French Open: 17-year-old tennis star Mirra Andreeva hates school as she gives cheeky insight into her abnormal teenage life

Mirra Andreeva proved to be the dark horse in Paris yesterday. Showing steady progress throughout the first half of this season, this teenage Russian WTA star hit the jackpot against Aryna Sabalenka. While the sisterhood is yet to understand the outcome, adorable Andreeva reveals that she is the girl next door by mentioning herself “I don't like doing » school!

Andreeva revealed an interesting fact about her personality, which surely proves that despite her tennis talent, she is just like any other teenager in the neighborhood. “I would say I'm almost like a normal teenager because I still have to do my school which I don't like doing. I watch a lot of TV series in my free time, I watch Netflix. I sometimes spend too much time on my Instagram or just do stupid things when I'm at home and I laugh, I talk yeah, I just do normal things” – Andreeva said during a press conference at Roland Garros.

This 17-year-old Russian WTA star is still considered a teenager with a bright future ahead of her in her professional tennis career. However, she already won the WTA Newcomer of the Year award last year, demonstrating that age is nothing in the face of hard work and dedication. Now that Andreeva has beaten Australian Open winner Aryna Sabalenka in the quarterfinals in Paris, she has proven herself to be more mature than her years.

After the victory, this Russian WTA star explained how she differs from other teenagers. “But maybe what makes me a little different is that I don't know if I can say that I'm mature but I feel like a somewhat mature person and I feel like I know what I'm doing and yes , I would say that maybe I am a little more mature” – Andreeva said.

This talented teenager did quite well in Madrid as she reached the quarterfinals of the tour but lost to Sabalenka. Andreeva was quick enough to avenge her defeat by beating Sabalenka in Paris. This Russian WTA star also reached the quarterfinals of the Rouen Open and Dubai Open this year, demonstrating her steady growth in professional tennis.

Mirra Andreeva's victory against Aryna Sabalenka shows that she is a mature player. Despite her nerves, Andreeva showed that with bigger dreams and dedication, one can truly defeat an incredibly strong opponent like Aryna Sabalenka.

“Nervous“Mirra Andreeva”I tried to play bravely” become a semi-finalist at Roland Garros 2024

This Russian WTA star beat the Australian Open champion 6-7(5), 6-4, 6-4. After the victory, she revealed her strategy to win against such a strong opponent. “I even forgot what the score was because I'm really trying not to focus on that. And, when it was the second match point for me, I tried to imagine that I was saving a break point. So I tried to play bravely and managed to win” – Andreeva said.

Not only that, but she also revealed her feelings before entering court against Sabalenka. “Honestly, I was really nervous before the match. I knew she would have an advantage, especially with the crowd… But actually, I was a little surprised, because you also encouraged me” – she concludes. After winning the quarterfinals, Andreeva prepares to face Jasmine Paolini, who is 11 years older than her.

However, Mirra Andreeva's statements show that glamor and fame did not spoil her teenage life. But she inevitably shows that she is a child who doesn't like her school. Despite such simplicity, Andreeva also presented that she may be a teenager off the court, but on the court she is as fierce as any other mature WTA professional.

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