoy their victories before their match against Swiatek. She wishes them the best of luck.
Andreeva in Cincinnati, ranking, and results in 2024
Now ranked no.24, the Russian achieved a 25-11 record in 2024. Mirra is now competing in Cincinnati where she beat the world no.13 Emma Navarro 6-2 6-2, the world no.45 Karolina Pliskova 6-2 6-3 and the world no.5 Jasmine Paolini 3-6 6-3 6-2.
Mirra Andreeva will face the world no.1 Iga Swiatek in the quarter on Sunday at 11:00 am on Center Court. They have never played each other as of now in top tournaments.
The Russian clinched 1 title in 2024 in Iasi.
Swiatek in Cincinnati, ranking, and results in 2024
Now ranked no.1, Swiatek has an overall 54-6 record in 2024. Iga is currently playing in Cincinnati where she bested Unknown Player bye, the world no.69 Varvara Gracheva 6-0 6-7(8) 6-2 and the world no.21 Marta Kostyuk 6-2 6-2.
Iga Swiatek will square off with the world no.24 Mirra Andreeva in the quarter on Sunday at 11:00 am on Center Court. They have never played each other up to now in top competitions.
Iga conquered 6 titles in 2024 in Australia, Doha, Indian Wells, Madrid, Rome and French Open.
Iga won 23 titles in her career: 13 on hard courts and 10 on clay courts. (See the list of her titles)
Mirra Andreeva and Iga Swiatek have never squared off.
